By Willis Torres |Staff Writer| Spring is right around the corner, which means the time to get some last minute snowboarding in is rapidly approaching. Thankfully, the staff at the Rec. Center have various snowboarding trips scheduled throughout the month of February. The next scheduled date for snowboarding at Mountain High is Feb. 18 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. For Snow Valley, the next trip is planned for Feb. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The deadline to sign up for Mt. High is Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 for Snow Valley. The costs for attending either location through the Rec. Center varies for students, $40 for Mt. High and $65 for Snow Valley, as the costs cover the snowboarding … [Read more...] about Rec Center Snowboarding Trips
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Spring Break 2015
By Selina Cerda |Staff Writer| Spring Breakers, if you are not the party type, you can still do something fun with friends and family close by that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Geocaching is an inexpensive, fun “apptivity” to enjoy during Spring break. Created on May 2, 2000, Geocaching is the world’s largest scavenger hunt. There are several types of caches and they can be found anywhere from a photo on a computer to a hidden container in a park. “Geocaching is a very productive activity. I think that it would bring you closer to not only your clique, but to Mother Nature as well,” said student Adriana Hoeffner. Caching has never been more accurate and intuitive since … [Read more...] about Spring Break 2015
Snow day provides cool down after midterms
By Greg Avetisyan |Assistant Sports Editor| Ice skating, sledding, snowboarding, music, drinks, food and tons of snow helped students relax during a hot day on campus. Snow Day 2014 allowed students to take a break from classes and midterms this past Thursday. The event was held by Recreational Sports and ASI from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the Commons on the grass. Snow Day takes place every year and gives students an opportunity to relieve some stress and relax. “It is fun because it cultivates some school spirit within the community and brings some imagination to San Bernardino by bringing snow to the campus,” said Owen Odigie, Vice President of Finance of Associated … [Read more...] about Snow day provides cool down after midterms
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
Yosemite Winter Exploration
By Ryan Navaroli |Staff Writer| Imagine yourself exploring one of the most popular national parks in its winter glory. Take the perfect opportunity and visit Yosemite National Park on the Rec Center's Yosemite Winter Exploration trip. The Yosemite Winter Exploration is a three day camping trip that allows participants to sight see the many hot-spots of Yosemite National Park and participate in some outdoor activities. Potential participants have until the end of this month to sign-up and partake in this trip. The registration for the Yosemite Winter Exploration takes place in person at the Rec Center. “I believe people have an urge to be adventurous. Participants will be able … [Read more...] about Yosemite Winter Exploration
Winter break can’t come soon enough for students
By Brittany Crow |Staff Writer| Holiday breaks mean different things to different students. For some, it means no school, but to others, it means vacations, trips, fun, and spending time with family and friends. The holiday break couldn’t have come any sooner, but many of us are wanting to enjoy ourselves during the break, without emptying our wallets. Our Student Recreation and Fitness Center on campus provides activities for students to go on like snow trips during the winter. The trips to look into would be the one-day Snow Valley Snowboarding trip in our very own San Bernardino Mountains, which will be held on Dec. 8, 15, and 18. Snowshoe Hike is to be held on Dec. 23 … [Read more...] about Winter break can’t come soon enough for students
Snowboarding over Spring Break
By James Kohler |Staff Writer| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxMUvOzKN3U Let's go snowboarding! Learn about local ski resorts and where to get the best deals on rental equipment on campus. Click to learn more. … [Read more...] about Snowboarding over Spring Break
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