Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI picks up two wins in spring tournament Lahart--Ben (Student--2022), Junge--Jordan (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:51, p.07	4/17/2023	The UNI volleyball team hosted the UNI Spring Tournament where they beat Iowa, 2-1 and Omaha, 2-0. They lost to North Dakota State, 1-2; photo.
2	Vox Pop: What is your biggest pet peeve about UNI? Criswell--Emma (Student--2023) Northern Iowan 119:51, p.05	4/17/2023	Emma Criswell interviews five UNI students to learn their biggest pet peeves about UNI. The students interviewed are Sean Brown, Maddison Hofmann, Caleb Shea, Damian Rivera, and Madison Hansen; photos.
3	UNI celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Week Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:49, p.01	4/10/2023	UNI Proud and Gender & Sexuality Services (GSS) hosted multiple campus events throughout Pride Week including coffee hours, a book club meeting, and Dragaganza; photo.
4	Meet Sam and Christelle Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:38, p.05	2/20/2023	Mallory Schmitz writes about Sam Caughron and Christelle Tungu's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
5	Black Histor Preview Northern Iowan Staff Northern Iowan 119:35, p.04	2/9/2023	A timeline of Black History Month events happening on campus next week. Some of the events include the Tunnel of Oppression, a Skate Party, and Toast for Change.
6	A resident assistant takeover: UNI's 32nd Annual Midwest RA Conference Pedersen--Grant (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:32, p.01	1/30/2023	UNI hosted this year's Midwest Resident Assistant Conference. This conference provided sessions, team-building, and fun experiences for over 500 RAs from 10 different midwestern states; photo.
7	New year's resolution on a budget Grove--Meg (Student--2022), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:32, p.04	1/30/2023	Meg Grove talks about the on campus resources that can help students be successful with their new year's resolutions to get fit or lose weight; photo.
8	Students explore the WRC's "Free Week" McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:31, p.01	1/26/2023	The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) is hosting its annual "Free Week" where UNI students can attend fitness classes for free to test them out. Lauren McGuill interviews Director of Recreation Services Christopher B. Denison about new classes and equipment available to students; photo.
9	Art of Mindfulness Grove--Meg (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:29, p.04	1/19/2023	The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) is hosting The Art of Mindfulness training. This training will help students learn the benefits of what it means to be mindful and how to apply it in their own lives.
10	The MOVEment showcase Kargarzadeh--Fatemeh (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:28, p.05	12/8/2022	The MOVEment group is a social justice hip hop UNI dance team. They will be performing in Lang Auditorium on December 10th.Fatemeh Kargarzadeh interviews members Jasmyne Harrison and Rose Martin; photo.
11	Go green with campus cleanup Nelson--Luke (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:17, p.01	10/24/2022	The Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) is hosting a campus cleanup event. Students are encouraged to sign help to help with the cleanup ending with a visit to Chad's Pizza; photo.
12	Panther Esports levels up Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:3, p.01	9/1/2022	Panther Esports, one of the biggest student organizations with 235 members, struggles to find the funds and physical space for their club. For the fall semester, the club will temporarily meet in the old Health Beat gym near the tunnel that connects Maucker Union to Lang Hall; photo.
13	¿Qué hacer en campus de UNI en tu tiempo libre? Villanueva--Mayra (Student--2022), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:3, p.01	9/1/2022	Mayra Villanueva writes a Spanish column on things to do during your free time on UNI's campus. She suggests things such as playing board games at the library, swimming at the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), and exploring the Botanical Center; photo.
14	Construction in motion on campus Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Koehler--Emma (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:2, p.01	8/29/2022	Caroline Christensen writes about the various construction that will continue throughout the year. Buildings including ITTC, Redecker Center, and the Campanile will all have maintenance work done; photo.
15	Making miracles at Dance Marathon Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 118:40, p.1	3/7/2022	UNI Dance Marathon hosted their Big Event for the year in the WRC, raising $150,895; photo.
16	BSU celebrates Black History Month Stevens--Anna (Student--2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:33, p.1	2/10/2022	The Black Student Union has multiple events planned for the entirety of Black History Month; photo.
