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LATEST NEWS
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 WELCOME
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The Trojan Debate Squad (TDS) is the USC organization devoted to teaching debate to students for over 125 years. Founded as the first-chartered student organization at USC in 1880, the TDS is one of the nation's leading collegiate debate programs.
Today the TDS is a proud member of the Annenberg School for Communication. Annenberg faculty and graduate students teach debate to USC students from all degree programs. The Trojans compete in a range of events, but the primary emphasis is intercollegiate policy debate and on-campus public debate.
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Trojans have been recognized as one of the nation's leading policy debate teams for decades. Trojans were deeply involved with the founding of The National Debate Tournament (NDT), today the nation's oldest and most prestigious national championship.
Dr. Alan Nichols, who directed the TDS from 1921 to 1956, was an important part of a small group of forensics educators helped to develop a qualification based national tournament to recognize the best teams in the nation.
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(Members of the 1918 Squad with the Bowen Cup) |
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(The TDS at the 2008 National Debate Tournament) |
Today, sixty years later Trojans have qualified for the NDT in 56 seasons and every year since 1963, both records unmatched by any college or university. Even beyond the tournament success, the TDS is an unbroken line of USC students seeking excellence. For over a century, USC students have enriched their university experience by learning communication and research skills in a competitive environment. Trojan debate alums have gone onto successful careers and meaningful lives all over the world.
Today the squad is directed by Dr. Gordon Stables. He oversees the recruitment, coaching, and administration of the team. The team provides a link between members of the USC family, past and present.
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(Dr. Alan Nichols) |
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In 2005 the University and team both celebrated their 125th anniversary. The picture is the assembled squad, both past and present, at The 125th TDS Anniversary Banquet, held at the Town and Gown Center, April 30, 2005. |
This site provides a regular source of information about Trojan debate, past and present. Check back regularly for updates and please contact us if you have any questions. Fight On!
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Copyright 2007 Trojan Debate Squad
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