Author Archives: Kristin Rivers ‘16

Fun Time before Crunch Time
Pet-A-Pet Day Spring 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Kristin Rivers ‘16
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Many students met on the Helen Hills Hills Chapel Lawn last Wednesday for the purpose of petting fuzzy heads, also known as Pet-A-Pet Day. The event is held usually around midterms in the fall, and near finals in the spring. … Continue reading →

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Lent Book Club:
Sunday Nights of Conversation and Engagement

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Kristin Rivers ‘16
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A group of students gathered inside Bodman Lounge during Lent the past couple of Sundays to discuss Can You Drink the Cup? by Henri J.M. Nouwen. Each meeting students discussed various passages that stood out to them, leading to deeper … Continue reading →

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Zazen Meditation:
Adapting to a Different Meditative Practice

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Kristin Rivers ‘16
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We joined together in CC 102 Thursday evening to participate in Zazen Meditation, led by Sensei Catherine Anraku Hondorp, a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest and heal practitioner. Anraku Hondorp Sensei is also a Buddhist Community Religious Adviser for The Center … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weekly Vigil, Halloween Edition
Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Kristin Rivers ‘16
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On a cool and drizzling Wednesday afternoon at 12:20, a couple of students gathered on Chapin Deck by the Campus Center to participate in a special Wednesday Weekly Vigil. This Vigil centered on the issue of cultural appreciation verses cultural … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Peace and Understanding through Turmoil:
A Buddist Meditation Experience

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Kristin Rivers ‘16
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How many of you have participated in meditation? How many of you have attempted to meditate and found yourself struggling to silence the thoughts in your mind, or sit still for so much time? After participating in Monday’s 5:00-6:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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