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Chico State Speech and Debate Team

Chico State’s IRA-funded, course-connected forensics team combines cross-examination policy debate with speech events, covers most tournament travel costs, and took first in the four-year division at the 2026 SRJC Festival.

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Collegiate debate program

California State University, Chico

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The completed SRJC Speech and Debate Festival awarded Chico State first place in the four-year division on both competition days, October 17–18, 2026.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-18. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Chico State Speech and Debate Team.

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How the program debates

Chico State runs a full-service intercollegiate forensics program with team policy and cross-examination debate alongside individual events. The team is connected to the CMST 339A–C course sequence, funds a rookie tournament each semester, and says the university covers most competition costs, including travel, lodging, entry and judging fees plus a small food per diem. At the completed October 2026 SRJC Forensics Festival, Chico swept first place in the four-year university division on both days and earned 35 individual awards. Students can contact the program director through the official team page.

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Joining and participation

How to join
Contact the program director through the official team page; the team is connected to the CMST 339A–C course sequence.Source
Travel support
The university covers most competition costs, including travel, lodging, entry and judging fees, and a small per diem for food during travel.Source
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History and achievements

The team offers a rookie tournament each semester so Chico State students can take part in a first competition.Source

  • 2026 · SRJC Forensics Speech and Debate Festival

    First place in the four-year university division on both days of the festival; the team also received 35 individual awards.

    Team sweepstakes · Four-year university

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