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Topic Talk #3 with Adrian Graham: Intellectual Property Rights Overview (Policy 2024-2025 Topic Breakdown)
Topic Talk with Adrian is back with a new year, a new topic, and a new helpful (and snarky) episode. We are once again stealing some...
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Prof. Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate: F is for Flowing
Are you wandering through the enigmatic currents of debate, seeking a beacon (or stuffed corgi) to illuminate your path? Do you yearn to...
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #7: Revisiting Izzy Garcia's Interp Survival Guide Series
The seventh of (slightly late) weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs hypes up Izzy Garcia's Interp Survival Guide series from...
May 2, 20242 min read


NEW COACH 411: Rick Dorn's Final Column - Middle School Speech and Debate
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 32 - the...
May 2, 20243 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #6: 5 Reasons to Compete in the 2024 aSync Spring Spectacular Speech Tournament
The sixth of weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs explores five reasons why coaches and competitors should consider...
Apr 24, 20244 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #5: The Future of One Clap Speech and Debate?
The fifth of weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs is a reflective post about the future of One Clap in which Lyle takes some...
Apr 18, 20244 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #4: Five Key Life Lessons We Can Learn from Nicolas Cage - Wiley's Favorite Enigmatic & Inspirational Actor
The fourth of weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs is... a little different. In honor of the completion of my MA in English...
Apr 10, 20244 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #3: Extemp Speaking Love and Revisiting "The Half Hour: Prep Room" Series Created by YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis
The third of weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs brings back The Half Hour Prep Room - some classic Extemporaneous Speaking...
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Prof. Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate: D is also for Disclosure
Are you lost in the labyrinth of debate, searching for a guiding light? Do you itch to sprinkle a bit of stardust into your debate...
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #2: Revisiting the Troop Leader Talk Coaching Series
The second of weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs highlights Bailey Patterson, Marcus Viney, & Junebug's Troop Leader Talk...
Mar 26, 20245 min read


Wednesday Claps with Coach Wiley #1: Congratulations and Celebrations Claps!
The first of weekly Wiley Wednesday Speech and Debate blogs: Congratulations and Celebrations Claps!
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Prof. Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate: C is for Counterplan
Are you trapped in the clutches of the debate world and want to improve your basic vocabulary? Is your tummy grumbling for some debate-y...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Student Advice for Coaches - Expectations
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 30,...
Mar 13, 20243 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Student Advice for Coaches - Practices and Tournament Attendance
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 29,...
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Prof. Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate: B is for Blocks
Are you intrigued by debate and want to learn the basic vocabulary? Are you hungry for some debate-y snacks from a certified debate...
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Prof. Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate: A is for Advantage
Do you need to go back to the basics of debate? Are you hungry for some debate nourishment from a certified debate fella? Are Corgis your...
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Rock On! Debate: Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis of the 2024 January/February Topic with Matt (and Cat) Liu
Let's start the new year off the right way, Lincoln-Douglas Debaters! University of Wyoming Director of Debate Matt Liu is here to...
Dec 31, 20232 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Student Relationships
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 28,...
Dec 30, 20233 min read


Topic Talk #2 with Adrian Graham: IRS Disadvantage
Topic Talk with Adrian has returned with a new episode. We are once again stealing some fabulous debate stuff from Adrian Graham (with...
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Topic Talk #1 with Adrian Graham: Federal Jobs Guarantee
One Clap is back! We're stealing some great debate stuff from Adrian Graham (with his enthusiastic permission), and today Professor...
Dec 25, 20232 min read
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