The Jambar : February 25, 2021

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YSU detects COVID-19 on campus through wastewater testing. Lit Youngstown offers the "New Book News" series virtually via Zoom and features writers whose new books were published during the pandemic. The YSU Center for Workforce Education and Innovation helps high school and university students over the age of 17 join per-apprenticeship programs. YSU reports 18 new COVID-19 cases. YSU graduate Emily Henline begins her Fulbright program in South Korea. COVID-19 vaccines are underway for northeast Ohio veterans. WYSU celebrates Black History Month by playing musical arrangements from historical Black musicians. Stonefruit Coffee Co. donated more than 1,000 bags of coffee to local healthcare workers. The Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series brought in Du Yun, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and musician, who gave a virtual masterclass and a virtual performance and presentation on Feb. 24. Group X Yoga classes are offered by the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center to help students and faculty with stress. Student Activities will lead an at-home tutorial for hot cocoa bombs by Bergen Giordani, the president of One Hot Cookie. Operating under the same owner, One Hot Cookie in downtown Youngstown will be moving to make way for OH Donut Co. The Youngstown Phantoms hockey teams features Drink in the Rink every Saturday night during home games, which features $1 beers until the end of the second intermission. The YSU men's basketball team finishes the season strong. YSU football opens its seasons on the road against the No. 1 ranked defending champions North Dakota State University.