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Eric Aymond, director of The REC

Meet the new REC director: Eric Aymond

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

Eric Aymond, former director of the Student Union, has been named the Pennington Student Activity Center director. This change in leadership came after the resignation of former Director Seth Thomas on...

REC prepares to welcome new management

REC prepares to welcome new management

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

With the beginning of the new semester, the Pennington Student Activity Center on campus, commonly known as the REC, is undergoing staff changes. The REC’s former Director Seth Thomas and former Assistant...

The Pennington Student Activity Center has added different equipments for students to use. A MAtrix Aura 8-Stack Multi Gym, two rowers and an Inspire Cardio Strider are among the new collection.

Fitness Room now offers new equipment

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter August 18, 2020

At the beginning of July, the Pennington Student Activity Center began offering access to a new set of equipment in the Fitness Room.  The purchasing process began around two years ago, and the new...

Participants practice social distancing during the trial sessions run by the Pennington Student Activity Center. All individuals were asked to wear masks, clean after use and stay six feet apart from one another.

The Pennington Student Activity Center hosts trial runs for reopening

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

The Pennington Student Activity Center has begun to prepare for its reopening in the fall, hosting a series of trial runs to determine the most efficient way to keep members safe while active. The last...

Templet elected on executive board of LCIRSA

Templet elected on executive board of LCIRSA

Briyana Anderson, staff reporter December 13, 2019

Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports, was elected for being on the executive board of the Louisiana Colleges Intramural and Recreational Sports Association this semester. Templet explained...

Children participate in art activities during the “Roomie’s REC Camp.“ This year’s camp begins on May 28 and will provide children aged 4-12 opportunities to engage in a friendly learning environment.

REC helps youth stay active

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

Recreational Sports and Wellness works to promote various youth programs for the entire community to experience. “Roomie’s REC Camp” offers the chance for children aged 4-12 years to build self-confidence...

Students enjoy themselves and bond while participating in “Swamp Bowl.” The mud volleyball tournament is hosted each year outside the Pennington Student Activity Center.

Students can get muddy and have fun

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

The annual “Fais Do Do and Swamp Bowl” offers students a chance to enjoy friendly competition as final exams approach. The event will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 3-7:30 p.m. outside the Pennington...

Different athletic facilities at the university are maintained by the Physical Plant Services. Above, the Pat Kennely Diamond at Alumni Field is an example of these athletic facilities.

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...

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