All Event Topics

SPEECH
Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking - Topics:
● Prelim 1 (US): U.S. Economics & Business
● Prelim 2 (INT): Global Human Rights
● Prelim 3 (US): Social Issues, Culture and Education
● Prelim 4 (INT): Militaries & Armed Conflicts
● Semis (INT): Climate, Environment, & Energy Policy
● Finals (US): ‘The U.S. Next Week’ (Hypotheticals)

Impromptu - Topics:
● Prelim 1: Recent Pop Culture Memes
● Prelim 2: National Landmarks and Treasures
● Prelim 3: 90’s Sitcoms
● Prelim 4: Useless Inventions
● Semis: Retro Fashion Trends
● Finals: Titans & Gods

DEBATE

Congress
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Public Forum Debate - 2026 September/October Topic

Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate - 2026 September/October Topic

Resolved: Outer space colonization is a moral imperative.

World Schools Debate
Round 1: This House prefers strengthening domestic healthcare systems over expanding international emergency aid when addressing global health crises.

Info Slide: Strengthening domestic healthcare systems refers to investing in a country’s hospitals, clinics, medical workforce, disease surveillance and public health infrastructure. International emergency aid refers to short term external assistance during a health crisis, such as medical personnel, supplies, vaccines or funding provided by foreign governments or international organizations.

Round 2: Impromptu

Round 3: This House believes that entertainment media diverts public attention from meaningful political journalism and reporting.

Round 4: This House believes that governments should prioritize reducing the cost of living over reducing income inequality.

Round 5: Impromptu

Elim 1: Impromptu