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NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Playscripts
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #18,...
Mar 19, 20233 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 43 - Republicans Turn Against McCarthy
Listen up, Extempers! Episode 43 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis has hit the airwaves! Extempers, you are at the...
Feb 9, 20233 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Cutting an Interpretative Piece
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #17,...
Jan 31, 20234 min read


Natrona County HS Legend, Zoey Pickett Talks Extemp Speaking, Women in Leadership, & Geography Club
Zoey Pickett, NC superstar alum, joins for today's episode of One Clap Speech and Debate. Zoey revealed her secret love for Geography...
Dec 23, 202239 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 42 - Musk Buys Twitter
Listen up, Extempers! Episode 42 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is live! Extempers, you are at the right place to...
Dec 21, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 41 - New Changes in Britain
Your favorite extemp experts are back with episode 41 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis! Extempers, you are at the...
Dec 6, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 40 - Iranian Protests
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is back with Episode 40! Extempers, you are at the right place to learn, grab some...
Nov 23, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 39 - Monkeypox Outbreak
The Speech and Debate season is upon us, and it is time to get your head in the game, Extempers! Episode 39 of The Half Hour with YuYu...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 38 - Prep for Midterms
Extempers, get your head in the game! Episode 38 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is live! You are at the right place...
Sep 15, 20223 min read


What’s Next on The Half Hour?
Update by YuYu Yuan Hello extempers, speech and debaters, and everyone else reading this blogpost! We have officially made it to season...
Sep 14, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 37 - Gun Reform
Time to get back into the game, Extempers! Episode 37 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis has arrived! You are at the...
Aug 31, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 36 - Roe is Overturned
Keep that current event knowledge flowing, Extempers! Episode 36 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is here! You are at...
Aug 8, 20223 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Hosting a Speech and Debate Tournament, Part 2
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #11,...
Aug 1, 20224 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 35 - U.S. Healthcare System
How are you feeling, Extempers? Well, Episode 35 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is here to discuss health matters!...
Jul 20, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 34 - Student Debt Crisis
How's that hot summer treating you, Extempers? Episode 34 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is here to cool us all off!...
Jul 16, 20223 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 33 - France's Presidential Election
Bonjour, Extempers! Episode 33 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is here to consider some French politics! You are at the right...
Jun 30, 20222 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 32 - The Metaverse
Time to get Meta, Extempers! Episode 32 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer has arrived! You are at the right place to learn, grab...
Jun 2, 20222 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Supply Planning Part Two: Miscellaneous Items
In his ninth column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching, Coach Rick Dorn writes about...
May 31, 20224 min read


The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 31 - Critical Race Theory with Lawrence Zhou
Take note, Extempers! Episode 31 of The Half Hour with YuYu and Spencer is coming in hot! You are at the right place to learn, grab some...
May 20, 20223 min read


NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Supply Planning Part One, Clothing and Dress Codes
In his eighth column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the inside track on the world of coaching, Coach Rick Dorn writes...
May 2, 20224 min read
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