A. Open SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 - 9:00 a.m.
Speaker 1
Wordle is educational
Genetic engineering, if unregulated, poses a significant threat to the future of humanity. --na
Global warming is unstoppable
Speaker 2
Wordle is educational
Genetic engineering, if unregulated, poses a significant threat to the future of humanity. --na
Global warming is unstoppable
Speaker 3
Console is better than PC.
Money, beyond a certain point, does not significantly contribute to personal happiness. --na
The wealthy should pay higher taxes than the poor
Speaker 4
Console is better than PC.
Money, beyond a certain point, does not significantly contribute to personal happiness. --na
The wealthy should pay higher taxes than the poor
Speaker 5
Money is the strongest motivation.
Makeup is art
Raising college tuition fees will only further exacerbate educational inequalities.
Speaker 6
Money is the strongest motivation.
Makeup is art
Raising college tuition fees will only further exacerbate educational inequalities.
Round 2 - 10:30 a.m.
Speaker 1
Beauty is subjective
Air conditioning should be a renter's right in California and other hot-climate states
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.
Speaker 2
Beauty is subjective
Air conditioning should be a renter's right in California and other hot-climate states
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.
Speaker 3
Professional wrestling has cultural value beyond its perceived superficiality. --na
People have a responsibility to help one another out
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students
Speaker 4
Professional wrestling has cultural value beyond its perceived superficiality. --na
People have a responsibility to help one another out
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students
Speaker 5
Horse Racing should be banned
Homeschooling is a good replacement for public or private school
Middle school dress codes do more harm than good
Speaker 6
Horse Racing should be banned
Homeschooling is a good replacement for public or private school
Middle school dress codes do more harm than good
Round 3 - 12:00 p.m.
Speaker 1
Extreme parenting techniques compromise the emotional well-being of children. --na
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products. --na
All free speech should be allowed in school
Speaker 2
Extreme parenting techniques compromise the emotional well-being of children. --na
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products. --na
All free speech should be allowed in school
Speaker 3
Social media makes people less socially active
The pervasive influence of social media is more detrimental than beneficial for mental health. --na
race car driving is a sport
Speaker 4
Social media makes people less socially active
The pervasive influence of social media is more detrimental than beneficial for mental health. --na
Race car drivingis a sport
Speaker 5
Contact sports should not be offered in high schools
Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms and hallways
Bed sheets are not necessary
Speaker 6
Contact sports should not be offered in high schools
Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms and hallways
Bed sheets are not necessary
Final Round - 2:00 PM
Speaker 1
The NSA's surveillance practices infringe on personal freedoms and privacy. --na
Internet literacy should be taught in school
High-speed internet access should be available everywhere, even in rural locations
Speaker 2
The NSA's surveillance practices infringe on personal freedoms and privacy. --na
Internet literacy should be taught in school
High-speed internet access should be available everywhere, even in rural locations
Speaker 3
Everyone should take buses rather than cars
Quantity is better than quality
Money is the root of all evil
Speaker 4
Everyone should take buses rather than cars
Quantity is better than quality
Money is the root of all evil
Speaker 5
Zoom/Meeting cameras should always be on during meetings
Excess can be good
Rated R movies are inappropriate for middle school students
Speaker 6
Zoom/Meeting cameras should always be on during meetings
Excess can be good
Rated R movies are inappropriate for middle school students