A. Open Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round 1 - 9:15am - Ext Draw 9am in MU 211

  1. Speaker 1


    Election 2024: Does it have to be Biden v Trump?

    Antisemitism in America: What should be done?

    UAW Strike Resolution: Could the impacts be far-ranging?

  2. Speaker 2


    Election 2024: Could Haley win the Republican nomination?

    Cashless Bail: Should big cities abandon it?

    Interest Rate Hikes: When is enough enough?

  3. Speaker 3


    Election 2024: Will Trump’s legal troubles doom his reelection?

    Antisemitism on college campuses: What should be done?

    The Economy: Is the latest GDP report a sign we are over the worst?

  4. Speaker 4


    Election 2024: Will Biden’s support of Israel hurt him with his base?

    Gun Violence in America: What can be done to prevent mentally ill people from accessing guns?

    The national debt: is it a ticking time bomb?

  5. Speaker 5


    Election 2024: Is DeSantis done?

    Gun Violence in America: Are Red Flag laws be part of the solution?

    War funding: Can we afford Biden’s $100 billion plan?

  6. Speaker 6


    Election 2024: Is it the economy, stupid?

    Immigration: What should be done to secure the southern border?

    Speaker Johnson: Will his showdown over Ukraine funding be successful?

  7. Speaker 7


    Election 2024: Should the Democrats try to push Biden out?

    The Power Grid: What should be done to shore it up?

    Government Spending: Do we need to significantly reign it in?

Round 2: 12:30pm - Ext Draw 12:15pm in MU 211

  1. Speaker 1


    Iraq and Syria: What should America do to stop attacks on American troops?

    Ukraine: Should there be conditions on US aid?

    Australia: What does the ‘Voice’ referendum results say?

  2. Speaker 2


    Israel: Is their response to October 7 justifiable?

    China in the Russian Far East: A geopolitical time bomb?

    British Colonialism: What does the King’s response signal?

  3. Speaker 3


    Israel at War: Can the world avert a humanitarian disaster?

    China: What will be the impact of their slowing economy?

    Argentina: What are the takeaways from their latest election?

  4. Speaker 4


    War in Gaza: Why is US political support for Israel so strong?

    China: Will they test America on Taiwan?

    Ukraine: Can it repel Russia’s offensive in Bakhmut?

  5. Speaker 5


    War in Gaza: Can Israel eliminate Hamas?

    China’s Foreign Investments: What does it say about their long game?

    Russia: Is its wartime economy a looming crisis?

  6. Speaker 6


    The Abraham Accords: Are they dead?

    The global explosion of violent conflict: What is the cause?

    India: Will Modi’s tax gamble work?

  7. Speaker 7


    Gaza: Can Israel clear the tunnels?

    China’s investment in Africa: What is the end game?

    India: How can its rift with the EU be mended?

Finals: 3:45pm - Ext Draw 3:30pm in MU 211

  1. Speaker 1


    Ukraine: Has the war in Gaza undermined its support?

    Red Flag Laws: Could there be bi-partisan support for gun control?

    National Debt: What should be done to reduce it?

  2. Speaker 2


    China: Are their plans for Taiwan integration a warning?

    Homelessness: Has ‘Housing First’ failed?

    The Economy: Why do Americans not feel the good economic numbers?

  3. Speaker 3


    China-Russia Axis: Is it a significant threat to the US?

    Education: How could calls for parents’ rights affect the 2024 election?

    High Interest Rates: Do they punish the poor?

  4. Speaker 4


    Russian Economy: What can Russia do to prop up the Ruble?

    Election 2024: Will the investigations into Joe and Hunter Biden have any affect?

    Terrorism against the US: What can be done to reduce the threat?

  5. Speaker 5


    War in Gaza: Should there be a cease-fire?

    Election 2024: Who should Trump pick as his VP?

    Bidenomics: Why are Americans not feeling it?

  6. Speaker 6


    Israel-Hamas War: Will it likely spread to a regional conflict?

    Mike Johnson: Is he the right choice for Speaker of the House?

    The Housing Market: What can be done to shore it up?

  7. Speaker 7


    Pro-Palestinian Protests: Are they swaying public opinion?

    Crime in America: Are progressive DAs hurting society or pursuing equity?

    Wage Hikes: How can we increase income without increasing inflation?