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Raising Awareness of Drinking Responsibly

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

By Samantha Smith Youngstown State University hosted an alcohol screening event for students to discuss and learn about substance and alcohol abuse. As an incentive to attend, the first 30 participants received a free T-shirt, and the first 200 participants got free ice cream. The YSU Counseling Program sponsored the…

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New Police Chief Places YSU Safety as Top Priority

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

By Richie Juliano The new Youngstown police chief, Carl Davis, is a veteran member of the Youngstown Police Department. There is much he’d like to accomplish, especially maintaining a good relationship with Youngstown State University. “We share a lot of the same areas and territories with the campus being on…

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Greeks Clean Up the Streets: What It’s Like to Be in YSU Greek Life

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

By Kelcey Norris Members of sororities and fraternities on campus participated in a major clean-up called Greeks in the Streets March 26, sprucing up streets and highway exit ramps around the university. Philanthropy is a major focus of Youngstown State University Greek Life, which consists of five active fraternities and…

How YSU Spent Its CARES Act Funds

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

By Abigail Cloutier In the past year, Youngstown State University received multiple federal grants to offset losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. YSU has received $10,376,462 from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to date. The university was required to spend a minimum of $5,188,231 in direct payments in the…

COVID-19 Responsible for High Rate of Retirement

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

By Ethan J. Snyder Since its emergence in late 2019, COVID-19 has ravaged the U.S. economy. Workers across the country were compelled to retire early in order to protect themselves from the virus. People aged 60 and older are most at risk for contracting COVID-19 in the workplace — this…

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HackYSU 2021 Goes Virtual

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

By Douglas M. Campbell This weekend, laptops and computer monitors will light up rooms across the city as the Youngstown State University Hackers group hosts the seventh annual HackYSU competition. The competition is an event where students of all majors and experience levels can come together. They are given 24…

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Ward Beecher Holds Nuclear Reactor

COVID-19 Update

NAMI on Campus Adjusts Support Strategies During Pandemic

Commencement to Take Place at Ice Castle For First Time

Crossing Midlothian Boulevard with YSU Professor

YSU Kicks Two Players Off the Team

Raising Awareness of Drinking Responsibly

New Police Chief Places YSU Safety as Top Priority

Greeks Clean Up the Streets: What It’s Like to Be in YSU Greek Life

How YSU Spent Its CARES Act Funds

COVID-19 Responsible for High Rate of Retirement

HackYSU 2021 Goes Virtual