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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. With public gyms still a coronavirus hotspot, many students wondered how they would stay physically active on or off-campus.

NU trainers offer their tips for at-home workouts, fitness and wellbeing

May 28, 2020

During a period of such abrupt change, taking breaks to exercise is more important than ever. Amie Simmons, assistant director of fitness and wellness at Northwestern, said getting some type of movement...

Gamers have fun at the Nintendo Switch: Together Tour kickoff. NU Recreation sent out an interest form last week for students interested in playing eSports, a form of competitive online gaming.

NU Recreation offers eSports, allowing students virtual competition while stuck at home

April 23, 2020

Students who planned to compete in intramural sports during Spring Quarter can now participate in eSport tournaments through Northwestern Recreation. eSports is a form of competitive online gaming...

Kellogg student Tammy Hsu is on her seventh session of white light therapy and feels the benefits already. The program was added to Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in October 2018 and aligns with NU Recreation’s goal of addressing the mental health concerns of the NU community.

SPAC offers white light therapy as a way to beat the winter blues

February 3, 2019

There’s no doubt that Midwest winters are brutal, said Nancy Tierney, Northwestern Recreation’s associate director of fitness and wellness. The lack of sunshine and prolonged periods of subzero temperatures...

Emily Ash and Sid Ahuja speak at ASG Senate. Ahuja helped spearhead the expansion of a mandated student group CARE training to club sports teams.

Healthy sexuality, sexual violence prevention training mandate extended to club sports teams

January 22, 2019

Club sports teams will now be required to complete Center for Awareness, Response and Education trainings after Associated Student Government partnered with Northwestern Recreation to extend the mandate...

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