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Debate-A-Palooza Spring 2026

Debate-A-Palooza is a debate event held each semester by UNT Debate. A multitude of debates are held on the same day regarding the same topic, judged by graduate students and in some cases, the audience! 

Date: April 23, 2026
Locations: Union 338, Union 341 AB, Union 381, Union 406, Union 412
Times: 11 AM - 12:30 PM; 12:30 PM - 2 PM; 5 PM - 6 PM
Topic: Resolved: The State of Texas should legalize recreational use of marijauana for adults ages 21 and older. 
 

2 PM - 3:20 PM Round

Room Affirmative Team Negative Team Judge
Union 338
  • Elysse Harpster
  • Emma Juarez
  • Ruby Passon
  • Makayla Thompson
  • Aiden Mcqueary
  • Angel Sache
  • Ariana Zavala
 Niko Sims
Union 341AB
  • Treasure Collins
  • Cooper Pace
  • Mijah Whiteman
  • Sophia Brazil
  • Chelsea Daniels
  • Jack Hasper
  • Redda Hassen
 Ashlyn Neumann
Union 412
  • Analucia Arguello
  • Jade Haynes
  • Eshita Sharma
  • Anabella Wagnon
  • Hashim Jalloh
  • Will MacDonald
  • Ridge Ramos
  • Osasu Uyi-Ohonba
 Libby Dudda

3:30 PM - 5 PM Round

Room Affirmative Team Negative Team Judge
Union 338
  • Tanya Baya
  • Maya Goury
  • Gabby Rodriguez
  • Cole Spitzer
  • Logan Jones
  • Kaitlin Jean
  • Ashlie Chessir
  • Olivia Perez
 Niko Sims
Union 406
  • Maria Gonzalez
  • Abigail Neuenfeldt
  • Ezmarel Perry
  • Julieta Almanza
  • Dariyan Burns
  • Francisco Mendez
  • Jonathan Randall
 Jada Higgins
Union 341 AB
  • Emorie Anglin
  • Taniah Burns
  • Alyna Carrasco
  • Zoe Sporcic
  • Claire Downs
  • Raya Edwards
  • Giselle Vergil
 Talaiya Munson
Union 381
  • Danny Gutierrez
  • Karma Weers
  • Renato Lopez
  • Kylan Patterson Jr.
  • Isabella Flaherty
  • Zariah Gardner
  • Samantha Manzano
  • Jordan Wilson
 Radia Islam
Union 412
  • Katlyn Dixon
  • Alanna Flores
  • Michael Lara
  • Eris Nelson
  • Faith Hall
  • Aidan Martinez
  • Jason Stephens
  • Zahara Wadud
 Morgan Benham

5 PM - 6 PM Round

Room Affirmative Team Negative Team Judge
Union 341 AB

University of Texas at Dallas:

  • Tyler Crivella
  • Charles Yelderman

University of North Texas:

  • Freddie Smith
  • Jack Hasper
 Audience