Debate-style political booths are structured to be as unbalanced as possible and put you at as much of a disadvantage as they can. There is only one way to “win” in these debates: to not pick up the mic at all.
Author Archives: Avery Adelini
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Embrace changing beliefs: a retrospect of the ‘if God is good, why is there pain and suffering?’ seminar
An argument is not a competition. Disagreements shouldn’t be treated as opportunities to defeat opposing participants, but as chances to better understand different perspectives and refine one’s own thinking. Instead, conflict can spark meaningful and thoughtful conversations when contributors enter with open minds.
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Activism at Cal Poly exists: it’s students’ responsibility to sustain it
By being actively involved at Cal Poly, students learn that they are capable of making significant impacts on policy or public opinion. This sense of autonomy and ability to self-advocate is extremely important to gain early on, as it promotes a future of taking action instead of settling for complacency.
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On-campus reproductive healthcare is more important than you might think
Accessible and comprehensive reproductive healthcare is fundamental not only to personal freedom but also to basic health and preventative medical care. Without it, these basic rights become conditional.
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You should be more cautious around campus petition booths
Their brief, buzzword-full rushed pitches aren’t great indicators of credibility. These types of petition booths on Cal Poly’s campus, while not all necessarily harmful or badly intentioned, should be treated with caution and skepticism upon encounter. These booths are trying to receive as many signatures as they can, and if they can rush you into signing something, they will, whether or not you even know what you’re supporting.