Derringer--Cory James (Student--2007)
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 in reverse chronological order
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1 | Print Services to close by June 30 Northern Iowan 108:42, p.1 |
Print Services is being used less and less. The machinery in use will soon need upgrading. $400,000 is the projected savings to the university with the closing; photo. | |
2 | UNIFI to host 'best Darwin week yet' Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1 |
The fourth annual Darwin week is filled with interesting and engaging talks outside the classroom. Joe Nickell, a world famous investigator of the paranormal, is the keynote speaker. | |
3 | NISG passes tuition increase resolution Northern Iowan 108:17, p.3 |
Discussion on a proposed bill to support a tuition increase was heated at times. There were several senators on both sides of the issue. In the end, the resolution was adopted. | |
4 | In response to "Against behaviorism" Northern Iowan 108:16, p.5 |
Fear of behavioral sciences is misplaced. The predictability of humans is not a bad thing. Character traits could not exist without predictability. | |
5 | In response to "Coexistence: A Romance" Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4 |
Coexistence possibilities questioned. We cannot pretend to share the same values, because we don't. It is good to communicate about our differences in a civil forum. | |
6 | Out Week encourages acceptance of nonbelief Northern Iowan 108:6, p.5 |
UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers sponsored Out Week. Several activities were held with the ultimate goal of allowing anyone questioning their religion to come and meet some of the members and learn more about the group and their ideas; photo. | |
7 | Progressive Picnic connects students to communities Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Democrats, Freethinkers and Inquirers, Philosophy Club, UNI Proud, and One Iowa joined in the recruitment event, the first of its kind in recent memory. Food, drinks, lawn games, and live music highlighted the event; photo. | |
8 | Meet your student representatives Northern Iowan 107:54, p. |
Northern Iowa Student Government representatives, their offices, and areas of representation; photo. | |
9 | UNI students participate in 24/7 Prayer Week and 24/7 Service Week Northern Iowan 107:51, p.1 |
Brothers and Sisters in Christ kicked off Prayer Week Thursday night. A kickoff celebration was held at the Lutheran Student Center. The Freethinkers and Inquirers are holding a service week with new projects daily; photo. | |
10 | Darwin Week: the science of prayer Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1 |
Hector Avalos, a philosophy and religious studies professor at Iowa State University, lectured during Darwin Week. His presentation was entitled; "Can science prove that prayer works?"; photo. | |
11 | Students discuss Wikilieaks controversy at 'Talk Politics' Northern Iowan 107:31, p.1 |
Discussion held on 'How much information is too much information' during monthly discussion. Northern Iowa Democrats, College Republicans, and the Young Americans for Liberty regularly discuss political issues. | |
12 | Students react to Blasphemy Rights Day Northern Iowan 107:11, p.1 |
University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers cracked down on what chalkers could write on the sidewalks this year. The focus was protecting blasphemy; a controversial form of free speech; photo. | |
13 | UNI students discuss different perspectives of homosexuality Northern Iowan 106:49, p.1 |
Matt Reisetter's speech on homosexuality prompts discussion at UNI Navigators meeting | |
14 | Faith Forum opens can of metaphysical worms Northern Iowan 106:40, p.1 |
"Why pray" was the theme of the first Faith Forum sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers. Respect for each other was encouraged; photo. | |
15 | Crow is tough to swallow, Mr. Begnoche Northern Iowan 106:23, p.7 |
Author responds to previous letter to the editor dealing with the article, "The Maine problem with gay marriage", written by Brandon Begnoche. | |
16 | In response to "The Maine problem" Northern Iowan 106:22, p.7 |
Use of Biblical sources to support the gay marriage proposal seen as unethical and unfounded. | |
17 | Celebration of International Blasphemy Day offends, raises questions over free speech Northern Iowan 106:11, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers chalked blasphemous messages, including Bible verses, secular quotes, and cartoons. A spontaneous discussion on religion with nearly seventy people participating was held near Maucker Union; photo. | |
18 | Hundreds of students attend UNIFI Root Beer Fest Northern Iowan 106:4, p.8 |
The University of Northern Iowa Freethinkers and Inquirers hosted the first root beer fest. Over two hundred students attended; played non-alcoholic games and enjoyed free root beer floats; photo. | |
19 | UNI students to lobby in favor of higher education Northern Iowan 104:38, p.9 |
Students take concerns about increases in tuition, financial aid, and textbooks to the Iowa legislature. |