The Jambar : February 02, 2023

Abstract

During the nationally-broadcasted men's basketball game Jan. 27, YSU President Jim Tressel stepped onto the court and delivered the announcement that YSU will build a new student center to replace Kilcawley Center. University students, staff, alumni, friends and family gathered to say farewell to President Jim Tressel at a celebration in Kilcawley Center on Jan. 25. Throughout the month of February, Black History Month celebrates, recognizes and honors the African American people's past challenges of unequal opportunity and their contributions to culture and history. Athletes and contributors filled the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center for the 38th Annual YSU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jan. 28. The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded $896,000 to YSU's Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program. YSU emails have received increasing amounts of attempted phishing scams. Traffic cameras will be placed around Youngstown to combat speeding near schools. Dangers of being distracted on campus while driving or even walking are given. University Theatre kicks off the spring semester with its first show called "The Last Five Years." The Rose Melnick Medical Museum found a home for its collection in Cushwa Hall last September. The YSU Fencing Club is featured. Lit Youngstown plans its Winter Gala. YSU tennis falls short on the court to The University of Toledo on Jan. 27. The YSU men and women's track & field teams when to work over two days of competition with 13 event victories, three school records and a top 20 spot in the NCAA leaderboards. The YSU women's basketball team completed its two-game homestand at Beeghly Center and holds a five game win streak. The YSU men's basketball team demolished the Oakland Golden Bears on national TV Jan. 27.