Monthly Archives: November 2015

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 30-December 6, 2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. What changes will Congress make to No Child Left Behind? 2. Why is there so much tension in America over abortion rights? 3. Should states raise the smoking age to twenty-one? 4. Will the Supreme Court find President … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 30-December 6, 2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Should NATO expel Turkey? 2. Can Rafael Correa pull off a Putin-like presidential switch? 3. Is the UN’s advocacy of women’s rights hypocritical? 4. Should the international community lend more support to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters? 5. Who … Continue reading →

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2015-2016 Extemp Central National Points Race: Standings Updated After Glenbrooks

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The updated standings of the 2015-2016 Extemp Central National Points Race have been posted.  These reflect the results of the New York City Invitational, the St. Mark’s Heart of Texas Invitational, the Florida Blue Key, and last week’s Glenbrooks … Continue reading →

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2015 Glenbrooks: Webb Wins Second National Circuit Title; Trinity Preparatory Places Three in the Final Round

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] This year’s Glenbrooks, the first third tier tournament of the year in the National Points Race, attracted 101 competitors and Marshall Webb of Saint Mary’s Hall (TX) was this year’s champion. Webb, who was the top extemper at the … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 23-29, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. Here is our weekly … Continue reading →

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2015 Florida Blue Key: Graham Dominates Both Halves, Increases National Points Race Lead

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] At this year’s Florida Blue Key, National Points Race leader Justin Graham of Trinity Preparatory School (FL) routed the competition, decisively winning both extemp categories. Graham cruised to an easy victory in International Extemp, picket fencing the final round … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: The ASEAN Community

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This R&D provides resources … Continue reading →

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2015 St. Mark’s Heart of Texas Invitational: Cash and Webb Split Titles; Five Extempers Place in Both Final Rounds

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] While East Coast extempers were dueling it out in New York City, extempers in Texas and Oklahoma battled at the St. Mark’s Heart of Texas Invitational. This year’s tournament featured split winners in International and United States Extemp, with … Continue reading →

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2015 New York City Invitational: Trinity Preparatory Keeps Rolling as Saffran and Graham Take Top Two

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Last month, the Bronx High School of Science in New York City hosted their annual New York City Invitational Tournament and Trinity Preparatory School (FL) continued their impressive showing on the national circuit, taking the top two places. Nathaniel … Continue reading →

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The Paris Climate Talks

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Starting next Monday, more than one hundred heads of state, climate activists, international officials, and scientists will convene in Paris for negotiations on a new global climate accord that can replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.  The conference, also referred … Continue reading →

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