Frequently Asked Questions

What about dues?

Dues are $10 per half year and can be paid to the treasurer, Miss Alex Cash. Each member will get a free issue or book while supplies last. Dues help pay for guest speakers, field trips, snacks, the activities fair, and etc.

What web browser is your favorite for viewing the web page? What settings?

I like to set my screen settings at 1152x864 pixels in the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. I expect that's what Purdue students want and I'm practicing my web design skills that way. I also use CoolIris Previews for Mozilla Firefox.

What is T.A.M.?

T.A.M. stands for The Amaz!ng Meeting.

Who made the opening graphic with the magnifying glass here?

I'm 90% sure that it was made by Brian Harris.

How was the Skeptics fish logo made?

Matt Stath made it in Macromedia Freehand 10 or Freehand MX. It took 2 or 3 days to do. It was based off of a sticker where the fish with legs had, "EVOLVE" or "DARWIN" on it. Making the graphic and adding several .htm files were part of an English 419 project in November/December 2006 when he was president.

Do you plan on doing anything together with The Purdue Non-Theists?

We'll see. In January 2008, we had a Creationism presentation by Charles Jackson followed by an Evolution presentation by Brian Harris. Skeptics, Non-Theists, and Biology professors were in the audience.

Do you have to be either an Atheist or Agnostic to enter?

No. That's what the Purdue Non-Theists are for. Check them out also. However, in the Skeptics Society you still will be investigating the mystical, paranormal/parapsychological and supernatural. It helps to not believe in Intelligent Design (which isn't a Science) Young Earth Creationism, nor Noah's ark.

What does zeitgeist mean?

It's a German word. It means intuition of the times, spirit of the times, or spirit of the ages.

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