Debate - WUDC - Block Hajj for al Qaeda - Huber Debates 2011 - Round 3

Debate - WUDC - Block Hajj for al Qaeda - Huber Debates 2011 - Round 3 from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

THBT Saudi Arabia should not allow Afghans, Pakistanis or anyone else who have al Qaeda bases in their home country to travel to Mecca to perform the Hajj or Umra.

Patrick Henry LE (#3, 78/79, 157)
Yale BK (#2, 79/79, 158)
Yale LW (#1, 79/81, 160)
Regis DB (#4, 77/78, 155)

Drew Adamczyk Lingzi Ouyang

This debate was recorded at the Huber Debates 2011 held at the University of Vermont debate.uvm.edu/​debateblog/​huber/​Welcome.html by the Lawrence Debate Union debate.uvm.edu/​debateblog/​LDU/​The_Team.html

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Debate - WUDC - Spain End Bullfighting - Huber Debates 2011 Round 2

Debate - WUDC - Spain End Bullfighting - Huber Debates 2011 Round 2 from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

THBT Spain should end bullfighting.

HWS KF (#4, 73/74, 147)
Willamette MB (#3, 74/76, 150)
Air Force LW (#1, 78/81, 159)
Rochester MW (#2, 78/76, 154)

Drew Adamczyk, Sid Shekhar, Alex Jacobs

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Discussion - Training - Education Reform Through Debate - Flashpoint 428

Flashpoint 428 - Education Reform Through Debate (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This is a discussion about the use of debating techniques for the purpose of improving education. We do not pretend to be experts, we are just informed citizens who care. Panelists include: John Meany, Mary Nugent and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/​debateblog/​LDU/​The_Team.html

The Flashpoint website is at
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Flashpoint programs in archive can be found on the ftp site labeled with show number and title (0390showtitle).
uvm.edu/​~debate/​watch

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Discussion - Training - Debate Education - Flashpoint 427

Flashpoint 427 - Debate Education (2011) from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This is a discussion about the methods and models of debate education. Panelists include: Mary Nugent, John Meany and Alfred Snider.

Flashpoint is a regular program of issues and ideas sponsored by the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu/​debateblog/​LDU/​The_Team.html

The Flashpoint website is at
flashpointtv.blogspot.com/​

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Panel - WUDC - Debate as Our Construction - NY State Communication Assn 2011

NYSCA 2011: Debate as our Construction from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

Panel presentation by St. John's University debaters at the 2011 New York State Communication Association conference.

The presenters are

Tim Barr, "Constructions of Discourse: the role of Judge in British Parliamentary Debate"

Catarina Concalves, "Race, Debate, and the Construction of the Classroom"

Nelson Kezoh, "Constructing Minority Absence in Debate"

Responding to the panel is Dr. Corey Liberman, Assistant Professor in Communication, Marymount Manhattan College.

The presentation and response are about one hour in duration.

Lecture - WUDC - Deep Strategy - ESU/USA Tour 2011

Deep Strategy: A Worlds Debating Workshop presented by the 2011 ESU/NCA British Tour of the United States from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is a workshop on how to develop deep strategies for victory from any position on the table in a WUDC round. The presenters are Ben Jasper and Richard Robinson, the 2011 UK Debate Touring team.

This workshop was conducted at the King's College in the Empire State Building on November 3rd, 2011. It lasts about 2 hours, and ends abruptly because the camera runs out of space. Only 2 minutes of the session were lost as it adjourned quickly after that.

For more information on the British Tour of the United States, contact the English Speaking Union, the National Communication Association, or the Committee on International Discussion and Debate

Debate - WUDC - Referenda for Major Fiscal Decisions - Huber Debates 2011 Quarters 2

UVM Huber Debates 2011 Quarterfinal: Fiscal Decisions via Referendum from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is one of the Quarterfinal Debates from the Robert Huber Debate Tournament hosted annually by the University of Vermont's Lawrence Debate Union.

The motion for this debate: This House believes that major fiscal policy decisions should be subject to a referendum.

Teams in the debate:
Opening Government: Regis University
Opening Opposition: Bates College advances
Closing Government: The King's College, NY
Closing Opposition: Yale University advances

the debate lasts about an hour, and is held in the WUDC style.

Debate - WUDC - Referenda for Major Fiscal Decisions - Huber Debates 2011 Quarters 1

UVM Huber Debates 2011 Quarterfinal 2: Fiscal Policy and Referendums from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

A Quarterfinal debate held at the University of Vermont Huber Debates, 2011.

The motion: This House Believes that major fiscal policy decisions should be subject to a referendum.

Teams:
Opening Government: University of Pennsylvania
Opening Opposition: The King's College, NY
Closing Government: Portland State University advances
Closing Opposition: Cornell University advances

Debate - WUDC - No Lethal Weapons for Police - Huber Debates 2011 Semifinal 2

UVM Huber Debates 2011 Semifinal 1: Police Should Not Carry Lethal Weapons from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is one of the semifinal debates at the Robert Huber Debates hosted by the University of Vermont in 2011.

Motion: THBT ordinary police officers should not carry lethal weapons.

