Recplex Crowd Trends in the New Semester
At the start of each semester, students at Fairfield might struggle to maintain exercise habits amid new academic rigors. For those relying on the Fairfield University Recreation Complex to fulfill their...
RecPlex Kicks Off 4th Annual Stags Go Move Challenge
On April 1, the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex (RecPlex) kicked off their fourth annual Stags Go Move Challenge, in an attempt to encourage physical activity amongst college students. The challenge...
Rearranged RecPlex Stirs Conversation About Gym Essentials
A return from fall break left Fairfield University’s RecPlex with unexpected adjustments that have stirred mixed emotions among university students. Concerns with overcrowding have become a...
The new Rec Plex Hours Are Not Inclusive To Students With Morning Classes
I’m a self-proclaimed morning person most of the time. During the week, I usually wake up between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.—just because I love getting my day done early. I can usually function pretty well that...
A Lack of Space in the RecPlex is Harming Students Abilities to De-Stress
During my first semester, I had a great schedule going. I was nervous about going to a college gym compared to my local YMCA, which I had gotten so used to, but I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t...
RecPlex Announces Start of Third Annual “Stags Go Move Challenge”
Through the entire month of March, the Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex will hold its annual Stags Go Move Challenge, a fitness competition intended to keep Fairfield University students active and...
Students Express Frustration With Crowded RecPlex
Users of Fairfield University’s RecPlex have experienced disruptions in their typical gym experiences due to a sudden and heavy influx of gym participants. These disruptions have created less...
IRHA to Host Charity Dodgeball Tournament
The International Residential Housing Association will be hosting their annual charity dodgeball tournament on Dec. 3 from 12-4 p.m. in the RecPlex where the winner will take home a grand prize of...
Intramural Sports Roster Reaches Record Participation Numbers
As the fall season of intramural sports begins, the roster has more participants than ever. The Intramural sports program serves to offer students of all grades, including graduate students and even faculty...
The Sweet Possibility Of A Smoothie Bar in the RecPlex
A lot of things have changed about Fairfield University in recent years, especially when it comes to dining. There was a Starbucks Cafe in the library and an Einstein’s Bros. Bagels in the Barone Campus...