Tag: jason sandford
Debate has tough Texas trip
At the National Debate Championships two weeks ago in Lubbock, Texas, the University of La Verne debate team failed to qualify past the preliminary round, and had other problems throughout the trip.
Debate team gains victory overseas
"Monumental success" were the words Jason Sandford, director of speech and debate, proclaimed as he reflected on the debate team's win over Oxford University in Glasgow, Scotland, a week ago.
Debate competition goes too far
Athletes at the University of La Verne and other NCAA schools are subject to strict rules regarding how long they are eligible to play. Athletes are eligible to actually participate for four years, but have five years in which to play the four, using one as a red-shirt year. If the athlete does not meet these guidelines the universities can be sanctioned by the NCAA.
Debate prepares for Worlds
The University of La Verne's debate team hosted a preparation debate competition for the World Championships last weekend in Founders Hall.
ULV debate team undergoes changes
In a newly formatted program that is exploring a different method of competing, the University of La Verne debate team is undergoing one of their busiest schedules with debates every weekend.
Debaters tackle legalization
Junior philosophy major John Keller elaborates on the pros and cons of drug legalization in an open forum presented by the Debate Team and the Theatre Arts Department in Cabaret Theatre last week.