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The Jambar Editorial: Stimulus Checks and College Students

March 25, 2021March 31, 2021

In early March, President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion federal COVID-19 relief package bill, known as the American Rescue Plan, into law. Included in this bill is a third round of $1,400 stimulus checks for all qualifying Americans. One key difference in this round of checks compared to previous…

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Vaccination Hesitation

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

By Mac Pomeroy Once people with certain disabilities became eligible in Ohio to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, I immediately began trying to book my appointment. While there is some fear and speculation regarding the shot, I had no doubt or hesitation this was right for me. My mother had been…

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A Glimmer of Hope for Graduation

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

On Feb. 25, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio will soon lift COVID-19 restrictions on large public gatherings, including banquet halls, wedding receptions, school dances and graduations. We can thank the lift on restrictions in part to the vaccine distribution, especially as all Ohioans over 16 become eligible March 29. As…

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Birthday Candles and COVID-19 Swabs

March 4, 2021March 8, 2021

By Mac Pomeroy So, there I was, COVID-19 swab up the nose, doctor telling me happy birthday, phone continuously going off, wondering what in the world was going on. I am sure at this point you are probably just as confused as I was, so let me back up a…

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Looking Forward to the Future

March 4, 2021March 8, 2021

Slowly but surely, things seem to be returning to normal. Last week, the University of Akron announced they’re planning “a return to as close to a normal semester as possible.” According to KentWired, Kent State University’s newsource, the university will offer more in-person classes. Youngstown State University’s website announced plans…

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Wellness Days Replace Spring Break

February 25, 2021March 3, 2021

Youngstown State University announced the spring 2021 semester would not include a week-long spring break. Instead, we have wellness days to take “time off from the rigors of school” which “can help reduce stress and can be conducive to overall improved mental health.” The general consensus is mixed, more often…

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YSU Follows Federal Advice, Pausing J&J Vaccine Clinics

Self-Doubt in the Face of Graduation

Football’s Home Game Against UND Rescheduled

Summer Festival Moves Downtown

Snapshot of Memories

The Madness Resumes