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  • This house would travel to the war as a journalist embedded into a Canadian army unit

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    You are a Palestinian-Canadian whose family was expelled from the West Bank 58 years ago. You recently graduated with a bachelor's in journalism. War has broken out between Iran and Israel. In the hypothetical world of this debate, American and Canadian troops are fighting on the ground alongside and behind Israeli units.

    Waterloo IV 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-06-21

  • This House prefers the Engaged Journalism model over the traditional model in war reporting.

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    The traditional model of war journalism upholds impartiality and detachment as fundamental principles. Journalists should report the facts without taking sides, providing the audience with a "neutral" view of the conflict. On the other hand, the Engaged Journalism model advocates that the press should consciously promote values, expose viewpoints, and may take sides.

    Campeonato Mundial de Debates em Língua Portuguesa 2025 · Rodada 3 · 2025-06-19

  • This House opposes the prevalence of the "Chosen One Narrative" in the media

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    In this debate, the 'Chosen One Narrative' refers to media that focuses on a single character whose choices and actions are crucial for the success or failure of a revolution or movement (e.g., Harry Potter series, the Hunger Games series, the Divergent series, Barbie). The Chosen One Narrative emphasizes the significant impact one person can have.

    War of Words Debating Championship 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-06-19

  • This House supports the narrative of narratives.

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    In recent years, public discourse has increasingly been shaped by the use of compelling personal or collective “narratives” — emotionally charged stories used to drive political movements, frame social issues, or influence public opinion. These narratives often prioritize emotional appeal over factual nuance and are used across media, activism, and politics to shape how events are understood and remembered.

    War of Words Debating Championship 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-06-19

  • This house, as Wayne Lim, would reveal your identity to the public

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    Your name is Wayne Lim and you're a struggling photographer. One day you've been bit by a radioactive spider, granting you superhuman strength, the ability to climb walls and shoot webs. You use your powers to fight crime and save the city from evil villains. While people celebrate you for your heroic actions, others call for you to reveal your identity.

    Malaysia Debate Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-06-15

  • This house prefers a world where freestyle chess events are exclusively held by FIDE as opposed to the private "Grand Slam Tour"

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    Freestyle Chess randomizes starting piece positions to reduce memorized openings and boost creativity. In 2025, Magnus Carlsen (considered greatest chess player of present times) launched a private Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. The tour struggles to attract participants, as it is not an officially recognised championship title. FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) is the internationally recognised governing body for chess, organizing tournaments and setting rules. Presently, FIDE struggles with inconsistent sponsorships and audiences losing interest in their events.

    Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Novice Quarterfinals · 2025-06-15

  • This house, as Elon Musk, Would reconcile with Donald Trump

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    Elon Musk is the CEO of multiple tech firms including Tesla, X (formerly known as Twitter) and SpaceX. He was also one of Donald Trump’s closest political allies in the lead up to, and directly after, the 2024 presidential elections. Recently, he stepped down from his position as the head of the Department of Governmental Efficiency, and his relationship with Trump has soured due to his strong opposition to Trump’s restrictive tariff policy and stringent immigration restrictions.

    Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Octofinals · 2025-06-15

  • This house prefers a world where freestyle chess events are exclusively held by FIDE as opposed to the private "Grand Slam Tour"

    Infoslide

    Freestyle Chess randomizes starting piece positions to reduce memorized openings and boost creativity. In 2025, Magnus Carlsen (considered greatest chess player of present times) launched a private Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. The tour struggles to attract participants, as it is not an officially recognised championship title. FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) is the internationally recognised governing body for chess, organizing tournaments and setting rules. Presently, FIDE struggles with inconsistent sponsorships and audiences losing interest in their events.

    Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Junior Quarterfinals · 2025-06-15