President's Update!

Bentley Speech and Debate Society (BSDS) has long sought to become an organization that provides stirring debate, discussion, and public speaking resources to students of all walks of life. We've taken many steps to these ends. Since the Fall semester of 2012, BSDS has revamped the entire organization. We've accomplished the following:

1. Wrote our Constitution
2. Re-organized the E-board positions
3. Held elections

Bentley Democrats v. Bentley Republicans Debate!

Bentley Democrats Vs Republicans Debate

In light of the presidential elections, Bentley Speech and Debate Society hosted the Bentley Democrats Vs Republicans Debate on Wednesday, October 24th, 2012. The debate was targeted towards understanding the opinions of the Bentley Democrats and the Bentley Republicans on current issues and the policies of both the parties. With over 100 students in attendance, six (three per party) current students responded to current event topics, such as foreign relations in the Middle East and Abortion, in regards to their respective party's platform. Every question brought arguments, rebuttals, and stress as both parties attempted to find convince the audience of their opinion backed with their prepared notes and data.

Republicans

Democrats

  Ryan Hebert, the moderator, asked relevant questions to each party pertaining to current affairs especially the frequently discussed economic crisis as well as the United States involvement in foreign affairs. For each topic, one party was allowed to answer first, then the second refuted. After both opinions were given, the teams were given a few minutes to contest the other party's opinion. The debaters went back and forth focusing not only on what their party's representative thought but also their own opinions. They were able to add interesting facts and data to support their responses that engaged the audience. At the end of the debate, the floor was opened to the audience to pose questions to each party giving those in attendance another chance to learn more about each candidate and party before the election was held. All in all, the debate was a great learning experience for both the debaters and for the audience!