Every week during the fall and spring semesters, members of the UNG community including students and faculty and staff members meet to discuss pressing political issues during the weekly Crossfire debate on the Dahlonega campus. Sponsored by the Political Science Student Association (PSSA) under the direction of faculty advisor Carl D. Cavalli, the Crossfire debates began in 1994 as a way to encourage civil political debates on hot-button issues. Crossfires meet weekly on the Dahlonega campus every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Young Hall lobby.

Dr. Stephen Northam is leading Crossfires on the Cumming campus every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 125. Some of the topics have included “Russian Hacking: Was the Election Rigged?” and “The Media: What are Their Proper Role?”

We encourage students to join the Political Science Student Association (PSSA). It’s open to majors and non-majors alike. The dues are $10 per year. Dues are voluntary, but, if we get enough paid members, that means lunch every Wednesday during the Crossfire debates for the entire year. That’s not a bad bargain!

The lineup for the current semester is available on the PSSA’s Facebook page.