http://baudl.org Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:23:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_598" align="aligncenter" width="224" caption="Rashid Campbell of Skyline High School represents BAUDL and the power of debate in H.Y.P.E. Magazine"][/caption] The Bay Area Urban Debate League hands out trophies at every tournament -- yet the rewards are far greater than that.  Through research, argumentation, and the debate rounds themselves, BAUDL debaters ... http://baudl.org/2010/03/baudl-debater-and-public-debate-participant-rashid-campbell-in-hype-magazine/ [caption id="attachment_589" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Skyline High School's Kayla Wheatfall will Represent BAUDL at the Public Debate!"][/caption] On Thursday, March 11 at 7 PM, members of the community will convene in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Board Room (314 East 10th Street in Downtown Oakland) to watch a highly anticipated event: ... http://baudl.org/2010/03/baudl-and-strong-present-kayla-wheatfall-and-part-ii-the-strength-of-debate-series/ [gallery] Click Here to Download the Official "Strength of Debate Series" Public Debate Event Flyer! On Thursday, March 11 from 7 PM to 9 PM in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Board Room (314 East 10th Street in Downtown Oakland), eight talented BAUDL debaters will show the public the power of ... http://baudl.org/2010/03/introducingour-public-debate-participants/ [caption id="attachment_569" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Click Here to Go to the Official Pro Debate Website!"][/caption] BAUDL has some exciting events up our sleeves -- and one of them is our First Annual Tournament Fundraiser.  On March 24th, we have an array of talented debate alumni who will be going head to head ... http://baudl.org/2010/02/baudl-presents-the-pro-debate-challenge-march-24/ [caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Luis Montoya of Street Academy Shows Off the Official BAUDL T-Shirt! "][/caption] At the UC Berkeley Tournament on January 30, 3 lucky raffle winners were the first recipients of the official Bay Area Urban Debate League T-Shirt! They have officially gone on sale -- this 100% cotton, ... http://baudl.org/2010/02/hey-you-with-the-baudl-t-shirt/ [caption id="attachment_551" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Rise of Ralph J. Bunche Academy, embodied by John Marshall and Manuela Millioria (Bunche MM)!"][/caption] It was a beautiful, clear day in Berkeley, California on January 30 -- particularly beautiful for our two Varsity round finalists at the Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL)’s Spring Opener ... http://baudl.org/2010/02/uc-berkeley-stacked-field-full-results/ [caption id="attachment_542" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Berkeley begins on January 30 at Dwinelle Hall!"][/caption] It is official -- with the BAUDL UC Berkeley tournament only 2 days away, we are awaiting the arrival of great debate teams, argumentation and judges...and crossing our fingers for a bout of great weather. Fortunately, we'll be starting ... http://baudl.org/2010/01/uc-berkeley-info-for-students-coaches-judges-the-world/ [caption id="attachment_538" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="BAUDL Wikispace: The (debate) world at your fingertips."][/caption] Need to see a list of disclosed arguments? Want to share a case or an argument with others? Want to exchange coaching resources? How about a confirmation for a BAUDL debate event? Check out the official BAUDL Wikispace -- ... http://baudl.org/2010/01/baudl-wikispace-now-open/ [caption id="attachment_531" align="aligncenter" width="285" caption="Cal Prep's Sania Mahmaud will be at UC Berkeley -- will you?"][/caption] January is an exciting time at the Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL) -- on January 21, despite rain and distance, over 40 students made the trek to Alameda, officially kicking off the second semester ... http://baudl.org/2010/01/the-faces-of-the-uc-berkeley-tournament-on-january-30/ [caption id="attachment_519" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="A BAUDL round is never complete until there is a judge in the back."][/caption] With events like the January 30 Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL) tournament at UC Berkeley right around the corner, we’d like to spotlight individuals who are integral to our competitions – our ... http://baudl.org/2010/01/spotlight-baudl-judges/