Monthly Archives: February 2016

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of February 15-21, 2016

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Haitian Politics

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Logan Scisco

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2016 Barkley Forum: Boreckzy Defeats Langford to Bring the Title Back to the West Coast

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Several weeks ago Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia hosted its annual Barkley Forum for high schools. Chance Boreckzy of James Logan High School (CA) became the first California winner of the tournament since 2006, edging out Andrew Langford of … Continue reading →

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2016 Marshall Speech Spectacular: Shoemaker Wins Her Second TOC Title of the Year; Bi Finishes Second

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Marshall High School in Marshall, Minnesota hosted the last fifth tier tournament in the 2015-2016 National Points Race on January 29 and 30. Olivia Shoemaker of Lakeville North High School (MN) was this year’s tournament champion, winning by a … Continue reading →

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The Death of Antonin Scalia

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The passing of Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia last Saturday in Shafter, Texas has thrown the nation’s political scene into turmoil.  Shortly after Scalia’s death was announced, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he had no intention of … Continue reading →

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R&D: The Death of Antonin Scalia

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the death of Antonin Scalia. Supreme Court nominees considered in election years are usually confirmed https://t.co/0wZyr2voUJ pic.twitter.com/XfQ1FqMIaC — The New York Times (@nytimes) February 17, 2016 How Antonin Scalia’s originalism … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of February 15-21, 2016

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck! To access a list of all our old quizzes, click here.

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R&D from Prepd: U.S.-North Korean Relations

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Logan Scisco

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 15-21, 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will the recent Syrian truce lay the foundation for a larger peace deal by the end of the year? 2. What is responsible for Haiti’s political dysfunction? 3. Will Francois Hollande be the Socialist Party’s candidate for the … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 15-21, 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will the U.S. Senate confirm a replacement for Antonin Scalia before the 2016 presidential election? 2. What is the “political establishment”? 3. What implications does the death of Justice Antonin Scalia have for ongoing Supreme Court cases? 4. … Continue reading →

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