Baylor's program relies on a central evidence and brief file. Each debater is assigned a topic area for research. Briefs related to specific arguments and cases are then prepared, duplicated, and distributed to each team. Baylor teams carry over 5,000 evidence briefs of original evidence. Given the amount of time we spend together, the squad develops a camaraderie which surpasses that of most college groups.
Students are as excited about others' victories as they are their own.
Students who aspire to achieve the highest level of national competition generally need to begin the activity in their freshman year. Yes, Baylor debaters participate in a number of other activities. Some activities include the band, varsity sports, and the campus newspaper. Fraternities and sororities take a great deal of time and may make debating difficult. While tournament competition is the primary debate activity at Baylor, debaters also participate in public debate programs involving contemporary, controversial policy issues.