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Join the Debate Hawks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Debate Team has approximately 40 members and participating in debate is a great way to make new friends while honing transferable skills to careers in law, politics, business, and education.  No previous debate experience is necessary.  Please contact Joseph Patten at jpatten@monmouth.edu<\/a> if you would like additional information about the Debate Team.<\/p>\n\n\n

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April 29, 2026<\/p>\n

\n Debate Hawks Compete in National Prison Debate League<\/a>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n \n

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April 20, 2026<\/p>\n

\n Monmouth Matters Podcast – Episode Five<\/a>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n \n

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Oct. 18, 2025<\/p>\n

\n Monmouth Debate Team Wins Five Awards in Houston<\/a>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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