Author Archives: Nora Turriago ‘16

Understanding Quaker Worship

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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Sitting in an hour of silence might not be the typical way to spend a weekend morning. But that’s exactly what I did on Sunday at the Northampton Friends Meeting. Quaker worship is based on silent waiting, with the expectation … Continue reading →

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Smith College Festival of Sound and Space

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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There is no better way to recharge from a hectic day than by listening to the relaxing sounds of the guitar. That’s exactly what I did last Wednesday, when I attended the Athens Guitar Duo concert, held as part of … Continue reading →

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Finding Zen in the Art Museum

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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It isn’t every day that one gets the opportunity to practice yoga in an art museum. This past Friday, however, I found myself carrying my yoga mat into the Brown Fine Arts Center, as part of the Mindfulness & Your … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Places: Nature Walk

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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Never underestimate the power of a good walk. This week, feeling fatigued and exhausted, I decided to take advantage of the sunshine by squeezing in a relaxing walk in between my classes. Heading into the woods by Paradise Pond, I … Continue reading →

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The Power of Good Food

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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What’s a holiday without food? From Thanksgiving turkey to a Fourth of July cookout, certain dishes are symbolic of a national holiday.  Regardless of what you celebrate, food is an opportunity to socialize with friends and family, to communicate love … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter Panel: We the Protestors

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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On Monday, a conversation called “We the Protesters: Policy, Discourse and the Movement for Black Lives” was held in Weinstein Auditorium, hosting a panel featuring Fordham University Political Science Professor Christina Greer, Columbia University History and Sociomedical Sciences Professor Samuel … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Relax at Smith College:
A Challenge for Smithies

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Nora Turriago ‘16
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There is a certain intensity that comes with being a student at Smith College. Heavy workloads, constant deadlines and to-do lists, plus endless meetings for extracurricular activities can all take a toll on the average student. There is, however, an … Continue reading →

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