Culture

Ethics and Religion Talk: Who Owns My Medical Data?

Submitted 09-25-2023 under OPINION

Is it ethical for medical systems to take ownership of data, genetic information, and tissue coming from medical tests related to patient treatment?

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In Funny Girl, Katerina McCrimmon Blazes

Submitted 09-21-2023 under OPINION

The first national tour of Funny Girl brings staggering talent to Grand Rapids.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Time-Tracking Software Ethical?

Submitted 09-18-2023 under OPINION

Is it ethical for an employer to install time-tracker software on an employee’s home computer (which they also use for work) and use the information to ensure that workers aren't slacking off during work time while working from home?

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Peaches Wilczak (Open Projector Night)

Submitted 09-14-2023 under NONPROFITS

Peaches Wilczak talks about process and inspiration behind their film 'Gnosis' that won the audience vote at Open Projector Night.

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Sweeney Todd Cuts As Sharply As Ever

Submitted 09-13-2023 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Circle Theatre's production of Sweeney Todd is a dark triumph.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How Does Your Tradition Respond to Cancel Culture?

Submitted 09-11-2023 under OPINION

What does your panel think about the issue of cancel culture?

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Local Artist Highlight: An Introduction to The August Connection at 325 Division Avenue South

Submitted 09-05-2023 under NONPROFITS

Exploring Fashion as an Art Form: Avenue for the Arts visits with an owner of The August Connection on the inspiration and creation of new vintage shop in the Heartside District on Division Avenue South. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Are Religious Communities Too Exclusive?

Submitted 08-28-2023 under OPINION

How can any critically thinking person believe that God just happened to reveal himself to a particular population at a certain time, leaving others out?

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