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People climbing on the Rec Center Rock Climbing Wall.

Kent State climbers set to scale new heights for charity

Jamie McGrady, Reporter October 19, 2024

Kent State University's Recreation and Wellness Services is gearing up for its annual Charity Climb-a-thon, where participants challenge themselves to climb on the rock wall as many times as possible to...

The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, located at 1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH.

New semester brings new Rec Center policies

Michael Bodzenta, Reporter September 18, 2024

With a new school year in full swing, the Recreation and Wellness Center implemented policy changes including the removal of guest passes and a new model for intramural sports. In previous years, each...

Kent State of Well-being works though the Well Hub inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

New campus mental health resource: the Well Hub

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Well Hub is a brand-new space that offers programming, education and resources for students and the community. The Kent State of Well-being opened the Well Hub in the Student Recreation and Wellness...

The outside of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, recently reopened in August.

Students discuss thefts at campus recreation centers

Skylar Edington, Reporter February 27, 2023

Since the beginning of the spring semester, the Kent State Police have documented 10 cases of theft on campus, with several being at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The university has two...

On the lower level of the REC, a small room houses the relax pod alongside a shelf adorned with various relaxing objects. Photo taken Feb. 23, 2023.

New relaxspace wellness pod “for destressing” opens in REC Center

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter February 24, 2023

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center opened a new relaxspace wellness pod within the wellness suite Feb. 23. This space was designed to help students with stress and provide the feeling of relaxation. The...

The outside of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, recently reopened in August.

Kent State Rec Center hopes to offer stress relief for students during unusual semester

Kenzie Johnston Reporter February 28, 2021

After closing in March of 2020 due to the university closing, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center reopened to the public Aug. 17 but had limitations in place to keep members physically distant from...

Opinion: Get after fitness

Skyler Chill September 28, 2014

Something I am very passionate about is working out. I love nothing more than feeling the rush of endorphins, wearing my Nike gear and sweating up a storm.  I hope that reading my column can help you...