Student Speaker Challenge FINAL (Part 1)

Published: Feb. 13, 2014, midnight

b'Freedom of Speech: What does it Mean to You?\\n\\nThe fifth annual Student Speaker Challenge kicked off on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 with a total of eight students competing in this year\\u2019s event addressing the question: \\u201cFreedom of Speech: What Does it Mean to You?\\nSACPA, LPIRG and the U of L Student Union are collaborating to supply financial and promotional support for the Student Speaker Challenge in addition to the encouragement University of Lethbridge provides. \\n\\nA panel of judges will determine who wins the competition, with a prize of $1000 going to the overall winner. Second place will receive $500 and $250 prizes will be awarded to the two students not advancing past the semifinals. All eight competitors will receive U of L Bookstore certificates worth $35. \\n\\nThe Student Speaker Challenge final session will be held in the Markin Hall Atrium on Thursday, Feb 13 from 7 \\u2013 8:30 pm. The two Finalists competing for the $1000 first prize are Courtney Rieger and Abby Morning Bull.\\nThe two finalists will each speak for approx. 25 minutes before the winner is declared.'