In the previous article in this series, I broadly described hybrid and purist judging approaches, but I didn’t dive into comparing the approaches’ pros and cons. Thus, I will devote this article to outlining some of the main arguments I see for and against each...
As a young debater, the end of the summer was always like Christmas: sourcebooks were coming! (It was a very nerdy Christmas, but still…) Finding out what briefs were being published in each sourcebook was something I eagerly looked forward to. This year I’ve had the...
This is a discussion with sibling TP partners Ethan and Lexi. Though they claim they aren’t exactly a model partnership, they were willing to share a few thoughts on the pros and cons of being paired with a sibling in debate. You’ll notice they talk a lot...
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come. Voting for Stoa’s 2018-2019 debate resolutions is now open. Cast your vote—but first, take a look at what three Ethos team members have to say about the TP resolutions! The LD voting guide is coming soon. 1....
Greg Rehmke makes a reappearance to talk about economics and the Federal Court System. How does that even apply?!? That’s what I was thinking, and probably what you are thinking. Wow. It sure does. Economics describes human behavior, incentives, choices, and...
