VBD Video Coverage: TOC Semifinal Round

SANTA MONICA, CA - The following video, recorded by Ryan Hamilton at the TOC for Victory Briefs Daily, features a semifinal debate between affirmative David Wolfish of the Greenhill School and negative Will Leiter of Monte Vista High School. The round was adjudicated by Jon Cruz, Tom Evnen, Chad Henson, Andy O’Connell, and Peter Petraro. On a 4-1 decision, the panel voted for the affirmative. Cruz, Evnen, Henson, and Petraro made up the majority; O’Connell dissented.

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VBD Video Coverage: TOC Quarterfinal Round

Hirsh JainMichael MangusThe following video, recorded by Ryan Hamilton for Victory Briefs Daily, features a quarterfinal debate between affirmative Hirsh Jain of Mission San Jose High School and negative Michael Mangus of the St. James School.
The round was adjudicated by Anjan Choudhury, Josh Fulwiler, Aaron Timmons. On a 2-1 decision, the panel affirmed. (Timmons […]

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How We Can All Just Get Along

It’s no secret that debaters like to argue. It’s also no secret that they often argue about issues in regard to which they lack relevant experience and expertise. That this problem is rampant within debate rounds is bad enough; however, it’s particularly sad how frequently this compulsive need to spar with others extends […]

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VBD Video Coverage: TOC Octafinal Round

Sam KleinerBryan CoryThe following video, recorded by Ryan Hamilton for Victory Briefs Daily, features an octafinal debate between affirmative Sam Kleiner of Catalina Foothills and negative Bryan Cory of Jersey Village.
The round was adjudicated by Tommy Clancy, Jon Cruz, and Andy O’Connell. On a 3-0 decision, the panel voted for the negative.

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VBD Video Coverage: TOC Run-off Round

Fabien ThayamballiTara TedrowThe following video, recorded by Ryan Hamilton for Victory Briefs Daily, features a run-off round debate between affirmative Fabien Thayamballi of Mission San Jose and negative Tara Tedrow of Celebration.
The round was adjudicated by Jon Cruz, Sean Mumper, and Adam Nelson. On a 3-0 decision, the panel voted for the negative.

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