Debated for University of Rochester for 6 years in Varsity Policy Debate and BP/Worlds Debate

Coached HS policy debate for 1.5 years

Currently a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Indiana University Bloomington

And yes, I would like to be on the email chain: oabubaka@u.rochester.edu

Borrowed from the Glass man himself: "If you are a debater with accessibility (or other) concerns please feel free to reach out to me ahead of the round and I will work with you to make the space as hospitable as possible."

Honestly, just do what you want in front of me and just explain your arguments. I will vote on how you want me to vote (since how I see the debate may not be the same way you think you are articulating).

Also, if you can, I prefer debaters to slow down when in front of me. I am not the best judge for you if you decide to spread as fast as Harvard MS or Northwestern MV (although Arjun is very clear).

If you read high theory, do not pref me unless you are willing to explain your argument. My area of study is in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and disability studies so I am not hitting up the latest post-modern/structuralist/etc. papers.

I am a former policy debater (2002-2006), but I have not served as a policy judge in several years.  I was a parliamentary debater in college, and I am now a practicing attorney.

Speed is fine, with the caveat that I have no experience with the topic and initially will be a bit rusty on mechanics, so err on the side of providing too much explanation.

I have no affinity for--or aversion to--any particular strategy, though I do think policy debates are at their best when they center on nuanced, topic-specific issues.  Be clear, respectful, and reasonable.

- will flow super detailed (well, depends how much coffee I've had and how clear your speaking is)

- debated in hs in policy and pf and have judged all 3 divisions since

- will vote on anything u articulate in a way that makes sense

- attack your opposing arguments not your opponents: be assertive but be kind

- learn something and enjoy yourself!! You’re voluntarily here in ridiculous dress shoes on a long weekend in a new English winter!!!