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Zumba Toning classes dance their way to SWRC

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Group exercise classes offered at the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be changing this semester to better benefit students and alumni. "We have added more classes at the 5:30 p.m. time slot to respond to the popularity of that time," said Joel Swedlund, Executive Director of the Rec Center. Last semester the ... [Read More…]

Senior drops 100 with SRWC’s help

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In 47 weeks, Prentis McCarty, senior criminal justice major from Houston, reached a life changing weight loss goal of 100 pounds through the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. McCarty's challenge began when a friend asked him to run a half marathon. Initially he hesitated, but through encouragement of friends McCarty ... [Read More…]

Performers prepare for Footloose

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Rehearsals for the theatre department's upcoming production of Footloose started on Tuesday evening, but many cast members have been preparing all semester. The musical, based on the 1984 film, has rigorous dance requirements. Many cast members have been implementing healthy eating habits and working out for a number of weeks in preparation for ... [Read More…]

Performance tests no longer free

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The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition is looking to make some changes to the Human Performance Lab here on campus. The Performance Lab's services have been free for students, faculty or staff in the past. However, the department is considering no longer providing their services free of charge. The Human Performance Lab is a little known ... [Read More…]

MACCC, students fighting flu

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The flu season is at its peak and many students have already suffered the consequences. It was a rough first week back at school for Rebecca Fowler, junior English major from Coppell, who contracted the flu on Jan. 14, the day school started. Her fever lasted for three days and she remained contagious for another. She is still recovering and has a ... [Read More…]

Bloodmobiles seeking student donations

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By Wyatt Morgan The Meek Blood Center will have two bloodmobiles parked in between the Brown Library and Hardin Administration Building on Wednesday and will be accepting walk-in blood donations. Students interested in giving blood show up to either bloodmobile between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., with a photo ID and a full stomach. Frances Baker, the ... [Read More…]

ACU Clinic offers students, faculty flu shots

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October is the unofficial start of flu season and the ACU clinic is offering flu shots to help keep students healthy. Only 46 percent of Americans get the flu shot every year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Even though the past few flu seasons have been mild, Influenza is notoriously unpredictable. "I have taken the ... [Read More…]

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