Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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( P's rTHVSICAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH “Dixon “Recreation Center is more than just a recreation center for students... it's an escape, you and a friend can go there for exercise andfitness. ‘The two of you can also £o just to have a£ood time. A few minutes or hours to foyet about being a student. Currently enrolled students £et a free escape, just show your I.“D. card, fitness can be an important part of a student's (ike becausefitness of the mind can afso be £ained throughfitness of the body. Students find themsefves with some sort of a problem throughout the year. 'Maybe ifou ’regirlfriendor boyfriend broke up with you or you are trying to make it through a class for the third time and still don’t get it. ‘Dixon is your zvay out. 'By channelling your anger in a positive way it can help you to feel better. ‘There is a little bonus to boot. “Whileyou are work: ing out yourfrustrations you keep dawn that extra couple of pounds that most college students seem to acquire. 'Don't thinkthat you need to have a problem to work out before being able to go to “Dixon. “)'ou can go play a pick up game of basketball, challenge a friend to a rac-quetball match, go for a swim, or have a volleyball match inside or in the sand. “Dixon has so many options that they can't be listed. A little exercise helps many students focus on there classes. “Besides you can't study all the time’. If you are still not convinced that Dixon should be a part of your routine to help you as a student, there is one other reason. It’s just plain fun! ‘friends made in col-leqe are often friendsfor life, ‘this is one more place to make a few more friends, and escape. ‘Escape from your problems as a student and in life.. .just fora little while, anyway. Story by Justin Nelson Students could check out an array of sporting gear, towels, and locks at the equipment counter. Photo by Natalie Gould S Testing his physical strength, a student lifts free Dixon Recreation Center weights in one of the three weight areas available. Photo by Natalie Gould

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A grudge match or friendly dual? Dave Christian, junior in Business, and his fat her from Stay ton. Oregon prepare for their match with the puogo slicks. Photo By Kim Johnson Enjoying the Saturday Market that was held in the MU Ballroom Sara Nelson and her dad Doug Nelson browse through the various works of wall art for sale. Photo By Kim Johnson Dad's Weekend

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Many students made use of Stevens Natatorium. located inside Dixion. An eight lane pool, a diving pool, and a large hot tub were available. Photo in’ Natalie Gould Playing a pick-up game on one of the three indoor basketball courts. Jake Garner defends his opponent. Photo uy Natalie Gould reation Center J 15