Debate Society

A chill space for working on communication and discussion!

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About the Club

The CWRU Debate Society intends to hone students' communication skills and global awareness through practice of the British Parliamentary and Policy forms of debate. We'll challenge ourselves to look at and be able to argue on both sides of a particular topic, as well as actively listen to and poke holes in an opposing argument. Parliamentary debate has two key attributes: it is a partner debate (two-on-two), which will train teamwork, and it is impromptu, so we will focus on quick thinking and knowledge of current issues. Policy debate, similarly, is a partner debate but is prepared before the tournament. Debate club will create a space for open, chill discussion, with an emphasis on the definition of discussion being talking between people, not just one person stating their ideas. Eventually, we also hope to participate in intercollegiate competitions, such as the National Forensic Association tournaments and the International Public Debate Association tournaments.

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Members

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Members Benefits

The Debate Society organization will give members the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate debate tournaments for British Parliamentary and Policy debate. The organization will also offer training during club meetings to prepare for tournaments, as well as host within-campus tournaments.

Events & Activities

Debate Society emphasizes helping everyone find confidence in their voice through practices and tournaments!

Food

We try to have snacks at each practice because it's a very good incentive

Connnections

Meet other students who are also interested in debate, and push each other to grow!

Our Team

Yeyoung Yook Profile

Yeyoung Yook

Risk Manager
Camila Ring Profile

Camila Ring

Advisor
Ethan Wang Profile

Ethan Wang

Event Manager
Neythan Rodriguez Profile

Neythan Rodriguez

Treasurer
Amanda Setiawan Profile

Amanda Setiawan

BP Debate Captain
Constance Yang Profile

Constance Yang

Policy Debate Captain
Autumn Wilson Profile

Autumn Wilson

Social Media Manager
Kiera Larrieu-Loucks Profile

Kiera Larrieu-Loucks

Secretary
Sheetal Tandon Profile

Sheetal Tandon

Vice-President
Chenxin Ni Profile

Chenxin Ni

President

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Debate Society

10900 Euclid Ave
Cleveland Ohio 44106
United States