eMpirical Team

Bjorn Watland, Landon Winkler, Lyz Liddell, August E. Brunsman IV, Hemant Mehta

Our student groups are out en masse bringing in great speakers, organizing service trips, and more. Plus, it's your chance to make a difference by applying for an SSA internship or running for a position on our Board of Directors! Get involved!

The Secular Student Alliance is seeking two college interns for the summer of 2009. If you're thinking about a career in the secular movement, this is a great opportunity for you!

The Secular Student Alliance is looking for dedicated leaders who would like to run for positions on the SSA's Board of Directors! The SSA is a democratic organization and all SSA members are eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors. There will be six open seats in the election taking place this May.

During the first week of February, Dan Barker spent more time at college than most fulltime students. As part of a tour to Virginia and Washington DC, Mr. Barker visited five colleges in five days. by Shelley Mountjoy

When Ashley Mockett received a scholarship from Saddleback College, she didn't expect that it would lead her to start a freethought activist group and campaign to change the college's policies. A year later, she has accomplished what she set out to do! by Ashley Mockett

Things got a little heated this past February at the University of South Carolina. Only an hour and a half away from Bob Jones University, lauded as the "world's largest fundamental Christian school," a crowd gathered to witness an almost alien sight - one of America's leading atheists denying the existence of the Biblical God. by Andrew Cederdahl.

In this cover article of the National Journal, writer Paul Starobin explores the rising legislative force of those Americans who do not believe in a higher power. This article is reprinted with permission from the National Journal; you can read the original article here.

Every year, the SSA holds a national leadership conference. This year's conference will be August 7-9 in Columbus, OH. Keep your eyes on our website for more details, a list of speakers and events, and opportunities for travel grants and more!

The Freedom From Religion Foundation holds two essay contests each year - one for college-bound high school students and one for students already in college. Voice your freethought for a chance to win one of four prizes in each category. Contest deadlines are coming up soon!

Australian student group leader Jason Ball attracts national media attention with his skeptical podcast "The Pseudo Scientists." This article is reprinted with permission from The Age.

Savannah Lanz doesn't believe in God, follow religion, or look to any higher powers, and she's hoping to form a student group at Johnsburg High School that echoes those beliefs. This article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest Herald.