Wharton junior Jeff Pearson and College freshman Ben Sukier debated on trade policy with Pacific Rim nations. They lost to James Madison University in the quarterfinals. The Speech team competed the same weekend in Ithaca and also did well. College sophomore Hayes Lewis place fourth which qualifies him to go to nationals. "Our Speech team has been traditionally shut out from nationals and we are very excited that now they are qualifying," said College junior and Penn Debate Council officer Amy Fisher. -- Stephen Glass
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