What’s in Your Debate Bag?

Backpack, Backpack: What’s in Your Debate Bag?
By: Kyle Allen-Niesen & Cory Wynn

Where the Argument Leads by Jake Nebel

I try to judge debates fairly. This means that I don’t decide who wins or loses based on…

Demo: Kuang vs. Tartakovsky

LOS ANGELES, Cali. — Victory Briefs 2012 — — Session One campers were treated to a face-off between two of the…

Meet Your VBI Staff!

Here’s Stephanie Franklin (on left) putting in some one-on-one time. Continue to meet some more of our instructors…

The 5 Most Annoying Framework Arguments by Stephen Babb

More and more, the average case framework appears to serve three primary functions.
First, it numbs the judge’s mind into submission and apathy. This is of course an essential step in preparing said judge for whatever shenanigans are…

Three Ways to Improve Your Argument Comparison

Three Things You Can Do To Improve Your Cross-Examination by Adam Torson

Cross-examination is one of those debate skills that some people just have a knack for. Some struggle to fill the time with pointless clarification questions, while others lead their opponents down the…

Three Things You Can Do To Improve Your Theory Debating

For better or for worse, competence in progressive LD requires some measure of proficiency at theory debate. Below are three things you can do to bolster your skill set in this area.

Gabe Bronshteyn is National Champion

Congratulations to Gabe Bronshteyn from Monte Vista Danville High School in California for winning the 2012 NFL National Championship.