B. First 2 years Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round 1B -12:30 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    1. What will the Biden administration prioritize for economic growth in the New Year?
    2. How will global inflation trends shape New Year’s financial resolutions for Americans?
  2. Speaker 2


    1. Should Congress implement stricter regulations on fireworks for New Year’s celebrations?
    2. How will new AI technologies influence the way people celebrate the next New Year?
  3. Speaker 3


    1. Should the U.S. follow other countries in banning plastic decorations for New Year’s events?
    2. Will the push for Dry January gain more traction among younger generations?
  4. Speaker 4


    1. How might recent climate policies impact New Year’s celebrations in urban areas?
    2. Should state governments increase penalties for drunk driving incidents over New Year’s Eve?

Round 2B 2:00 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How will evolving remote work trends shape New Year’s corporate goal-setting?
    2. Is the United States prepared for a surge in international travel this New Year’s season?
  2. Speaker 2


    1. Should schools adopt curriculum changes to encourage students to set meaningful New Year’s resolutions?
    2. How will China’s economic slowdown influence New Year’s celebrations globally?
  3. Speaker 3


    1. Should cities increase taxes on large-scale New Year’s events to offset environmental impacts?
    2. How could a major health crisis, such as a new COVID variant, disrupt New Year’s traditions in 2025?
  4. Speaker 4


    Will younger generations redefine New Year’s celebrations to focus more on sustainability?

    Will the New Year bring lower interest rates?

Round 3A 3:30PM (Finals)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. What will be President-elect Trump’s first legislative priority when he takes office?
    2. If Canada were to join the United States as one state or a collection of states, how would it transform the U.S. economy?
    3. Was President Biden wise to block the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger?
  2. Speaker 2


    1. Should Americans be optimistic about the U.S. economy going into 2025?
    2. Is the U.S. prepared for a large-scale bird flu pandemic?
    3. How will the terror attack in New Orleans affect the confirmation of the next FBI director?
  3. Speaker 3


    1. What should America’s living and future presidents learn from Jimmy Carter?
    2. Does the U.S. economy need more tax relief?
    3. Will Mike Johnson be the Speaker of the House until the 2026 midterms?
  4. Speaker 4


    1. Should the Trump administration continue the Biden administration’s “hostage diplomacy”?
    2. Which nation is winning the AI race?
    3. Will 2025 see a further weakening of Iran’s strategic position in the Middle East?
  5. Speaker 5


    1. Should Denmark sell Greenland to the United States?
    2. Are there still risks of escalation in the Russia-Ukrainian War?
    3. Is there any way for the Social Democratic Party to avoid a thrashing in the German general elections?
  6. Speaker 6


    1. Will China’s infrastructure plans for its western provinces lead to an economic boom?
    2. Is the Schengen Area on borrowed time?
    3. Could rising authoritarianism in Latin America give day to a “Latin American Spring”?
  7. Speaker 7


    1. Is growing skepticism about the effectiveness of international institutions justified?
    2. Should the European Union think of adding nations beyond Europe’s continental footprint?
    3.  Is a “hands off” approach to the situation in Syria the best course of action for the United States?
  8. Speaker 8


    1. Will president-elect Trump’s foreign policy make Latin America a bigger priority?
    2. If you were the writer of president-elect Trump’s inaugural address, what points would you emphasize?
    3. Is the Black Lives Matter movement getting weaker?