SRWC Becomes Popular Place to Study

     With the absence of any type of store or shop in the lobby of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, students have been using it as a place to study.

    
    Students can be found studying at the SRWC from opening at 6 am to closing at 12 pm on weekdays, but it has peak hours from about 11 am to 9 pm.

     Convenience is a big factor for most students  in this popular study area.

 
       “It’s a very popular place to study,” said SRWC employee Brandon Robinson. “I think it’s a proximity thing. I study there a lot, and for people who have classes on lower campus it’s more convenient than walking all the way up to the library. That and it’s fairly quiet.”

      Other students who frequent the SRCW agree with Brandon.

     “I like studying there because it opens up before the library so I can go there early in the morning,” said sophomore Michael Chan. “Plus it usually has better internet access than most areas of the library, more outlets, and is less busy.”

     With the opening of a new Robeks in the SRWC set for summer some students feel it will be too busy to study there anymore. Others think it will be just another reason to be there instead of the library.

Whatever the reason for studying in the SRWC, more and more students continue to make it a popular area during all hours of operation. 

Zumba Jam

     The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be hosting another canned good fundraiser event on Thursday-- This time in the form of Zumba Jam.

     Due to its popularity, Zumba was chosen as a good way to promote wellness while giving back to the community.

 
     The event will be taking place in the Main Gym from 5-7 pm. Students who wish to participate are encouraged to bring at least one can per hour of dancing.

  
     All members of the SRWC are encouraged to participate, as well as non-members. Those who are not a member of the SRWC can pay a guest fee to participate in the event.

     A rotation of five instructors throughout the two-hour event will each instructor an opportunity to teach the class with their own style.

     The event will include raffle with a grand prize of a free summer membership to the gym, as well as giveaways to the first 20 participants.

     Maureen MacRae, fitness coordinator at the SRWC, expects to have more than 50 participants.

All canned food received will go to the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House. 

Source: Daily 49er

New Robeks to Open in SRWC

      Students who like a nice smoothie or snack after working out are in luck-- According to the Daily 49er A new Robeks will be opening in the lobby of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

     
     The lobby of the SRWC has been left empty of concessions after low sales shut down the Fresh Foods Café Express only three months after the facilities opening in fall 2010.

Those who frequent the rec center are having mixed reactions, but student surveys show that students wanted a sort of juice and smoothie bar there.

     “I’m excited,” sophomore Julie Choi said. “I usually go to the Robeks at the USU after going to the rec center anyways. Now I won’t have to walk all that way.”

Others aren’t so impressed.

    “I like it the way it is, without any sort of shop in the lobby,” said sophomore Ussnee Ittimekyin. “I study in there sometimes, and I’m sure a Robeks would make it a lot busier.”

     According to Christina Esparza, ASI communications coordinator, the success of Robeks in the USU has made it a good choice for the SRWC.

    The Robeks in the USU will not be moving, a new one will be opening. It is set to open in the summer.