Monthly Archives: June 2014

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 30th-July 6th, 2014

[fblike] 1. Is the New World Order quickly becoming the New World Disorder? 2. Will Iraqi violence eventually cause Nouri al-Maliki to resign? 3. Does Jean-Claude Juncker becoming the new president of the European Commission increase the chances of Great … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 30th-July 6th, 2014

[fblike] 1. Is Hillary Clinton making the same mistakes that led to her defeat in 2008? 2. Should some businesses be forced to repay part of the compensation awards they received from BP for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil … Continue reading

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2014 NSDA Nationals: Rende Repeats in USX; Saffran Bookends the 2013-2014 Season in IX

[fblike] Last Friday, the 2014 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament concluded in Overland Park, Kansas and two national champions were crowned.  In United States Extemp, Arel Rende of Booker T. Washington High School (OK) became the fourth extemper … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 23rd-29th, 2014

[fblike] 1. What should be the priorities of the new House Majority Leader? 2. Is Andrew Cuomo doing enough to address New York’s heroin problem? 3. Should the federal government raise the gas tax? 4. What reforms should be made … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 23rd-29th, 2014

[fblike] 1. Should the Kurds cheer for the fracturing of Iraq? 2. How can Pakistani political figures rein in the national army? 3. Should the West increase its sanctions on Russia? 4. Is a solution in sight for Venezuela’s political … Continue reading

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Site News: Off-Season Content Schedule

[fblike] First, Extemp Central would like to thank all of our loyal readers for using the site during the 2013-2014 season.  An additional thank you goes out to all the competitors, coaches, and judges who sent us tournament results, NSDA … Continue reading

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2014 NSDA Nationals: IX & USX Semi-Finalist Placings

[fblike] Following the conclusion of each final round, the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) recognizes the placings of each semi-finalist. Here are the rankings for the semi-finalists in International and United States Extemp at this year’s national tournament. Extemp … Continue reading

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2014 NSDA Nationals: IX Final Round Analysis

[fblike] The International Extemp final round has concluded. Here is Extemp Central’s analysis of this year’s final round. Awards will take place at 6:00 p.m. CST tonight. They will be streamed at this link. Note: Notable judges for the final … Continue reading

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2014 NSDA Nationals: USX Final Round Analysis

[fblike] The United States Extemp final round has concluded. Here is Extemp Central’s analysis of this year’s final round. Awards will take place at 6:00 p.m. CST tonight. They will be streamed at this link. Note: Notables judges for the … Continue reading

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2014 NSDA Nationals: IX Final Round Preview

[fblike] 236 competitors began the week in International Extemp and now the field has been chopped down to six.  One of those six competitors will become the 2014 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) International Extemporaneous Speaking Champion.  The IX … Continue reading

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