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Cornell Debate Society
Ithaca's gorges, gorgeous arguments. Cornell's engineering and hotel school students bring analytical rigor and hospitality to heated intellectual exchanges.
New here? Here's what Cornell Debate Society is about.
Just getting started — be part of the first debate.
Show up
No experience needed — beginners to pros, all welcome.
Get matched & debate
Structured 1v1 to 5v5 debates with real judging.
It’s free
Sharpen how you think and argue, in good company.
Become the campus ambassador
Every campus club starts with one person willing to run it. Ambassadors get our full launch kit: the format, the topics, and help filling the first event.