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Roll for Communitas: Examining Intersections of Ritual and Play in Dungeons & Dragons
No full textIn the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, players have the freedom to be whoever they want and do whatever they want. Although most definitely a game, Dungeons & Dragons also exhibits characteristics suggestive of a ritual. This study examines how intersections of ritual and play (“ritualized play”) manifest within the context of Dungeons & Dragons. In testing Matan Shapiro’s theory of “ritualized play” (that play experiences and ritual experiences can be enacted within the same event), I argue that this concept applies to Dungeons & Dragons. Through engagement in a ritualized play space, D&D players yield rewards of both play and ritual, namely the ability to reject/subvert the social order, the ability to ratify/uphold the social order, and a sense of communitas. However, rituals aren’t always enacted perfectly, threatening the “ritual” aspect of Dungeons & Dragons, and resulting in a failure to produce the rewards promised
Faculty at Work
Full text linkDeepeR DiviN with Dr. D. and Dr. Z.: Revolutionizing nursing education one podcast at a tim
Gifts at Work
Full text linkThe School of Nursing\u27s birthing manikin provides new clinical simulations, thanks to the E.L. Wiegand Foundatio
The Complexity of the Veil
Full text linkWomen fight injustices and underrepresentation all over the world, however, the women’s right movement does not look the same all over the world. Every country and every woman is fighting for different rights that they need, but not all women share the same experiences when it comes to the women’s rights movement. There are many intersections that determine the experiences of every individual woman. One of the intersections this paper will examine is the lived experience of women and Islam and the intersections between identity and gender in the Arab world. It’s important to note that in this paper, although the theme of gender and religion will be explored, not all Arab women identify as Muslim and not all Muslim women are Arab. There is no one way to be a woman who is Muslim, and every Muslim woman has their own experiences. Despite this, many people, many westerners, even western women, argue as though Islam is the sole reason women in the Arab world face oppression. It is a fear of Islam that extends to their own homelands, fear that can be seen in backlash against Muslim women who adorn the veil. Headscarf bans in France. Bans in Austria, Belgium, and Denmark. Like the complicated relationship between Islam and Arab identity, the veil has a complicated symbolic meaning in both the Eastern and Western worlds. In the Eastern world, the veil is a symbol of protection, the protection worn when their countries were getting invaded during war. The idea of women having a safe space besides their home was no longer there so when women needed to go anywhere besides their house, they needed to veil. In the western world, well, it still provides protection but it also evokes fear. In this paper, I will look at the intersections between Islam, the veil, gender, and Arab identity through the story collections of The Sea Cloak by Nayrouz Qarmout and Hijabistan by Sabyn Javeri. These stories explore the lives of Muslim women in both the Eastern and Western world. They also explore the idea of the veil and the different journeys these veiled Muslim Khan 5 women take. And in the process, I hope I will at least partially answer the question: what does the women’s rights movement in the Arab world actually look like
Leaving Home
Full text linkPostcard from Mei Wilson, during the Linfield University Semester Abroad Program at University of Nurtingen-Geislingen in Germany
Bill Kemp Interview
No full textThis interview is with Bill Kemp, Linfield \u2776. In this interview, Bill speaks about his time at Linfield in the 1970s as a student as well as his time working for the school after graduating. He speaks about President Charles Walker and Ad Rutschman, and the influence they had on his life.
Bill also speaks about how Linfield and fundraising in higher education have changed and relates some funny stories from his time as a student.
This interview was conducted by Alyssa Ralston and Joseph Hunter on June 12, 2024 at Bill\u27s home in Sisters
Jenny and Keith Evers Interview
No full textThis interview is with Jenny and Keith Evers, Linfield alumni.
In this interview, Jenny and Keith talk about everything Linfield and their careers. Keith talks about growing up in McMinnville and how that influenced his college decision. He talks about family photos in the Linfield Oak Grove and how he knew from an early age he wanted to go to Linfield. Jenny shares about growing up in a small town in California and how that influenced her decision when it came time to choose where she wanted to attend college.
The couple goes on to talk about how they met in an Economics class and how their relationship grew from there. They then talk about living together in Japan and where their careers led them after. Jenny and Keith leave us with some of their hopes regarding Linfield and the institution\u27s future.
This interview was conducted by Alyssa Ralston at the Linfield Nursing Campus in Portland, Oregon on June 14, 2024
Curt Shepard Interview
No full textThis interview is with Curt Shepard, Linfield class of 1978. In this interview, Curt speaks about how he came to Linfield and his time here, as well as what prompted him to join the Linfield Board of Trustees.
Curt speaks about his wide-ranging career, including working with the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, a stint as a TV writer, and time at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. He talks about coming to terms with his sexuality and becoming politicized to work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ population.
He also speaks about how Linfield has changed and the impact he hopes to have as a board member.
This interview was conducted by Alyssa Ralston in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University on November 7, 2024
Colectivo Moriviví: Reconfiguring the Puerto Rican Nation through Feminist Art Activism
No full textThis article analyzes national identity construction in Puerto Rico in terms of gender dynamics and how contemporary artistic production has questioned patriarchal constructions within the nation. I argue that by voicing the narratives of Puerto Rican communities in the public sphere, Colectivo Moriviví validates the active participation and contribution of women, Afro-descendant minorities, and LGTBQ+ groups within the national body, forcing the national discourse to re-envision its purpose, values, and missio
A View from Melrose
Full text linkAn essay by Interim President Becky Johnson; A Culture of Engagemen