Students flood to ARC, see all it has to offer
Kate Bissinger
Issue date: 8/27/09 Section: Culture
As excitement over the completion of phase one of the Aquatic Recreation Center mounted, some realized its limitations while others only welcomed its updated equipment and extra space.
Jill Wilburn, a first year graduate student at UTC from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., said the ARC is a great resource for students to take advantage of.
"I don't think that health or fitness is a part of the UTC student conversation and now it will be," she said.
Wilburn said students can proudly utilize the 43-foot rock wall, 130 resistance machines, 60 cardio machines, two basketball courts, which double as indoor soccer fields, and eighth of a mile track in the ARC.
She said the ARC has enough space available to house non-credit classes, and it also has a multi-purpose room, which student organizations can reserve. She also said it is the new home of the UTC Cheerleading Squad and Sugar Mocs.
Tyler Forest, UTC Student Body President and senior, said he thinks the ARC will serve not only as an exercise center but also as a student socializing facility, similar to the University Center.Forrest said he is looking forward to future workouts in the ARC.
"I believe the ARC will be an extra component to campus life and will enhance the student's experience," Forrest said. "I've already tested the machines."
Forrest said he is very excited about this addition and also about the completion of the second phase of the building, expected to be finished during the current fall semester.
He said he is looking forward to future workouts in the ARC.
"I've already tested the machines," he said.
Dr. Jamie Harvey, a UTC health and physical education professor, said the updated equipment and modern facility could greatly benefit students, but only if they use it. She said having the equipment provides ample opportunity for a great workout.
However, continuously accessing it is strictly voluntary, she said. She said she hopes students will come in, exercise and have fun.
"I'm excited that they have a place called the ARC to come and relieve stress," Harvey said.
Katie Dillard, a junior from Memphis, said she rides her bike for exercise and is looking forward to getting an abdominal and arm workout at the ARC.
She said she did not enjoy exercising on the machines in McClellan Gym because they made her feel unsanitary.
"I just felt gross being on it," Dillard said. "Everything in the ARC is more shiny and clean."
Jill Wilburn, a first year graduate student at UTC from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., said the ARC is a great resource for students to take advantage of.
"I don't think that health or fitness is a part of the UTC student conversation and now it will be," she said.
Wilburn said students can proudly utilize the 43-foot rock wall, 130 resistance machines, 60 cardio machines, two basketball courts, which double as indoor soccer fields, and eighth of a mile track in the ARC.
She said the ARC has enough space available to house non-credit classes, and it also has a multi-purpose room, which student organizations can reserve. She also said it is the new home of the UTC Cheerleading Squad and Sugar Mocs.
Tyler Forest, UTC Student Body President and senior, said he thinks the ARC will serve not only as an exercise center but also as a student socializing facility, similar to the University Center.Forrest said he is looking forward to future workouts in the ARC.
"I believe the ARC will be an extra component to campus life and will enhance the student's experience," Forrest said. "I've already tested the machines."
Forrest said he is very excited about this addition and also about the completion of the second phase of the building, expected to be finished during the current fall semester.
He said he is looking forward to future workouts in the ARC.
"I've already tested the machines," he said.
Dr. Jamie Harvey, a UTC health and physical education professor, said the updated equipment and modern facility could greatly benefit students, but only if they use it. She said having the equipment provides ample opportunity for a great workout.
However, continuously accessing it is strictly voluntary, she said. She said she hopes students will come in, exercise and have fun.
"I'm excited that they have a place called the ARC to come and relieve stress," Harvey said.
Katie Dillard, a junior from Memphis, said she rides her bike for exercise and is looking forward to getting an abdominal and arm workout at the ARC.
She said she did not enjoy exercising on the machines in McClellan Gym because they made her feel unsanitary.
"I just felt gross being on it," Dillard said. "Everything in the ARC is more shiny and clean."
