While Carbondale finally saw some rain yesterday after sweating through several days of heat and sun, SIUC students reflected on the way rain makes them feel and what they like to do in the summer precipitation.

Some students said the rain has a calming effect in them.

Bob Irby, a senior in philosophy and history of education from Springfield, said rain puts him in a dreamy mood.

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It puts me in a relaxed state of mind, Irby said. I like to meditate, sleep softly or read while it’s raining. It puts me in kind of a trance.

Jeanene Barrett, a senior in administration of justice from Chicago, said she also likes to meditate in the rain.

I like to put on some jazz, light a candle, turn the lights out and meditate, Barrett said.

Jennifer Raftis, a senior in Zoology from Medora, said she likes being being outside because the rain makes her feel good.

I love it it’s peaceful, she said. I like to climb on a rock and

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