by Laura Nunez, Tierra Cole, Erika Sanders, and Steven Richardson
Monday, April 22 marked the 25th Anniversary of the Student Recreation Center. On February 17, 1994 Texas State opened the first student dedicated recreation facility on campus. In 2009, the Recreation Center expanded the existing footprint adding a climbing wall, weight room, two swimming pools, and four more basketball courts!
To celebrate this anniversary The Department of Campus Recreation hung up artifacts and memorabilia throughout the building. They also set up stations for the students to join the celebration with cake and other miscellaneous items. During the event the faculty took a few moments to speak about the journey and expansion that led to this moment.
The Student Recreation Center is a key part of Texas State University. The Rec has created a community for the student and staff to feel apart of. Thousands of students rotate in and out of the Student Recreation Center every day to indulge in the community and activities.
Timeline by Laura Nunez
Video by Steven Richardson
Graphic by Steven Richardson
Audio by Laura Nunez
Video by Tierra Cole
Photos by Erika Sanders
Texas State junior Cecilio Lopez Rosales practices his soccer skills in one of the many upstairs gymnasiums. 
Birds eye view:The rec is open at 6am to midnight during regular school hours. 
Recent graduate Victor Alvarado says he goes to the rec to blow off steam and lifting weights is his stress reliever. 
Recreation staff Ervin Brown takes a picture of himself posing with a friend. 
This yoga mural is one of three new added features on the recreation wall when you first walk in. 
Texas State Junior Oscar contemplates how he is going to tackle the rock wall. 
Cupcakes and cake where just a few snacks served for hungry college students after their workout. 
Students got the opportunity to sign a mural that will hang in the rec lobby for many years to come! 
KTSW radio was one of the few companies giving away free prizes and games at the event. 
Fun Fact: Opened on February 17, 1994, Texas State’s recreation center was the first student dedicated recreation facility on campus. 
Pictures of past students and staff hang in the Recreation lobby honoring the 25th anniversary.
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