2007 Cabin Fever Debates culminate with debate on Iran and nuclear technology

Intramural debating tournament brings forth talented debaters Four teams have been chosen to advance to the final round out of a field of over 40 UAA students who competed in the preliminary rounds of the Cabin Fever Debates, UAA's intramural debating tournament.  This Tuesday's final round pits the four best teams against each other on a final round topic that is both timely and very controversial.

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Den, the motion for the final round is "The West should recognize Iran's right to develop nuclear technology."  Given the seeming opening of the Bush administration to discussing with Iran issues facing the Middle East while Iran continues to assert its right to complete the nuclear fuel cycle, this topic is particularly relevant.  Four UAA students will debate the motion before a panel of guest judges, including winners from last year's Cabin Fever Debates and Seawolf Debate alumni.

The awards ceremony for the tournament will immediately follow the final round (approximately 8:00 p.m.).  The top team in the tournament will receive a $1,000 cash award and be invited to attend the U.S. Universities Debating Championships with the Seawolf Debate team.  The top individual speaker in the tournament will be recognized with the Quianna Clay Award for Excellence in Debating.  All events are free and open to the public.

For more information visit http://cabinfeverdebates.uaa.alaska.edu or contact Steve Johnson at 786-4391.