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The Jambar Editorial: Snack on that

Editorial OpinionDecember 2, 2021December 2, 2021 0 0

Youngstown State University has very few healthy food options on and around campus. Youngstown also lacks a grocery store, classifying the city as a food desert. When on campus, students...

Letter to the Editor: Breastfeeding in public

Editorial Letters to the Editor OpinionDecember 2, 2021December 2, 2021 0 0

Dear Editor, This letter is to bring to light the issue of breastfeeding in public. Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful act that a mother can do to provide for...

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Letters to the Editor: Cutting programs and raising concerns

Letters to the Editor Opinion Top StoryNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021 0 0

As a retiree who has taken courses through the Over 60 Program, I have grave concerns for degree-seeking students. The heart and soul of any university are the faculty and...

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The Jambar Editorial: Coffee tasting adventures

Editorial OpinionNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021 0 0

Caffeine is the lifeblood of many college students, and it can be delivered in many different ways. As we approach the end of the semester, the levels of stress are...

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Speak up with ease

Columns OpinionNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021 0 0

By Mac Pomeroy The current actions that Youngstown State University is taking to cut majors and programs is extremely upsetting. There is no sugar-coating the topic — this is something...

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The Jambar Column: Welcome to Hasselhoff

Columns OpinionNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021 0 0

By Mac Pomeroy During March 2020, when the world around us shut down, a new world was released. Or, more specifically, a new virtual world. The latest chapter of Nintendo’s...

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