Sarkey’s Fitness Center (formerly Huston Huffman Fitness Center, or simply the Huff), is on OU’s campus located across from the dorm towers. It was built in 1981, and been renovated a few times since then. I have mixed emotions when thinking about and looking at this building, nothing to do with the architecture, but more so in how poor it is in comparison to competing colleges fitness centers.

The Huff has very simple architecture, using primarily red brick and a white concrete top section in blocks. It is two separate buildings, connected under a walkway and most of the center is underground. On the inside, it is somewhat typical to giant fitness centers of other universities, mostly concrete with high ceilings. In comparison to other colleges, it is small in size and amenities. The building leaks water inside when it rains and doesn’t have a pool within the building like many others, rather the pool is detached and a few blocks down. Even with the deficiencies I still very much have enjoyed my time spent at the Huff, and the staff does its best to make it welcoming for all students.