The team will be hosting an open house for all new prospective members on Wednesday August, 31st. The presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will take place in Shoma Hall (CIB 3053). We will have a presentation from the Director of Debate Dave Steinberg and a demonstration debate on the Arab Spring and democracy assistance. Everyone is welcome to attend. 

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Reasons to join the team

Hey Noobies, need reasons to join the debate team? Here are a bunch. Earn course credit for debating at tournaments across the country, go on free trips, make money at our summer institute for high school students, help the community in public debates, and get yourself ready for law school.

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Booth at Canesfest

The debate team booth is setup in the 109 section of the Bank United Center. Come by, say hi, and sign up to be part of one of the oldest traditions at the University of Miami. No experience necessary and all trips are 100% paid for! Join today.

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Debate team at Canesfest

The nationally recognized and respected University of Miami Debate Team will be at Canesfest seeking out new members. Come by our booth, say hi and sign up for our open house/new member meeting. The meeting will be taking place Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m. in Shoma Hal (CIB 3053). 

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Medieval Times Outing

After a long week at the retreat house in Haines City, the debate team went out for a well deserved dinner at Medieval Times. A huge thanks goes out to Dave for taking us out. The team feasted like kings on a three course meal, watched knights joust to a dramatically exaggerated pulp, partook in an incredible showcase with stunning Arabian horses, and even managed to squeeze in a tour through a gallery of  medieval torture devices.

 Coach Dave Steinberg, was ready for a night of feast and battle!

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Practice debates are underway

 Adaeze Ajoku and Tristan Montaque faced off against Yolanda Richard and Robert Hupf in the first practice round of the year for the UM squad. This year's policy debate topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its democratic assistance for one or more of the following: Libya, Egypt, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen and Tunisia.

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Debate retreat schedule

Here is the schedule for the seven day retreat in Haines City, Florida. 

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