The team competes in debate under the International Public Debate Association (IPDA), which is the largest intercollegiate debating association in the country. IPDA events focus on a balanced style of debating, combining logic and reasoning with engaging delivery. It is a one-on-one extemporaneous form of debate with topics selected thirty minutes before each round of competition.
Divisions are based on experience, with the novice and junior varsity divisions for newer debaters, a varsity division for experienced debaters, and professional division open to graduate students and even faculty. IPDA also features a two-on-two team division open to all experience levels.
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