Introducing the SoCal JSA mobile app!
Stay connected with SoCal JSA like you never have before! Use this convenient app to see upcoming conventions, debate topics, comment on debates, and get links to other JSA content. Available for both...
View ArticleStarting a New JSA Year – Summer Cabinet
Some of the greatest minds in Southern California make up this year’s State and Regional Cabinets. Coming together for the first time on Saturday, August 25, the creative, enthusiastic, and passionate...
View ArticleFall Leadership Conference
This event and some of the highlights, including California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen’s address and the USC Debate Workshop will be streamed live online. Here’s the link. Be sure to tune in!
View ArticleFall State Debates
With Fall State coming up, we highly encourage all statesmen to sign up for a date! Fall State Orange County Fall State Los Angeles Debateware sign-ups close on Tuesday, October 30 for Fall State...
View ArticleCIR&AR One Days – Smashing Successes!
On the morning of October 20, students in suits, ties, dresses, and blazers arrived at the University Center of the beautiful campus of University of California-Santa Barbara. The Junior Statesmen...
View ArticleControversy Surrounding The Kite Runner
Recently, there has been controversy surrounding Mr. Tony Dolz’s stance on the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. That book is my, as well as many of my peers, favorite out of all the literature...
View ArticleTri-Regional One Day
This year, SoCal JSA is starting something new – a tri-regional one day! This event will be on Saturday, January 12th, at Bell Gardens High School. Students who are interested in politics, government,...
View ArticleWinter Congress – Leadership Applications, Bill Writing, and More!
Dear Junior Statesmen and Stateswomen, It is that time of year – Winter Congress is approaching rapidly! This is personally one of my favorite conventions and I am eagerly anticipating the best...
View ArticleWinter Congress Legislative Index
With the rapid approach of Winter Congress, we have put together the 2013 Winter Congress Legislative Index of all the bills to be debated at the conference. Please take a look if you have not done so...
View ArticleElection Season Up and Running
Hello all potential candidates/campaign managers/treasurers/various campaign officials! As you all know, the JSA election season is upon us. For those of you who’ve already run a campaign, you know...
View Article2013-2014 Cabinet Applications
Deadlines All cabinet applications, state and regional, will be due July 12. **EXCEPTION**: State Directors of Debate and Training and Director of Chapter Affairs are due July 1. Keep in mind these...
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