Judge Philosophies
Alex Parini - Wilson
<p>I'm a Neo-Communication judge. What exactly does that mean? Think of me as a modern version of your classic communication and stock issue judge. </p> <p>What I like to see:</p> <p>• Real world policy making. The Aff should tell me how the state can make a difference. If you're running a Kritikal Affirmative then it needs to be run well. Dancing during the 1AC while telling me the state is prejudice is not enough to get my ballot. </p> <p>• Solid link chains. Any argument-whether it's on the Aff or Neg-needs a clear story. Generic links can get you there if the warrants are strong. </p> <p>• Clash. Both teams need to engage on some level. I'm ok with a framework debate so long as both teams actually engage each other's arguments. </p> <p>• Line-by-line. Please go down the flow and tell me where you're going. Nothing sucks more then losing a round because the judge (me) flowed your argument in the wrong spot and couldn't extend it over. (I'll try my best to give you the benefit of the doubt, but don't put me in that position.)</p> <p>• Logic. Don't be afraid to "step outside the box". If you know something is BS call it out. Just because you don't have a card against them doesn't mean you should ignore their argument. </p> <p>• Impact calculus. Weigh your impacts against your opponent's. Don't let me decide morality comes before nuclear war or vice versa. Convince me (with logic) which impacts are a priori.</p> <p>• Tell me why you won the debate. When I'm writing the RFD on the ballot I should use a line the 2A/NR used in their final speech. </p> <p> </p>
Andrea Polivka - Nestucca
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Annie Cullivan - Neah-Kah-Nie
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Carolyn Hill - Nestucca
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Charlotte Beeman - Wilson
Christine Calkins - Neah-Kah-Nie
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David Barringer - OCHS
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Don Steiner - Wilson
Faith Kempf - HCS
Jo Cooper - Neah-Kah-Nie
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John Van Vleet - Wilson
Karen Wheeler - Neah-Kah-Nie
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Kelli McMellon - Nestucca
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Kristine Hayes - Neah-Kah-Nie
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Lorie Welch - Neah-Kah-Nie
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Mary Sizemore - Clatskanie
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Norm Maves - Neah-Kah-Nie
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Paul Erlebach - Neah-Kah-Nie
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Sandy Hanneman - Nestucca
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Sara Ogle - Forest Grove
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Sheryl Floyd - Nestucca
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