Suanned Figueroa, 17, a biology major, plays bubble soccer during Rec Fest events at USF St. Petersburg. Courtesy of Emily Bowers
By Giovanna Cano
Students running inside giant plastic bubbles, bending over yoga mats and climbing up walls took over the USF St. Petersburg recreation field Wednesday for Campus Recreation’s first Rec Fest since 2016.
The outdoor event brought students and faculty together for an evening filled with activities and free food.
Audrey Zygadlo, a student who usually participates in the free yoga classes offered at the campus fitness center, spent her routine stretch outside during Rec Fest.
“This was a different experience, it’s a good change of pace,” she said.
Around 250 students participated in Rec Fest according to Fallon Hartig, event organizer and competitive sports coordinator.
Hartig said the event used to be held during the spring semester, but moving it to fall has really made a difference for students.
Campus Recreation will continue to host events throughout the year. For more information, visit the events calendar at http://www.usfsp.edu/campus-recreation/.
