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MCC Daily Tribune

Scholars' Day Preview

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND ATTEND MCC SCHOLARS' DAY 2019

What if some inquisitive and productive minds at MCC got together for a day and freely shared their diverse constellation of discoveries and creations with everyone?

That day is Tuesday, May 7th, 2019. All members of the MCC community are urged to spend some time in building 12 on the Brighton campus exploring the insights and achievements shared by students and faculty in poster, oral presentation, and debate formats. (The debate will be in building 3's atrium.)

No matter what your interests and experience, you are guaranteed to find something fascinating and come away inspired. You have the power to add meaning to the endeavors of these hard-working scholars by showing your interest in their work.

One of the upcoming presentations is described below. Watch for additional examples from other disciplines in future announcements.

The Steaks Are High: High Costs for Cheap Meat

Presenter: Jeannine Amico

Sponsor: Professor Thomas Blake (English/Philosophy)

According to utilitarianism, an action is "moral" or "immoral" insofar as it benefits or harms the collective. The "moral" choice maximizes well-being and/or reduces the most suffering. When applying this philosophical framework to factory farming and meat consumption in America, we must weigh the "pros" and "cons" of our agricultural practices. Factory farming clearly meets demand and provides meat at a low cost to US consumers. Americans can eat protein-rich food every meal, and there is still enough meat to export to other countries, providing an additional economic benefit. On the other hand, high meat consumption has been linked directly to obesity and an array of health problems that increase healthcare costs for everyone. Furthermore, factory farming has significantly contributed to global warming and the depletion of natural resources. When exploring this issue, perhaps we should focus less on "animal rights" and more on how factory farming may negatively impact the long-term well-being of our species.

For more information on Scholars' Day, visit https://www.monroecc.edu/events/scholars-day/

Michelle Parker
Scholars' Day Committee
04/23/2019