NC State

Apr 13, 2017

NC Schools Come Together and Compete in Big Four Tournament

There is nothing quite like the love and pride North Carolina has for basketball. After the recent NCAA tournament, the excitement for basketball has erupted. This weekend’s Big Four Tournament was just one example of this excitement and love for basketball. Every year, intramural teams from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke,… 

Apr 11, 2017

Life-Sized Mario Kart Proves to be a Success

On Friday, March 24, Stafford Commons was crowded with students eager to participate in Life-Sized Mario Kart. With the video game’s soundtrack playing on the speakers and participants in vibrant colored boxes lined up on the race track, it was a hard sight to ignore. There  were a multitude of people gathered around the racetrack… 

Apr 7, 2017

Group Fitness Classes See a Large Turnout for Ladies Night

Walking into the gym can be intimidating; with several buildings to workout in and a variety of machines to use, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decide what to do. This is an issue for both men and women on campus, but the perception is that women are the ones who shy away more… 

Mar 30, 2017

The DIVE program takes a journey to the Louisiana Gulf Coast

Imagine a nine-day adventure to the Louisiana Gulf Coast, camping, canoeing and participating in many other outdoor activities at no expense. The Diversity and Inclusion adVenture Experience (DIVE) program selects a few students each year from a variety of backgrounds to go on an eye-opening adventure outside of NC State’s campus. The trip involves  discussion about… 

Mar 24, 2017

Sea Kayaking Trip Gives Students New Opportunities

During spring break, Outdoor Adventures sent a group of students to the Florida Keys on a kayaking excursion. Tent camping each night, the students toured through different keys every day. Additionally, one of the main objectives of the trip was to teach various kayaking strokes and techniques. One of the students responsible for ensuring everything… 

Mar 3, 2017

Intramural Sports Life-Sized Game Series kicks off with Angry Birds

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in the virtual world of your favorite video game or smartphone application? The Intramural Life-Sized Game Series gives students the opportunity to do just that. The series kicked off on Friday, Feb.24 with Life-Sized Angry Birds. The courts of Carmichael Gym transformed into the world of the popular… 

Feb 22, 2017

Freestyle Soccer Provides Outlet For Creative and Recreational Expression

Joseph arrived for our interview in a red NC State athletic shirt and Adidas training pants, holding his favorite freestyle soccer ball. He was comfortable talking about his story with the sport, but after we removed the microphone and allowed him to show us what freestyling means to him, within seconds, it was made abundantly clear… 

Feb 21, 2017

Wellness Fair Celebrates Wolfpack Way of Life

NC State will host the inaugural Wellness Fair on Thursday, February 23 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Talley Student Union State Ballroom. Spearheaded by the University Wellness Task Force, this event aims to put the spotlight on Wolfpack Wellness as part of their mission to recognize and celebrate campus-wide wellbeing. The fair will showcase some… 

Feb 17, 2017

New Study Investigates Inclusive Recreation Opportunities

Fueled by curiosity for inclusive programming in the field of Outdoor Recreation for individuals with disabilities, Erin Daniels, Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures, has produced research that addresses the need for conversation and collaboration on college campuses. In a new study, An Evaluation of University Recreation Center Outdoor Programs for People With Disabilities: Perspectives From Professionals,… 

Jan 25, 2017

Fitness Workshops Begin This Weekend

University Recreation’s Fitness Workshop: Align Your Practice is taking place on Saturday, January 28. UREC’s Fitness Workshops were created to provide individuals the ability to sharpen particular skills with specialized one-on-one attention. Leigha Krick, Group Fitness Coordinator, saw the opportunity to dig deeper into the techniques used in group fitness classes with those members that…