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Student Tattoo Apprentices Study Unique Art Form

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

By Kelcey Norris Youngstown State University student Dylan Hawk cleans up ink and paper towels after a typical late-night shift as a tattoo apprentice. She said she’s exactly where she’s always wanted to be: in a tattoo shop. “I was hooked ever since I got that first tattoo when I…

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Student. Athlete. CEO: Basketball Player Starts Clothing Line

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

By Joseph Chapman What can’t senior Naz Bohannon do? When he isn’t hitting the books or helping the men’s basketball team secure a victory, he’s running his own small business. In October 2019, Bohannon began working to launch his clothing company, Majestic Stylez. As a business major, Bohannon is well…

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Studying Abroad Online from Home

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

By Sydney A. Stalnecker Study abroad opportunities for Youngstown State University students went virtual after being postponed in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions. McKenzie Drapola, a senior nursing major, originally planned to study abroad at the Nebrija University in Madrid in the summer of 2020. Instead, she’s…

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…

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Homecoming King and Queen Crowned Last Saturday

March 25, 2021March 31, 2021

By Abigail Cloutier Youngstown State University’s one and only spring homecoming crowned a king and queen on the field of Stambaugh Stadium last Saturday. Homecoming king Avery Howard is a senior biology major and the vice president of the Student Government Association. He was nominated for homecoming court by SGA….

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Tax Assistance: Appointments Remain for International Students

March 25, 2021March 31, 2021

By C. Aileen Blaine As the end of tax season lurks around the corner, first-time filers may find themselves uncertain or nervous of how to correctly approach the process. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at Youngstown State University helps to alleviate some of those fears, especially those of international…

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Student Tattoo Apprentices Study Unique Art Form

Student. Athlete. CEO: Basketball Player Starts Clothing Line

Studying Abroad Online from Home

How YSU Spent Its CARES Act Funds

Homecoming King and Queen Crowned Last Saturday

Tax Assistance: Appointments Remain for International Students