17	UNI Now! and Welcome Week: Back and better than ever McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 118:2, p.01	8/30/2021	UNI's new orientation coordinator Joellen Hatchett kept old traditions while creating new ones for this years Welcome Week and UNI Now! for both old and new students. Lauren McGuill gives more details of the specific events held throughout the week; photos.
18	Blizzard conditions cancel classes Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:31, p.01	2/8/2021	Due to weather, the university closed for the second time this semseter ;photo.
19	Illuminate Dance Troupe has final fall show Gordon--Darien (Student--2020), Magnificat--Gelase (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:25, p.01	11/12/2020	The Illuminate Dance Troupe held their second show of 2020 and performed several styles of dance such as folk, ballroom, and studio styles;photo
20	IDT presents "spring" production Gordon--Darien (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:8, p.02	9/14/2020	Members of the Illuminated Dance Troupe (IDT) perform a country barn dance during a performance. The show featured pieces from the group's spring 2020 show, due to it being postponed during COVID-19; photo.
21	Students return to the "classroom" Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:1, p.01	8/20/2020	In hopes of lessening the spread of COVID-19, UNI is implementing three main options for fall 2020 classes--fully in-person, fully online and hybrid. Most students interviewed by the Northern Iowan preferred these in-person classes; photo.
22	Panther Portrait: BSU skate party Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:36, p.04	2/17/2020	The Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual skate party in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC). Students, faculty, and community members were able to enjoy music and skating in the basketball courts courtesy of the student organization.
23	Outdoor Rec Center hosts ski event Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:35, p.01	2/13/2020	UNI's Outdoor Recreation Center will be hosting a Valentine's-themed cross country skiing event on February 13 at 5 p.m. Attendees will meet in the WRC 174 and head out to the trails shortly after. Candy will be handed out during the event, and hot chocolate and marshmallows will be served after the event.
24	Black History Month with BSU Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018), Johnson--Alex (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:32, p.04	2/3/2020	UNI's Black Student Union (BSU) has prepared events honoring Black History Month through the month of February.
25	WRC updates facilities, hours Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:28, p.02	1/16/2020	The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) updated the facilities by including a large fitness room that would allow students to access the WRC and use it throughout the day. Currently, students are not allowed to use specific areas of the WRC due to classes taking place. Christopher Denison, Director of Recreation Services, hoped that this would allow students to use the WRC instead of paying a facility or service not associated with UNI.
26	Panther Portrait: Orchesis & IDT Show Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:16, p.05	10/24/2019	The UNI Dance Program kicked off Family Weekend festivities with its annual fall showcase. The sister dance companies Orchesis and International Dance Theatre (IDT) performed in the Bengtson Auditorium at Russell Hall. The showcase held performances ranging from tap dancing to hip-hop to traditional Russian folk dance. Many of the performances held were choreographed by the students themselves.
27	UNI hosts Family Weekend 2019 Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 116:15, p.05	10/21/2019	UNI Family Weekend 2019 took place from October 18th to the 20th, with an opening reception held on Saturday morning; photo.
28	RRTTC to host wetland clean-up Weber--Colby (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 116:14, p.01	10/17/2019	The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) met in the northern Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) parking lot to clean up the ponds north of the WRC. This was in an effort to clean up trash from the local wetlands before winter arrives. This event has been going on for 14 years now and is one way for give back to the planet.
29	Panther Portrait: Orange Party Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018), Cummings--Gabriella (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:13, p.05	10/14/2019	UNI Dance Marathon hosted an "Orange Party" on October 10th, 2019 on the Wellness and Recreation Center basketball courts; photo.
30	WRC introduces intramural fee Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:5, p.01	9/16/2019	Recreation Services had instigated a semester fee for instrumental sports. Students are required to have a membership to play the fall, 2019-2020 semester. Many have opted to not pay the membership fee, but some have; photo.
31	Student to compete on 'Ninja Warrior' Mazzarella--Allison (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:54, p.01	5/2/2019	Jackson Twait will be competing on the American Ninja Warrior in Cincinnati over Memorial Day weekend and will air on NBC July 3, 2019.
32	CME dunks for diversity at tournament Barikor--Leziga (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 115:45, p.01	4/1/2019	The Center for Multicultural Education hosted 'Dunking for Diversity,' a basketball tournament and discussion to promote diversity.
