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Presidential Debate Watches 
8-1O pm in ART 223
September 26th, October 9th, &amp; October 19 
It's that time of the four-year electoral cycle again: the leaves are turning, there's a slight chill or least less of an oppressive scorch in the air, political adds are making YouTube impossible, and the major parties' presidential candidates are scheduled to square off in a series of public debates.
•    Are you sick of watching America's political leaders debate without anyone in the same room to commiserate or argue with?•    Do you take to twitter, facebook, or snapchat to vent your political views and court human interaction?•    Do you find yourself turning to the family pet and saying: "See, that's what I am talking about?"•    Wouldn't you like to a have an informed conversation about the issues driving this election?
Of course you would! Join the Department of Communication Studies and the UNT Debate Team for a presidential debate watch. We will watch, cheer, jeer, tweet, and discuss the event together. Bring a mobile device, a friend, and your political views. Doors open at 7:30pm. Debate begins at 8:00pm. Before, during commercial breaks, and after the debate, audience members will have the opportunity to share their reactions and views. For questions, contact: Mark Hlavacik, assistant professor of communication studies at: Mark.Hlavacik@unt.edu. 
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