The Jambar : November 18, 2021

Abstract

YSU students are worried about the quality of their education as national college enrollment declines, causing budget cuts in colleges and universities. YSU is discontinuing its religious studies major as part of the 26 associate's, bachelor's, and graduate studies programs the university has sunset. YSU offered several COVID-19 vaccines and now booster clinics for students, faculty and staff on campus. YSU reported 30 COVID-19 cases for the week of November 7-13. YSU sees an increase of dating violence cases reported on campus. Students are encouraged to take fire alarms seriously. With the pandemic causing a strain on resources, the Penguin Pantry is looking for donations to help restock its shelves to aid more students in need. YSU partnered with Swipe Out Hunger to create an emergency meal credit program for students struggling with food insecurities. The debate between anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates is still an ongoing discourse at YSU. The Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center is holdings its Movember Madness Reverse Climbing Competition. Students prepare for finals week by utilizing the Resch Academic Succes Center which offers tutoring for over 200 courses. Nancy Wagner, director of the Centofanti School of Nursing, is the first to win the Tressel Endowed Chair in Leadership. The YSU men's basketball team split its first two games of the season, losing 75-59 to Penn State University and defeating Southeast Missouri State University 97-79. The YSU women's basketball team pulled a victory against the University of Akron for its first home game of the season. YSU football team loses to North Dakota University, a team they have not won against since 2011.