by Laura Czingula
Staff Writer
ULV’s debate squad competed yesterday afternoon against Princeton University, ranked No. 2 in the nation, in Founders Auditorium. With exhibition matches at 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., the two competitive teams debated the topic of “unconditional faith.”
Debating for ULV were juniors Scott Mac Kay and Josh Heydorff, La Verne’s No. 1 debating team. They faced Princeton’s Chris Paoella and Cory Skolonick.
“Before this year, I hadn’t heard much about them. It’s good that they are finally getting the respect and recognition they deserve,” said Skolonik about ULV’s success in national competition.
Because most of the squad’s tournaments are out of state, the demonstration gave ULV students the opportunity to see the title-winning squad in action.
“This debate was to show students at ULV what the debate team is and how it works,” said junior squad member Christina Hernandez. “Students are always asking me what we do on the debate team and what it is all about.”
Planning for this debate was easier than others considering the good relationship ULV has with Princeton. Also, Mac Kay and Heydorff have known Paoella and Skolonick for three years.
“I enjoy it a lot,” said Heydorff. “It’s a lot of fun. It’s like playing a sport, you really have to train and train, and you really have to like it.”
ULV’s debate squad will compete next in the Pacific Southwest Conference Forensics Association Spring Championships this weekend at Pasadena City College.
