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The game aims to be a response to “Catch the Immigrant” games popping up on college campuses nationwide. At the University of Iowa, Boise State University and New York University, college Republicans described Catch the Immigrant games as controversial yet effective ways of sparking debate.

Hashmi’s retort? “In an ironic twist, conservative Iowans in the Midwest will respond to liberal New Yorkers by educating rather than throwing gasoline on an already volatile issue,” her invitation reads.

You can decide for yourself by catching the event from 2 to 8 p.m. In case of rain, call 699-8520.