B. Open Public Debate Event Prompts

Round 1 3:15 (IPDA Draw 3:15)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. The United States government should eliminate the Nickel.

    2. Celebrity influence on youth mental health needs closer regulation.

    3. The popularity of plant-based diets is reshaping the fast food industry.

    4. Video games have a greater cultural impact than traditional sports.

    5. Life is painless when you’re brainless.

  2. Speaker 2


    1. The United States government should eliminate the Nickel.

    2. Celebrity influence on youth mental health needs closer regulation.

    3. The popularity of plant-based diets is reshaping the fast food industry.

    4. Video games have a greater cultural impact than traditional sports.

    5. Life is painless when you’re brainless.

Rd 2 4:25 (IPDA Draw 4:25)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Board games are superior to video games for group entertainment.

    2. The portrayal of relationships in romantic comedies sets unrealistic expectations.

    3. The United States government should get rid of The Department of Education. 

    4. Public schools should mandate media literacy courses as part of the curriculum.

    5. Hope is a yellow brick road.

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Board games are superior to video games for group entertainment.

    2. The portrayal of relationships in romantic comedies sets unrealistic expectations.

    3. The United States government should get rid of The Department of Education. 

    4. Public schools should mandate media literacy courses as part of the curriculum.

    5. Hope is a yellow brick road.

Round 3 5:30 (IPDA Draw 5:30)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Plastic pollution in the ocean has reached crisis levels, threatening marine ecosystems.

    2. Award shows like the Oscars and Grammys are no longer a true reflection of artistic merit.

    3. Promoting freedom of the press is more beneficial than restricting fake news.

    4. The stock market is not an accurate reflection of the overall economy.

    5. Together, we’re unlimited.

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Plastic pollution in the ocean has reached crisis levels, threatening marine ecosystems.

    2. Award shows like the Oscars and Grammys are no longer a true reflection of artistic merit.

    3. Promoting freedom of the press is more beneficial than restricting fake news.

    4. The stock market is not an accurate reflection of the overall economy.

    5. Together, we’re unlimited.

Round 4 6:30 IPDA (IPDA Draw 6:30)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. The rapid melting of polar ice caps is accelerating global sea level rise.

    2. The rise of streaming services has improved the quality of television content.

    3. High schools should provide mental health services as part of their standard curriculum.

    4. Open immigration policies benefit society more than they harm it.

    5. Something bad is happening in Oz.

  2. Speaker 2


    1. The rapid melting of polar ice caps is accelerating global sea level rise.

    2. The rise of streaming services has improved the quality of television content.

    3. High schools should provide mental health services as part of their standard curriculum.

    4. Open immigration policies benefit society more than they harm it.

    5. Something bad is happening in Oz.

12:45 IPDA/DI/STE --Draw 12:15

  1. Speaker 1


    1. The United States should implement universal basic income by 2030.

    2. Artificial intelligence enhances creativity rather than stifles it.

    3. Major Corporations should focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

    4. The Superbowl is political. 

    5. It’s time to try defying gravity.

  2. Speaker 2


    1. The United States should implement universal basic income by 2030.

    2. Artificial intelligence enhances creativity rather than stifles it.

    3. Major Corporations should focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

    4. The Superbowl is political. 

    5. It’s time to try defying gravity.