The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
Happiness is a complex emotion and mental state that can be achieved through virtue or pleasure. But should it be for the good of the individual or society? Those in favor of virtue point to the Stoic...
17 Touko 202453min
MOCK TRIAL: Should the Courts Restrict Access to the Abortion Pill?
The Supreme Court will soon decide on a case surrounding a medication used for abortion, mifepristone, and whether the drug should continue to be available based on claims of safety and ethical consid...
10 Touko 202453min
Should Elite Universities Reinstate the SAT?
Many colleges during the pandemic decided to make their applications test-optional, but new research has elite colleges rethinking that policy. Those in favor of reinstating say the SAT is the best wa...
3 Touko 202453min
Is Free Speech Threatened on Campus?
Tensions have been ramping up at universities across the country as students continue to protest the war in Gaza. Reports of antisemitism, islamophobia, and harassment have led to concerns that some s...
26 Huhti 202453min
Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?
Former criminal offenders in the United States face challenges reentering the job market after incarceration and so-called “Ban the Box” policies aim to fix this. This criminal justice initiative call...
19 Huhti 202453min
Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?
The U.S. has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia. Some Congress members question whether we have done enough to help, and they say increased funding sustains str...
12 Huhti 202453min
Is Religion a Force for Good?
Religion has long shaped human civilization, and many have wondered whether it’s good for society. Those who argue “yes” say it offers a sense of identity and belonging and provides a moral compass to...
5 Huhti 202453min
Childhood Obesity Guidelines: Good Medicine or Too Extreme?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines to address childhood obesity, affecting over 14 million children, including recommendations for weight loss medications and surgery....
29 Maalis 202453min
