by Isaiah McPeak | Jul 30, 2015 | Lincoln-Douglas, Stoa
Analyze this question: “Where’s the timer?” Doh! Two possible meanings: either we’re missing a device, or an 8-year old. The word “timer” is ambiguous. That’s why I far prefer the words “timepiece” and “timekeeper.” There are many types of ambiguity: Wikipedia says...
by Cameron Bertron | Jul 27, 2015 | Stoa
“Environmental protection is a job for wealthy nations.” This is a phrase that you will hear repeated to the point of platitude by the affirmative speaker in the upcoming STOA season. It’s a sensible argument and, based on the research I’ve done for this...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jun 29, 2015 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Research Tips, Stoa
argghhh! You didn’t win nationals! Actually, that’s not precise… more like, “I lost at X point, and that was FRUSTRATING.” And so you’re aiming your frustration at some pre-pre-pre-season research. I get that. This will help your...
by Zack Voell | Aug 5, 2013 | Coaching, Stoa, Video
So many of the best and not-so-best speeches, debate rounds, and interpretations, have been recorded by numerous helpful minions during past competition seasons and are all over YouTube for your benefit. Make use of them! At Ethos debate camps during the summer, we...
by Jon Hixson | Jul 26, 2013 | Stoa
I am done with NCFCA! I am done with competitive debate for the rest of my life. While all together, this is a super depressing thought, all hope is not lost. I am moving on into a new stage in life. A new stage, that will once again be filled with trial and error....
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...
