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The awaited vice president candidate debate allowed both Vance and Walz to share their views with the public. Graphic created by Jessica Miller using Canva on Oct. 2

Recap: Vance and Walz vice presidential debate

Ellie Marty and Megan Gauer // October 2, 2024

Millions of people tuned in to watch vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance, met at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on Tuesday to engage in what may be the final...

Chico State students react to Tuesday's presidential debate. Graphic made by Hana Beaty.

Chico State students react to presidential debate

Chris Hutton and Jenna McMahon // September 15, 2024

With the election nearing, the two candidates held their first debate Tuesday night. All over the U.S., people, including many Chico State students, stopped and listened to Vice President Kamala Harris...

An illustration of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the debate, in the colors of their political parties. Created by Nadia Hill, Sept. 11.

Trump and Harris go head-to-head in the second presidential debate

Anthony Vasek, Nadia Hill, and Callum Standish // September 12, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took to the stage Tuesday night to debate publicly for the first time. The debate was held by ABC and moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis....

man in black collared shirt in blue teal jeans sitting on a brick bench outside by greenery

Chico Person: Speech and Debate Coach Mark Faaita

Molly Myers, Editor-in-Chief // May 18, 2023

https://soundcloud.com/chicostateorion/chico-person-speech-and-debate-coach-mark-faaita?si=41c4675aed4b407da54facf3ec17d906&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing After...

The first presidential debate hosted topics such as the pandemic, Supreme Court nominations and the economy.

2020 Presidential Debates Kick-off to a Fiery Start

Joel Moret, Reporter // October 3, 2020

President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in the first debate for the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday, exceeding the already expected level...

(Left to right) Alexander Stolp and Cody Peterson. Both participated in the final debate. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Chico ‘Great Debate’ questions social media

Julian Mendoza // April 17, 2019

This year's Great Debate focused on the concept of engagement in democracy.Two teams debated that question in a modified format of the National Parliamentary Debate style on Friday.The teams were split...

Feminists respond to meninism

Rachael Bayuk // October 17, 2018

Do we even have to?Meninism started as a joke. It should end as one too.To suggest that the Meninist "movement" is a legitimate and positive thing is ridiculous. They are not revolting against a power...

Photo credit: Grant Garnsey

Call of the contrarian

William Rein // May 6, 2016
What it means to defend unpleasant positions and the corruption of atheism.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Be civil in Facebook political debates

Brittany Mcclintock // May 3, 2016
Politics are personal. Facebook is personal. Facebook political postings shouldn't be as personal.
Photo credit: David Molina

Vegetarians are less ethical than omnivores

William Rein // February 25, 2016
A polemic against modern vegetarianism

Voicing opinions is hard, crucial

Julianna Eveland // December 8, 2014
Having a good argument to support your opinions can be a hard feat, especially out in the real world.
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