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What, no slap?

Columns OpinionMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023 9 0

By Henry Shorr Another year, another Oscars ceremony. I tuned in, patiently waiting for another scandal and to my surprise, the biggest controversy seemed to be the change in the...

Betting madness

Editorial OpinionMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023 3 0

A 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision paved the way for states across the country to legalize and regulate sports betting. Now sports betting is legalized in 33 states with varying...

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Social media, social crisis

Columns OpinionMarch 2, 2023March 4, 2023 25 0

By Henry Shorr Every issue of the Jambar provides more opportunities to date myself as a middle-of-the-pack millennial in a sea of Gen Z. The topic of the week is...

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Are you really alone?

Editorial OpinionMarch 2, 2023March 4, 2023 11 0

Every day we communicate with others in a variety of ways including verbally, non-verbally, through touch and looks, but sometimes communication can become draining. There’s always a text, an email,...

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Prioritizing Safety

Editorial OpinionFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 12 0

The recent train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio has left the country questioning its railways, infrastructure and safety. Norfolk Southern, the rail company responsible for the train...

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Read and find out.

Columns OpinionFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 3 0

By Henry Shorr I’ve been revisiting some of my favorite books lately. It’s always comforting to return to stories I love, and I tend to discover things I missed during...

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Separating art from the artist

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

By Henry Shorr Like most millennials, Harry Potter was inescapable while growing up. I have read all seven books more…

Editorial Opinion

The Tressel Effect

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

On June 22, 2022, President Jim Tressel announced that effective Feb. 1, he will be stepping away as president at…

Columns Opinion

The Returns of Life

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

By Henry Shorr I’m a 30-year-old student at Youngstown State University. This is not my first foray into secondary education,…

Editorial Opinion

Psychic groundhog determines Fate?

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Groundhog Day is a tradition recognized by the United States and Canada every year Feb. 2. Punxsutawney Phil is the…

Editorial Opinion

A False Idol

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

The advancement of technology has been a defining part of human history, especially since the industrial revolution, which altered global…

Thanks, Coach

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

By Henry Shorr Jim Tressel ended his tenure as president of Youngstown State University this week. He has been a…