Teams:
Opening Government: Bates College
Opening Opposition: Yale University
Closing Government: Cornell advances
Closing Opposition: St John's University, NY advances

Debate - WUDC - No Lethal Weapons for Police - Huber Debates 2011 Semifinals

UVM Huber Debates 2011 Semifinal 2: Police Officers Should Not Carry Lethal Weapons from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is a semifinal debate held at the University of Vermont at their annual tournament, the Robert Huber Debates, 2011.

Motion: This House believes ordinary police officers should not carry lethal weapons.

Teams:
Opening Government: Bates College
Opening Opposition: Cornell University advances
Closing Government: Portland State University advances
Closing Opposition: St. John's University, NY

Debate - WUDC - Gender Quotas in National Assemblies - St. John's vs. Cornell/Weill Qatar Nov 2011

STJ Debate vs. Cornell University of Qatar: Gender Quotas in National Assemblies from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

The first international debate held in the STJ Debate Society new Debate Performance Research Facility (DPRF) occurred on November 11, 2011 at 11AM.

The motion: This House supports gender quotas in national assemblies or parliaments.

Teams
Opening Government - St. John's University, NY
Opening Opposition - Cornell University in Qatar
Closing Government - Cornell University in Qatar
Closing Opposition - St. John's University, NY

Debate - WUDC - Sexual Harassment & Elections - St. John's Practice Nov 2011

STJ Practice Debate: Sexual Harassment and Elections from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is the first practice debate held in the St. John's University Debate Society new Debate Performance Research Facility on the Queens Campus.

Motion: This House would ban those convicted of or have settled cases of sexual harassment from standing for public office.

Hooray for history!

Debate - WUDC - Should Students vote on curriculum? - A debate for a middle school

Should Students vote on curriculum? A debate for a middle school from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is a debate held at PS 156 in Queens NY for middle school students on the topic "This House would have students vote to determine required courses." It took place on October 28, 2011 and features members of the St. John's University Debate Society from St. John's University, Queens New York.

Debate - WUDC - Racial Disparities in Intelligence - Yale IV 2011 Quarterfinals

Debate - WUDC - Racial Disparities in Intelligence - Yale IV 2011 Semifinal from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Quarterfinals at the Yale IV 2011

THBT scientific journals should refuse to publish research on racial disparities in intelligence.

1P: Harvard KL
1O: Vermont AG (Advances)
2P: Loyola KT
2O: Stanford BM (Advances)

Debate - WUDC - Prenup with Jail Time - Yale 2011 Semis

Debate - WUDC - Prenup with Jail Time - Yale 2011 Quarters from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

Semifinal debate at Yale IV 2011.

Thw allow and enforce pre-nuptial agreements that punish adultery with jail time.

1P: Duke
1O: Loyola KT advances
2P: Vermont AG advances
2O: Columbia JM

Debate - WUDC - Recognize Syria Opposition - Vermont Practice Debate 10-2011

Debate - WUDC - Recognize Syria Opposition - Vermont Practice Debate 10-2011 from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

This is a practice debate held at the Lawrence Debate Union at the University of Vermont.

This House believes that the international community should recognize the Syrian National Council.

1st prop: Paul Gross & Drew Adamczyk
1st opp: John Sadek & Jessica Bullock
2nd prop: Rebecca White & Sarina Selleck
2nd opp: Mariel Goldman & Amanda Kurtz

This is just practice.

For more information about the Lawrence Debate Unionl, go to debate.uvm.edu/​debateblog/​LDU/​The_Team.html

Debate - WUDC - No Slutwalks - Rochester Semifinal 2

Debate: Slutwalks (U of Rochester BSDT) from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is a semifinal round from the University of Rochester Brad Smith Debate Tournament.

THW Not walk in the slutwalks

OG: Grove City College
OO: Hobart & William Smith
CG: Cornell University
CO: Grove City College

Debate - WUDC - No Slutwalks - Rochester Semifinal 1

Debate: Slutwalks from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This was a Semifinal debate held at the University of Rochester Brad Smith Debating Tournament in Sept/Oct 2011.

THW not walk in the slutwalks.

OG: Hobart & William Smith Colleges
OO: Cornell University
CG: St. John's University, NY
CO: Cornell University

Debate - WUDC - University Curriculum in the Hands of the Students - Rochester 2011 Final

UR Final: University curriculum in the hands of the students from Steve Llano on Vimeo.

This is the final round from the 2011 Brad Smith Debate Tournament held at the University of Rochester.

THW place the University curriculum in the hands of the students.

OG: St. John's University, NY
OO: Cornell University
CG: Grove City College
CO: Hobart & William Smith Colleges

CO won on consensus.

This debate took place in a public atrium in a campus building, so occasionally you see confused University students wander by. A nice touch. We should do this more often!

Debate - WUDC - Join Wall Street Occupation - US Air Force 2011 Finals

Debate - WUDC - Join Wall Street Occupation - US Air Force 2011 Finals from Alfred Snider on Vimeo.

MOTION: THW join the Wall Street occupation.

Vermont BG 2O FIRST PLACE
Patrick Henry SE 2G
Michigan FW 1O SECOND PLACE
Regis BD 1G

JUDGES: Hicks*, Kraemer, Melton

This debate was recorded at the United States Air Force Academy tournament, Colorado Springs, Colorado, held on 1-2 October 2011.

Video by Alfred Snider, World Debate Institute, University of Vermont. debate.uvm.edu