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The Next Semester

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020

By Mac Pomeroy On Monday, Nov. 2, Youngstown State University announced plans for students to continue with the same delivery method as this semester. Upon hearing the news, I know I wasn’t the only one who groaned. Of course, during these uncertain times, we must take precautions. I understand why…

There’s No Place Like Home

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020

It’s that time of year again — Thanksgiving break is almost upon us. Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie — what’s not to love about the holiday season? But with this much going on in the world, it’s hard to know whether…

Letter to the Editor

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020

To the Editor: There are many misconceptions surrounding the concept of “death with dignity.” Many people are under the assumption that in states with legal aid-in-dying, anyone will be able to use these procedures if they ask. This is simply untrue. There are criteria that must be met to be…

Opinion

Course Modalities Cause Frustrations

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

Youngstown State University students have mixed reactions to new methods of course delivery for the semester. Everyone has a preference between the five modalities — traditional, agile-hybrid, virtual classroom, online-live and web-based. Some students struggle to focus on online classes when it’s easy to cook dinner or play a video…

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Two Weeks

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020

By Kelcey Norris Two weeks feels much longer than you would expect. Two weeks takes a lot of time. Two weeks feels like two eternities. This is a sentiment I’ve heard from others who’ve been in quarantine, but I didn’t understand it fully until I experienced the two weeks myself….

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Goodbye, Friend

October 29, 2020October 28, 2020

By Mac Pomeroy Despite having experienced death before in my life, nothing prepared me for this. All of the deaths I had prior experience with had been somewhat expected — they were either elderly or known to have bad health. I was not prepared, however, to walk into the living…

Opinion

NCAA Football Franchise Makes Shocking Return

Viva La Valentine’s Day

What About Grapes?

Critical Feelings

GameStop, the Stock Market, and the Rich

The Jambar Editorial

The Next Semester

There’s No Place Like Home

Letter to the Editor

Course Modalities Cause Frustrations

Two Weeks

Goodbye, Friend