By Nick Hancock (Whetstone Staff Writer)

The Whetstone/ Chole Dawson

Students working in the newly renovated Malmberg Gym said the first week of operation ran smoothly.

“There haven’t been any problems or altercations,” said gym monitor Josh Gordon.

Student monitors check student IDs at the door and make sure students are using the equipment properly.

“The gym has actually been filled from open to close,” said student government president Tanner Polce. “Students are truly enjoying the new cardio machines and, of course, the free weight side.”

Women are finding the new equipment more suitable.

“Numerous women have stated that the new free weight machines have allowed them a new sense of confidence to work out with the men,” Polce said.

Freshman Danielle Corgliano is enjoying the new equipment.

“It’s a big improvement from the old equipment,” she said. It is also a safer environment with the added staff. “They are always around.”

“The wait was well worth it,” said junior Chris Phillips.

“We really needed it, considering we were missing tons of weights last semester,” he said.

Phillips’ only complaint is that the gym does not open the free weight until 3 p.m.

“They should open the free weight room earlier,” he said.