Wellness Center

Wellness Center takes small step toward normalcy

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor selfrink@murraystate.edu The Murray State Wellness Center recently updated its availability in light of Kentucky’s new 60 percent capacity limit for indoor public spaces.  Maximum capacity for students to workout in the free weights area increased from 12 to 20. Director of Campus and Wellness Travis Rawe said he hopes the update Read More

Spring intramurals available amid pandemic

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu Intramural sports are back in action for the spring semester at Murray State, including six team sports and many different one-day tournaments. All sports for the semester will require masks, and special measures will be taken for each sport in order for everyone to play safely. Team sports for the Read More

Murray State dances into virtual classes

Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor mreynolds12@murraystate.edu Although people are spending their time social distancing indoors, they are still looking for ways to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic Murray State Zumba instructors Chanel Schwenck and Trish Lofton are ready to help students and the community stay active by offering an opportunity for online Zumba.  They have Read More

Racers Empower shares tips about mental health for students

Dionte Berry Contributing Writer dberry11@murraystate.edu To celebrate “Feel Good February,” the Racers Empower: Healthy Mind, Healthy Campus initiative partnered with several on-campus groups to share mental health tips and campus resources, as well as relaxing activities like rock painting and plant potting. Mental health has gone through major stigmas, but in recent years mental health Read More

Students react to Wellness Center dress code

Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Flyers enforcing a dress code in the Wellness Center were hung up, prompting negative reactions from many students. Hannah Tomblinson, a Murray State student, tweeted a photo of a flyer and expressed her dissatisfaction and confusion about the dress code. Her tweet received 362 likes and 38 retweets from others Read More

Wellness Center hosts ‘Thoroughbred Challenge’

Story by Emily Williams, Contributing writer All Murray State students will have the opportunity to participate in the Thoroughbred Challenge Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the Wellness Center from 6-8 p.m. The challenge will consist of four timed events: a shuttle run, a full-court sprint, a series of pull-ups and push-ups and a three-lap run around Read More

Wellness Center offers students’ services, classes

Story by Jessica Bostick, Contributing writer. The Wellness Center is the place to be for students seeking a healthier lifestyle, a common concern for students headed to college for the first time is the dreaded “freshman 15.” This refers to the amount of weight commonly gained during a student’s first year at college. It is easy Read More

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