Student Feature

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… 

Feb 1, 2018

Living Well Beyond Undergrad

How a ThriveWell alumna and fall commencement speaker is using her experience at UREC to launch her career. 

Oct 27, 2017

Coley Lyon Leads the Pack in Group Fitness

Participants at University Recreation have a variety of different group fitness classes, from BODYPUMP™ to Cycling. If you have participated in these classes odds are you have noticed a familiar face at the front of the class. That face belongs to Coley Lyon. A Creedmoor, North Carolina native and senior double majoring in marketing and… 

Oct 12, 2017

#PACKINACTION: A Journey to Self Improvement.

Meet Diane Hunter, the 30 day #PACKINACTION photo challenge winner. PACKINACTION is her lifestyle, born out of her journey of self-improvement. It is one that has left her feeling “healthy and capable.” This is not a routine that starts and stops periodically. She lives a life dedicated to seeking personal improvement in and out of… 

May 15, 2017

Local Surfer Turns Craft into Career Goal

As a business major with a concentration in marketing, Chris Losack understands the basics of running a business. Unlike his fellow students, however, Losack has a firsthand experience on how to put these concepts into action as the creator of his very own company, C-Lo Productions. By combining his business education with his love for… 

Mar 14, 2017

Student Finds Balance Through Yoga

For Kathryn Ray, yoga has transformed from a light hobby into a dedicated lifestyle. She had no idea four years ago that she would be mastering backbends and headstands on a daily basis. Now she is a practiced yogi who wants to encourage others to give it a try. Kathryn first found yoga the summer… 

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… 

Dec 13, 2016

University Recreation Student Leader to Receive National Award

Brandon Smith was surprised to learn that he had been selected to receive the William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Award from the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) during a recent meeting with his supervisor. “I was honestly surprised I was nominated for the award,” Smith said. “It wasn’t until my supervisor told me…