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We all already know that exercise is important to keep our bodies healthy, but what about using exercise to keep our minds healthy too? Part of the reason exercising feels so great is because of its powerful effect on mental health. According to Dr. Claudia Reardon, a psychiatrist with UHS who specializes in the use …
Now that the ponds are freezing over, it’s the perfect time to become fluent in ice hockey, eh? To the uninformed, this may seem like a simple task of learning the rules behind penalties, offsides, and icing. If you’ve ever talked to a hockey player, though, you know that to understand the beautiful game, you …
Hey! My name is Catherine and I’m a junior studying Economics and Strategic Communication. I love trying new restaurants, traveling, and am passionate about all things Wisconsin Badger. This Self-Care Season, I decided to try a new way to relax and recharge: meditation. Ah, the end of the fall semester. We know what that means: …
From California beaches to the shores of Mendota, our newest #ActiveBadger, Riley, is always searching for new ways to be active.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPWqFEiA4Os From a swimming background at Madison West High School, the jump to wrestling wasn’t what one would expect. Maxine actually started her wrestling journey by practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 17. Check out her most recent successes with the UW Club Wrestling in this #ActiveBadger feature.
As temperatures dipped below freezing at the Near West Fields last Wednesday night, the competition heated up. From Men’s Greek to CoRec, Women’s, and Men’s, Intramural Soccer Champ Night meant the culmination of a season’s worth of hard work and title dreams for 12 teams. The action didn’t take long to pick up, as Zeta …
Photo by Bryce Richter / UW–Madison Is something holding you back from voting? Did you know that voting can actually make you healthier? True story. This post from University Health Services discusses the relationship between voting and personal wellbeing, including how community engagement can lead to a sense of belonging. The blog also draws on …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxoX_splG7s&feature=youtu.be When former Dean of Students Mary Rouse started going to the Shell in 1970, there wasn’t a women’s locker room. But you know what they say: bee the change. 🐝
Erin Clark, MS, LAT became coordinator of athletic training in August 2018. Prior to Rec Sports, she was employed as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with Intercollegiate Athletics for 10 years. She completed her Masters of Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer …
Hi! I’m Gabrielle and I am a professional staff member for the Division of Recreational Sports. I work as a Coordinator of Operations, which means that I oversee the Natatorium and some of the students who work inside the facility (you know who you are). I love the Badgers, my dog Stella, and Kopp’s Grasshopper …