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Planet Fitness Celebrating Columbia Grand Opening, Oct. 16-22

October 12, 2020

TIMONIUM, Md. (Oct. 12, 2020) – Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – will hold a weeklong grand opening celebration at of its Columbia fitness center.

As Planet Fitness’ first club in Howard County and 41st club in Maryland, the 16,776-square-foot Columbia club is located in Dobbin Center at 6475-101 H East Dobbin Rd., Columbia, MD 21045.

Planet Fitness Columbia features state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, a 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, Hydro-Massage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more – in a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment.

From Oct. 16-22, new members can join for Classic membership at $0 down, $10 a month with no commitment and get one month free! Members can bring

Basecamp Fitness Adding Location in Columbia, South Carolina

October 12, 2020

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WOODBURY, Minn., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Carolinas are about to get HIIT. Basecamp Fitness, the hot new boutique fitness franchise with a unique brand of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based workouts, has expanded its nationwide footprint with the sale of a new location in Columbia, SC.

“We are delighted to introduce Basecamp Fitness and its singular style of workout to the Soda City,” said Drew Mobley, owner of the new Basecamp Fitness. “We offer an effective and efficient workout for adults of all ages and abilities, with a team approach to torch calories and build strength.”

At 35 minutes long, a Basecamp class is one of the most intense yet effective workouts on the market. Members alternate between 60-second bursts of strength exercises and 60 seconds of cardio on assault bikes. An optional core segment follows every workout, which means participants benefit from intense cardio, strength

Mental health resources available to Columbia and Barnard students during midterms season

October 12, 2020

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Most of us can agree that being in college can be a stressful experience as we face a tsunami of midterms and problem sets, not to mention the additional worries of living in a global pandemic. Midterm season is now here, and without the comfort of a 4 a.m. JJ’s breaks after an all-nighter, the mid-semester slump is hitting harder than usual.

To stay in touch with your well-being and mental health, remember that you are never alone. Whether it be solidarity through an online forum, a support group, or a peer educator, there are support systems in place to help you out of a bad place.

Campus Initiatives

Columbia Health Counseling and Psychological Services

CPS offers counseling services Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 212-854-2878 to schedule a virtual appointment.

Students residing outside of the United States can sign-up

Masks central to Columbia health department complaints – News – Columbia Daily Tribune

September 28, 2020

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Columbia’s mask ordinance, and potential violations, are by far the biggest issue concerning people who make complaints or other inquiries to the local health department.

Of 161 messages logged from a variety of sources including web submissions, emails and telephone messages, 106 involved how businesses were enforcing the mask ordinance.

In response to a Sunshine Law request, the city provided the Tribune a detailed log of the messages, which include masks not being worn at day care centers, grocery stores, and other businesses.

In some instances, the messages stated, managers and employees said they were told not to confront customers who won’t wear masks, instead encouraging them to do so and providing a mask if needed.

“I was surprised to be told by the cashier and bagger that they can encourage customers to wear masks but can’t make anyone do it,” one message stated about a visit to a Columbia

Columbia food trucks find success in the midst of a pandemic | Food & Drink

September 27, 2020

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Christopher Sarant’s time working at a local KIA dealership was short-lived. He had just started the job when COVID-19 began to grip the Midlands earlier this year. The pandemic altered the structure and pulse of everyone’s daily life, and promptly led the dealership to lay off its new employee.

Not long after, Sarant, a former Charleston chef, went to a restaurant he declines to name and bought a burger. It was, as he puts it, a terrible burger. His wife suggested that he be the solution — why not start the food truck he had always dreamed of?

In June, Chubby’s Burgers was born, hosting a debut event in Sarant’s driveway and selling out of 100 burgers in three hours.

Since then, the food truck has rapidly risen to greasy prominence behind its smash burgers and fries, regularly spotting up at breweries, neighborhoods, business parks and other spots. Sarant churns

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