Following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, students at the University of Texas at Tyler (UT-Tyler) have taken a proactive step to bridge political divides. The Young Democrats at UT-Tyler initiated a collaboration with Turning Point USA for a debate event, aiming to foster bipartisanship and reduce polarization. This initiative, driven by the tragic incident on September 10, 2024, when Kirk was killed while speaking on the campus of Utah Valley University, marks a significant shift in campus dynamics.