By Shelby Hancock |Asst Sports Editor| Students should take advantage of the activities and programs offered by CSUSB. One of the services is the Outdoor program offered by Recreational Sports. The program offers day hiking, overnight camping, taking trips to national parks, backpacking in the wilderness, and snowboarding. Activities also include taking trips to the beach, surfing, kayaking, river trips, group outings, educational programs and team building activities as well. "CSUSB Outdoors mission is to provide the community with a diverse range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities," according to the Recreational Sports website. The program aims to teach … [Read more...] about Rec Outdoor Sports
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Winter Olympics are well under way
By Uriel Ortega |Staff Writer| The U.S. strikes gold first at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 12 total medals through in the seventh of the winter games. U.S. team nabs first gold as both men and women sweep the gold for slope style snowboarding at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The United States claimed the first gold in the slope style with a big board and big tricks by Sage Kotsenburg, who won the game’s first gold medal. Kotsenburg, from Park City Utah, said that witnessing the American team sweep the men’s half pipe podium at his hometown Olympics in 2002, was a defining moment for him. “I have no idea what’s actually going on, this is the craziest thing that ever … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics are well under way
Burning into Winter quarter with TRX
By Uriel Ortega |Staff Writer| Total Body Resistance Exercise (TRX) is a high tempo, challenging, and unique exercise class offered at the Recreation Center. The class is geared to keep the heart rate pumping, calories burning, and pain thriving with the variety of different exercises. TRX Circuit Training is offered Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. in room 203 for all members of the Rec Center. The TRX Suspension Training is the best-in-class workout for doing hundreds of exercises using bodyweight. The TRX Circuit Training class at Rec Center is designed to build strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. Michael Karim, the class instructor, … [Read more...] about Burning into Winter quarter with TRX
Intramural sports competing against stress
By Greg Avetisyan |Staff Writer| Coyotes show their talent as they try to become the champions of this Fall quarter intramural volleyball tournament. Being a full-time student can be stressful and intramural sports helps relieve stress. It gives students an opportunity to make new friends and have fun while unleashing their competitive personalities. Intramural sports help students get involved in their favorite sports and meet new people. “We enjoy giving the students a chance to show off their skills and compete with their peers and have a fun time,” said Kristina Hall. “We set up the league with this specific schedule, so play ends before finals and students can … [Read more...] about Intramural sports competing against stress
Coyotes travel to Morro Bay
By Devan Lee |Staff Writer| Coyote Outdoor Recreational Sports is hosting a weekend trip to Morro Bay May 31 through June 1. With the Spring quarter winding down to a close, warm weather and sunny beaches are arguably on the minds of the students, staff, faculty and members of the San Bernardino community. This trip gives anyone ages 18 and older the opportunity to escape the bipolar weather known to plague the Inland Empire. According to the CSUSB Recreational Sports information page, this weekend trip offers a plethora of different activities for those who wish to attend. Furthermore, these activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, and even hanging out at hot … [Read more...] about Coyotes travel to Morro Bay
CSUSB finds relaxation at The Body Shoppe
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| The Body Shoppe is here for you. It’s a one-stop shop for relaxation and rejuvenation. The shoppe is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and offers 5–30 minute chair massages in a spa-like room to CSUSB employees and students. The massages are given by certified therapists and only cost a dollar per minute. According to Valerie Merrow, Admin Support assistant, the chair massages are given by the certified “Hands on Medical Massage School” therapists in Redlands whom are linked with the Wellness 2 U program at the Loma Linda Hospital and now service us here at CSUSB. All of the massage therapists are under a contract with … [Read more...] about CSUSB finds relaxation at The Body Shoppe