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Western Carolinian Volume 69 Number 13

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  • 8 WCnewsmagazine SAGLA hosts fourth debate between College Republicans and College Democrats by Jessica Jarrard * WCnewsmagazine The Student Association of Government and Legal Affairs scheduled its next debate between the College Republicans and College Democrats for Monday April 4 at 6 p.m. in the UC Theater. Chancellor John Bardo is set to be the moderator. This is the fourth debate SAGLA has hosted since its re-establishment in the Fall of 2003. Each semester they have a debate with hopes of arousing student interest in political and legal affairs. SAGLA began when a group of politically active students joined together to help their peers at Western break down the walls of ignorance and apathy. Their goal is to get students involved in politics, and to educate them on what is going on both locally, nationally, and internationally. This debate is much different than the previous three. The first three consisted of five panelists from each organization with each panelist representing their parties views. Topics discussed fell into five categories: economics, social issues, education, environmental issues, and foreign policy. The moderator asked each participant a question. Each had time to discuss their opinion, and a chance at a rebuttal. On April 4, the debate will have a town hall setup. Instead of having the same five issues as in the past, the categories are local, state, and national politics. The moderator will ask each side questions from each category, and begin the debate. Each debate has been chock full of questions and discussion from the audience. Most of the time, students and other members of the audience still are waiting to ask questions even after the allotted time is up. This town hall set up is designed to setup an opportunity for more questions from the audience, and more discussion. SAGLA plans trip to Washington, D.C. by Jessica Jarrard * WCnewsmagazine While many students head home for Easter break, members of the Student Association of Government and Legal Affairs head to Washington, D.C. They have an adventure filled weekend ahead of them. Activities include many of the usual tourist stops, along with a few nontraditional stops as well. Students will visit a WCU alumni who now works for the Department of Interior. She has arranged for a tour of the department. Other special activities include the group being present for the taping of the famous political show Crossfire. In the past, it has been a tradition for SAGLA to take a trip to a major polticial city. Since its re-establishment in the Fall of 2003, the club has spent most of its time and resources informing students of their organization and what it hopes to achieve. Now that they have once again made a name for themselves, and have become more prominent on campus, the group is going back to its roots. The trip to Washington, D.C. should be both educational and fun all at the same time. SAGLA is always looking for new members. Anyone with an interest in politics or legal affairs are invited to attend meetings on Wednesdays at 5p.m. on the second floor of the UC. Womens Leadership Conference Women's Ways of Leadership: Awareness, Action, Change : April 12, 2005 9:00am - 5:00pm | 8:30am Registration A.K. Hinds | 9:00am: Welcome University Center $:30am - 10:45am: Session One 11:00am - 12:15pm: Session Two 12:30pm - 1:46pm: Keynote Speaker/Luncheon {Pre-registration Required for Lunch) 2:00pm - 3:15pm: Session Three 3:30 - 4:45pm: Ciosing Panel Women Breaking the Rules: Women Working and Living in Male - Dominated Fields Free! Open to Everyone! For More Info Contact The Womens Center 227- 2627 / womenscenter@wcu.edu For More Conference Details www.wcu.edu/womenscenter Public Policy Institutehosts its fifth annual Legislative Youth Assembly by Jessica Jarrard * WCnewsmagazine The Public Policy Institute held its fifth annual Legislative Youth Assembly on Saturday, March 12 at the Asheville Civic Center. Each year, 200 high school (and a few junior high) students from across the state gather in Asheville to disucss legislation they wrote with hopes of getting it passed at the Assembly. Students from Western serve as mentors for the event. Student presenters from various high schools are asked to submit their legislation. Such legislation can be for either local, state, or national issues. After all legislation is submitted, each group walks around the conference room in an effor to lobby their legislation to other students in the room. After the lobbying period is over, presentations begin. Each group presents their legislation, and tries to persuade the assembly to vote its passage. There is a time for questions and answers in which students are allowed the opportunity to defend their legislation. F This was quite a success on Saturday, as issues like illegal immigration and state cigarette taxes were discussed. This is a great opportunity ed high school students to understand how the legislative process works, while inspiring them to go out and make a difference in their world.
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