Dixon Center provesto be nice additionto Cabrini

by Allison Webb staff writer

Whether it's running on the treadmill, taking a swim in the Olympic-sized pool, playing a game of basketball, stepping into an aerobics class or slapping away at racket ball, the Dixon Center is the place to be to get in shape and have fun while relieving the stresses of college life and the working world. One of Cabrini College's newest additions to the campus is the Dixon Center, the fitness and athletics building that was built during the summer of 1998. It has a great fitness program and the equipment is high tech and effective. Exercise is a great way to lessen the pressures of everyday worries. There are aerobics classes weekly and the pool is open, with a lifeguard present, during the Dixon Center's hours.

''The Dixon Center is very influential, for the athletes especially, and seems to be used by the whole campus community," junior Ryan Greer said.

Since the 1999 school year began the numbers of students and community members using the facilities has noticeably gone up. Joe Santorine, Director of Facilities for Athletes and Recreation, noticed the increase.

He said that in the month of Sept. 3,396 people have used the facilities. On average, per day, 125 have used the Dixon Center this month. Last year the numbers were lower. Only 24-25,000 people came and with numbers like they are so far this year, we should see a jump.

Many people from the community join the Dixon Center cardiovascular workouts, as well as weight training. I like what I've encountered. The people are very helpful and that's important," Curvan said.

The cost is $400 a year and they may use the facilities at any time during operating hours. Most of the community JIJ,emberscome in the morning and early afternoon.

Jim Curvan, community member, started coming to the Dixon Center Oct. 1. He heard about it from his grandson's teacher at camp this summer and decided to check it out. He started with a trial period in September that allowed him to test out the fitness center for t\}"oweeks. "It pas all . .

The success of the Dixon Center is obvious through the growing numbers of members and the involvement of students on Cabrini's campus. The success should continue to rise as time goes by and more people hear about how great it is with the various programs offered and the state-ofthe-art machines.