Monthly Archives: June 2013

2013 Extemp State Champion Roll Call

Extemp Central would like to recognize this year’s extemporaneous speaking state champions. Based on the state championships results that we gathered and that were submitted to us, here is our 2013 extemp state champion roll call. Note: This is a … Continue reading

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R&D: The Impact of Senator Frank Lautenberg’s Death, Hezbollah’s Ties to Syria, and More

How Senator Lautenberg’s Death Makes the Senate Even Less Functional from The Atlantic This interesting piece discusses how Senator Frank Lautenberg’s death will impact pressing issues in the U.S. Senate regarding immigration reform, ending filibusters, and gun control. Chris Christie’s … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 3rd-9th, 2013

1. Is the Erdogan government becoming a dictatorship? 2. Would the legalization of marijuana in the United States significantly reduce drug violence in Mexico? 3. Is the ANC hurting its international profile by aligning itself with Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF? 4. How … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 3rd-9th, 2013

1. How would American intervention in Syria impact its relationship with Israel? 2. Should Eric Holder resign? 3. How should the United States respond to Chinese hacking of defense systems? 4. Is Rand Paul a viable 2016 presidential candidate? 5. … Continue reading

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