Recent Exercises

  • Debate with Reservations

    Heading to Montana tomorrow to begin a new program in partnership with another university to bring debate programs and debating culture to the colleges on Native American reservations.…

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  • Reality and its Apprehension

    I wish I had more reading time. Time built into the system and schedule that was reserved for reading is what I mean. Of course I can make…

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  • Post Post-Fact

    The clear mission for those who teach debate in 2017 is to reveal to all concerned listeners and students of all kinds not to fret; for the post…

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  • The End of Worlds, Part 2

    A formally instituted external organization run by an executive director and a staff for WUDC could do a lot more than just allow council to be the visionaries…

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  • The End of Worlds, Part 1

     What is the end of Worlds? This immense event, enjoyed by many is reaching a point of immense difficulty to carry out. Last week two bids for WUDC…

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  • NCA 2016 Review

    Just back from another National Communication Association convention, and as usual I have the same reactions: Great to see all of my friends and colleagues from around the…

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