A. Open SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1
Speaker 1
The current grading system in schools is effective
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
Listening to an audiobook counts as readingSpeaker 2
The current grading system in schools is effective
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
Listening to an audiobook counts as readingSpeaker 3
The First Amendment protects hate speech
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.Speaker 4
The First Amendment protects hate speech
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.Speaker 5
The video gaming world is sexist.
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.
Children should be consulted before parents divorceSpeaker 6
The video gaming world is sexist.
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.
Children should be consulted before parents divorce
Round 2
Speaker 1
The constitution of the US should be re-written.
Streaming services have revolutionized entertainment for the better.
Pop culture should be taught in schoolSpeaker 2
The constitution of the US should be re-written.
Streaming services have revolutionized entertainment for the better.
Pop culture should be taught in schoolSpeaker 3
Junk food should be banned from schools
Eating meat is not ethical
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products.Speaker 4
Junk food should be banned from schools
Eating meat is not ethical
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products.Speaker 5
Public transportation should be free
Ambition is good
Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.Speaker 6
Public transportation should be free
Ambition is good
Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.
Round 3
Speaker 1
Planned Parenthood plays a crucial role in ensuring reproductive rights and healthcare.
Students should never be forced to repeat a year at school
Social media etiquette should be taught in schoolsSpeaker 2
Planned Parenthood plays a crucial role in ensuring reproductive rights and healthcare.
Students should never be forced to repeat a year at school
Social media etiquette should be taught in schoolsSpeaker 3
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sport
Letter grades should be abolished
The driving age should be lowered to 13Speaker 4
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sport
Letter grades should be abolished
The driving age should be lowered to 13Speaker 5
Cancel culture is good for society
A universal minimum wage is essential for ensuring a just society.
Darth Vader was ultimately a hero, not a villain.Speaker 6
Cancel culture is good for society
A universal minimum wage is essential for ensuring a just society.
Darth Vader was ultimately a hero, not a villain.
Finals
Speaker 1
Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
All citizens should be required to vote
Barbie dolls are harmfulSpeaker 2
Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
All citizens should be required to vote
Barbie dolls are harmfulSpeaker 3
Bottled water should not be sold to consumers
Censorship is necessary
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.Speaker 4
Bottled water should not be sold to consumers
Censorship is necessary
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.Speaker 5
Proper spelling should be used in text messages.
The legal drinking age should be increased
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school studentsSpeaker 6
Proper spelling should be used in text messages.
The legal drinking age should be increased
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students