End of the Year Success

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Nov 16, 2011 No Comments ›› audebate

Last week, the Debate Society hosted their annual tournament, drawing 176 debaters and 21 alumni judges from across the country, making it the largest tournament in team history. Teams from 17 schools, including those as far away as the University of Chicago and Yale, competed in the tournament over two days. The teams, all composed ...

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Semifinals at Johns Hopkins

What’s Next?

Jun 30, 2011 No Comments ›› audebate

Want to know more? You don't have to wait until the school year begins to get started.

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AUDS Ready for New Year with New Coach, E-Board

May 4, 2011 No Comments ›› audebate

The American University Debate Society is reorganizing and resetting quickly at the end of the 2010-2011 season two weeks ago at the United States Military Academy in West Point. Before the National Championships, the team elected a new Executive Board, which will continue AUDS's student-led program next year: President: James Schmitt, Senior, SIS Director of Administration: Alex ...

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AUDS Finishes Best Regular Season in History

Apr 20, 2011 No Comments ›› audebate

The American University Debate Society finished the year strong, finishing higher in every major category than ever before in team history. The Debate Society finished ranked in the top 10 nationally in the Team of the Year (TOTY) competition, Speaker of the Year (SOTY) competition, and in the College of the Year (COTY) competitions, making ...

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First Semester Results!

Jan 11, 2011 No Comments ›› audebate

The American University Debate Society closed a very successful first semester at the University of Maryland, Baltimore county tournament, last December. Here's a look at where AUDS stands nationally, heading into the second semester. Team of the Year The Team of the Year (TOTY) competition recognizes the success of two-person debate teams, and is considered the most ...

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Welcome to Our New Site!

Dec 27, 2010 No Comments ›› audebate

The American University Debate Society has just re-launched their website to make it easier for the AU community to know what we're up to and provide new resources for our members. We encourage you to check out our new site and check back often for tournament results, recent news, team updates, and events going on around ...

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