The Simpson College speech and debate team placed second at the Webster University Gorlok Invitational in January, beginning the 2022 competition season. The Simpson team placed first in the debate competition, and second in the speech and overall sweepstakes. The virtual competition fielded 46 colleges and universities, with students Foxx Harrington and Mo Marks named co-champions in the Open IPDA Debate, while Kylie Doupnik and Elise Sturgeon finished as co-champions in Improvisational pairs. Simpson next competes this weekend in the Missouri State University Invitational. For a full list of placewinners, click below.

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