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SOPHOMORE FORUM
A CLASH THAT DOESN’T LEAD TO CANCELLING
BY JAMES THORNBURG
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The tradition of the forum was established by Mrs. Simpson, Allendale Columbia’s 1946 headmaster, in order to encourage pupils to already had three forums, the most recent being the sophomore forum.
On March 2, 2023, the sophomore forum took place. The forum covered cancel culture or “accountability culture,” which the MerriamWebster Dictionary defines as “the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure.” The five speakers this time were Lizzie Bissonette, the moderator, Oliver Riveros on how canceled culture has impacted celebrities, Shay Hyland-Houser on the dangers of cancel culture, Maddy Manske on the impact of cancel culture on politics, and Ella Herberger on the benefits of cancel culture.
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Study abroad and special programs take a stance on issues and learn to argue. Today, the tradition continues through Mr. Hunt who leads the charge on the forums and serves as an editor for the speeches. When asked what he liked about the forum, Mr. Hunt told The Howler, “The forum is the ideal academic exercise. It entails research, organization of ideas, and public speaking.” This school year, Allendale Columbia has
Overall, the forum was wonderful with the speakers making interesting arguments about the impact of cancel culture on society and politics. A particularly interesting argument was made about private companies like YouTube and TikTok and how they restrict free speech (though they are within the bounds of their terms and conditions). Congratulations to all the speakers on the forum. We can only hope the ninth-grade forum will be just as exceptional. •
CONTACT Mrs. Nevinger at enevinger@ allendalecolumbia.org with questions and make sure you’re signed up in SCOIR. •
