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'Circle' welcomes alternative religions
By Katie Grivna
Junior Staff Writer
Those curious about alter-
native forms of religion such
as Wicca or druidism can meet
with other students with similar
interests through the Circle of
Three Trees.
Tracy Crouch, an anthro-
pology senior and president of
the organization, said one of
the primary purposes of the
club is to educate people.
"We want to let others know
what pagan and other alterna-
tive religions really are about,
and we want to try and dispel
misconceptions and ignorance
on the topic," she said.
Crouch said the group is
beneficial for NT because pagan
religions do not usually have a
group like it.
"Every other faith or spiritual
system on campus has a group
made of peers to which they
can go and with whom they can
meet and talk and practice in
a space that is safe," she said.
"Pagans generally do not. It's
horrid to feel alone when you
know that you aren't."
Circle of Three Trees is the
only group that serves the area,
she said.
"Knowledge is power, and we
seek to educate and give knowl-
edge about our particular subject,"
she said. "Circle of Three Trees is
also about giving those who prac-
tice a place to meet others and feel
as though they are amongfriends.
It's a safe environment to share
thoughts and experiences."
The organization started in
April 2005 and now has six active
members.
Biology sophomore John
Stewart attended one of the meet-
ings and said that while he might
disagree with some of the certain
religions represented, he feels it is
important for people to develop
an understanding of neo-pagan
religion.
"It's important to understand
so that you can increase your
knowledge of the world and
breathe a little bit easier," he said.
"I think it is important to see
where other people come from.
It brings a whole new level of
understanding."
Stewart said he encourages N T
students to attend a meeting and
have an open mind because some
people maybe shocked.
"I think it is important to
see where other people come
from," he said. "They don't
sacrifice animals or people,
and they don't hate Christians
or Muslims or Jews. They don't
judge anyone."
The organization has hosted
several events this semester,
including a lecture about how to
practice alternative religion in a
dorm with aroommate, according
to the organization's Web site.
An upcoming meeting will
address divination, spirits and
the history of religions, the Web
site said.
"I think it is important that
everyone has an outlet on campus
to practice their own beliefs,"
hospitality management senior
Beth Fitzwater said. "It's a pretty
integral part of democracy."
Meetings are held at 5 p.m.
Wednesdays in Wooten Hall
314.
Photo courtesy of Tracy Crouch
Circle of Three Trees brings together students who practice alternative religions, including members (Left to Right) Laura
Anderson, an anthropology junior, Rosy Nadeau, a social science freshman, Tracy Crouch, an anthropology senior, and
Sarah Anderson, a French senior. Crouch is the group's president and Laura Anderson is the vice president.
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shape and can make "literally
anything," Zamot said. Artists
learn conventional shapes
including dogs and flowers
but have gone on to make
more complex arrangements
such as football helmets,
pterodactyls and the Starship
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They can also upload
pictures of their new creations
on the company's photo
gallery with instructions on
how to make them.
Communication design
sophomore Shaina Canias
became a balloon artist after
seeing the company's flyers
and now works weekend
shifts for the company. She
often receives $5 tips from
customers at restaurants.
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