Before the Student Activities Center opened last Thursday, students were completely unaware of the changes being made. The doors were locked, the glass was dusty, and all that was heard were power tools inside. But when students took the tour at the grand opening, they were amazed to see it beautifully changed.
“The layout of the building may look the same, but everything has changed,” said Kinesiology Professor April Ezell. “There’s an entirely new workout room where the music building used to be. The floors are completely new. We even have a juice bar.”
In addition to the new floor, workout room and juice bar, there are 17 additional machines, a new spinning theater location and a completely revamped classroom that will be used for yoga, aerobics and other classes.
There are many differences in the policies of the SAC, as well. The workout room is now co-ed, a major change from previous rules. The classes offered are now completely free, when they were around $3 a class last year. The staff is also offering instructions on the machines for free.
The changes also feature more aesthetically pleasing lighting– a trait that is sure to be mood enhancing.
“If you come in on a bright day,” said Ezell. “It feels like you’re outside, in the gym. Several students have told me it has completely lifted their spirits.”
So if you haven’t already, check out the SAC today and see another great building given new life!
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