Though the tournament season is winding down, the Chicago Debate Society is hosting two exciting events on campus in the upcoming weeks.
Langfan Constitutional Debate
Are you passionate about constitutional rights? Does the question of corporate personhood interest you? Were you really, really pissed off when the Citizens United decision came down? Then you should enter as a contestant in the 2011 Langfan Constitutional Debate, to be held on Saturday, April 16th. If you don't have a partner that's perfectly fine. We'll pair you with someone and provide basis introductory material on the case and its constituent arguments. Why do it? We're giving out a total of $4000 to the first and second place teams. Plus you get to engage in some really thought-provoking discussions on a critical area of constitutional exegesis. Email Ryan O'Hollaren, our lovely Convener, to enter or if you have further questions.
CDS vs. PETA: Is Eating Meat Ethical?
On April 20th at 6:30PM, our very own Paul Wyatt and Ryan O'Hollaren will be debating against PETA Vice President Bruce Friedrich on whether it's morally permissible to eat animals. This event is open to all members of the public and should provide tons of interesting clash on something that's relevant to literally every member of the student body, regardless of your persuasion. The event will be held in Kent 107. Bring a friend!
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Novice In-House
CDS is having our novice in-house tournament this Saturday, October 16th. We'll be sending out an email in advance asking you to register. If you have a partner, great. If not, no worries; we'll pair you up with another novice. We ask every team to have at least one case between the two of you, preferably more. If you have any questions about a case, feel free to email any of the board or come to office hours (those will be announced soon).
The In-House will essentially be a very abridged take on a normal APDA tournament. We'll have three rounds, with breaks for novice finals. Gov/Opp will be assigned randomly, though no one will have to Gov more than twice. Teams are paired randomly the first round, high-low within brackets afterward. So if you win your first round with speaks of 26 each and you're the highest-speaking team within the 1-0 bracket, then you'll hit another 1-0 team the next round who had the lowest combined speaker points for the 1-0 bracket. Your judges understand if you're still learning the ropes or adjusting to the format, and they should offer you some constructive feedback afterward.
Results, including top speakers, will be announced at a party later in the evening. The party is fun. Don't miss it.
The In-House will essentially be a very abridged take on a normal APDA tournament. We'll have three rounds, with breaks for novice finals. Gov/Opp will be assigned randomly, though no one will have to Gov more than twice. Teams are paired randomly the first round, high-low within brackets afterward. So if you win your first round with speaks of 26 each and you're the highest-speaking team within the 1-0 bracket, then you'll hit another 1-0 team the next round who had the lowest combined speaker points for the 1-0 bracket. Your judges understand if you're still learning the ropes or adjusting to the format, and they should offer you some constructive feedback afterward.
Results, including top speakers, will be announced at a party later in the evening. The party is fun. Don't miss it.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
CDS During O-Week
First years & novices,
CDS offers several opportunities during O-Week for you to learn more about CDS, parliamentary debate, and the lovely people who make up the team.
RSO Open Houses
These take place Thursday and Friday (23/24) in the Reynolds Club and Barlett Hall. Exact locations for each RSO should be in your O-Week packet. This is a good way to interact with RSO leaders and members in a casual way. Come and ask any random questions that might be on your mind.
Student Activities and Resource Fair
On October 1st from 3:00-5:00PM, you will see a lot of tables on the quad. This would be the actual humongous RSO fair. You should come because there will be lots of free food (candy, popcorns, cupcakes, etc), and almost every legitimate RSO and then some will be present. CDS will have a table somewhere; look for a big sign that says "Chicago Debate Society" and attractive, friendly, generally awesome-looking people manning the table. Come to get some basic info, say hi, ask a quick question, or just enjoy the sunshine and free food while it lasts.
CDS Showcase Debate
Want to know what parliamentary debate looks like? Around O-Week every year, we hold a big showcase debate with four members of the team. In between speeches, our VP of Operations will also explain what exactly is going on (for example: why is that guy standing up and holding a hand behind his head?). This is a really good way to see in person, up-front how a typical debate round will proceed. It's also a good way to get to know some of our varsity debaters. This year's will be held in Harper 140 at 3:30PM on Sunday, October 3rd.
Try to go to at least one of these, especially the showcase debate. Don't be shy. We're a friendly bunch.
CDS offers several opportunities during O-Week for you to learn more about CDS, parliamentary debate, and the lovely people who make up the team.
RSO Open Houses
These take place Thursday and Friday (23/24) in the Reynolds Club and Barlett Hall. Exact locations for each RSO should be in your O-Week packet. This is a good way to interact with RSO leaders and members in a casual way. Come and ask any random questions that might be on your mind.
Student Activities and Resource Fair
On October 1st from 3:00-5:00PM, you will see a lot of tables on the quad. This would be the actual humongous RSO fair. You should come because there will be lots of free food (candy, popcorns, cupcakes, etc), and almost every legitimate RSO and then some will be present. CDS will have a table somewhere; look for a big sign that says "Chicago Debate Society" and attractive, friendly, generally awesome-looking people manning the table. Come to get some basic info, say hi, ask a quick question, or just enjoy the sunshine and free food while it lasts.
CDS Showcase Debate
Want to know what parliamentary debate looks like? Around O-Week every year, we hold a big showcase debate with four members of the team. In between speeches, our VP of Operations will also explain what exactly is going on (for example: why is that guy standing up and holding a hand behind his head?). This is a really good way to see in person, up-front how a typical debate round will proceed. It's also a good way to get to know some of our varsity debaters. This year's will be held in Harper 140 at 3:30PM on Sunday, October 3rd.
Try to go to at least one of these, especially the showcase debate. Don't be shy. We're a friendly bunch.
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