Should Israel recognize Palestine as a state?

Join the Phi Kappa Society as we debate a hot current event topic that is currently troubling international relations: BIHR: Israel should recognize Palestine as a state.

Fighting continues in the Israeli-Palestine conflict. An estimated 14,500 civilian casualties have been reported since 1948, and that number continue to grow. Americans often find themselves in a difficult position in this debate as the U.S. has been one the main champions of Israel since its beginnings, yet terrible violence has been committed on both sides. Does Palestine deserve recognition? Is recognition even possible? What does it take to resolve this decades-long battle? Talk about it this Thursday in Phi Kappa Hall at 7 p.m.

The Phi Kappa Literary Society was founded in 1820 and is one of the oldest organizations on campus. Phi Kappa seeks to improve public speaking skills by debates, creative writings and orations. 

Guests are not required to participate, but we encourage it!

Summer Meeting

Don’t forget to attend to our summer meting this Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. in Phi Kappa Hall. All members and guests are invited to come and speak. The topic of debate will be: Be it Hereby Resolved: Reality TV is an accurate depiction of American culture. Come and let your voice be heard! We look forward to seeing you. 

Debating Government Shutdowns and Special Guest Vice President for Student Affairs Victor Wilson

Join the Phi Kappa Literary Society this Thursday and voice your opinion on the recent government shutdown as members and guests alike debate, “The 2014 Continuing Appropriations Act should not have been passed and signed into law.” 

Prior to the debate, Vice President for Student Affairs Victor K. Wilson will deliver a rousing oration.

Creative Writings & Orations will follow later in the evening.

RSVP to the event on Facebook so we will have a count for refreshments.

Founded in 1820, the Phi Kappa Literary Society is a student debate organization committed to the mental and moral elevation of it members through the mediums of debate and oratory. Guests are welcome and encouraged to speak on matters of debate every academic Thursday at 7 P.M. in the historic Phi Kappa Hall on North Campus (across the quad from the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building). There is no required dress code for guests, although most choose to wear business casual as members typically dress in business attire.

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Should The State Be Required To Provide Trans* Inmates With The Resources To Transition?

If an inmate in a Correctional Facility identifies as transexual and wishes to undergo hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgeries, does the state have an obligation to pay for the medications and procedures?

To what extent does the state have an obligation to provide services to those under it’s care because they have committed a crime?

These are hotly debated topics in states and prisons across the contry, now more than ever in light of announcements by Chelsea Manning.

Please come with an open mind and a strong argument to the Phi Kappa Literary Society’s next debate on August 29th at 7:00 pm.

We look forward to having you.

The Phi Kappa Literary Society Debates Stand Your Ground Laws

What constitutes self defense? 

To what extent does a persons right to protect themselves extend and where do the rights of others supercede it?

On Thursday the 15th, beggining at 6:30pm the Phi Kappa Literary Society and our guests will debate these issues and share our writings and ideas. Join us in discussion! 

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