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Recreation center launches self-paced fitness challenges

Madison Goerl, Reporter • March 25, 2022

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center introduced semester-long events for Spring 2022 to encourage students to form healthy habits. “Our goal is to help people develop a habit and become a little...

Failure of Issue 8 sparks discussion on lack of space at Kent State’s Rec

Dylan Thacker • November 29, 2017

After several community studies, the city of Kent's Parks and Recreation Department acknowledged what locals needed: an indoor recreation and wellness center. Issue 8, the Kent City Health and Wellness...

Zumbathon raises hundreds of dollars for children’s hospital

Shane Transue • February 23, 2017

The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SWRC) held its third annual Zumbathon to support the Akron Children’s Hospital’s #ForTheKids movement Thursday night.#ForTheKids movement is a...

SilverSneakers benefits more than just health

Brianna Figley • May 3, 2016

When Harold Williams, an emeritus professor of economics, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he knew his life was going to change. Exercise was not only recommended, it was a necessity. He turned...