33	Panther Portrait: Rock Revolution Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018), Flenker--Elly (student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:40, p.08	3/4/2019	The 20th annual Rock Revolution brought climbers from across the states to the WRC; photo.
34	Panther Portrait: BSU skate party Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:36, p.05	2/18/2019	The Black Student Union (BSU) and Hawkeye Community College hosted a roller skating party on Friday, February 15th in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC). The event was free for everyone and the objective was to bring the community together for Black History Month; photos.
35	Flu shots offered on campus Dausener--Josh (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:15, p.02	10/15/2018	The Student Health Center will be offering five walk up clinics where students can receive a flu shot.
36	Collaboration revamps CME BBQ Barikor--Leziga (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 115:2, p.05	8/27/2018	The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice put on the Welcome Back BBQ. The office worked with UNI Dining and Catering to expand the BBQ options available to the students so the options were ethnically and culturally diverse. The BBQ was well received by students; photos.
37	Tails on Trails bring dogs to campus Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:54, p.01	4/26/2018	The Americorps, Green Project, Men's Rugby, NISG, Sigma Gamma Epsilon and Geography Club hosted Tails on Trails, an opportunity to walk dogs on UNI's trail system.
38	Rock revolution beckons climbers to WRC Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 114:40, p.01	2/26/2018	The annual rock climbing competition, Rock Revolution, brought people from all over the Midwest to climb the WRC's rock wall.
39	Panther Portrait: Black History Month '70s skate party Davis--Kirby (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:38, p.05	2/19/2018	The Black Student Union hosted their annual skate party with this years theme being the 1970s.
40	Swim and Dive prepares for MVC championships Wauters--Joel (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:31, p.01	1/25/2018	Women's Swim and Dive team prepares for the Missouri Valley Conference; photo.
41	Students lose stress in the labyrinth Northern Iowan 114:22, p.03	11/9/2017	Brooke Hottle, Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness Services, explains the benefits of walking the labyrinth. Hottle describes various ways to walk the labyrinth, and includes feedback from students who have walked it.
42	Campaign urges students to "refill" Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:19, p.02	10/30/2017	Several groups on campus are banding together to host the Refill Not Landfill event. In an effort to encourage students to use refillable water bottles, they will be handing out free water bottles in various locations around campus.
43	Stepping towards sustainability Hofmeyer--Sarah (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 114:16, p.01	10/19/2017	US President Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was originally signed by former president Barack Obama. Faculty members give their reactions to the news.
44	Hit by a car? No free tuition Adams--Phillip (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 112:20, p.1	11/5/2015	Students and faculty are beginning to question the safety of the Hudson Road crosswalk to the Towers dormitory complex; photo.
45	The freshman college experience checklist Wagner--Amanda (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:2, p.3	8/31/2015	Student Amanda Wagner shares her "To-do" checklist for freshman year. Those things include watching her diet, studying hard, campaniling, and being careful about drinking.
46	Linda Caldwell to present McElroy Scholar lecture Public Relations News Release 2014:203, p.1	3/10/2015	UNI School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services will host the 2015 R.J. McElroy Scholar lecturer, April 2, at the Wellness Recreation Center, Room 252.
47	UNI Recreation Services to host spring break camp Public Relations News Release 2015:185, p.1	2/23/2015	Over spring break, UNI Recreation Services will provide an All Sports Camp for elementary and middle school kids. The cost is $160 for pick-up and $260 for extended care. Participants will receive a T-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag.
48	UNI to host Kindergym program this fall Public Relations News Release 2014:23, p.1	8/27/2014	UNI will host Kindergym, an informal learning program focused on the development and refinement of motor skills for 2-5 year-olds. The registration fee is $32 and deadline for registration is September 15.
49	Let's get physical Frasher--Iris (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:55, p.supp. 14	5/1/2014	To avoid the dreaded "freshman 15", new and current students should maintain their health by going to the Wellness and Recreation Center; photo.
50	Play here, you'll feel better in the morning! Northern Iowan 110:55, p.supp. 10	5/1/2014	The Wellness and Recreation Center is featured. The advertisement pictures the many different activities the WRC has to offer.

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