The Caucus Cup: ISU College Republicans v. ISU Democrats

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A Debate
 
03 Mar 2010
 
7:00 PM
 
Gallery, Memorial Union

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The ISU Democrats will debate the College Republicans on an issue of the day for the chance at the Caucus Cup. The winner claims the trophy for a year and will defend the Cup at the 2011 First Amendment Day celebration. This year's issue is the definition of marriage in Iowa. The ISU Republicans are led by Jason Covey, president of the organization. The ISU Democrats are led by Nathan Bond, president. Tom Beell, professor in broadcast journalism, will moderate. The judges are Jean Goodwin, associate professor in English; Jay Newell, associate professor in advertising; and Alexandra Hayne, editor of the Ames Tribune. The First Amendment Day Committee will also award Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman with a Champion of the First Amendment Award. Part of the 2010 First Amendment Day Celebration.

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