Hofstra students debate Obamacare

BY ANNABEL HOFMANN

Hofstra University wrapped up “The Barack Obama Presidency: Hope and Change,” its 13th presidential conference, Friday. The three-day event, held in various theaters throughout the campus in Hempstead concluded with more scholarly panels, round table discussions, a mock debate by the Hofstra Speech and Debate team and a closing reception.

Four members of the Hofstra debate team presented an evaluation of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, via a mock debate.

Team members Favour Chibuzo-Enwere, Tess Kaus, Kyle Mastroni and Alondra Padilla presented the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act via oral arguments and cross examinations. Charlie Riordan, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, was impressed and praised the team.