Freethinkers and Inquirers

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	#PanthersVote kicking off tomorrow Northern Iowan 115:9, p.2	09/24/2018	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and other student organizations kicked off an on-campus campaign called #PanthersVote to raise political awareness in the lead-up to the November midterm elections; photo.
2	Darwin Week 2018 Northern Iowan 114:38, p.1	02/19/2018	The UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers held their annual Darwin Week, which encourages participants to think critically of the world around them.
3	Darwin Week Northern Iowan 114:36, p.2	02/12/2018	Uni Freethinkers and Inquirers annual Darwin Week features lectures from guest speakers and UNI faculty.
4	TED talker talks Darwin Northern Iowan 112:36, p.5	02/15/2016	Michael Shermer gave the lecture "Why Darwin Matters: Evolution, Creationism, and Intelligent Design" on February 11 in the Center for Multicultural Education (CME). He was hosted by UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) for Darwin Week.
5	Skeptics promote Darwin week Northern Iowan 112:33, p.1	02/04/2016	The UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI} will host Darwin Week, their annual lecture series, February 8-11 in the Center for Multicultural Education. Speakers will include Michael Shermer, professor Kimberly MacLin, and others; photo.
6	Walking the plank in Iowa Northern Iowan 112:30, p.1	01/25/2016	Justin Scott of the Freedom from Religion Foundation encourages students to support secular plank resolutions at the Iowa caucuses and hopes to partner with UNI Free Thinkers and Inquirers; photos.
7	Be skeptical of 'rhetoric of terror' Northern Iowan 112:23, p.3	11/16/2015	In the author's opinion, people should be mindful of when tragic events are used to further political agendas. Moeller specifically discusses issues connected to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris; photos.
8	Students share 'Pint with a Prof' Northern Iowan 112:23, p.1	11/16/2015	UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) hosted Pint with a Prof at College Hill's Octopus bar on November 11, featuring Fernando Calderón's talk "Subservsion Comes in the Form of a Student."
9	The 'pro-life' pickle: can we find a more accurate term? Northern Iowan 112:18, p.3	10/29/2015	Northern Iowan executive editor Nick Fisher discusses journalistic ethics and pro-life/pro-choice terminology in regard to the recent articles published in the paper about UNI Right to Life, UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI), and UNI Students Together for the Advancement of Reproductive Rights (UNI STARR); photo.
10	Censorship abound in UNIFI/RTL chalk war Northern Iowan 112:14, p.4	10/15/2015	In the author's opinion, student chalk messages should not be censored and should be removed only if they violate school policy of chalking without representation. Moeller discusses the recent messages by Right to Life and UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers; photo.
11	Student orgs. wage chalking war over abortion Northern Iowan 112:14, p.3	10/15/2015	UNI Right to Life chalked the sidewalk in front of Maucker Union to spread abortion awareness. UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) and UNI Students Together for the Advancement of Reproductive Rights (UNI STARR) responded with chalkings to promote reproductive rights. Members of each group discuss their messages; photo.
12	Filling your free time: explore student orgs Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3	09/17/2015	In the author's opinion, students should take advantage of opportunities at UNI that could include joining a student organization, attending a performance, or going to a lecture.
13	Atheists? In church? Northern Iowan 112:2, p.1	08/31/2015	The UNI Free Thinkers and Inquirers (UNIFI) is a group welcoming agnostics, atheists, and freethinkers to join together for thought-provoking discussion; photo.
14	Burqa Bans Northern Iowan 111:54, p.1	04/30/2015	UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers looked at the use and ban of burqas throughout the world; photo.
15	Panther portraits: Darwin Week Northern Iowan 111:35, p.4	02/12/2015	Photos from Darwin Week on campus; photo.
16	UNIFI hosts 7th annual Darwin Week Northern Iowan 111:34, p.5	02/09/2015	The UNI freethinkers and inquirers are hosting the 7th annual Darwin week.
17	UNI to screen award-winning film on separation of church and state Public Relations News Release 2013:189, p.1	02/24/2014	UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers will host a screening of the movie "The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today". The film shows the landmark case McCollum v. Board of Education. There will be a discussion following the film.
18	UNIFI hosts 6th annual Darwin Week Northern Iowan 110:35, p.4	02/10/2014	During the UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers 6th annual Darwin Week, there will be four lectures based on each day's theme. Each day will also feature a keynote speaker at 7 p.m.
19	Sixth annual Darwin Week to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:165, p.1	01/30/2014	The sixth annual Darwin Week will be held February 10 through 13. There will be four speakers throughout the week including John Fritch, Dawn Del Carlo, Allison Martens, and Nate Phelps. Darwin Week is hosted by UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers.
20	Religion becoming prevalent among young adults Northern Iowan 110:10, p.4	10/01/2013	The young adults across America are identifying as "nones," meaning they are unaffiliated with any religion. The number of unaffiliated Americans has risen from five percent in the 1970s to eight percent in the last decade; photo.
21	A noodle invasion: pirates, pastors, and pasta Northern Iowan 110:7, p.1	09/20/2013	UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers hosted their sixth annual Flying Spaghetti Monster dinner. The proceeds from the tickets sales for the dinner benefitted the Northeast Iowa Food Bank; photo.
22	UNI kicks off Welcome Week Northern Iowan 110:1, p.1	08/22/2013	There are many activities planned for students to participate in this first week back. Some of these activities include a picnic, sand volleyball, and a Welcome Ball. There will also be various performances by student groups.
