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Health

Inside Barnes Center’s group fitness classes

Published On: October 21, 2026

Barnes Center offers a variety of group fitness classes to students on a first-come, first-serve basis, but the program’s goal is community, not filling studios.

Sewing Sustainability: Local designer Elissa Martin is on a mission to create trendy clothes and spread a meaningful message through her business, Altered Eco.
Fashion

Sewing sustainability

Published On: December 22, 2025

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on consumerism, local designer Elissa Martin transforms old scraps into trendy, runway-worthy looks.