On December 9, the Senate released their assessment of CIA documents relating to “enhanced interrogation.” The question of course is whether “enhanced interrogation” was anything other than torture. The report includes … Continue reading "“Enhanced Interrogation” versus Torture"

The experience of food is one that runs to the core of our being. As humans, it is such an essential part of our lives that we rarely stop to question its … Continue reading "Weaponizing Food and the CIA Torture Report"

Due to recent campus controversies, DePauw University’s administration is in the process of deciding upon an additional distribution requirement to the curriculum. If passed, they will call it the “M” … Continue reading "The “M” Requirement: Building Bridges"

Shopping hangovers are just as real of a threat at this time of year as the drinking ones. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just behind us (but Christmas still … Continue reading "Consumerism, Capitalism, and Personal Identity"

Work out much? On a diet? Dealing with mental illness? How would you feel if anyone online could track down your medical information down to your sleeping habits? Health data … Continue reading "Have You Sold Your Health? How FitBit, Apple’s “Health” App, and Android “Fit” App could affect your health care costs after DePauw"

As the Ferguson trial unfolded these past few weeks, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was what the great men who built our country foresaw. When they wrote the … Continue reading "Reflections on Ferguson and Campus Climate at DePauw"

I have been a student athlete for as long as I can remember. From personal experience, it is not an easy task. Learning how to balance schoolwork with a regimented … Continue reading "Student-Athletes: Expectations and Responsibilities"

Hypocrisy is the practice of claiming to moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform. Hypocrites are usually disliked and seen as lacking moral fiber. Many … Continue reading "Hypocrisy: The Universal Trait of Mankind"

This post originally appeared on December 4, 2014. When I was 8, I started ballet. I was a disciplined kid who took everything seriously, and dance quickly became a great passion … Continue reading "Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part Two)"

Among my friends, I would be one of the first to readily admit one thing: I love dogs. Pugs, specifically. My personal allegiance to my family’s dog aside, pugs are … Continue reading "An Unhealthy Obsession: Pugs and the Demand for Cuteness"

Facebook is a place used for self-expression; many people use it to update others about their lives or post about how they’re feeling. Anthony Elonis, a man from Pennslyvania, used … Continue reading "Rap on Facebook and the Supreme Court"

While “Like,” “Share,” and “Tag,” have made their way into our everyday vocabulary, the ethics of Facebook’s privacy practices has also become a matter of discussion.  But what has not … Continue reading "Facebook Privacy Ethics"

The other day I picked up an article from The Wall Street Journal that caught my attention for many reasons. I have always personally struggled with the concept of genetic … Continue reading "Genetic Testing: A Right Not to Know"

Ever wish your car could drive itself? I am sure we all have at some point.  But as companies begin coding driverless car software, the question of who decides how a … Continue reading "Who is “Driving” Ethics, Literally?"

Philanthropy is a huge part of the average DePauw student’s life. Between Greek organizations, Relay for Life, Dance Marathon, Timmy Global Health, Civic Fellows and volunteering in the Putnam County … Continue reading "Philanthropy on Campus: Are we genuinely helping?"

School lunches have never been popular. Culturally, school lunches are something often complained about by students for being bland and unappetizing, and by parents as being unhealthy and processed. Michelle Obama’s … Continue reading "#ThanksMichelleObama: Ethics and School Lunches"

Last night, President Obama spoke openly about both the benefits and problems with immigration in the United States as it currently stands, and how it might change. The video is … Continue reading "The Pragmatism of Immigration Ethics"

Colleen is a junior intern from Indianapolis, Indiana. She studies Political Science at DePauw. Tell us about an ethics/social justice issue that is particularly important to you. One social justice … Continue reading "Prindle Intern Spotlight: Colleen Whiting"

As any college student knows too well, cold winter weather signals the beginning of an annual rat race that permeates the university experience – brace yourselves…it’s internship application season. Over … Continue reading "The Trouble with Unpaid Internships"

Members of the Ohio legislature are currently fast-tracking a bill that would shield the names of pharmaceutical companies who sell Ohio execution drugs. Ohio has an interest in this shield because … Continue reading "Should the Identities of Execution Drug Manufacturers Be Secret?"

When someone is being recorded, one is more aware of their actions; this applies to even police officers. With many cases of police brutality occurring throughout America, from Ferguson to … Continue reading "Technology and Police Brutality"

This post originally appeared on November 18, 2014 Imagine you check your email and find a congratulatory message from your boss announcing that your colleague has just been promoted. This … Continue reading "Is Envy Always Malicious? (Part One)"

The above video was recently featured in an article for CNNMoney. This cute, animated short describes the crucial economic state of the last 40 years. As quoted from an adorable alpaca in the video, … Continue reading "Watch Cute Alpacas Teach You About Income Inequality"

Dr. Sharon Crary, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at DePauw, has studied Ebola virus extensively and was part of the Center for Disease Control’s response team during the Ebola outbreak … Continue reading "Dr. Sharon Crary on the Ebola Outbreak"