Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer My faith in humanity continues to be tested. This week, the thing that sends me to the bottle is the dark realization of how little academia matters to college applicants. I remember back when I was applying and touring potential schools and how tours would typically go. It would always be a summer camp-esque sales pitch focusing on all the … Continue reading Yes I’m Still Complaining About the Kaplan Center
Andrew James Staff Writer You walk onto one of the five new basketball courts. There’s a crowd of people ready to “run” 5 on 5, so you head to the baseline and try to get in as soon as you possibly can. This means trying to find enough time for warm up shots while the ball is being played on the other … Continue reading The Definitive Guide on Winning Pickup Basketball in the Kaplan Center
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer Remember the old adage “You get what you pay for?” Well this is exactly the case for UNCG and the new Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness. At an astounding $91 Million, the Kaplan Center contains a maximum of seven basketball courts, five group exercise rooms, three climbing walls,an Aquatics Suite consisting of lap lane pool, leisure pool, & exterior … Continue reading New Kaplan Center is cause for excitement on campus
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On August 1, the Campus Staff at UNCG Weekly announced the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness’ official public opening. Located next to UNCG’s Spartan Village on W. Gate City Boulevard, the Kaplan Center acts as a replacement for the old Rec Center, with old features carrying over and new additions. 20,000 square feet of weight and fitness space, … Continue reading Welcoming the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer When I was in the fifth grade, my class won a field trip to the gym at East Carolina University. To a ten-year old, this was the dream. I could spend a day on a rock wall and play games with my friends rather than studying math or doing reading assignments. That gym created a certain standard for me for … Continue reading It is Time to Embrace the Kaplan Center for Better or Worse
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