Author Archives: Yi-Hsin Lin

Going Back to Roots (Synthetic Log 2)

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

When Leonardo Dicaprio won his first Oscar as the best actor of 2016, he used his moment, not to address his personal life story, but to present the rising concern of climate change. This pressing issue has finally sparked many … Continue reading →

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Brown Island- the Perfect Blend of the Natural and the Urban (Reflection Spot)

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

Sometimes when I got off work at the RedCross chapter early, I’ll swing by Brown Island to get my outdoor fix. I might grab some coffee and listen to some tunes on a bench, just slowly admiring the pristine flow … Continue reading →

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From Cool Cats to River Rats (River Rats program and paddles)

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

To be completely honest, as excited as I was for the River Rat training session, it was a pretty hard sell to get up for a 5-hour presentation on Saturday morning. Since I had arrived the latest of our SSIR group, … Continue reading →

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React to the Trash on Dutch Gap (Community Event/Field Trip Service Log)

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

It was a weird combination of excitement and discontent when I saw a piece of trash/garbage at the Dutch Gap. Initially, part of me saw every discarded item as a point, treating the whole river clean-up as a competition of … Continue reading →

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What It Takes To Be A McKenzie River (Synthetic Log 1)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

When our SSIR class went to Eugene, Oregon and saw the McKenzie River for the first time, we were all pretty amazed at how crystal, clear, and serene the water was. The river was alive, flowed in such an elegant … Continue reading →

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Folk Festival or State Fair? (Community-Based Service Log)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

The Richmond Folk Festival was an amazing experience that I had the privilege of going to for the first time with some moderately cool people- McKenzie, Quinn, and Jack. During my time there, McKenzie and I decided to help minimize … Continue reading →

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Portland 1-4

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

Portland 1 Place is a location that one associates a unique meaning or characteristic towards in order to distinguish it from other locations. However, Banis and Shobe argue that there are many different framings and viewpoints that can be associated … Continue reading →

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HJA 1-4

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Yi-Hsin Lin

HJA 1 Although I have never been here, I’d like to assume that the forest will be very similar to the Hammock Habitats of Florida: dense and thick vegetation that block the sun, humid and cool atmosphere, and the ideal … Continue reading →

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