DeKALB | The voices of several members of the Atheist, Agnostic and Freethinkers group (AAFT) rang loudly in the MLK commons Friday as they demonstrated against current collective bargaining talks in Wisconsin that poise to cripple labor unions. The AAFT...

An NIU student group drew controversy earlier this month when they referenced a religious ritual during a fundraiser and demonstration. NIU Atheists, Agnostics and Free Thinkers (AAFT) staged "de-baptisms" in the MLK Commons in mid-November. During a...

On Monday, the Northern Star published a letter to the editor entitled "‘De-baptism' does not make any sense," which expressed confusion over the purpose of the AAFT de-baptism event. I hope to clarify this event to the author and readers who might...

On Thursday, the NorthernStar displayed images of the Atheists, Agnostics andFreethinkers "de-baptism" event. I find this event to be moreconfusing than offensive.It is confusing because an atheistbelieves that there is nothing to believe in and that...

In response to the editorial article, "SA deserves praise for new bylaws policy" I would like to address a few issues that seem to have been overlooked.The article (and Student Association) appear to be targeting only groups with founding values that...

Is atheism a religion? Is a group that openly supports a position on abortion still just a social group? Is lobbying for the decriminalization of marijuana a political activity? There are no right answers here, and the answers are really up for debate...

There are probably no gods." Many of us have seen these words on plain white fliers posted on campus bulletin boards or scrawled on the sidewalk as we walk to class. Although some may be too disinterested to be affected, it is certainly a bold statement...