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The Georgia Debate Union begins 2013-14 on a strong note

Tue, 08/13/2013 - 10:36am

On August 5, the coaches and debaters of the Georgia Debate Union formally began their preparation for the 2013-14 college debate topic, which revolves around the question of whether to restrict the president's war powers. Composed of a small yet hard working group, the Georgia Debate Union has high expectations going into 2013-2014 and everyone - new and old, varsity and novice - is excited over the prospect of another successful year.…

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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Press, War Powers Topic

2013-14 College Debate Topic

Sun, 07/28/2013 - 10:39am

Last week, the NDT/CEDA college debate topic for 2013-14 was announced. Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase statutory and/or judicial restrictions on the war powers authority of the President of the United States in one or more of the following areas: targeted killing; indefinite detention; offensive cyber operations; or introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities. It reads: Resolved:…

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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Press

Georgia Debate Union finishes ranked in the Top 20

Tue, 07/09/2013 - 10:41am

The NDT sweepstakes rankings were recently released and the Georgia Debate Union finished in the Top 20 schools from around the country. Thanks in part to tremendous year-long success - at both the varsity and junior varsity levels - the Georgia Debate Union was able to improve its overall ranking and accumulate 75 more sweepstakes points than the prior year. The result is a testament to the hard work of both the debaters and the…

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Tournament Results, Alumni News, Press

Richard B. Russell Scholars debate video now online!

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:45am

Watch our current recipients of the Richard B. Russell scholarship battle it out over whether the United States should allow for oil and gas drilling in the outer continental shelf! A huge thanks to the Russell Foundation, the Special Collections Library, and friend of the program/GA Tech debater Ricardo Saenz for his great audio/camera work!

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Alumni News, Press, Public Debate

Russell Scholars Debate

Tue, 04/09/2013 - 10:48am

The Georgia Debate Union and the Richard B. Russell Library are excited to announce the 1st Annual Russell Scholars Debate. The topic will be whether or not the Federal Government should substantially increase domestic energy production in the United States. On the affirmative will be Robert Galerstein and Shyam Shanker while Austin Layton and Chetan Hebbale will go negative. The debate is scheduled for April 25th, 7pm at the Special…

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Alumni News, Press, Debate Pedagogy, Public Debate

UGA Debate Poised for a Strong Finish to a Successful Season

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:19am

UGA had a strong first semester, earning the top ranking in the Southeast from the Cross Examination Debate Association. The team would like to thank our debaters, coaches, and alumni for helping to make this possible. The team is now on the home stretch. Headed to Districts this weekend, the team hopes to qualify a team for the National Debate Tournament for a 24th consecutive season. Also of note, the team is hosting numerous on-campus…

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Tournament Results, Alumni News, Press, Public Debate