12/09/2009 - 2:15pmThe site you find yourself on now is indeed the NEW budl.org! It provides some immediate improvements, and we hope that it will continue to improve as we grow. And, of course, there are always growing pains with a change like this. If you have ideas for improvements or new features you'd like to see, or if you come...[more]
12/04/2009 - 10:30pmTwo hundred-thirty debaters of varying experience trekked through multileveled decisions to cross numerous roads and responsibilities and made the second elementary/middle school tournament memorable in its own right. Many of the challenges that were faced during our first tournament were still in evidence - assuring...[more]
11/08/2009 - 10:15pmThe young women of Western claimed first place, and New Era and Heritage made it clear that their futures were bright as they rounded out the top three. Watch this space for full results and pictures. Congratulations to all of the amazing debaters and coaches of the high school league, we're proud to know...[more]
11/02/2009 - 10:15pmThe elementary/middle school division's debate tournament of "firsts" was held on Saturday October 24, 2009 at the Dr. Roland N. Patterson Academy complex hosted by CIVITAS with over 240 debaters, 50 student observers and 10 administrators in attendance. Forty-eight family members rounded out the packed...[more]
10/27/2009 - 10:15pmThis Sunday, five Apprentices from the Baltimore Urban Debate League showcased their public debate skills at a special "Free Fall" day at the American Visionary Arts Museum. Each addressed art and its role in both argumentation, and the pursuit of happiness - the theme represented by the museum's exhibit.
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10/19/2009 - 10:15pmOn Thursday, Oct. 15, the Baltimore Urban Debate League turned what would have been a day off from school for students into a successful "Life Skills Day," attended by 15 students from BUDL and Wide Angle Youth Media.
The first session of the day was Personal Visioning, in which students and staff alike...[more]
10/04/2009 - 10:15pmOur first high school tournament of the year, hosted by Civitas/MATHS/KIPP, brought together top debaters from 21 different high schools. This tournament represented the largest Junior Varsity division ever seen at a season opener in Baltimore. Many of the students in JV were actually brave newcomers who...[more]
09/22/2009 - 10:15pmCheck out this awesome article - BUDL students at an Orioles game with Justice Sotomayor!
"Well, even though the Orioles lost, it was so cool," said Keya "KD" Duncan, 11th grade, ConneXions High. "Just being surrounded by these people, other politicians and deans from colleges, it was so, what...[more]
09/21/2009 - 10:00pmOn Friday September 18, debaters from Northwestern High challenged the squad at Civitas to a scrimmage - debate style! Northwestern, a school returning to the League this year, has some new debaters, great coaches and a principal providing plenty of excitement and support to the squad. Civitas, returning the...[more]
09/17/2009 - 10:00pmThis weekend, the Baltimore City College High School speech and debate team journeyed to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to compete in the prestigious Wake Forest University Earlybird tournament, and posted the best results of any Maryland team in recent memory. The Wake Forest tournament attracted 97 teams from...[more]
08/24/2009 - 10:00pmFive representives from Bank of America attended BUDL's Countdown to College Camp (C2C) on Friday, August 15 to deliver a powerful and educational session on Financial Literacy to the campers. The campers - rising juniors and seniors with the shared goal of going to college after high school - were given information...[more]
08/24/2009 - 10:00pmEach summer, BUDL hosts a Career Panel during its Countdown to College Camp (C2C), a week-long camp for rising juniors and seniors interested in attending college after graduation from high school. This year, 10 area professionals volunteered their time and talent . Thank you to: Scott Burns, Tydings & Rosenberg;...[more]