Judge Philosophies
Abbi Coursolle - Emerson
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Adam Pepper - Kudos Leadership
I have been debating competitively for around 10 years now. 2 For PF/LD, 2 in American Parli, 4 in British Parli, 2 as a coach/instructor for PF/LD.
I make decisions sticking to the flow of the round, but still exercise common sense discretion. Evidence must be properly explained and introduced, link chains need to be explained, and impacts weighed for me using the rounds framework. For example, chains leading to nuclear war and extinction require a lot of time, evidence, and analysis for me to weigh out.
I give credit to both practical and philosophical arguments as long as they are based within tangible impacts, examples, and/or logical chains.
I am against spreadingas a tactic as the online space already makes understanding of cases difficult for some debaters and spreading is antithetical to the educational value of debate. I can understand and keep up with quick speed, but spreading is too much.
I also tend not to credit Kritiks or T-Shells unless fully and properly explained within the context of the round. Even then, engagement with the opponents case/argumentation is necessary.
Clash is necessary within a round, proper responses and engagement with opponents cases are needed. Blanket rebuttal or generalizations about a case are less accepted. Weigh arguments individually, unless you can prove they have mutual exclusivity to another argument you have already refuted.
Happy to answer clarifications on paradigm.
Alexia Daniels - Kudos Leadership
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Alina Robles - JMS
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Andrew Ruiz - Kudos Leadership
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Andrew Zepeda - Flintridge Prep
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Annette Ruiz - Kudos Leadership
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Ashley Magallon - Flintridge Prep
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Celeste Origel - JMS
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Chee Chan - Westridge
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Chip Latshaw - Westridge
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Corina Ulloa - JMS
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Dave Carter - Reed M.S.
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Dylan Santistevan - JMS
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Farah Rana - Westridge
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Faye Huang - JMS
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Feng Li - JMS
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Frida Ramirez - Alverno
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Jack Olsen - Emerson
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Jaden Vibberts - Nova 42
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Jake Singer - Louis B.
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Jay Arntson - Elite Advocacy
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Jergin Chen - Westridge
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John Pan - Westridge
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Joseph Mwamba - Flintridge Prep
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Kathleen Lee - Reed M.S.
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Keena Ballard - Tourn Judges
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Kevin Tang - JMS
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Kino Farr - Kudos Leadership
Hello! Some background on me: My name is Kino Farr, and I am a UC Berkeley student majoring in Rhetoric. I did speech & debate for 6 years before transferring to university, so I'm an experienced judge, don't worry.
Onto my paradigm:
Keep the debate theory out of this - I know how it works, but I focus on points and flow.
Enjoy yourself - I want to see that you're having a good time, otherwise, it's no fun for anybody. I want everybody to have a good time, so just take a deep breath and relax your shoulders before you speak. It'll be okay and you'll do great.
I think that's it? Cool
Kuosheng Ma - Flintridge Prep
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Lauren Yenokida - Reed M.S.
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Lee Cryer - Louis B.
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Liz Ortiz - Westridge
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Lou Samuel - Louis B.
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Luoxi Peng - JMS
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Manny Forde - Kudos Leadership
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Mariah Cone - JMS
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Maya Karsh - Kudos Leadership
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Maya Origel - S&D Institute
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Mi Hee Song - Reed M.S.
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Mike Bietz - Kudos Leadership
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Nathan Wang - Kudos Leadership
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Nicole Zhang - JMS
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Paat Rusmevichientong - Nova 42
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Queena Chua - JMS
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Rae Belanoff - Louis B.
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Sebastian Caron - BWS
Add me to the email chain- scaron2027@bwscampus.com
About me:
- Brentwood class of 27'
- 2x NSDA Nats Qualifier
- Semifinals Stanford
- 3 years LD, 2 years PF
Prefs:
-I consider myself an impartial judge (as any judge should be) and I will evaluate any argument. Just do your best, and have fun.
-Be as aggressive as you like, but don't be rude.
-I'm not new to debate: I won't be voting off the last speech but the big picture of the round (who has the most positive impacts).
-Weighing is very important. Please do impact calculus in final speeches. Tell me where you want me to vote and I will look there first. Why do you win under your fwk/vc? What does an AFF and NEG world look like?
-please have claim -> warrant -> impact for your evidence (I understand paraphrasing is the norm for PF, but a warrant is still necessary)
-I take a rigorous flow, but I prefer that you don't spread/go fast
Shara Umandal - Kudos Leadership
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Tiffany Dunia - Westridge
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Tom Yungerberg - Kudos Leadership
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Watson Eagles - Louis B.
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Xochitl Segovia - Velasquez Academy
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Zhenfang Liang - JMS
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Zymal Ahmed - Reed M.S.
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