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9 Things You Can Do For Your Mental Health This Month

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Feb 17, 2021

Adverse Weather Announcement: Wednesday, February 17

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Updated: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Adverse Weather Announcement Wellness and Recreation recognizes the importance of safety for our users and staff while continuing to support fitness and wellness activities. Due to inclement weather, we are implementing our adverse weather plan for Thursday, February 18. Below are the hours of… 

Jul 23, 2018

Sunscreen Protects Both Currently, In the Future

It’s a warm, beautiful sunny day in Raleigh, so you decide to take a walk at Pullen Park.  You grab your phone and earbuds, throw on a tank top and head out the door. However, you are forgetting one very important thing: sunscreen.   Although it is something that is often overlooked, sunscreen is essential… 

Jul 9, 2018

Raleigh Area Hiking Trails to Enjoy this Summer

The North Carolina Museum of Art Trails Address: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) located off Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, NC provides the perfect combination of exercise, outdoors and art. Groups of all ages can enjoy what this 160-acre park has to offer. From paved walking… 

Jul 16, 2018

7 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime

As a college student, traveling business professional or someone simply living a busy life, getting to the gym can sometimes seem like an overwhelming commitment. Luckily, if you apply the right strategy, a living room or a backyard may be all you need to accomplish your fitness goals. The following list of bodyweight exercises do… 

Jun 11, 2018

On Your Way to Meaningful Sleep

Good Sleep habits are an important prerequisite to conquering your oncoming day. 

May 29, 2018

What is Wolfpack Bound?

“Before the trip I wouldn’t say I was scared but I was definitely a little nervous about going to college. Everyone was saying ‘oh you’ll be fine’ and I just remember thinking to myself ‘will I really though?” said Elle Lenker, a freshman biomedical engineering major. Lenker found herself at home for her last summer… 

May 29, 2018

Carmichael Addition and Renovation Project Underway: Here’s What to Expect.

As construction begins on the Carmichael Addition and Renovation Project, find out to navigate your way through the Carmichael Complex. 

May 21, 2018

A Family Fused

Fusion dance club is more than just rhythm and moves, they are a family unit. 

May 14, 2018

Schuster Finds Future Career Through University Recreation

When Belle Schuster was asked to describe University Recreation, she said, “community.”  University Recreation created an atmosphere that has played a larger role on her life than she could have ever envisioned. Originally from La Porte, Indiana, Schuster came to NC State as an animal science major with dreams of going to vet school.  After spending… 

May 9, 2018

9 Things You Can Do For Your Mental Health This Month

Identify a calming routine or activity that you can turn to in times of anxiety or stress. Sometimes you just need to take a step back from whatever has you stressed and do something else. Find something that doesn’t have to take too much time but can help you roll back some of your stress.…