Students from the POLS 403 The Presidency course at Fort Hays State University will participate in a mock presidential debate from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Robbins Center.“It’s a great opportunity for the students to research the candidates and present their interpretations of what candidates do in the debate arena,” said Dr. Chapman Rackaway, associate professor of political science. “Debates are a common event in politics. Not just at the presidential level -- city and state races have them, too.