The Missouri Western State University Speech and Debate team will present a “Trump vs. Clinton” debate at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. The event is free and open to the public.

Members of the program will represent the two major-party candidates in an objective, Lincoln-Douglas style debate on the issues facing the next president.

After the debate, attendees will have the opportunity to register to vote.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.