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In the midst of a decade of civil rights activism and raids on Black Panther Party meetings, delegates in this crisis committee are to address issues of police brutality, forms of protest, public reception, social programs, intersectionality, and the future of the Black Panther Party. Chair: Cameron Long (512) 547-7075 |
Following the interception of two extraterrestrial signals and religious uprisings, this crisis committee must band together to evaluate public and government response in a time-efficient manner. Delegates should discuss the implications of both diplomacy and violence against this alien life. Chair: Zane Ohanian (512) 975-9889 |
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In 44 B.C., Julius Caesar was assassinated by his own senate, creating a power vacuum. Delegates in this crisis committee will debate which system of government should be instated, and who will be its leader. Chair: Carys Morisey (512) 983-0399 |
Following the Civil War in 1865, the climate of the United States was plagued with corruption, inequality, and exploitation. Delegates in this crisis committee will discuss the growing influence of big business on politics, wealth concentration, regional differences, government regulation, and quality of life. Chair: Holland Beard (737) 239-5800 |
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The production and sale of spice, which is only found in Arrakis, is essential for space travel and has been the leading conflict between the Houses. After the Emperor orders a transition of spice harvesting operations from House Harkonnen to House Atreides, the entire planet of Arrakis explodes. Delegates in this committee must consider the displacement of the Fremen people, the preservation of Fremen culture, the cause of the explosion of Arrakis, and the loss of spice production. Chair: Aven Gammage (512) 712-0427 |
What if Russia’s attack on Ukraine went differently? In this committee, delegates will tackle the social, economic, and political consequences of Russia’s collapse while trying to achieve their own political goals. Chair: Addison Duckworth (512) 939-0168 |