UBikes, the on-campus bike rental service that launched last semester, added more bikes to its fleet this week. The student-run business, whose parent company is Wildcat Ventures, saw enough demand in its first four months of operation, allowing it to purchase five new mountain bikes and two new cruiser bikes, bringing its total inventory to 15 ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – March 7, 2014
On the JMC Network Newscast this week: The Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosted the third annual Zumbathon, Peace Walk for Congo Women took place in the SRWC, SA hosted its annual dodgeball tournament, the International Food Festival took place in the Hunter Welcome Center and 70 contestants auditioned for Abilene Idol. Rachel Smith ... [Read More…]
SRWC gears up for annual Zumbathon
The third annual Zumbathon, which was originally scheduled for November, and has been rescheduled to Saturday after being postponed because of icy weather. The event, which lasts from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., is being hosted by Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or SAND, to raise money for its events. Shelia Jones, associate chair of the ... [Read More…]
Exercise reqs are too demanding for some
Several years ago ACU instituted a policy that ACU students must complete two exercise science courses and a Lifetime Wellness class. The goal of this requirement is very reasonable; ACU wants students to learn about health and wellness in practical ways. The timing was also perfect because the Student Recreation and Wellness Center was set to open ... [Read More…]
SA to host annual dodgeball tournament
The ACU Students' Association is putting on the annual school-wide dodge ball tournament this Friday and Saturday in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The event has been organized in the past by the current executive officers. This year, the executive officers chose to put the freshman class officers in charge of the planning with ... [Read More…]
SAND keeps dancing with third annual Zumbathon
The third annual Zumbathon will be held in the Royce and Pam Money Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday. SAND is an organization for nutrition majors that provides a place for them to form community with fellow nutrition majors and spread health awareness. Taylor Newhouse, senior nutrition major from Montgomery, is the president of ... [Read More…]
Zumba makes working out a Halloween celebration
The Student Recreation Wellness Center is hosting a Zumba Halloween party. This is the second year the Rec Center has hosted a Zumba Halloween party, with this year's actually being on Halloween. "The party is this Thursday, Oct. 31. I'm very excited and expecting it to be just as much fun, if not more, than last year's," said Ruthie Swedlund, ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: The student body
"The student body" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
Zumba Toning classes dance their way to SWRC
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…]
SRWC and intramurals make plans to merge
Three staff members in the office of intramural sports and Student Recreation and Wellness Center will not be returning next semester because of cuts. The Rec Center will work closely with the intramural sports program this next school year, leading to stronger programs and lower costs for the university. "Intramurals merging with the Rec Center ... [Read More…]
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