The Jambar : January 11, 2024

Abstract

YSU students plan to walkout of classes at 10 a.m. on Jan. 22 outside of Tod Hall in protest of U.S. Rep. William "Bill" Johnson becoming YSU's 10th president. Six degrees will be sunset this academic semester, and no incoming students will be accepted into the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in Geography; Bachelor of Arts in Music; Bachelor of Music in Music Composition; Master of Music in Music Composition; Master of Music in Jazz Studies; and Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education. An article features YSU's last controversial presidential search back in 1991 and YSU's shortest presidency which occurred in 2013. It is announced that Neal McNally will serve as acting president until Johnson begins. Jennifer Pintar has been appointed as interim provost while Provost Brien Smith has been appointed as Special Assistant to the President. The arts pushed back against cuts with a petition and a rally outside of Tod Hall. YSU brings in many freshmen and transfer for its 21 varsity sports each year, which are credited to the scouting teams of the university. YSU's SGA is collaborating with Support Services to improve transportation services on campus by adding tracking to the Penguin Shuttle, YSU's free campus shuttle. YSU's new Cooking Club offers a hands-on learning experience for students to try diverse foods and learn new skills in the kitchen. The indie rock-pop band Vacations is featured. The McDonough Museum of Art will welcome five new art collections for its springs exhibitions. Students attending events for Lit Youngstown, a non-profit and community-based organization which focuses on creative writing and storytelling, are on the rise. The Youngstown Phantoms hockey team is featured. The women's basketball teams rounds out its non-conference play with a 4-6 record. YSU's football team finished its 2023 season with an 8-5 record. A review of the YSU men's basketball team games over the holiday break is given.