Debate Society CofC

04/13/2017

Everyone who participated and supported our event last night thank you for working to enrich the world we live in :)

04/12/2017

Chick-fil-A still got you down?
Don't worry we'll have your chicken and vegetarian options tonight from 5-7 at our Kickin' It With the Debate Society event!
Tonight is your chance to compete in our meme game to win one of our amazing final exam survival kits... see you there!

04/09/2017

04/06/2017

Kendall Jenner and Pepsi have generated a lot of buzz over the past 24 hours... CofC we want to hear YOUR thoughts and opinions on this controversial ad.

Buzz away in the comments below!!

04/05/2017

That's right we've got your Kickin' Chicken fix!

Next Wednesday come engage with your fellow chicken-munching peers at Kickin' Chicken over free food and thought-provoking (or shall we say stomach-provoking) discussion around satirical news and it's impact on our society.

Register as team or individual to be apart of our debate, at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/a/g.cofc.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd54WbTxITDpthh2q8dnaTCZUYqdz3l5R_aXu43laoRkfw5pg/viewform?c=0&w=1

Coming to listen and engage in the open discussion? Just make sure to RSVP to the Kickin' It With the Debate Society event page!

03/31/2017

Some say it's unfair to crack down on Greek Life disproportionately; others say Greek Life deserves more regulation. Thoughts?

The new rules, announced by the school on Thursday, include a deferral of rush period to the spring semester from the fall, a ban on beer kegs and daylong parties and a reduction of the number of parties where alcohol can be served to 10 a semester, from the current limit of 45.

03/23/2017

What impact did the Citizens United decision have on money in politics, and how significant is that impact? Join the CofC Political Science Club for an informative discussion on "Dark Money" tomorrow afternoon!

03/23/2017

Former president of the CofC Debate Team and panelist for our past "Slacktivism to Activism" event is making some big post-grad moves with Charleston Area Justice Ministry! Congrats on your hard work, Brandon Chapman!

Members of a local interfaith advocacy group are continuing to call for a specialized audit of alleged racial bias within the Charleston Police Department.

03/17/2017

March is reminding one to reflect on the amazing women that have impacted one's life and the society that we live in. Check out the article below framed around present day women's political and social issues and employer rights vs. religious freedom. Share your thoughts below with us!

A ban would need to be based on a consistent restriction on all religious and political dress.

03/15/2017

Here's what is happening in your Palmetto State...

Over the past decades South Carolina has rated dangerous high in domestic violence rates, but now efforts are being made to "build capacity for providing emergency housing services for victims of domestic violence and their children."

Tell us below your overall reaction to this news.

In an abrupt reversal, state House members have voted to restore hundreds of thousands of dollars to help domestic violence victims, avoiding a drastic cutback in funding for shelters and

02/28/2017

CofC we have exciting news!!!

We want to hear your voice regarding the controversy behind the Confederate flag as viewed as either a form of hatred or heritage. Therefore, we have extended the deadline to apply to be apart of our debate regarding the public decency of the Confederate Flag.

If you have experience debating and are passionate about this subject then apply no later than March 12th at our link below.

https://goo.gl/forms/5fSt5edJSqXqZy6q1

In the meantime, check out this interesting perspective regarding the Confederate flag and give us your thoughts below.

Jose Torres and Kayla Norton were convicted earlier this month under a street gang terrorism law for harassment in Douglasville, Ga.