Debate: writing a speech

Hello again aspiring debaters, I am back! This week, we’ll be focusing on how to write an effective and powerful speech. First things first, a speech is not meant for you to read off of word for word. If you ever go to a debate and recite a speech, don’t expect to win, no matter…

How to prepare for a debate

I haven’t posted in a little while, but I am back! And I am here to continue my mini-series on all of the debating basics you will need to start being a debater yourself. This time, I’ll be talking about how you should prepare for a upcoming debate. 1. Know the topic Whether you’re debating…

Debate: Starting a team

I’m back, and as promised, this week’s blog will be all about how you can form a debate team or club at your own school. Firstly, I would like to point out that there is a difference between a club and a team. A team will compete competitively through the ADSA, possibly going to provincials,…

#abflood — Stampede?

It’s so close to Stampede! The greatest outdoor show on earth is about to open their gates to welcome the world. Here are some pictures during of stampede ground during the flood, and they(CS staff) managed to clean much of the mess up in 10 days and welcome up on time!   With all these…

The True Seven Wonders of Canada

  In 2007, Canada came together as a nation to decide on its seven wonders. The Seven Wonders of Canada was an official competition sponsored by CBC to determine what Canada had to offer. In the end, the list was finalized with public online voting followed by a judging panel of three to pick the…

Benefits of being on a team

Teams, no matter in what shape, form or way, are the best way I know of to get your adrenaline rushing, whether you’re on your school’s newspaper crew, or on a basketball team, hockey, leadership, lacrosse (my personal favorite) or even newly-established Quidditch teams. It’s not just about a sport itself; when you join a team, you’ll…