by Sean Mulholland | Nov 4, 2026 | Events, News, The Director's Blog
On October 29th, over 30 students and faculty gathered to debate whether the Death Penalty is Justified. Students offered many views both for and against the resolution. The debate began with two key reasons for the affirmative. First, the death penalty ensures that...
by Sean Mulholland | Oct 2, 2026 | Events, News, The Director's Blog
On September 28th over 50 students and faculty gathered to debate whether the U.S. should adopt and run a Universal Healthcare System. Students offered many views both for and against the resolution. In support of the resolution, one student noted that the United...
by Sean Mulholland | Apr 14, 2026 | News, Previous Events, The Director's Blog
Ashlyn Hannon chaired classroom debates in two introductory macroeconomics classes. The resolution: Economic inequality is bad. Students debated and discussed the causes and consequences of income inequality. Presenters noted that inequality can arise when individuals...
by Sean Mulholland | Mar 25, 2026 | Events, News, Previous Events, The Director's Blog
On March 23, students and community members gathered for the CSFE’s fourth campus-wide debate/discussion of the year to debate whether the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, or ICE, should be abolished. Participants who were against the...
by Sean Mulholland | Nov 17, 2025 | Events, News, The Director's Blog
On November 12th, Emma Jutte chaired classroom debates in two introductory macroeconomics classes. The resolution: College is not worth it. Students debated and discussed the importance of prestige, college location, admission standards, tuition and fees,...
by Sean Mulholland | Nov 3, 2025 | Events, News, The Director's Blog
On October 27th, around 50 students, staff, and community members gathered to discuss the how to respect religious values while also ensuring the separation of church/temple/synagogue and state. Participants discussed how many political views are often shaped by...
