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by Wilberbeast
Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:33 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 50 Million Math Question Fans Can't Be Wrong! (OR CAN THEY)
Replies: 64
Views: 11948

Re: 50 Million Math Question Fans Can't Be Wrong! (OR CAN THEY)

In my opinion, there should be two main criteria when considering whether or not to include a category in quiz bowl. 1. Is it relevant in academia: The effective of purpose of quiz bowl, in my view, is to further academia, by pushing students to learn beyond that of what they are expected to in basi...
by Wilberbeast
Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAVE @ Rockford Auburn, 2/4/12
Replies: 32
Views: 27992

Re: RAVE @ Rockford Auburn, 2/4/12

I'm blown away by how well the set was written. Well done Auburn!
by Wilberbeast
Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:30 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAVE @ Rockford Auburn, 2/4/12
Replies: 32
Views: 27992

Re: RAVE @ Rockford Auburn, 2/4/12

Problem solved! Looking forward to the tournament.
by Wilberbeast
Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:35 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Quizbowl Central
Replies: 144
Views: 85446

Re: Quizbowl Central

This is simply awesome, haha. Is there a feature that asks bonus parts, as well/will there be in the future?
by Wilberbeast
Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAVE @ Rockford Auburn, 2/4/12
Replies: 32
Views: 27992

Re: RAVE @ Rockford Auburn, 2/4/12

Expressing interest on behalf of BG
by Wilberbeast
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Loyola Ultima (Wilmette, IL) - 1/21/12
Replies: 71
Views: 28435

Re: Loyola Ultima (Wilmette, IL) - 1/21/12

This is Buffalo Grove A expressing interest. Must convince coach. Working on it.
by Wilberbeast
Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: New High School Teams
Topic: Poetry Study/Help
Replies: 5
Views: 5458

Re: Poetry Study/Help

Agreed, actually reading the poetry has greatly improved my scores. Whenever a poem comes up in a tossup that I have not read, I read it. One thing to make sure you don't do is just try to skim through it; it will take longer to really enjoy the poetry and interpret its meaning, but it will make it ...
by Wilberbeast
Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Loyburn at Rockford Auburn, 11/12/11
Replies: 29
Views: 7140

Re: Loyburn at Rockford Auburn, 11/12/11

I definitely enjoyed the tournament; for the most part the moderating was excellent, sportsmanship was great, and it was very well organized! I was somewhat disappointed at the lack of math noncomp, but for the most part the questions were good. (I liked the challenging conics bonus that did come up...