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Ask Cruz XXII — Champions Edition, Part I
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Ask Cruz, Featured categoryNEW YORK, N.Y. — After a very long hiatus — and after several fits and starts — “Ask Cruz” returns as a regular feature here on Victory Briefs Daily. I’ve missed the opportunity to answer your questions, and I hope you’ll send some my way.
In each installment of “Ask Cruz,” I answer questions about debate [...]
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Across America: Ridge High School
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Across America, Featured categoryBASKING RIDGE, N.J. — “Across America” highlights squads across our country that compete in Lincoln-Douglas debate — local circuit, regional circuit, national circuit — and other forensic events.
Dave Yastremski, the director of the University School Forensics Team, agreed to be interviewed for the second installment of “Across America.”
FOUNDED: 1967
FOUNDERS: “Per our yearbooks, Ridge [...]
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Myers Park Announces Laird Lewis, PF Challenge
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Featured, Invitations (2009-2010) categoryCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Laird Lewis Invitational at Myers Park High School will be held January 8 and 9, 2010. The tournament features bids to the National Tournament of Champions at the octafinal round in Public Forum debate and the final round in Student Congress. “We are expanding to six prelim rounds in varsity [...]
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It’s a 5-0 for Franken
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Featured, Politics category SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Following a unanimous ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court, former Senator Norm Coleman conceded to Senator-elect Al Franken.
Governor Tim Pawlenty is expected to certify the Franken’s 312-vote margin of victory sometime later today.
This electoral victory gives the Democratic Party its sixtieth seat in the United States Senate.
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Brian Fletcher Wins the 1996 Glenbrooks
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Featured, Time Machine category NORTHBROOK and GLENVIEW, Ill. — The Glenbrooks of 1996 concluded with a final round that featured Apple Valley Hills High School’s Cherian Koshy and Valley High School’s Brian Fletcher. Brian defeated Cherian on a 6-1 decision to win the title. Congratulations are still in order for both!
(It is my ongoing project to ensure an [...]
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Vote for 2009-2010 Topics
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Featured, Lincoln-Douglas Debate categoryRIPON, Wisc. — National Forensic League chapter advisors may vote for their choices for the 2009-2010 Lincoln-Douglas debate topics. Balloting will continue until Friday, September 11, 2009.
A ballot can be downloaded from the National Forensic League web site.
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Happy Birthday, Josh, Nadia, and Amanda!
Posted by Jon Cruz in the Community, Featured categoryLEXINGTON, Ky. — June 27 is a special day for the Victory Briefs family because it is the birthday for three of our staff members: Josh Anderson, Nadia Arid, and Amanda Signorelli!
All three are passionately dedicated to the activity in which we participate and all three are incredibly kind and friendly folks. Please join [...]
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