Featured
Freedom to Gather: An Ethical Examination of the DePauw Student Handbook
Students of color on DePauw's campus lack some of the ability to congregate as students in historically white fraternities just because of where they live.
“This Crazy Anxious World”: Racism or Political Correctness?
The Australian cartoon depicting Serena Williams at the US Open Tennis Tournament has stirred up a world of vitriol - both for and against "political correctness."
Facebook and the Rohingya Genocide
The genocide of the Rohingya people in Myanmar was greatly influenced by Facebook.
Opinion
The Dangers and Ethics of Social Media Censorship
What are the dangers involved in social media censorship? This article uses Alex Jone's removal from social media to examine the problems that come with censorship.
Why Blaming Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s Death is Unethical
Why is Ariana Grande being blamed for the death of Mac Miller? This article focuses on the underlying patriarchal themes that fuel this blame and how they damage women in relationships.
Australia’s Moral Disgrace: Child Mental Health Crisis in Australian Immigration Detention
The Australian off-shore detention camp on Nauru continues to hold children indefinitely, at great risk to their mental health.
Culture
The Implications of being The Bachelor and a Virgin
With the first virgin Bachelor announced for this upcoming season of The Bachelor, this article examines the issues with the structure of the television show and its portrayal of sex due to its editing choices, and contestant selection.
Commodifying Activism
In the wake of Nike's Colin Kaepernick advertisement, this article distills the ethical and social implications of using social movements for the purpose of profit. How does the communication of activism affect businesses and activists themselves?
The Ethics of Regulating Sperm Donation
With large amounts of the population being born due to sperm donations, questions about family history and siblings are emerging and can be stressful on families and individuals. This article explores if we could or should try to regulate sperm donors?
Recent
Decisions for the Dead: The Moral Dimensions of Body Disposal
Is there a moral obligation to honor the wishes of the deceased with respect to what should be done with their body after death?
How Much Should We Really Use Social Media?
Despite the benefits of social media, it might be hurting our mental health. So should we all be spending less time on Instagram?
Reduction of Harm: Fentanyl Testing Strips for Drug Users
Fentanyl testing strips could save lives for drug users, but not without the support of city and state governments.
The Ethics of Legacy Admissions
While most legacy students are perfectly qualified, the practice itself seems to help one party disproportionately - the university itself.
Trump, Puerto Rico, and the Ethics of Skepticism
Skepticism can be healthy, but it can also be misplaced. President Trump seems to use the tactic at the wrong times.
The Indianapolis Prize and the Ethics of Conservation
We can all agree that conservation efforts are crucial -- but how we choose which species to save is another question.