We are the literary society at the University of Georgia. Join us in Phi Kappa hall on Thursdays at 7pm for lively, orderly debate. Here, you will find all sorts of information about our various upcoming events.

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Sunday
28Feb2010

We Are Golden?

DateSunday, February 28, 2010

Ron Paul, eh? Good as gold? Should the United States go back to the gold standard?

It’s a topic that’s brought up here in the states from time to time. US federal currency used to be good for a set amount of precious metal. Returning to such a standard will be the argument of the affirmative this coming Thursday in Phi Kappa hall.

This will be the last meeting of the pre-Spring Break semester and we have another petitioner entering into her fourth week of the petitioning process. Join us in the hall for a lively debate or two, and creative writings. 

A special side-item after the break.

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Tuesday
23Feb2010

From the Desk of the First Assistant

DateTuesday, February 23, 2010

I will be presenting a shorter version of this during committee reports on Thursday.

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Monday
22Feb2010

on Books

DateMonday, February 22, 2010

Kicking off it’s 191st year, the Phi Kappa Literary society is excited to announce our first post-birthday debate topic. This Thursday in Phi Kappa hall, we will be debating the issue of whether or not books should be allowed to be banned by governments. The meeting will start at 7:00pm and the debate will begin before 8:00pm. The resolution will be presented by Sister Kristen Foxworth.

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Tuesday
16Feb2010

Birthdays & Such

DateTuesday, February 16, 2010

In as much as we value the art of oratory and furthering our minds, we must continue to thrive for at least 190 more years. It’s our 190th birthday! Join us for all the festivities.

Events

Thursday

7:00pm Historical Meeting

In honor of our 190th Birthday, members and guests are strongly encouraged to come in historical dress. Any attire that was appropriate since 1820, our year of inception, is fair game. An historical topic will be debated as the society takes a trip in time to celebrate its birth.

Be It Hereby Resolved: Which is most to be applauded, virtue in a female or education in a male?

Friday

7:00pm Alumni Meeting

Come see our lovely alumni run a meeting just like the olden days.

Saturday

11:30am Croquet on North Campus

Every literary society loves croquet. We are no different.

1:00pm Anniversary Meeting

Be it hereby resolved: Corporations ought to have the same First Amendment Rights as individuals.

Plus, creative writings and orations along with a second, extemporaneous debate will be presented at all of the events that take place in Phi Kappa Hall. We’ll see you there!

 

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Sunday
07Feb2010

Stephens Declamation Topics

DateSunday, February 7, 2010

Here are the topics for this week’s Phi Kappa event, the Stephens Declamation! Participants are to choose one of the following nine options and then must speak for five minutes. If you wish to participate and haven’t contacted Sister Shuck yet, please do so as soon as possible!

People:

Joseph LeConte

Alexander Stephens

Carl Sanders

Resolutions:

BIHR: Imagination is more important than knowledge

BIHR: Ignorance begets confidence

BIHR: Membership to one of the literary societies at the University of Georgia ought be a requirement of graduation.

Quotes:

“A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read.”

“Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.”

“All science is either physics or stamp collecting.”


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