Questions for the week of March 27, 2023

Domestic

Is Utah's requirement of age verification for social media users going to become the new normal in the United States?

As medicine shortages in the United States continue to grow, how can manufacturers fill demand? 

What are the implications of the water rights dispute arguments currently being heard by the Supreme Court?

International

Is the French move to increase their retirement age the right one? 

As Uganda outlaws sexual orientations, should the United Nations be stepping in? 

What are the takeaways from President Xi's visit to Moscow?

Questions for the week of March 20, 2023

Domestic

Should the U.S. be exploring more Arctic drilling?

What does Pence furthering himself more and more from Trump mean for the Republican Party?

How concerned should the US be with rising obesity rates among young adults?

International

What repercussions will accusations of Pope Francis political bias have?

How big a concern for the Iranian government is the refusal of women to wear their hijabs?

What does Finland joining NATO mean for the organization? 

Questions for the week of March 13, 2023

extemp

  • Who should be watched going into the 2024 presidential election?

  • Should weather be shifting United States policies?

  • What are tech layoffs going to do to the United States economy?

  • Will the Chinese comments about the Ukraine conflict make any difference?

extemp commentary

  • paper note-taking

  • Too many streaming services

  • Movie reboots

  • Required volunteer hours

  • Climate-conscious foods