written by: Lia Armistead

Since its opening in 1983, the Valdosta State P.E. Complex has received many renovations, making it one of the Division II’s top arenas.
 Recently, the Complex which houses the men and women basketball teams, volleyball team, and the men and women’s tennis team, has been receiving an extensive amount of additional renovations to provide students, faculty, staff, players, and fans a more pleasing and comfortable environment.
 These renovations are being funded by the university’s capital improvement plan, with hopes of providing a more enjoyable Blazer community.
 The remodeling started in the spring semester of 2012, beginning with all of the air conditioning systems being replaced and the installment of a tower in the southeast corner of the building, providing restrooms for the second level.
 Currently, the lobby, the bottom level restrooms, and the south hallway locker room are all being renovated to further accomplish this more pleasing environment.
 According to Herb Reinhard, the VSU director of athletics, all of these areas have not received any type of updates or renovations since the building was first constructed in 1983.
“I think the VSU students will be pleased and proud of the complex, “said Reinhard, “They seem excited!”
 The athletic staff has been receiving many comments from students attending volleyball matches and the homecoming pep rally indicating that the renovations are turning out well and that they are anticipating the final product.
 “We’re hoping to be putting the finishing touches on things toward the end of November,” said Reinhard, in the midst of the VSU basketball season.
  The Blazer community has much to look forward to in the upcoming months, after nearly two years of renovations on the 5,350 seat Complex.