By Jill Slattery on March 8, 2013
While Storm the Wall is intense, it is also pretty funny – just like this rap written about the event
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By Jill Slattery on March 4, 2013
UBC REC Events sector is looking for a large number of volunteers for Sunday’s TriDu event on campus! Besides a great time, our awesome volunteers will receive a travel mug, TriDu t-shirt, and a free lunch!
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By Jill Slattery on March 2, 2013
If you want a to be part of a second to none volunteer experience on campus, and have interest and skill in the fields of writing, blogging, internet marketing, or social media, a position with The Point and UBC REC is for you!
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By Jill Slattery on February 15, 2013
When I think I can stand on the bus without holding on:
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By Jill Slattery on February 15, 2013
When it’s sunny and warm at UBC in February:
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By Jill Slattery on February 14, 2013
When I found out UBC REC was having a Game Show event, and that it’s licensed:
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By Jill Slattery on February 14, 2013
When I’m in silent study and all I hear are drills:
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By Jill Slattery on February 14, 2013
How I feel about Reading Break:
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By Jill Slattery on February 14, 2013
When I see all the girls walking around campus with bouquets when I’ve had two midterms in one day:
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By Jill Slattery on February 12, 2013
A re-cut edition of the 30 minute long interview with Lauren, a former UBC student who has struggled with mental illness, to support Bell’s Let’s Talk Day. The more we share about mental illness, the more people can be helped overcome the stigma and receive treatment.
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By Jill Slattery on February 4, 2013
If you’re thinking of applying to REC this spring, there’s a couple things you should know.
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By Jill Slattery on January 28, 2013
Welcome to The Point’s TriDu blog “Swim Cycle Run” where you can follow the lives of three first-time triathletes as they prepare for REC’s Triathlon Duathlon on March 10th, 2013. Follow and join the conversation on Twitter with #TriHard.
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By Jill Slattery on January 21, 2013
When I see someone in a green raincoat who isn’t a REC staff member:
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By Jayne Spooner on January 21, 2013
The Triple Crown awards and Earl Awards are a fantastic way to take your REC experience to new heights. Grab a couple of friends from your division, or just start keeping track of your Earl Award points. Work and play hard, and you may just become a 2013 awards recipient!
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By Jill Slattery on January 16, 2013
With the help of participants, families, and volunteers, The Point proved how one small action could add to the bigger picture at 2012′s Lace Up for Kids.
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By Jill Slattery on January 14, 2013
The use of Adderall and other study drugs at UBC is shockingly common, but would you forgo the risks to raise your grade? Is it cheating? Who’s doing it? All the answers are inside this look at campus study drug culture.
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By Jill Slattery on January 8, 2013
Gladiator is happening at UBC on January 17th & 18th. Register by January 14th to Journey To the Future.
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By Jill Slattery on January 6, 2013
It’s January. The rain is falling. Ponds are frozen. Ugg boots are everywhere. It’s the flu season.
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By Kerri Bodin on January 2, 2013
Did you keep your new years resolutions last year? Aha, that’s what we thought! This time, UBC REC is here with some great tips to help you keep your resolutions for 2013!
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By Jill Slattery on December 13, 2012
If you’re looking to do some Christmas baking this holiday season but don’t have a.) skills; b.) time; or c.) many ingredients, this delicious recipe will hit that sugar craving almost effortlessly.
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By Jill Slattery on December 8, 2012
When my prof makes a joke about how hard the exam is and nobody laughs:
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By Jill Slattery on November 27, 2012
Effective Procrastinating? What is that, you ask? Effective Procrastinating takes years, perhaps decades, of practice and discipline, but once you know the key to better procrastination, it will come as easy as pie.
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By Jill Slattery on November 15, 2012
When my profs complain about all the marking they have to do:
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By Jill Slattery on November 12, 2012
Our brand new series, What Not to Wear to UBC, is a take on our favourite fashion show, but brought to your favourite campus. Each week is a different edition including classroom style, gym apparel, studying duds, night life dress, and more.
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By Jill Slattery on November 5, 2012
Our brand new series, What Not to Wear to UBC, is a take on our favourite fashion show, but brought to your favourite campus. Each week is a different edition including classroom style, gym apparel, studying duds, night life dress, and more.
