The FSU Debate Team
Short videos that tell the stories of Florida State Debate's long tradition of debate excellence.
1898: Carter & Clark
vs. Florida
The First Intercollegiate Debate in the history of the State of Florida held between Florida State Carter and Clark and the University of Florida.
1938: Burnette & Wynn vs. Emory
Florida State Debaters Julia Burnette and Betty Wynn meet Emory University in this four part tale.
CHAPTER 1: THE PLAN GETS COMPLICATED
CHAPTER 2: THE RESOLUTION FOR DEBATE
CHAPTER 3: THE DEBATE
EPILOGUE
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