Monthly Archives: June 2016

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 27-July 3, 2016

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Is it time to privatize elements of Social Security? 2. Should those on the federal “no fly” list be allowed to purchase firearms? 3. If you were advising U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, what advice would you give him … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 27-July 3, 2016

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Will the Brexit lead to the end of the United Kingdom? 2. How can the Somali government better combat al-Shabab? 3. Should Raghuram Rajan receive another term as governor of the Reserve Bank of India? 4. What terms … Continue reading →

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2015-2016 Extemp Central National Points Race: Final Standings Released!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The 2015-2016 Extemp Central National Points Race standings have been updated to reflect the results of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament. To access the standings, you can click on the National Points Race tab on … Continue reading →

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Site News: Summer Schedule

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Due to a personal vacation, there will be no updates on Extemp Central this week. The exception to this is that the final standings for the National Points Race will be released late on Friday. During the summer, Extemp … Continue reading →

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2016 NSDA Nationals: Sloane Denies Graham’s “Double” in IX; Cash Cruises in USX

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Two new national champions in International and United States Extemp were crowned a little more than an hour ago in Salt Lake City, Utah at the 2016 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament. In International Extemp, Marshall … Continue reading →

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2016 NSDA Nationals: IX & USX Semi-Finalist Placings

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Although we await the final placings in International and United States Extemp later this evening, NSDA has already named the exact placings of the semi-finalists in International and United States Extemp. Included below are the rankings for the semi-finalists … Continue reading →

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2016 NSDA Nationals: IX Final Round Analysis

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The 2016 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) International States Extemp final round has concluded. Here is Extemp Central’s brief summary and analysis of this year’s final round. Awards are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. EST this evening and they … Continue reading →

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2016 NSDA Nationals: USX Final Round Analysis

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] The 2016 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) United States Extemp final round has concluded. Here is Extemp Central’s brief summary and analysis of this year’s final round. Awards are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. EST this evening and … Continue reading →

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2016 NSDA Nationals: IX Final Round Preview

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] This year’s International Extemp final round at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament will feature the top three competitors in the National Points Race, one of whom is attempting to become just the fourth extemper in … Continue reading →

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2016 NSDA Nationals: USX Final Round Preview

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Tomorrow’s United States Extemp final round holds great potential tomorrow, as all six competitors are ranked in the top twenty-five of the National Points Race.  The round will feature the winners of some of the year’s biggest national circuit … Continue reading →

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