If Zen is a state, then surely it can’t be a room, right? Loy Norrix says wrong.
Amid the noise of crowded hallways, packed schedules, and constant notifications, there’s a quiet space tucked away in our school that many students have come to appreciate: the Zen Room. The Zen Room is a relaxing space inside the library that is run by restorative justice interventionist Christina Steensma with the intention to provide a safe space for students and teachers to resolve problems and take it easy.
“The main purpose of the Zen Room is to have a comfortable place for people to relax and vent,” Steensma said. “It’s also there to solve conflicts.”…