Students get a touch of midterm relief

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By Molly Meiners

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Students gathered in the Hub of the William T. Young Library from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday for some free stress relief.

The Student Activities Board Campus Life committee collaborated with the Lexington Healing Arts Academy to host this year’s second Massage on the Go. Five-minute massages are given to students in hopes of relieving some of their stress before midterms and finals week.

Massage expert Kerry Lofton from the Lexington Healing Arts Academy said he has been in the business for five years.

“Helping with stress relief is my favorite part of giving massages,” Lofton said.

This event series occurs on three different dates every semester, according to the SAB website. One is held at the beginning of the semester, one during midterm week, and one during finals week.

Massage on the Go is offered in many different spots on campus to accommodate students. The next event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Abbey Tillman, Director of Campus Life for SAB and finance junior, worked to sign students up for massages but jumped into an open spot when it became available.

“It is fun and I enjoyed it,” Tillman said.

The Campus Life committee also sponsors Campus Ruckus, Pinterest Parties and many other events around campus, Tillman said.

Foreign language and international economics freshman Aiko Lovejoy also works with Campus Life and received a massage.

“I carry my stress in my back, so it was good having a massage,” said Lovejoy. “I feel really chill and calm afterwards.”

By the end of the night, the Lexington Healing Arts Academy massage experts had worked for three straight hours to relieve students.

“My hands aren’t too bad,” Lofton said of the extended work time. “It’s like all things in life — once you’re used to doing it, it no longer bothers you.”