By Will Smith – Entertainment Editor

The Debate Club at Jonathan Law is getting ready for another year and will have its first meeting on October 1. Entertainment editor Will Smith interviewed the Advisor Mr. Evanko about the club.

Will Smith: What does the Debate cCub do?

Mr.Evanko: In Debate Club, students discuss issues affecting their lives, from the local level to international relations. Students are often assigned a point of view and have to research their position and back it up with data and evidence.

WS: How often does the Debate Club hold meetings?

ME: We meet weekly.

WS: What are some of the goals for the Debate Club this year?

ME: My goal for the club is to build out our membership and teach students different forms of debate.

WS: Why should students join the Debate Club?

ME: Students should join the club to explore perspectives about current issues.

WS: What is your favorite part about the Debate Club?

ME: My favorite part of Debate Club is seeing students learn how to have discourse in a a respectful way.