on Books

Kicking off it’s 191st year, the Phi Kappa Literary society is excited to announce our first post-birthday debate topic. This Thursday in Phi Kappa hall, we will be debating the issue of whether or not books should be allowed to be banned by governments. The meeting will start at 7:00pm and the debate will begin before 8:00pm. The resolution will be presented by Sister Kristen Foxworth.

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Birthdays & Such

In as much as we value the art of oratory and furthering our minds, we must continue to thrive for at least 190 more years. It’s our 190th birthday! Join us for all the festivities.

Events

Thursday

7:00pm Historical Meeting

In honor of our 190th Birthday, members and guests are strongly encouraged to come in historical dress. Any attire that was appropriate since 1820, our year of inception, is fair game. An historical topic will be debated as the society takes a trip in time to celebrate its birth.

Be It Hereby Resolved: Which is most to be applauded, virtue in a female or education in a male?

Friday

7:00pm Alumni Meeting

Come see our lovely alumni run a meeting just like the olden days.

Saturday

11:30am Croquet on North Campus

Every literary society loves croquet. We are no different.

1:00pm Anniversary Meeting

Be it hereby resolved: Corporations ought to have the same First Amendment Rights as individuals.

Plus, creative writings and orations along with a second, extemporaneous debate will be presented at all of the events that take place in Phi Kappa Hall. We’ll see you there!

Stephens Declamation Topics

Here are the topics for this week’s Phi Kappa event, the Stephens Declamation! Participants are to choose one of the following nine options and then must speak for five minutes. If you wish to participate and haven’t contacted Sister Shuck yet, please do so as soon as possible!

People:

Joseph LeConte

Alexander Stephens

Carl Sanders

Resolutions:

BIHR: Imagination is more important than knowledge

BIHR: Ignorance begets confidence

BIHR: Membership to one of the literary societies at the University of Georgia ought be a requirement of graduation.

Quotes:

“A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read.”

“Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.”

“All science is either physics or stamp collecting.”

Ignorance v. Luxury

This week, it’s all about ignorance versus luxury. Which is worse? Resolution and definitions below.

BIHR, ignorance contributes more to the downfall of a nation than luxury does.

Ignorance: a general unawareness and lack of knowledge, relating to both education levels and to policies

Contributes more: that ignorance is a more significant factor than luxury in leading to decline, but not necessarily the only one

Downfall: a sharp decline in preeminence, prestige, and power on the world or regional stage by a nation

Nation: a sovereign state, esp. the highest level of government

Luxury: a general state of excessive consumption of or focus on material goods, generally accompanied by the overriding goal of making life easier.

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Update on Friday, February 5, 2010 by Admin

Results:

The resolution passed by a standing vote of our members.

Next Week:

We’ll be having our annual Stephens Declamations next week durring our usual meeting time. Members will be giving orations in memory and honor of Brother Alexander H. Stephens.

See you there,

Br. Schwegler; 1st Assistant for Spring 2010

Is God A Construct of Man?

This coming Thursday in Phi Kappa Hall we will be turning out thoughts to the idea of god. What created what? Who created who?

The resolution is BiHR: god is a construct of Man.

So, put on your philosopher’s hat and get to researching all those lovely proofs for and against god. Spinoza anyone?

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Update on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by Admin

The Outcome:

The resolution passed in a standing vote of the society and amongst our guests. Also, after the closed meeting, we welcomed a new brother to the society: Tyler Smith.

Cheers,

Schwegler

1st Assistant; Spring 2010