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Founded 1901

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Founded 1901

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Janie Anderson teaching her class different workouts at the Whitewater Aquatic Center.

Fun at the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center

Briahna LeFave, Business & Technology Editor April 24, 2022

Founded in 2001, the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center (WAFC) has represented an intersection of recreation and physical activity in Whitewater for over 20 years. With the warm months finally upon...

Tyler Wiley forcefully raises his arms while lifting weights inside the Williams Center.

Freshman 15: Ways to stay healthy this semester

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor August 29, 2021

Summer is coming to an end and with it, an influx of college students entering their first year on the campus. Most, if not all, of the freshmen arriving will have a meal plan that allows them to use the...

Bennett Andrews uses a pair dumbbells while working out inside the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center Friday Feb. 19.

Fitness center marches into spring with new programs

Caleb Kahila, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor March 7, 2021

As the weather gets warmer and the lockdown begins to loosen, many folks in and around the Whitewater area will begin to crave getting out more and enjoying the day. For those looking to get out of the...

Anytime Fitness at 1139 Main St. in Whitewater offers lots of machines and weights for its friendly community of members.

Find friends at the gym

Michael Bose, Journalist February 28, 2021

Anytime Fitness on Main Street is keeping people active and healthy in Whitewater during the pandemic. These gym rats can't stay away from their fitness or their friends. The athletic club maintains a...

UW-Whitewater Club Basketball Team practice Nov. 2019

Club Sports Awareness Day

Andrew Abler, Journalist September 27, 2020

A lack of athletics is one thing everyone has become accustomed to in the past few months, but at Whitewater club sports will be proceeding as planned for their respective 2020 seasons. UW-Whitewater Club...

Adriene begins her virtual class by taking some relaxing deep breaths and welcoming words with her dog Benji.

Yoga with Adriene

Nichole Learman, Journalist September 13, 2020

Warhawk Fitness has more ways for students to stay healthy and active in the comfort of their own home. A new app debuted this semester called “Yoga with Adriene.”  The app offers different videos...

Some bicycles in the Sotherland Custom shop are hanging in the back of the BicycleWise store. John Sotherland has been working with bicycles for nearly 40 years. He launched BicycleWise in 2001.

Sotherland Customs focuses on fitness

Garrett Kluever, Biz & Tech Editor February 26, 2018

Sotherland Customs hosted an open house for the community Feb. 24, showcasing how the shop can support people’s passion to get out and ride. John Sotherland owns the business located in the BicycleWise...

Warhawk Fitness releases new schedule

January 27, 2016

Jan. 27, 2016 By Jordan Moser Being the beginning of a new semester and new year, there may be no better time to break out of a sedentary lifestyle and to pursue fitness goals.Warhawk Fitness offers...

In Fine Feather: Environmental factors contribute to health

April 15, 2015

April 15, 2015 By Alena Purpero As someone who is the queen of tossing clothes into a pile, exceeding my closets carrying capacity and allowing my busy life to get the best of my residence hall room’s...

Hawk Hike: no gym, outdoor workout

April 8, 2015

April 8, 2015 By Alena Purpero As we slowly, but, surely proceed into warm weather, the temperature will go up and our attention span goes down. I, for one, can feel my inner antsy 8-year-old self...

In Fine Feather: every body is a beach body

March 11, 2015

March 11, 2015 By Alena Purpero [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the past week and next couple weeks coming up, all we are going to hear about amongst our peers, professors and coworkers is everyones’ spring...

In Fine Feather: Just one bite, indulge in moderation

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015 By Alena Purpero It’s one of your friend’s birthdays. You and several other friends are out to eat. The restaurant staff finishes their personal rendition of the song “Happy Birthday,”...

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