Students exercised their First Amendment rights — voicing their opinions and assembling with peers — at a political debate Thursday with several student organizations in Classroom Building II.
The debate started at 6 p.m. in Room 201 and was hosted by the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics registered student organization at UCF. It featured two student-run organizations on opposite sides of the political spectrum: Young Americans for Freedom, which is a conservative organization, and the American Communist Party.
Topics of discussion included Iran’s nuclear program, Israel’s conflict and peace efforts with Palestine, international sanctions on North Korea, China’s growing global influence, Taiwan’s political status and the global impact of Venezuela’s oil industry.
Two debaters from each organization were given 25 minutes to discuss each topic, followed by opportunities for students to ask questions and a two-minute break between discussions.
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Sophomore business management major and Young Americans for Freedom president, David Brandt (center), debriefs with sophomore pre-engineering major Luis Quintanilla (left) and junior international relations major Kyle Troy (right) during a break before the discussion resumes Thursday in Classroom Building II.
Students engage in a campus debate hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics registered student organization, discussing a variety of global issues. The event was held in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Valencia College-student Georgina Blau discusses political issues from a communist’s perspective at a campus debate held in Classroom Building II Thursday, and was hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics RSO.
Students exchange perspectives on global political issues during a campus debate held by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics organization in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Young Americans for Freedom and the American Communist Party debate in Classroom Building II Thursday, hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics registered student organization.
Young Americans for Freedom presents a conservative tabling showcasing political stickers and booklets for those interested in learning more at the debate in Classroom Building II Thursday.
The American Communist Party president and sophomore nursing major Nick Daniels (left) huddles with club members during a break before moving on to the next global issues topic. The debate took place in Classroom Building II Thursday, and was hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Young Americans for Freedom president David Brandt rallies members of the organization as they prepare for a discussion on international affairs and foreign policy during a debate held by a student organization, UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics, in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Debate moderator and junior double major in economics and philosophy, Michael Moeny (left), discusses the guidelines of the debate hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics registered student organization in Classroom Building II Thursday.
The American Communist Party members deliver their closing statements during a debate hosted by UCF Philosophy, Politics and Economics in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Sophomore business management major and Young Americans for Freedom president, David Brandt (center), debriefs with sophomore pre-engineering major Luis Quintanilla (left) and junior international relations major Kyle Troy (right) during a break before the discussion resumes Thursday in Classroom Building II.
Students engage in a campus debate hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics registered student organization, discussing a variety of global issues. The event was held in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Valencia College-student Georgina Blau discusses political issues from a communist’s perspective at a campus debate held in Classroom Building II Thursday, and was hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics RSO.
Students exchange perspectives on global political issues during a campus debate held by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics organization in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Young Americans for Freedom and the American Communist Party debate in Classroom Building II Thursday, hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics registered student organization.
Young Americans for Freedom presents a conservative tabling showcasing political stickers and booklets for those interested in learning more at the debate in Classroom Building II Thursday.
The American Communist Party president and sophomore nursing major Nick Daniels (left) huddles with club members during a break before moving on to the next global issues topic. The debate took place in Classroom Building II Thursday, and was hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Young Americans for Freedom president David Brandt rallies members of the organization as they prepare for a discussion on international affairs and foreign policy during a debate held by a student organization, UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics, in Classroom Building II Thursday.
Debate moderator and junior double major in economics and philosophy, Michael Moeny (left), discusses the guidelines of the debate hosted by UCF’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics registered student organization in Classroom Building II Thursday.
The American Communist Party members deliver their closing statements during a debate hosted by UCF Philosophy, Politics and Economics in Classroom Building II Thursday.