Debate info

Well I was terrified about the debate, but it went great! My first debate I argued against pro-life and actually won! I won my first debate! My second debate was on parental notification, and I lost on a dumb technicality, but I debated great. My third debate was the hardest because it was about freeing the detainees in Guantanamo Bay and I lost. I had to argue that they shouldn't get trials, but because I didn't know much a bout it, it was very hard. Regardless, I spoke very condifently and trudged through! I had very good arguments and confused the other side! I was glad its over, but the experience was fun!

My First Debate!

This Saturday, I will be participating in my very first intercollegiate debate! I'm not on the debate team, but I have to participate in it because of my Argumentation and Debate class. My professor Jim Lyle is the advisor of the debate team, so we have to participate in this debate for a grade. I am debating that Planned Parenthood v. Casey should be overruled because parental notification is unconstitutional. I'm very nervous because I'm not sure how the debate is going go! If I could watch a debate before I have to debate, I would feel so much better! Well, I have to go back to working on my debate speech, so if anyone has any helpful hints, please help me!!!

Hypnotized!

There is so many fun activities going on on Campus this week! Tonight down in Gemmel Damian-The Hypnotist is performing at 9:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. I'm hoping to get my homework done so that I can go down to it! This Saturday, there is going to be a Casino Night where you can play Blackjack, Bingo, Texas Hold 'em, and a whole bunch of other games! It's going to be in Gemmel from 7-11 PM, and they're also going to have free food and prizes! Next Monday, Keeling Health Center is hosting an activity to try to get people to quit smoking! It's called "Adopt a Smoker!" It will be in Gemmel from 12-3:30 PM, and everyone will be able to adopt a smoker to help them kick the bad habit! If anyone really wants to quit smoking, let me know and I can get you a stop smoking kit from the health center! Well, I have homework to do, so I better get to it! I'll post again closer to Thanksgiving and let you know how Clarion University is celebrating!

Happy Halloween everyone! Halloween is my favorite holiday! Unfortunately, because I don't want to fall behind with my school work, I wasn't able to participate in any of the activities on campus today: ( There was a sorority having a "Monster Ball" in Gemmel, and Nair hall was holding a party. Also, there was trick-or-treating in Clarion, which many college students took full advantage of! Because I couldn't get out, I do not have any pics, but I will get some of the costumes and post them this week! I am planning to attend a very interesting debate tomorrow. In Hart Chapel, the Clarion University Young Democrats and the Clarion College Republicans will debate the issues that are important in this years election. It starts at 7:30, so I'm pretty sure that I will be able to attend. I got this sudden interest in politics when I recieved my absentee balot for voting. I hope everyone who is 18 is voting next week!!!