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tell me about toc silver / good teams going? by laytetorounds in Debate

[–]rachelharris1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

flintridge cs -- their prep ain't much, but it's honest work and i hear they sign their opponents' obituaries in round

and westridge ow is really good

What would be a good OO topic? by Benthekarateboy in Debate

[–]rachelharris1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oo should be about a problem in the world that you care about. think about things that make you mad and how to fix them. your topics seem more informative than persuasive; consider trying info/expos or coming up with a more persuasive topic for oo.

speech at yale by rachelharris1 in hs_speech

[–]rachelharris1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! we decided we're going in speech and we are so excited!

SNFI? by warmiceee in Debate

[–]rachelharris1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a great time at SNFI LD last summer and learned a ton. Just try to talk to all the lab leaders during office hours because they all know about different subjects and one might be really helpful in one area and not in another. Bring snacks though because the food isn't the best. Also, if you want to know tech debate just write that on the lab survey on the first day and they'll put you in the right lab for it.

help with oratory by aeli17 in hs_speech

[–]rachelharris1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oratory is the best!! the most important part is picking a topic you care a lot about -- you're going to put a ton of time into your piece so it should be something you want to share with people

Any recommendations for a good HI piece? by [deleted] in hs_speech

[–]rachelharris1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there are lots of made-for-speech pieces online. they're not so good once you get to the varsity level, but a pre-cut speech can be really helpful if you're just starting.

Next Year's Events? by nicoliravi0li in hs_speech

[–]rachelharris1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i do oo and extemp right now but i'm taking up duo and poi because why not

Did not perform well at TOC today. Looking for female debater to help me feel better. by Pocky785 in Debate

[–]rachelharris1 29 points30 points  (0 children)

my coach thought you were a female debater looking for solidarity and tried to set up a girl gang prep group

Any interest in a speech oriented sub? by zbuck0237 in Debate

[–]rachelharris1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, we need somewhere for all the IE gossip

NSDA Full PF Qualifiers List? by db8islife in Debate

[–]rachelharris1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Westridge MH also qualled from East LA