Debate Team’s First Tournament

Mia Herz– On Saturday, February 11th, the RCDS Debate Team participated in their first debate tournament in over three years, with two RCDS teams making it to the quarter and semi finals.  The Debate Team is a school club run by juniors Isabel Tiburcio ‘24 and David Colin ‘24. After COVID hit in 2020, Debate Team almost became defunct, with only four members, no coach, … Continue reading Debate Team’s First Tournament

The Argument Arena: Standardized Testing

Authors G & I– PRO: Author G Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are a vital part of the college admissions process because they analyze far more than just intelligence. At the heart of the assessment, standardized tests are reading comprehension and endurance evaluations. Not only do the tests force students to recall information they have learned throughout their years of education, but it … Continue reading The Argument Arena: Standardized Testing