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Is Economic Inequality Bad?

Is Economic Inequality Bad?

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...
Abolish ICE? A Campus-Wide Debate

Abolish ICE? A Campus-Wide Debate

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...
Classroom Debate Resolution: College is not worth it.

Classroom Debate Resolution: College is not worth it.

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,...
Campus-Wide Discussion: How to respect religious values while upholding the separation of the church and state

Campus-Wide Discussion: How to respect religious values while upholding the separation of the church and state

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...
Are Deportations Under the Trump Administration Unconstitutional? A Campus-Wide Debate

Are Deportations Under the Trump Administration Unconstitutional? A Campus-Wide Debate

by Sean Mulholland | Sep 25, 2025 | Events, News, Previous Events, The Director's Blog

On September 24th, over 75 students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to debate: “Are Deportations Under the Trump Administration Unconstitutional?” All participants offered excellent, concise, and well-supported views on a wide range of topics...
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