The Caucus Cup: ISU College Republicans v. ISU Democrats

A Debate

Monday, 07 Mar 2011 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

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 2012 First Amendment Day celebration. This year's issue is the enactment of laws limiting gun ownership. The College Republicans are led by Logan Pals. The ISU Democrats are led by Patrick Thomas. Tom Beell, professor in broadcast journalism, will moderate. The judges are Jean Goodwin, English Department; Dick Doak, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication; and Charles Dobbs, History Department. The First Amendment Day Committee will also present the "Champion of the First Amendment Award." Part of the 2011 First Amendment Day Celebration.

Cosponsored By:
  • Greenlee School of Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Iowa State Daily
  • Lee Enterprises
  • Society of Professional Journalists - ISU Chapter
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.

Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.

Lecture Etiquette

  • Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
  • Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
  • Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
  • Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.