23	UNIFI's fifth annual Darwin Week hosts a variety of speakers Northern Iowan 109:34, p.6	02/12/2013	UNI's Freethinkers and Inquirers put on a weeklong event that encourages many of Charles Darwin's ideas. Cody Hashman started Darwin Week five years ago.
24	Fifth annual Darwin Week to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:197, p.1	02/11/2013	Darwin Week will be held from February 18 to February 21. It is put on by the UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers. Each day of Darwin Week will feature a different theme, ranging form evolution to humanism.
25	Students respond to controversial poster Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1	11/09/2012	A poster placed in the Industrial Technology Center caused an uproar on campus. The poster condemned the efforts of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual students at UNI. The poster was shared repeatedly on social media sites.
26	Piratic Pastafarians partake in fifth annual Flying Monster Dinner Northern Iowan 109:9, p.4	09/25/2012	Host welcomes people to the fifth annual Flying Spaghetti Monster Dinner. Background information given about dinner's beginnings. Dinner was final event of UNIFI's 2012 Out Week.
27	Evangelical 'extremists' exercise free speech Northern Iowan 109:8, p.4	09/21/2012	A confrontational style of ministry came to campus. Sister Cindy and Brother Jed are from a nondenominational church in Columbia, Missouri. Students seemed less than receptive to the message; photo.
28	The 'Race' Race Northern Iowan 108:47, p.5	04/03/2012	Believes that diversity is often discussed, but currently is not embraced. Progress has been made in bringing minorities to campus, but inclusion seems to be another matter; photo,
29	Print Services to close by June 30 Northern Iowan 108:42, p.1	03/06/2012	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.
30	Obama adds stipulation to Affordable Care Act to deal with religious opposition Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1	02/21/2012	Religious organizations do not need to provide contraceptives to insured employees under the new announcement by the President; photo.
31	Nickell discusses paranormal investigation Northern Iowan 108:37, p.1	02/17/2012	Joe Nickell has been investigating reports of ghosts and haunted houses for four decades. He has worked for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and a private firm. He was the keynote speaker during Darwin Week; photo.
32	UNIFI to host 'best Darwin week yet' Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1	02/10/2012	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.
33	Fourth annual Darwin Week to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:159, p.1	02/02/2012	The fourth annual Darwin week will host events that celebrate science.
34	UNI students to participate in National Make a Difference Day service project Public Relations News Release 2011:92, p.1	10/20/2011	The UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers student organization will clean up trails around the cedar valley area in accordance with National Make a Difference Day.
35	In response to "Coexistence: A Romance" Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4	10/04/2011	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.
36	Reflections on Blasphemy Day Northern Iowan 108:11, p.4	10/04/2011	This year marked the third anniversary of the founding of Blasphemy Day. The UNI Freethinkers and Inquirers invited non-members to chalk this year. It was an enlightening day for many; photo.
37	Richness rather than threat Northern Iowan 108:8, p.4	09/23/2011	Diversity of culture should not be a threat to educated people. Get to know those from another culture on campus. You will learn as much from them as they will from you.
38	Out Week encourages acceptance of nonbelief Northern Iowan 108:6, p.5	09/16/2011	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.
39	Progressive Picnic connects students to communities Northern Iowan 108:2, p.1	08/30/2011	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.
40	A new approach to diversity Northern Iowan 107:52, p.12	04/22/2011	In the opinion of the writer, nonreligious groups are not at the table when diversity is discussed. The "Standing on Higher Ground" series advance the status of the LGBT and the Jump Start Program helps underprivileged students.
41	UNI students participate in 24/7 Prayer Week and 24/7 Service Week Northern Iowan 107:51, p.1	04/19/2011	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.
42	Nathanson discusses current debates on market capitalism Northern Iowan 107:46, p.1	04/01/2011	Stephen Nathanson, a professor of philosophy at Northeastern University in Boston, gave two presentations. He talked about socialism and terrorism justification.
43	On reason and society Northern Iowan 107:38, p.11	02/22/2011	Writer responds to her opinion column critics. The intention was to share a recurring thought: that society places so much emphasis on reason, that it becomes an ultimate authority in defining existence.
44	A response to 'UNIFI makes a religion of science' Northern Iowan 107:37, p.8	02/18/2011	Rebuttal to Emily O'Loughlin's claims that the Freethinkers and Inquirers are making a religion of science.
45	UNIFI makes a religion of science Northern Iowan 107:36, p.10	02/15/2011	Suggests that the Freethinkers and Inquirers could learn from a statement in Marcelo Gleiser's book: "Scientists should not use science as a weapon against belief by making it into a belief system"; photo.
46	Darwin Week wraps up with a variety of speakers Northern Iowan 107:36, p.1	02/15/2011	Mark Blumberg lectured on his book "Freaks of Nature". Tyler O'Brien lectured on human evolution. Dan Barker, a former ordained minister, spoke on the shortcomings of religion. He is now an atheist; photo.
47	Darwin Week 2011 Northern Iowan 107:35, p.2	02/11/2011	Scenes from activities during Darwin Week; including presentations, discussion, and debate; photo.
48	Darwin Week: the science of prayer Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1	02/11/2011	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.
49	Debate or debacle? Northern Iowan 107:35, p.10	02/11/2011	Freethinkers and Inquirers and the Navigators debate the topic; "Are Christian beliefs damaging the world?" The Navigators seemed to state evangelical fundamentalism that did not seem to represent mainstream Christian thought.
50	UNIFI to host third annual Darwin Week Northern Iowan 107:34, p.3	02/08/2011	Faculty and other speakers will address students, faculty, staff, and members of the community during Darwin Week. According to some this week is one of the top intellectual events of the year. It organized by students.