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6 Aug 2015

What We're Reading: August 6, 2015

So You Flunked A Racism Test. Now What? (Codeswitch) by Maanvi Singh “You’re probably at least a little bit racist and sexist and homophobic. Most of us are. Before you … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: August 6, 2015"

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4 Aug 2015

TV Debates Warp Political Process

This post originally appeared in USA Today on July 29, 2015. Political wonks and junkies breathlessly await the first televised “debate” of the primary season. But sensible voters will do something more … Continue reading "TV Debates Warp Political Process"

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What a Flag Has to Do with Justice

8 Jul 2015

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Eric Thomas Weber

What We're Reading, July 3, 2015

Check out these links suggested by members of The Prindle Post staff: Proud to Be an American (written by a recent DePauw grad!) (Jacquelyn) Take Down the Confederate Flags, but Not the … Continue reading "What We’re Reading, July 3, 2015"

3 Jul 2015

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

The Ethical Navigator

While they show promise, safety-based navigational apps also create significant ethical problems.

26 Jun 2015

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What We're Reading, June 26, 2015

Check out these links suggested by members of The Prindle Post staff: 18-year-old arts student creates ceramic-dispensing vending machine to question how much we value art I am an adjunct professor who … Continue reading "What We’re Reading, June 26, 2015"

26 Jun 2015

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Prindle News Hound

What We're Reading, June 19, 2015

Check out the articles from this week, as suggested by members of The Prindle Post staff:

19 Jun 2015

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Prindle News Hound

What We're Reading, June 12, 2015

Check out these links suggested by members of The Prindle Post staff: The web is not a post-racial utopia (Conner) Ruin imagery has a paradoxical (and ethically questionable) appeal (Christiane) Kalief Browder … Continue reading "What We’re Reading, June 12, 2015"

12 Jun 2015

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

What We're Reading, June 5, 2015

Check out these links suggested by members of The Prindle Post staff: Bad chocolate science intentionally spread by a journalist (Jacquelyn) Virtual bullying enabled by Clash of Clans (Andy) The differences between … Continue reading "What We’re Reading, June 5, 2015"

5 Jun 2015

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

From Outrage to Integration

This post originally appeared on July 20, 2015. On my way to lunch the other day, about a week after the horrific shootings in Charleston, I found a noose suspended … Continue reading "From Outrage to Integration"

31 May 2015

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Going Down With The Ship

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"

15 May 2015

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What We're Reading: May 15, 2015

Need some reading material for this weekend? Check out these links from members of The Prindle Post staff. Why it can be so difficult to clean up (Jacquelyn) Men’s rights activists … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: May 15, 2015"

15 May 2015

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

The NFL's Concussion Controversy

The NFL has definitely taken some hard knocks lately. One of these issues that the League has struggled with over the last decade is controversy over the brain damage that … Continue reading "The NFL’s Concussion Controversy"

12 May 2015

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Tragedy Strikes in Baltimore

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"

12 May 2015

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Caroline Zadina

What We're Reading: May 8, 2015

Need some reading material for this weekend? Check out these links from members of The Prindle Post staff. An incredible story about a reunited mother and daughter (Carrie R.) Virginia Heffernan’s discussion … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: May 8, 2015"

8 May 2015

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

Failures in our Education System

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"

7 May 2015

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Victoria Jennings

Ethics in Indiana

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"

6 May 2015

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Carrie Robinson

Ethical Responsibilities of DePauw Graduates

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"

4 May 2015

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Rachel Hanebutt

What We're Reading

Need some reading material for this weekend? Check out these links from members of The Prindle Post staff. Documentarians discuss the ethics of their craft (Camille V.) An Armenian-American perspective on Barack Obama … Continue reading "What We’re Reading"

1 May 2015

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The Prindle Institute for Ethics

Are Legal Study Drugs still an Ethical Issue?

The rampant use of study drugs on college campuses has been the cause of extensive debate for some time now. It has become increasingly easy to acquire a prescription, and … Continue reading "Are Legal Study Drugs still an Ethical Issue?"

29 Apr 2015

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Victoria Jennings

Cultural Appropriation in Entertainment

Cultural appropriation is when a dominant group adapts the customs of a minority group and tries to trademark them as their own in an effort to be edgy and/or to … Continue reading "Cultural Appropriation in Entertainment"

24 Apr 2015

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Victoria Jennings

Apple's Proposed Conservation Effort Raises Questions

With a record-setting net worth of over $700 billion, Apple has become the largest U.S. company and produces some of the most widely used technological devices in the world. As … Continue reading "Apple’s Proposed Conservation Effort Raises Questions"

22 Apr 2015

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