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The Kline center is a modern-style gym equipped with weight and cardio machines that provides a place for Dickinson students to workout. At almost any time of day, you will find students occupying the Kline whether it be for a team practice or an after-class run. It is such a popular facility that it tends to factor into a student’s decision to attend Dickinson College.

Outside the Kline Center

Though I am not a college athlete, the Kline has provided my friends and I with a comfortable place to relieve our stress. Whenever we have a particularly overwhelming day, we meet up at the gym to go on a run. Undoubtedly, the fast pace of college can drag you down and the Kline is a place to rejuvenate your mind and body in a healthy way.

The layout is appealing and convenient. When you walk in, you are met with a cafe that offers a variety of health foods to power your workout. Through the glass doors to the gym you will find cubbies to store your belongings while you work out. When you look around, you will see two stories, high ceilings, and glass walls. The bottom floor is dedicated to weight training and the top to cardio. Outside, there is a basketball court perfect for social gatherings.

Inside the Kline Center, First Floor

The Kline is like other gyms in a lot of ways. However, its 2014 renovation made it particularly beautiful and sustainable in a way many gyms are not. Since it opened, it has won numerous architectural and sustainability awards. It also has a five-court championship squash venue that makes it stand out. While I personally have not used all that the Kline has to offer, the little bit that I have has encouraged me to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Denny Hall on my way home from work (Jordyn Ney)

To many Dickinson students, Denny Hall is a place for academic development and extracurricular activities. It is a beautiful brick building that stands out against the other gray limestone ones familiar to the college. It was first built in 1897, but is still an active part of Dickinson’s campus today. During the school day, you will find students bustling around Denny, going to their classes such as International Relations, Cultural Anthropology, Political Philosophy, and American History among others. When the day ends, many students stay behind to talk with their professors and friends on the green couches in the lobby while others are just arriving for club meetings.

One club that meets in Denny that is close to my heart is Mock Trial, an intercollegiate organization that simulates courtroom trials. I joined the team my freshman year and have been an active member since then. Mock Trial meets on the top floor of Denny, where we have access to classrooms equipped with desks, white boards, projectors, computers, and many other things that make our meetings more productive. After practices, Denny becomes a spot where our Mock Trial team members socialize with one another, and even throw pizza parties and movie nights.

Denny, Room 317 (Dickinson)

Mock Trial often meets in Denny 317: one of the most beautiful rooms on Dickinson’s campus. When I first saw the room, I was taken away. It has a layout that reminds me of the United State’s Senate floor, with rows of wooden desks and tall ceilings. Stain glass windows surround the room, giving it a warm and inviting glow. I have the luxury of being in the room twice a week, but many other students also get to admire its beauty in class. All of the rooms are unique in their own way, and many students are proud to have made Denny their home.

Jordyn Ney // Teagle Seminar 2021

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The Kline Center Gym

Denny Hall