The Jambar : November 21, 2019

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Fees are withheld from University departments and colleges as the university was given discretion to allocate funds to different academic departments at their request through the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget. International students struggles finding ways and places to practice their faith and spiritual beliefs. Youngstown's Fire Station 7 closure sparks conflict among Youngstown residents and business owners. This year club sports students and the administration are working together to create an experience that works for both sides. YSU students bring awareness to food insecurity and poverty. Dr. Frank Beck, regional chief opioids officers for Mercy Health, spoke about the opioids crisis to YSU students November 13. YSU partnered with IBM to bring a new and innovative program called the IT Workforce Accelerator to the community for jobs in technology and hardware industries. This October marked the five-year anniversary of YSU student Jack Sebest's miraculous recovery from drowning being declared a miracle by the Vatican. Christa Franklin's space in Once Upon a Time Art Studio contains handmade paintings on recycled wood, fair-trade items, baskets and sewn dolls visitors can purchase to fund her mission trips. Local apparel brand Youngstown Clothing company held its grand opening in the Southern Park Mall on November 14. The YSU Ethics Bowl Team sweeps fourth regional competition. In a collaboration between the NFL and Youngstown-based company America Makes, the NFL Helmet Challenges Symposium is a contest to develop safer football helmets that will reduce the risk of concussions for athletes. YSU athletics added women's lacrosse to the 2020-2021 season. The YSU football season closes out at home.