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MSU Debate Team Secures Sweet Sixteen Spot at Harvard

November 5, 2026 - Featured News

A duo from MSU Debate reached the Sweet Sixteen at the Harvard College Tournament last weekend. Henry Martin and Stephen Lewis reached the octafinals...

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