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Butler Art Institute Introduces Kinetic Art Exhibit

January 28, 2021February 3, 2021

By Zach Mosca According to The Butler’s executive director and chief curator, Louis Zona, kinetic art has been around since the 1960s and encourages exhibitors to interact with pieces with their hands. Some pieces even use technology to create effects such as flashing lights or patterns. Zona said The Butler…

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The Jambar Question: Students Answer YSU History Questions

January 21, 2021February 3, 2021

By Kyle Wills Youngstown State University has developed a rich history since it was founded in 1908, when it was only known as Youngstown College. With each semester and year, more history is created at YSU. Since Youngstown State’s founding over 120 years ago, its history includes memories like the…

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The Jambar’s Evolution of Design: A 90-Year History

January 21, 2021February 3, 2021

By Douglas M. Campbell On Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1931, students of Youngstown College released a pamphlet called “The Jambar” that 90 years later remains a staple of the university. A pamphlet whose appearance continuously changes. In design, according to Robin Williams, graphic designer and educator, there are four principles to…

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Students Faculty Share Holiday Traditions

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

By C. Aileen Blaine From roasted pig to sweet pastries, several Youngstown State University students and faculty relay interesting holiday traditions typically celebrated in their home countries. From countries including Ecuador, Italy, Great Britain and Puerto Rico, the university hosts a diverse student and faculty population, with each member celebrating…

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From Literature to True Crimes: One Professor’s Journey to YSU

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

By Jessica StampJambar Contributor For Suzanne Diamond, English professor at Youngstown State University, the journey to YSU was a long and challenging trip, but her love for teaching and education helped her overcome the difficulties. Diamond has many publications on film and British literature, including an essay on Aileen Wuornos,…

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Inaugural Legacy Forest Program

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020

By Douglas M. CampbellSamantha Smith Thirty-three volunteers approached a small field with a pair of gloves in one hand and shovels in the other Nov. 19 at N. Hine Street,. Their goal? To create a series of micro-forests. Youngstown State University’s Legacy Forest was created by a committee of faculty…

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Stonefruit Coffee Donates to Local Hospitals

Online Black History Month Exhibition: Voices of African American Artists

All Practice No Play for Women’s Rugby

NIRSA Week Event

Snapshots of Youngstown Photo Contest

Decompress at Home with Monday Meditation

Butler Art Institute Introduces Kinetic Art Exhibit

The Jambar Question: Students Answer YSU History Questions

The Jambar’s Evolution of Design: A 90-Year History

Students Faculty Share Holiday Traditions

From Literature to True Crimes: One Professor’s Journey to YSU

Inaugural Legacy Forest Program