Monthly Archives: June 2013

Rankings Extemp in 2012-2013

This year, Extemp Central did not continue its National Points Race, but the site Debate Rankings, sponsored by the Institute for Speech and Debate, conducted their own national rankings throughout the season.  Here are the top ten extempers in the … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 24th-30th, 2013

1. Will recent public protests in Brazil successfully reform the country’s corrupt political system? 2. How should Southeast Asian nations address solve their air pollution woes? 3. Was the outcome of the Iranian presidential election swayed by international sanctions? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 24th-30th, 2013

1. Should prostitution be decriminalized? 2. Is it too late for the United States to turn the tide in Syria? 3. Edward Snowden: traitor or patriot? 4. Will Marco Rubio’s stance on immigration cost him the GOP presidential nomination in … Continue reading

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Site News: Summer Updates at Extemp Central

In the past, Extemp Central has gone dormant during the six weeks between the end of NFL Nationals and the first full week of August, but since there are many extempers that keep working after their season ends we have … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Nationals: Leys & Rende Win National Championships; Rambachan Makes Final Round History

The 2013 extemporaneous speaking season has ended with the crowning of two new national champions at NFL Nationals. In International Extemp, Nathan Leys of Des Moines Roosevelt High School (Iowa) stopped Ashesh Rambachan of Eastview High School (Minnesota) from repeating … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Nationals: USX & IX Semi-Final Placings

As is customary as NFL Nationals, the semi-finalists in each individual and debate event are recognized after their respective final rounds. Here were the rankings of the semi-finalists in United States and International Extemporaneous speaking at this year’s national tournament. … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Nationals: International Extemp Final Round Analysis

The International Extemp final round has concluded. Here is Extemp Central’s analysis of the final round. Extemp Central provides a quick breakdown of the speeches and ranks the round. Awards will take place tonight at 7:00 EST and when the … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Nationals: United States Extemp Final Round Analysis

The United States Extemp final round has concluded. Here is Extemp Central’s analysis of the final round. Extemp Central provides a quick breakdown of the speeches and ranks the round. Awards will take place tonight at 7:00 EST and when … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Nationals: Coverage of Tomorrow’s Final Rounds

NFL is doing their usual live stream of the final rounds, which will begin tonight for interp finals and the coaches diamond award ceremony. U.S. Extemp starts at 9:30 CST and International Extemp starts at 11:00 CST.  Please note that the times … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Nationals: Finals Are Set; Four Finalists Return to the Big Stage

Monday started with over 400 extempers wishing to walk out of Birmingham, Alabama with a national championship, but that field has been narrowed to 12 and only two of those will leave Birmingham as the 2013 NFL International Extemp and … Continue reading

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