Pennington implements online reservation system
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2020
In an effort to reduce capacity during its peak hours, the Pennington Student Activity Center has implemented a reservation system in compliance with current CDC guidelines and state restrictions. Members wishing to use the Pennington’s facilities are required to make a reservation using an application calle...
Health clinic and insurance company partner to provide free employee check ups
Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2019
A health insurance company is partnering with Catapult Health to provide cost-free preventive care check ups for employees who are enrolled in the coverage. The university’s Human Resources Office is facilitating on-site wellness visits in the Pennington Student Activity Center. The check ups will...
Creating an engaging environment for kids
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
After-school programs offer a convenient, helpful and engaging setting for children. Recreational Sports and Wellness organizes the “REC Kids After School Program” for kids from 5-13 years old. It aims to craft an educational and fun-filled environment by offering homework help to children, activities...
A racket, a serve and over a century of history
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
February 13, 2019
Intramural sports may promote physical activity and student engagement on college campuses, but their introduction also carries on the history of sports like badminton. The sport originates from battledore and shuttlecock, a game that resembles one in ancient Greek drawings. A more modern version of t...
Health center promotes a fitness program
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
After two years of success with "Lighten Up Lions," the University Health Center is partnering with the Pennington Student Activity Center to sponsor the weight-loss program for a third year. Beginning Feb. 18, "LightenUp Lions" is scheduled to kick off another semester with one-on-one meetings, weekly...
The cost of maintenance
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2018
Fans and players may see the bright lights, clean stands and waxed floors at athletic facilities but not the necessary maintenance crew. Keeping athletic facilities in tip-top shape requires maintenance such as waxing the floors or fixing broken equipment by cleaning crews. The Pennington Student ...
Ready to work out?
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2018
The Pennington Student Activity Center is hosting a fitness program for students who are determined to shed the extra pounds this semester. “Lighten Up Lions” allows students to dictate specific health goals they wish to achieve by the end of the six-week period. Kayla Noll, a graduate assistant...