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By Jill Slattery on November 1, 2012
How I feel about school from now until Christmas:
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By Jill Slattery on November 1, 2012
When I read my prof’s comments on my midterm:
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By Jill Slattery on October 30, 2012
What’s in your favourite Starbucks drink? This week’s True Story Tuesday breaks down the most popular orders.
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By Fred Hume on October 23, 2012
When Athletics historian Fred Hume was recently asked to present a piece of UBC history that thus far, to the best of our knowledge, has never been documented, it resulted in the following…
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By Jill Slattery on October 15, 2012
When I see a bike is about to run me over on Main Mall:
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By Jill Slattery on October 15, 2012
Just your average day on campus between October and April:
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By Jill Slattery on October 9, 2012
You will now be able to see the calorie count of your vending machine beverage before you buy it, with the latest in the fight against obesity. Also, we break down why sugar is the main culprit in Sugar 101.
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By Jill Slattery on October 2, 2012
Only one place comes to mind.
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By Jill Slattery on October 1, 2012
The Point’s Photo Booth was a popular feature at Longboat, and just like we promised you can find your team photo right here!
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By Jill Slattery on October 1, 2012
How I felt the day after Longboat.
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By Jill Slattery on September 27, 2012
Don’t trust a food by its smell.
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By Jill Slattery on September 27, 2012
No matter how many times they are explained, I will never understand.
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By Jill Slattery on September 27, 2012
Only Jonah Hill can demonstrate it.
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By Jill Slattery on September 25, 2012
The Fall Tennis Open swung into gear this past weekend, and REC Media was there to get all the shots.
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By Jill Slattery on September 25, 2012
When you hear the words “Man Candy and Cupcakes”, what do you imagine?
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By Jill Slattery on September 23, 2012
Honey BooBoo says it best.
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By Jill Slattery on September 21, 2012
All of a sudden, shorts just don’t cut it.
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By Health Promotions on September 21, 2012
Health Promo has kicked off the year with a successful Shopping Week and a brand new Rexercise series, now they want you to know what’s coming up for the rest of the year!
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By Jill Slattery on September 21, 2012
When I see a 99 and it’s not full:
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By Jill Slattery on September 20, 2012
It’s survival of the fittest.
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By Jill Slattery on September 19, 2012
Somebody better get a bodyguard.
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By Jill Slattery on September 19, 2012
It’s the simple pleasures.
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By Jill Slattery on September 19, 2012
Some people really like frozen yogurt. With toppings.
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By Jill Slattery on September 18, 2012
Let’s say you were a vegetarian in India, where would you go to find some food? I bet you $1.39 that McDonald’s wasn’t your answer. In fact, good old Micky-D’s is about to open their first two “vegetarian-only” restaurants (can we call McDonald’s a restaurant?) in India. What may sound like a strange marketing stunt [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 17, 2012
It may be secure, but our sanity is not.
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By Jill Slattery on September 15, 2012
Nothing tastes as good as Cheap Delly feels.
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By Jill Slattery on September 13, 2012
Dirty looks on the 99 are the best.
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By Jill Slattery on September 13, 2012
What’s the worst smelling building on campus?
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By Danna Batara on September 12, 2012
Danna Batara fills us in on how “badass” Shopping Week can be – if you take advantage of it.
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By Jill Slattery on September 11, 2012
Do you ever go home after a long day and find solace in hamming it up with old friends on the couch? Do your old friends go by the names Rachel, Monica, Pheobe, Ross, Chandler, and Joey? No? How about Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. A new study has found [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 11, 2012
September greetings to all our new and returning readers! Get ready for a fun year with The Point.
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By Jill Slattery on September 11, 2012
That time we tried to walk down University Blvd…
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By Jill Slattery on September 7, 2012
When one weekend changes everything.
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By Jill Slattery on March 23, 2012
Books and laptop getting too heavy to lug around school? Combine the two with the Samsung Galaxy Tab – the grand prize of the “It’s Storm: Photo Contest”!
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By Jill Slattery on March 16, 2012
Opa! It’s time for a Greek dinner!
