UIL Speech Judges
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Lauren Slusher
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference: n/a
Number of years coached: n/a
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Hudson High School
Graduated high school: 2017
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I formed and lead the CX Debate team at my high school, and acted as coach during my time in high school; I provided help crafting affirmative resolutions after graduation for 2 years. In undergrad, I participated in Model United Nations, where I won multiple individual and group delegation awards for speaking and crafting resolutions. I am now a graduate student in Global Policy Studies, and spend my time reading, analyzing, and discussing policy issues. I judge based on stock issues so that students must lay out the framework for their argument in a clear way - I want to see a resolution based on executable substance.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I judge based on stock issues - affirmative must prove that their plan meets all five; negative must prove that the affirmative resolution doesn't meet at least one issue. Presenting quickly is fine, but debaters should be clearly understood. I want to see a resolution based on executable substance.
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Approach:
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Contact Information
email: lauren.e.slusher@gmail.com
cell: 936 6760216
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1
