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By Zach Mosca  Black History Month is a time to recognize the historical achievements and figures from the Black community. That’s why all throughout the month of February, WYSU hosted special programming honoring Black contributions to music, culture and history in general. According to WYSU’s director of broadcasting Gary Sexton,…

By Kelcey Norris  Youngstown State University students of diverse backgrounds can take advantage of scholarship opportunities offered by campus organizations as a way to celebrate and acknowledge students’ differences in the community.  The YSU Foundation, Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club and the Shades of Blue Association of Youngstown are…

By Zach Mosca When it comes to picking a major in college, knowing exactly what that major entails is key. That’s why Youngstown State University is offering a series of virtual art information sessions to serve as an orientation for incoming art students. These sessions will be split into multiple…

By Abigail Cloutier  Last semester, the Department of Higher Education awarded Youngstown State University a grant worth $124,200 to expand mental health services during the pandemic, according to the Ohio Checkbook government portal. Student Counseling Services used the funds to hire another full-time counselor, two part-time counselors, and a graduate…

By Jessica Stamp  With the recent distribution of the COVID-19 vaccinations in the Mahoning Valley, the Youngstown State University community waited to see if the vaccines would be distributed to students, faculty and staff. Julie Gentile, director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, said YSU was not going to…