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By Jill Slattery on March 14, 2012
Storm the Wall is coming!
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By Jill Slattery on March 9, 2012
Before you head to the grocery store, check out these nutrition misconceptions!
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By Jill Slattery on March 8, 2012
Health Promotion’s latest Vlog offers some last minute tips to get your best time at this weekend’s TriDu!
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By Jill Slattery on March 1, 2012
What is the easiest go-to meal for university students? Mac and Cheese. How about Mac and Cheese from scratch?
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By Jill Slattery on February 27, 2012
Our Disordered Eating series concludes with Part 4: a look at treatment and recovery.
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By Jill Slattery on February 22, 2012
Everybody’s making one, why should Maggie the Dog be left out?
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By Jill Slattery on February 20, 2012
Part 3 of Disordered Eating takes a look at the short term and long term effects of eating disorders on the body. The widespread destruction may surprise you.
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By Jill Slattery on February 15, 2012
Didn’t get any chocolate on Valentine’s? No need to worry, it’s now all on sale, so get cooking and bake these!
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By Jill Slattery on February 15, 2012
Valentine’s Day may be over, but Maggie the Dog is still reliving her hot date at the vet.
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By Jill Slattery on February 13, 2012
Part Two features “Lauren’s Story”, a short film produced by The Point about a 23 year old UBC student who suffers from an eating disorder and alcoholism.
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By Jill Slattery on February 8, 2012
The Winter Badminton Championships are on Saturday! Maggie the Dog may just be the best birdie chaser out there – watch out for her this weekend!
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By Jill Slattery on February 6, 2012
Did you know the prevalence of eating disorders among female athletes is between 15% and 62%? Get EDucated.
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By Jill Slattery on February 1, 2012
Hello February! Maggie the Dog is getting a head start on her reading break festivities, just like the rest of us wish we could. Ah, to be a dog!
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By Jill Slattery on February 1, 2012
Cheryl Andrichuk mixes it up in the kitchen once again with this classic recipe for Hummus! We suggest surprising your friends with a tasting at that Superbowl party you’re going to, but it’s also delicious any night of the year!
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By Marga Heras on January 27, 2012
Want to train for TriDu but don’t know where you can lay down your workouts? Our guide tips you off on top places to train around town.
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By Jill Slattery on January 25, 2012
Everyone at REC is gearing up for our Gladiator event – even Maggie the Dog, who even practices in her sleep.
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By Jill Slattery on January 18, 2012
This week’s recipe features as much colour as you can fit in one bowl. No, it’s not Lucky Charms – it’s Rainbow Salad, just as lucky and even more delicious.
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By Jill Slattery on January 18, 2012
With the snowy weather during the last week, Maggie still managed to get out and ref a REC soccer game.
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By Jill Slattery on January 16, 2012
The Choose Your Own Adventure books were popular worldwide in the 90′s, so we decided to flashback to our younger years and create “Choose Your Own Adventure: Gladiator Edition”, in honour of Gladiator, Feb 2-3rd.
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By Jill Slattery on January 11, 2012
Maggie the Dog enjoys Shopping Week just as much as the rest of us!
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By Jill Slattery on January 10, 2012
This week’s HP Vlog is all about the Women’s Self Defence class! Check out the video to learn what it’s all about.
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By Jill Slattery on January 9, 2012
REC’s Shopping Week runs January 9-15th, and free classes isn’t all we are offering! Check out our latest Shopping Week Passport Contest, sponsored by Running Room!
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By Jill Slattery on January 9, 2012
Many people state that one of their New Year’s resolutions is to try new things, but this goal often gets pushed aside due to people’s natural fear of the unknown. Check out this article on overcoming your fears and starting the new year right!
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By Jon Chiang on December 28, 2011
Besides drop-in sports, sweet instructional programs and making students sign waivers, the Student Recreation Centre (SRC) has many things to offer!
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By Mike Estepho on December 23, 2011
Twelve fast front desk facts for your feisty curiosity!
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By Jill Slattery on December 21, 2011
Some enjoy the annual holiday card more than others!
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By Michelle Ho on December 19, 2011
The UBC-O Student Leadership Conference happened this past term and twenty two lucky UBC Vancouver students were able to go! REC’s Operation Staff member, Michelle Ho, recounts the memorable weekend.
