R&D from Prepd: Chilean Politics

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On March 18, 2022

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Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more.

This week’s R&D from Prepd covers Chilean politics.  Gabriel Boric, a former student activist, was sworn in as Chile’s new president last week.  Boric campaigned on a platform of social and environmental justice, pledging to move Chile away from the free market economic model of General Augusto Pinochet, who led Chile from December 1974-March 1990.  Markets are wary of his plans because of his association with communist groups, but Boric argues that his reforms will create more growth in the nation’s economy and be budget neutral.

2022 State Tournament Results: Early March State Tournament Round Up (Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah & Wyoming)

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On March 17, 2022

In State Results

Over the last two weeks Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming crowned state extemp champions.  Extemp Central congratulates all of those who made the finals of their respective state championships, and also congratulates those who won state titles.

Here is a listing of the results of those respective tournaments as Extemp Central continues to chronicle the 2022 postseason:

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of March 14-20, 2022

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On March 16, 2022

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Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck!

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 14-20, 2022

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On March 14, 2022

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Should there be a federal gas tax holiday?
2. Will 2022 see a growing wave of teacher strikes in America?
3. How can public health institutions regain the trust of the American people?
4. What impact will Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill have on the state’s education system?
5. With the benefit of hindsight two years later, were America’s COVID-19 lockdowns a bad idea?
6. Was the prosecution of Jussie Smollett necessary?
7. Should state courts have the constitutional power to rewrite gerrymandered election maps?
8. What domestic and/or foreign policy challenges should the Biden administration prioritize as it aims to help Democrats in the 2022 midterms?
9. Should federal authorities prosecute Carolyn Bryant Donham?
10. Is the U.S. right to deny Poland’s request to provide Ukraine with fighter jets?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 14-20, 2022

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On March 14, 2022

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Should the ICC indict Vladimir Putin?
2. To what degree can the West continue to provide military support to Ukraine without escalating the conflict beyond its borders?
3. Why did Yoon Suk Yeol win South Korea’s presidential election?
4. Is the ongoing war in Ukraine doing lasting damage to the United Nations’ credibility?
5. How will Turkey’s move to establish diplomatic relations with Armenia impact the tense relationship between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
6. Is a new “pink tide” poised to sweep across Latin America this year?
7. Should the world’s central banks ignore rising energy costs?
8. What impact would the removal of U.S. sanctions have on Venezuela’s economy?
9. Is China’s economic growth target too ambitious?
10. Will punishing economic sanctions make Russia the next North Korea?

R&D from Prepd: High Gas Prices

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On March 11, 2022

In R&D, U.S. Extemp

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more.

This week’s R&D from Prepd covers high gas prices.  Gas prices in the United States reached a new record high on Tuesday, prompting calls for a response by the Biden administration.  Higher prices could exacerbate the country’s inflation problem, providing greater hardship for working class Americans.  Experts expect that gas prices will remain near or above $4 a gallon until the end of the year.

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2021-2022 Extemp Central National Points Race: New Standings Released to Reflect the Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin!

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On March 10, 2022

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Updated standings for the 2021-2022 Extemp Central National Points Race have been posted!  You can find them by clicking on the “National Points Race” tab at the top of the page or by clicking here.

The new standings reflect the results of last weekend’s Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin, a second tier tournament that saw McKinley Paltzik of Phoenix Country Day School (AZ) win her third National Points Race event of the season.  Paltzik earned 150 points for her MBA victory.

State tournaments and national qualifiers dominate the calendar until late April, when the National Points Race resumes at the University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions (TOC).  The UK TOC will be a fourth tier event, awarding 70 points to its winner.

Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of March 7-13, 2022

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On March 9, 2022

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Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck!

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2022 Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin: Paltzik Fends Off Veluvali, Captures the Season’s First Major Championship

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On March 8, 2022

In MBA Coverage, National Circuit Results

The MBA top six (from left to right): Gabriel Frank-McPheter, Katelyn Cai, Daniel Kind, McKinley Paltzik, Ananth Veluvali, and Peter Alisky. Photo is courtesy of Daniel Kind.

Last weekend’s Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin was a close contest throughout as a ten rank differential separated the winner from sixth place.  #7 McKinley Paltzik of Phoenix Country Day School (AZ) fended off a late surge by reigning NCFL National Champion Ananth Veluvali of Edina High School (MN), winning the first major championship of the season by two ranks.  Over the last three rounds of competition, Veluvali took seven of nine available first place ranks, moving from fourth place to second in the process, but Paltzik closed with three first place ranks of her own to retain possession of first place

National Points Race leader Daniel Kind of Lake Highland Preparatory School (FL) finished third, six ranks behind Paltzik.  Like Veluvali, Kind made a late charge in the tournament as well but was undone by a handful of 3’s and 4’s early Saturday morning.

