The Jambar : April 27, 2023

Abstract

Spring commencement will begin at 1 p.m. May 6 at Stambaugh Stadium at YSU with over 1,500 students graduating. This semester, a total of 17 faculty are retiring. YSU students have been caught and penalized for using generative artificial intelligence to complete assignments. YSU's Guin's Gadgets sells branded technology accessories, such as laptop sleeves, headphones and wireless chargers in conjunction with the IT Service Desk in Kilcawley Center. Students can relax with therapy dogs, play games and study during extended hours at the William F. Maag, Jr. Library during finals week. Alexander Papa wears many hats including being the newly-elected YSU Student Government Association president and entrepreneur. YSU alumna, Lena Esmail, is using her education to expand healthcare services, to create jobs in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas. For the first time, the Centofanti School of Nursing is celebrating Nurses Week April 24 to 28 with a series of events for nursing students. In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, Youngstown Environmental Sustainability Society hosted an Earth Day event and presentation April 18 at The Cove in Kilcawley Center. Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centre, located in Fedor Hall at YSU, has been in business for almost 35 years and cares for YSU faculty, staff and students' children while they attend class or work. For over 50 years, Peppermint Productions on the southside of Youngstown has helped local musicians jump-start their music careers. The YSU lacrosse team secured a conference tournament spot in the Mid-American Conference for the second consecutive season. The YSU softball team preps for playoffs. YSU football team will play The Ohio State University Buckeyes on Sept. 9. The YSU men's and women's golf teams wrapped up three days of competition and both teams fought for positions in the Horizon League Championships.