They are committed to the belief that persuasion, argument and oral advocacy are essential elements in a holistic college education. This year they will be debating the topic of employment discrimination and affirmative action. They will also include related issues such as civil rights v. civil liberties, ethnic, gender and class empowerment, and the role of government in regulating private transactions. This fall CSUB's team of eight will be competing in the Aztec Invitational at San Diego State University, Pepperdine University Invitational in Malibu, and at the Epecenter Classic at Cal State Northridge. Throughout the year they are planning to travel to Chicago, Detroit, Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Phoenix, and multiple cities in California.
Academic credit is also available to members of the debate team.
The team had been nonexistent at CSUB since 1993. It wasn't until the English and Communications department expressed interest in bringing it back that it was reinstated. The team of eight is making a comeback at CSUB and is looking to bring their team membership to 12. No previous debate experience is necessary.