NDCA Open Evidence Project Lecture Notes

The outline/notes from Bill Batterman's elective lecture are now available:

http://www.mediafire.com/?kawalaadaaa

The lecture was entitled "How To Mine The Internets For Free Files That Will Win You Debates" and explains how to locate, download, and use evidence from other summer institutes as you prepare for the season.

Regents Demo Debate Results In 10-2 Decision for the Negative

On Wednesday night, four members of the faculty engaged in a Demonstration Debate for the Regents students.


Pete Clancy and Jon Voss defended the Wind affirmative (permanently extend the Production Tax Credit), claiming that their plan would significantly decrease the impact of pollution (which causes Acid Rain and Global Warming) and shore up the U.S. economy.



Brent Hansford and Melanie Johnson negated and went for the States CP, the elections DA, and case defense.

The students voted 10-2 for the negative. Since the debate ran until almost 8:00, many students had to leave a bit early. Nonetheless, a good time was had by all.

Regents Labs Begin Practice Debates

The three regents labs (The Bad Affs, Hmmm... Beasty, and Team Skipper) have begun practice debates. Everyone competed in two rounds on Sunday; one affirmative and the other negative. Lab leaders from the Scholars program volunteered to help judge; the students appreciated hearing some different perspectives and everyone seemed to enjoy their experience.

A few photos have been posted on the Facebook Group; if you have photos to contribute, upload them yourself or email them to Bill Batterman.

Powerpoint from Regents Topicality Lecture

The powerpoint presentation from the Regents Topicality Lecture is now available; it was presented by Melanie Johnson.

http://www.mediafire.com/?l2pzzfze0mj

Powerpoint from Regents Disadvantage Lecture

The powerpoint presentation from the Regents Disadvantage Lecture are now available. The lecture was presented by Corey Mehlos and Brent Hansford.

http://www.mediafire.com/?slnmhbmwlmm

Powerpoint from Regents Kritik Lecture

The powerpoint from today's Kritik Lecture by Ben Hamburger is now available:

http://www.mediafire.com/?n4wyxjyzmj9

Powerpoint from Regents Counterplan Lecture

The powerpoint presentation from Chris Roberds' Counterplan lecture is now available:

http://www.mediafire.com/?byijn1jndg0