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Recreation Center introduces Trivia Tuesdays

By Northern Star staff | January 15, 2015

The Recreation Center has started a trivia contest on Facebook.Every Tuesday, the Rec's Facebook page will post trivia questions. The first person with a correct response receives a free water bottle or T-shirt as a prize. Participants may win once...

Stay active, healthy during winter; exercise important

Stay active, healthy during winter; exercise important

By Gina Lorusso | November 19, 2013

It’s time to layer up the sweaters, lock the bikes away and prepare for the winter.When we get into the habit of cuddling up until the winter is over, we sacrifice the healthy everyday activities we do. Of course, there are ways to stay healthy during...

Rec busier with changed hours

By KeAndre Worthy | September 17, 2013

Students should consider the time of day the next time they go to the Recreation Center to work out.The Rec’s hours changed with the new semester, and employees have reported an increase in business.“Usually in the beginning of the semester we get...

Freshman biology major Vanessa Gonzalez runs on a treadmill at the NIU Recreation Center in April.

Recreation Center dress code changes

By Ryan Griesmeyer | September 20, 2012

Students can now wear sleeveless shirts in certain areas at the Campus Recreation Center. The new policy states full-back shirts with sleeves are still required in the cardio, weight, deadlift and plyometric rooms, said Recreation Services Coordinator...

Some students choose local DeKalb gyms over rec center

By Dan Martynowicz | November 15, 2011

Some students choose to pay extra for off-campus gym memberships, while access to the Student Recreation Center is included in tuition and fees. Erik Calmeyer, senior operations management and informations systems major, said he holds a membership at...

NIU Rec Center receives, installs new equipment

By Brian Belford | June 9, 2011

It's no downtown country club, it's not exclusive and it doesn't have a climbing wall, but NIU's Recreational Facility is trying to give students a place to work out in style. However, expensive equipment and an out-of-date facility are two problems facing...

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Freshman biology major Vanessa Gonzalez runs on a treadmill Wednesday night at the NIU Recreation Center.

Study space series: Recreational studying

By Kyla Gardner | March 23, 2011

It's time to get up before noon. It's time to look at a book. The inside part. Yes, it's that time: spring break is over. Follow the Northern Star through its weekly installment of the best places to study on campus and around DeKalb to find a new place...