Prison vs. Harvard: The Debate Rematch

The Bard Prison Initiative team has built an impressive record—and international reputation—since its unlikely 2015 victory

The rematch between the Harvard and Bard Prison Initiative debate teams took place Friday at the Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch, N.Y.

NAPANOCH, N.Y.—The Harvard College Debating Union wanted a rematch. The team had suffered a hard loss in 2015 to a group of talented debaters, drawing international attention. 

So the Harvard team earlier this year sent an email, requesting another shot. It turned out their opponents, too, were seeking another contest after hearing stories about the legendary debate when their predecessors beat the mighty Ivy.

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