In the MBNA Student Recreation Center, which was supposed to be completed in time to greet students returning from winter break, at least now the sections that are open outnumber the ones that remain dark. The filtration and heating problems that delayed the opening of the aquatic facilities have been fixed, said Dale Roth, director of recreation services and club sports. The five-lane pool is currently roped to allow for both lap swimming and recreation. The sauna is also available for use, and the spa will be turned on as soon as a control mechanism arrives, Roth said. The bathroom fixtures in the men's and women's locker rooms that access the pool area are fully functional, but the actual lockers will not be installed until after spring break.
Temporary signs encourage swimmers to bring their belongings onto the pool deck to prevent theft.
Students also started exercising this weekend in the cardiovascular equipment area. The room, No. 2 White Building, features treadmills, stationary bikes, recumbent bikes and steppers. The White Building staff is awaiting the final shipment of machines before bringing the whole area into use. 10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The cardio room will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.