The Jambar : January 23, 2007

Abstract

The headlining article in this edition features interviews with the possible candidates (Eugene Grilli and Larry Ware) for Vice President of Administration and Financial Affaires; The first meeting of the SGA of the Spring 2007 semester debating subjects on smoking, freshmen, student affairs and lack of student participation; A run down of YSU's annual Report giving YSU high ratings for small class size, low tuition, high exam scores, and high student retention; Students response to the increase in minimum wage; the editorial features remarks on administrative practices, internet alerts, LifeStraws purification of water, and discussion of Barack Obama recognizing the need for all parties in Washington to work together; The Entertainment section centers on "Open Mic Night" at several bars/restaurants in Downtown Youngstown and the section also suggests the possibility of Youngstown being featured in an MTV2 show entitled "My Block;" The final section of the Jambar discusses sports with articles on the men's basketball game against CSU, the hockey team preparing to go against John Carroll University, and the results of the YSU 2006 football season awards.