The Jambar : February 07, 2019

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The YSU men and women's track and field team held a Mid-Major Invitational at the Watson and Tressel Training Site and won 11 events. RJ Thompson has been awarded the Governor's Award through the state of Ohio for his development of the "City of You" project. Advise is given on what to consider when considering graduate school. From Canada to the US, Professors Patrick Durrell and his wife Katherine Durrell, earn citizenship. The Pella Penguins are featured. English professor and former Dean of Women, Eleanor B. North's legacy at Youngstown College is highlighted. YSU's Dana School of Music was featured for "America the Beautiful" for the pregame ceremony of Super Bowl LIII. Some of the oldest books in Maag Library were featured on exhibit. John Feldmeier, interim director of the Ward Beecher Planetarium and astronomy professor at YSU, and Curt Spivey, planetarium engineer, gave tips for those interested in getting into astronomy. Local music blasted at Westside Bowl on Feb.1 when Penguin Productions hosted the Federal Frenzy Face Off. YSU graduates and alumni got to show off their work at the McDonough 2019 Alumni Art Exhibition. According to the National Public Radio, the heart-shaped candies with messages such as “Be Mine,” “Kiss Me” and “Be Happy” will not be on the shelves this year because of the demise of the New England Confectionery Company, Necco. Men's basketball had their best winning stretch of the season. Golf Season will tee off soon. Local drag racers, Martino Motorsports, bring the National Drag Racing Association championship to Youngstown. Olivia Jones was awarded the title of Nike Women's Field Athlete of the Week in the Horizon League. Women's basketball team hit the road for a two game trip.