By Sarah Perez Feb. 11, 2026 Do the ends justify the means? Are some rules absolute, regardless of the situation? Should we judge actions by the principles they follow, or the results they produce? Different people may have different answers to ethical questions based on their ethical principles.   Ethical principles are formed by an individual's worldview—the specific outlook and standards they use to approach life, often influenced by culture, education, rel

By James Tong Feb. 12, 2026 Welcome to the trolley problem of love, trust and happiness, minus the love, trust and happiness! A runaway trolley hurtles down a track towards five innocent people—tied with no escape. A lever can divert the trolley to another track, but another completely innocent person tied there will unfortunately be dismantled. With only seconds to decide, at least one death is imminent…should the lever be pulled? Better start digging a grave

By James Tong December 10, 2025 "What humans do over the next 50 years will determine the fate of all life on the planet," renowned natural historian David Attenborough once said. In the face of rapid climate change—causing devastating heatwaves, droughts and habitat destruction—environmental action is more urgent than ever. Companies and governments often emphasize individual lifestyle changes as the solution, but this framing can overlook larger sources of emis

By Ayush Deshpande December 10, 2025 Typically, one's impact is defined by lives changed or notable achievements. Yet, at each meal or car drive, a less visible influence grows: the carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases generated by a person, group or activity. In the face of rapid climate change, the term has become increasingly widespread in education and the media.  The carbon footprint builds upon the earlier i

Picture a person who works out six days a week and eats five hard-boiled eggs for breakfast. Their refrigerator is completely devoid of processed foods—devoid of the joys of Hersheys and Lays—and is instead filled to the brim with...

The phrase “you are what you eat” is typically used to convey the importance of a nutritious, healthy diet—yet it can also be taken literally: families often sustain their cultural identity through cooking and eating traditional meals; many individuals seeking change in their lifestyle begin with...

By Teresa Sun Sept. 24, 2025 Another innocent teenager curls into bed after a long day of school, crawling under the covers and...