The Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service hosted a debate on Thursday, Nov. 14, in collaboration with Turning Point USA and Students for Life of America. Students filled the Sterling Church Auditorium to support their peers and debate political issues.
Students of different political views were asked questions submitted by their fellow students in the audience. They were given a time limit for each answer and rebuttal. This allowed students to voice their views and opinions in a civil manner.
The questions included a variety of topics often argued between political parties. They covered academics, constitutional rights and more. Debaters answered with no time to prepare.
One student asked, “How do we balance the concern of family members and the community in regard to free speech and access to information?”
Debaters then voiced their thoughts and shared rebuttals. “We don’t want information to be hidden from our children, but given at an appropriate age,” shared one debater.
All students were encouraged to attend the debate at no charge. Attendees held up signs and flags or wore shirts to express their political opinion or affiliation.
The Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics is focused on encouraging and allowing political engagement for students.
Founder Michael O. Leavitt envisioned it “as a place for students to become involved, active citizens” no matter their political party.
For those interested in political involvement at SUU, more information can be found on the SUU Website. Students can visit the Leavitt Center on the first floor of the Sharwan Smith Student Center.
Author: Briar Adams
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