#10 Katelyn Cai of BASIS Scottsdale (AZ) followed up a runner-up at Harvard with a fourth place finish at MBA, running a mere rank in front of #18 Peter Alisky of Smoky Hill High School (CO) and #6 Gabriel Frank-McPheter of Gabrielino High School (CA).  Alisky and Frank-McPheter tied for the fifth place spot, which was broken on a second tiebreaker of reciprocals because they tied on six ballots head-to-head.

Paltzik is the first Arizona extemper to win the Round Robin and is the first junior to win since Lily Nellans of Des Moines Roosevelt (IA) in 2013.  Her win at MBA is her third National Points Race tournament championship of the season.  Paltzik has won every National Points Race tournament final round that she has advanced to this year.

#12 Mukta Dharmapurikar of Durham Academy (NC) was a late scratch from the tournament, replaced by teammate Elizabeth Wong.

MBA only announces the top six at awards, so the other participants in the tournament are listed in alphabetical order.  Only the recognized top six will receive National Points Race points.  New standings will be released Thursday evening.

Here are the results from the 2022 Montgomery Bell Academy Extemp Round Robin:

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 7-13, 2022

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On March 7, 2022

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Will foreign fighters help Ukraine turn the tide against Russia?
2. In light of economic difficulties, should China continue its present rate of military spending?
3. Are Pakistan’s women’s marches accomplishing their objectives?
4. Should NATO impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine’s nuclear power plants?
5. Will Danish voters approve joining the EU’s defense policy?
6. What steps can Moldova take to protect its territorial integrity and deter Russian aggression?
7. Is the Sahel the new home of international terrorism?
8. If North Korea developed a spy satellite, what impact would that have on East Asian security?
9. How can the international community alleviate food shortages that will come from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
10. Are Germany’s green energy efforts failing?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 7-13, 2022

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On March 7, 2022

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. Should presidents continue to give the State of the Union in person?
2. What impact will higher gas prices have on the 2022 midterm elections?
3. To what extent will Beto O’Rourke’s failed presidential bid be used against him in the Texas gubernatorial election?
4. What should President Biden do if Russia launches massive cyberwarfare attacks on the United States?
5. Should President Biden seek out a new Secretary of Energy?
6. Do more states need to mirror Florida’s example and create an Election Crimes Agency?
7. Should the Biden administration lift its moratorium on federal executions?
8. Will complications with California’s reparations efforts scuttle a larger, national effort?
9. Is it too late for President Biden to salvage his domestic agenda?
10. Will Jessica Cisneros win her runoff election with Representative Henry Cuellar?

R&D from Prepd: The Nomination of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

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On March 4, 2022

In R&D, U.S. Extemp

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more.

This week’s R&D from Prepd covers President Biden’s nomination of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.  Justice Brown, a graduate of Harvard Law School, is currently on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.  If confirmed, she would be the first African-American woman to serve on the Court.  The Senate is expected to confirm Brown, who’s nomination cannot be filibustered as per Senate rules.

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2022 State Tournament Results: February State Tournament Round Up (Montana, Maine, Alaska, Illinois, Arizona & New Mexico)

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On March 3, 2022

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The 2021-2022 postseason has begun, with state tournaments taking place in Montana, Maine, Alaska, Illinois, Arizona, and New Mexico.  Extemp Central congratulates all of those who made the finals of their respective state championships, and also congratulates those who won state titles.

From now until May, Extemp Central will be providing recaps of state tournaments.  Sometimes these columns will appear weekly.  Sometimes monthly.  But regardless, we will do our best to give recognition to extempers doing great things at the state level.

We will also be rolling out our NSDA national qualifying boards, with more information to come about those next week.

Here is a roundup of results for state championships in the states listed above:

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of February 28-March 6, 2022

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On March 2, 2022

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Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck!

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 28-March 6, 2022

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On February 28, 2022

In U.S. Extemp, Weekly Questions

1. What impact will sanctions against Russia have on the U.S. economy?
2. Will former President Trump’s comments on the Russia-Ukrainian War come back to haunt him in 2024?
3. If confirmed, how would Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson affect the dynamics of the Supreme Court?
4. Does the U.S. need to use new metrics to inform policymakers decisions on COVID-19?
5. What lessons should U.S. defense officials learn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
6. Could Russia’s invasion of Ukraine be a springboard for Republican moderates to regain control of the party?
7. Will facial recognition by U.S. Customs make America safer?
8. In light of recent international events, should the Federal Reserve still raise interest rates?
9. Should the Biden administration attempt to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
10. Is self-censorship a growing problem in American higher education?

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