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Students unsure this fall: Single rooms sold out this year at the dorms

News Top StorySeptember 2, 2021September 4, 2021 0 0

By Kaitlyn McCarthy Starting off a new school year can create new experiences for students. After a long absence, Youngstown State University once again hosted Welcome Week activities for incoming...

Masked once more: From a summer of freedom to protests and mandates

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By Abigail Cloutier After a hopeful promise at the end of the spring 2021 semester from Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel to end masks and social distancing on campus,...

Campus construction creates roadblocks a year later

NewsSeptember 2, 2021September 4, 2021 0 0

By Sydney Stalnecker Youngstown State University’s campus buzzed with construction over the summer months. Upon students’ arrival back to campus, they can observe a paved and painted Fifth Avenue, sparkling...

Promoting mental health through art

NewsSeptember 2, 2021September 4, 2021 0 0

By Jessica Stamp At Youngstown State University, Student Counseling Services offers group sessions for students with varying academic needs. With more students returning to campus for classes, getting back to...

COVID-19 update: YSU students testing positive ahead of semester start

News News BriefSeptember 2, 2021September 15, 2021 0 0

By Abigail Cloutier On Monday, Youngstown State University reported three new cases of COVID-19 for the week of Aug. 15-21, the week before classes officially began. All three were students...

Excellence Training Center opens on campus

News Top StorySeptember 2, 2021September 4, 2021 0 0

By Mia Albaugh To bring jobs to the Mahoning Valley, education and industry leaders in the area formed a partnership to create the Excellence Training Center, which opened July 26...

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Students weigh in on mask mandates

September 2, 2021September 4, 2021

By Samantha Smith Youngstown State University announced at the start of the fall semester that there is a mask mandate…

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Endowed professorship bestowed as part of million-dollar donation

September 2, 2021September 4, 2021

By Abigail Cloutier Laura Beadling, an associate professor of English and film studies at Youngstown State University, was named as…

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Board of trustees talks sunsetting programs, student enrollment

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021

by Sydney Stalnecker The Board of Trustees gathered to discuss the enrollment of future Youngstown State University penguins, the continuation…

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WCBA Dean Betty Jo Licata announces retirement

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

By Samantha Smith The dean of Williamson’s College of Business, Betty Jo Licata, announced her retirement for the end of…

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Service opportunities for college graduates

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

By Yousof Hamza Members of AmeriCorps serve communities across the country. It’s an opportunity for recent college graduates to make…

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Positive career outlook for class of 2021

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

By Emily McCarthy The past year has caused a lot of worry for college students looking to find a job…