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By Jill Slattery on December 14, 2011
It’s time to decorate the REC Christmas tree!
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By Jill Slattery on December 7, 2011
Maggie the Dog is in the midst of exams and she’s really having difficulty with Cats 101.
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By The Point Crew on December 1, 2011
We’ve spammed your Facebook news feed all term with amazing exercise tips, recipes, and REC news, so now it’s time you get to know who we are. You can also find us on the Craigslist personal ads page, if you’re so inclined.
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By Jill Slattery on November 23, 2011
What is Maggie up to this week? Since it’s so close to exams, she has decided to start studying, but something keeps distracting her!
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By Jill Slattery on November 21, 2011
Classes are almost over and exams are looming ahead. With so much unstructured time, it can be difficult to get the most out of your study sessions, but as always, The Point is here to help!
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By Jill Slattery on November 16, 2011
Hey World, say “hello” to The Point’s newest contributer, Maggie! Maggie is, by far, REC’s most enthusiastic participant, but sometimes her best intentions fail, as she is… well… a dog.
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By Jill Slattery on November 14, 2011
A staggering amount of B.C children are not given the opportunity to become involved in extra-curricular activities due to a lack of funding. I was one of the lucky ones, and thanks to my experience, I know how important it is to Lace Up for Kids.
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By Futsal Crew on November 9, 2011
Who is the Futsal Crew? Well, they are not only REC’s self-proclaimed most desirable bachelors and bachelorettes, but they also run the Futsal League. This week’s REC Spotlight explains it all. You can also come to the SRC if you want one of their phone numbers – but come quick… I’m sure they won’t be single for long!
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By Jill Slattery on November 2, 2011
From mountain passes to Santa Shuffles, there are several exciting recreation events coming up this season! Make sure you know about them before it’s too late!
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By Jill Slattery on November 1, 2011
Tired of your boring gym routine or your same old running route? Having trouble fitting regular exercise into your schedule? Try these tips on small changes that make can exercise fun while checking off your to-do list at the same time!
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By REC Ultimate Crew on October 21, 2011
Meet your 2011 Ultimate Frisbee Crew!
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By Handley Cup Soccer Crew on October 21, 2011
Check out REC’s spotlight on the Handley Cup Soccer Crew! They’re always up for a game of footy if you are!
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By Fred Hume on October 17, 2011
REC’s resident athletics historian, Fred Hume, explore’s UBC’s link to Nike running shoes and two important men who changed the face of running.
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By Jill Slattery on October 6, 2011
From travel to extreme sports, check out what is on REC’s Ultimate Bucketlist! Thanks to all your responses for an awesome list!
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
YOU ARE A COUCH POTATO! It’s time to shape up or ship out, my friend! You spend too much time on the couch, surfing the net or watching TV, and not enough time pumping those muscles! What we recommend: Pick up the 2011/2012 REC Guide at the Student Recreation Centre across the street from Gage [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
KEEP IT UP! YOU’RE DOING GREAT! You keep a balanced lifestyle with just the right amount of exercise and fun! You keep your body replenished after working out in order to let your muscles heal and grow. You know how to treat yourself and keep things in moderation. What we recommend: Keep it up! You’re [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
YOU’RE A FITNESS FREAK! Tone it down a notch, will ya’! You’re tiring out your body and not giving it enough time to heal in between workouts. Worse than that, you’re not taking in enough calories to keep yourself happy and healthy! To be fit, you don’t need to be an exercise addict. What we [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
Are you overdoing it, doing it just right, or not doing it at all? Find out what kind of athlete you are in this REC Life quiz!
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By Jill Slattery on September 23, 2011
Are you a UBC commuter student? Find out how to maximize your time, comfort, and mental state with these tips for long distance students!
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By Jill Slattery on September 20, 2011
Get spicy in the kitchen this week!
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By Jill Slattery on September 12, 2011
Find a friend and experience the ‘Amazing Race’ REC style.
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By Jill Slattery on September 6, 2011
It’s already September, and that means REC is gearing up for another year filled with adrenaline pumping, heart stopping, and absolutely fun activities!
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