Society

The seemingly endless events of police brutality and the deaths of unarmed black people of the United States has captivated and divided our country. The most recent in the saga is … Continue reading "Black vs. White Space in McKinney, TX"

In the age of Orange is the New Black, prison tourism stands to redefine the ethical tourist.

In defense of incorporating first-person into academic texts of all kinds.

In February, Dr. Danielle Wenner presented her talk “What Is the Meaning of Freedom?” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw … Continue reading "What Is the Meaning of Freedom?"

Facebook's decision not to censor a video of child abuse poses questions of censorship, activism and online justice.

Even facing shutdown, social media sites have a responsibility to help preserve our online memories.

Indiana's First Church of Cannabis reveals the tensions between religious practice and the federal government.

For "altruism porn" shows like "The Briefcase," is raising awareness justification enough?

The captain going down with the ship is a trope used in literature and movies, although it does stem from reality. Captain Smith’s decision to go down with the ship … Continue reading "Going Down With The Ship"

One of the many reasons that weighing ethical dilemmas is such a challenge is because we’re often faced with a conflict between measurable and immeasurable value. We see this often in relation to environmental issues. Because we can’t … Continue reading "Mes Aynak’s Intrinsic Cultural Value"

It’s prom season. The internet is full of pictures of couples and friends headed off to prom, but one photo in particular has captured the Internet’s attention. In the photograph, … Continue reading "The Confederate Flag Prom Photo Scandal"

Rachel is a senior intern from Huntingburg, Indiana. She will graduate this Sunday with a double major in Political Science and Education Studies and a minor in Chemistry. This fall, she … Continue reading "Prindle Intern Spotlight: Rachel Hanebutt"

Growing up with a police officer in my family, I have always felt a great deal of admiration and respect for the police force and their service and commitment to … Continue reading "Tragedy Strikes in Baltimore"

There are certain things about boys in relation to girls that I always assumed to be true. Boys eat more. Boys get into more fights. Boys drive more recklessly. And … Continue reading "Failures in our Education System"

Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed ethics bill HEA 1002 this week in response to the recent unethical behavior of Rep. Eric Turner and former State Superintendent Tony Bennett. The newly signed bill is meant … Continue reading "Ethics in Indiana"

When we all were seniors in high school, we filled out the numerous applications to universities that we hoped would accept us and would one day be our home for … Continue reading "Is it Wrong to Ask Where Else You’re Applying?"

As a member of the graduating class (yes, I said it) and a Prindle Intern, I feel that it is my ethical duty to bring the following question to your … Continue reading "Ethical Responsibilities of DePauw Graduates"

Every week, the Prindle Intern team weighs in on an ethical issue together. Each intern is challenged to keep their response to five sentences – Ethics in 5. Click on … Continue reading "Ethics in 5: Printerns on Vaccinations"

Two years ago, Boston Marathon runners and spectators endured a gruesome crime at the hands of the Chechnyan Tsarnaev brothers. Although the older brother and supposed mastermind of the operation, Tamerlan, was … Continue reading "What Punishment Fits Tsarnaev’s Crime?"

As a millennial and current college student, I understand the struggle of endless nights in the library, clinging to your coffee, dreaming about sleep, and wondering “what is all of this … Continue reading "Ethics of Meritocracy in Education and The American Dream: “Why I Hate School but Love Education”"