by Jon Hixson | Apr 19, 2013 | Stoa
Like any good debate case, it is important to start this debate resolution off by looking at some definitions. If you are at all like I am, you probably have never really looked into the United States policy regarding marine natural resources. What are marine natural...
by Isaiah McPeak | Apr 18, 2013 | Ethos Info, Featured, Stoa
Yes, this is a trick question of sorts. The correct answer for the purposes of this article is not “National Invitational Tournament of Champions”. The question refers to “NITOC” not as an acronym, but as a word…“Nitoc.” At Ethos one or two of the staffers were...
by Rebecca Frazer | Mar 22, 2013 | Coaching, Coaching a Club
Is it bad to say that M&Ms were the highlight of a debate class? I still remember those M&Ms. I also remember sitting in the same metal chair for two eight-hour days of basic debate instruction from the experienced debate students at my new debate club....
by Lydia Bode | Mar 18, 2013 | Bonus Evidence
“No Independence. Still, despite all this good news, the U.S. energy boom won’t deliver the one geopolitical benefit Americans long for most: a release from the Middle East. True, by 2020 the U.S. will be importing substantially less oil than it does today, and...
by Isaiah McPeak | Mar 8, 2013 | Communication/Rhetoric, Technique
Every debate team wants to see the check mark under their names on the debate ballot. Winning is important. Winning is the best. There is nothing wrong with winning. But one of the worst feelings is when you see “LPW” scribbled on the side of a ballot: Low...
