Warning! The Jambar Fashion Police have been hitting the mean streets of the YSU campus. See who was stopped on PAGE 4 Thursday, June 8,2006 THE STUDI OF YOUNSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY www.ttiejambar.com TRAVEL VOL 88 NO. 67 Va-ca-tion have to get away! By: Emery Boyle-Scott NBVS EDITOR Some Youngstown State University students are making time for travel this summer. Alexis Perry, knee- deep in books, is going to Cure Beach, North Carolina this summer with her family. A five day trip for eight people, she's expecting to spend $1,500 on the van rental and fishing equipment. Other students haven't factored in a getaway. Becky Delost said she plans on "going to class and working." Heidi Marshall, Mahoning County AAA manager, Vacation spots from A-Z ABCDEFGHIJKLMnopqrstuvwxyz said advanced planning is essential to any trip. If you intend to use the Internet to book flights or hotels, be sure to"read all terms and con ditions," she said. AAA, American Automobile Association, offers roadmaps, assistance in planning vacations, discounts at popular locations and more for members and non-members alike. Go to www.aaa.com, stop in the Mahoning County office, 1275 Boardman-Canfield Rd, or call, 330- 726-0622. A is for airfare Ail set to go? Consider flying. To keep your airfare costs down try bargain Web sites (Expedia, Hotwire, Travelocity, etc). AirTran is running a sale through noon today (www.airtran.com). Youngstown Warren Regional Airport offers non-stop flights to Orlando, Florida (www.yngwrnair.com). B\s for bongo Go worldly with music, "Steel Pulse," an internationally known reggae band, is touring. June 15 they are playing at Annies in Cincinnati, June 17 they're at House of Blues Chicago, and July 1 they're at Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. C\s for camping Outdoors/? Commune with nature while hiking, biking, or canoeing. A comprehensive list of Ohio camp grounds and activities is available at www.ohtoparks.net. D is for e ranches Dude, ever dream of driving cattle? Go out west for a dude ranch vaca tion. The Dude Rancher's Association (www.duderanch.org) lists over 100 dude ranches in North America. E is for Erie Right nearby are great places for a quick vacation. South Bass Island, home of Put-In-Bay, has vineyards, fishing, historical tours and more. South Bass island is one of the seven Lake Erie islands in the area. Z^'s'for fairs Canfield, right down the street from Youngstown, has one of the largest county fairs in the country. The Canfield Fair is August 30 through G is for gay and lesbian friendly Nothing ruins a vacation I unwelcoming natives. If yoi going around the world or just down the road check out www.outtraveler.com, or www.advocate.corn's travel sec tion to avoid a harsh environ ment. ,<**^v t/is for jungles Ready for a steamy, pricey adven- tre? A vacation in the jungle is guaranteed to be an adventure, lodging and activity packages based //is for howler monkeyl/ in San i? se-Costa Rica start around $ 1,000, not including airfare or tax. The Pittsburgh Zoo has 4,000 ani mals distributed over 77 acres, including a black howler monkey. The Pittsburgh Zoo is about four miles north of Pittsburgh, $9 admis sion and free parking, www.pitts- burghzoo.com September 4 and feati food and animals. rides, /is for Internet The great Internet, essential to planning a vacation. Click onto Google or Ticketmaster to search for events near and far. Free access (for YSU students) to the Web is available from the Library. /Tis forkindling love Niagara Falls is a romantic hotspot. Only a few hours north into Canada, Niagara Falls has several hotels, resorts and casinos primed for a week, or just a weekend, of together-time. If a booming tourism trap isn't the style you're searching for, try Niagara-on-the- Lake, a smaller, quieter, nicely-land scaped getaway, www.tourismnia- gara.com L is for Legoland Love your Legos? Have kids accom panying you? Try a trip to Carlsbad, California, home to "Legoland," near Anaheim (Disneyland) and San Diego. Legoland is a i28-acre shrine to Lego blocks, built, unfortu nately, just for kids. Other Legolands are in Windsor, England, Germany and Denmark, birthplace of Legos. M is for Maine Sailing, hiking, camping, lob ster and wilderness are all Maine staples. The 2006 Maine Lobster Festival is August 2-6 in Rockland. www.maineIobsterfestival.com please see VACATION Page 2 EXPANSION Council unsure about expansion By: Emery Boyle-Scott NEWS EDITOR Youngstown State University's proposal to extend Hazel Street and build a new Williamson College of Business Administration has yet to be approved. Youngstown City Council tabled Mayor Jay Williams' amendment to the four ordinances per taining to YSU's proposal at the meeting Wednesday night. The Mayor's amend ment would include a sec tion in each ordinance specifically calling for "additional public input" and "further analysis and evaluation" to determine the correct approach to the Hazel Street expansion and YSU's proposed con struction of a new busi ness school. Council members voted whether or not to add the amendment to the ordi nances. Five of the six voters agreed to pass the amendment. Councilman Rufus Hudson's dis- sention caused the please see COUNCIL Page 2 Brian Goddard Imagine it's your last day on Earth Q: What would your last meal be? A: "Uptown Pizza's pepperoni and sausage pizza." Q: Who would be the last person you'd hang out with? A: "Gene Simmons." Q: Last place you'd go? A: "Definitely, Hawaii." Q: The last thing you'd do? A: "Give 'the finger' to President Bush.' Civil engineering technology major poses for the camera By: Scott Suchora JAMBAR CONTRIBUTOR On June 23, the Wilcox Curriculum Resource Center, located next to the computer labs on the first floor of the Beeghly College of Education, will lose one of its primary resources. CRC librarian Paul Rohrbaugh has resigned. Students and faculty share their thoughts and views on Rohrbaugh and his resignation. Senior Angeline Theis, 22, a second ary education major said Rohrbaugh was more than just a librarian. "Above all other resources found within the CRC, Mr. Rohrbaugh is the best. He has offered me not only help, but professional guidance many times," she said. Youngstown State University Alumni Michael Higgins, secondary education senior said he is saddened to hear about the resignation. Higgins said, "I'm very sorry to hear that Paul Rohrbaugh is leaving. I think he is a stand-up guy and an asset to YSU. I never heard a bad word about him." Higgin said he thinks there is more to his resignation than what people are resigns saying. "It smells political." Others disagree with Higgins and said Rohrbaugh left on his own account for personal reasons. Paul Kobulnicky, executive director of Maag Library said he believes Rohrbaugh retired for personal rea sons. "We have identified a temporary staffing solution through the fall term and we will recruit a suitable replace ment. Nothing else has changed rela tive to the future of the Wilcox CRC," Kobulnicky. Phillip Ginnetti, dean of the Beeghly College of Education, agrees with Kobulnicky. "Paul is leaving on his own. He wants to move on and do something else. He has two master's degrees and is a very bright man. We love him in the college of education," Ginetti said. Faculty also expressed appreciation for Rohrbaugh. Lauren Cummins, assistant profes sor of teacher education said he was a great asset to YSU students and faculty. "His dedication, passion and expert ise will be missed, along with the many services he provided to support and sustain effective education within the college," she said. Ginnetti said even though Rohrbaugh is resigning, the CRC will continue to be in place. Cummins explained that most high quality universities have curriculum resource centers because they realize the essential role it plays in the field of education and in the community. According to Cummins, CRC promotes expertise both in the field of education in general, as well as in the specific educational content areas that teachers are expected to know and understand, "Education is a life-long process and I am personally proud that we have the CRC in the BCOE. It was one of the reasons I chose to work at YSU several years ago. For me, it signified the ded ication that YSU had to our teacher candidates and to our school partners in the Mahoning Valley," she said. Patricia Hauschildt, associate profes sor of English, cross-appointed in edu cation, called Rohrbaugh an incredibly valuable asset "He works hard, is knowledgeable, is always positive, and always jumps to please see LIBRARIAN Page 2 US ?r ?rain Online: thejambar.com ftt?aBrfbar?gmall.com 78(56 Wtfay: cloudy 72 / 50 Saturday; rain 67 / 46 Classified 12 Opinion 13 Feature 14 21 The Jambar Thursday, June 8,2006 YSU fall enrollment By: Adrienne Sabo COPY EDITOR Youngstown State University wiil begin another campaign this summer to increase enroll ment for the fall semester. The new campaign targets recent high school gradu ates in the area. According to Thomas Maraffa, special assistant to the president, it is too early to estimate a fall enroll ment figure. "Of course we always want as high a number as possible, but there are many things that affect it. At this point we are project ing a slight increase," he said. The university is looking to maximize retention rates and increase the number of area high school graduates that attend YSU. "We look at 11 different categories of students and take into account past trends, but 75 percent of our students are returning registered students and high school grads," Maraffa said. The summer campaign, beginning in July, will include billboards, print advertisements in local newspapers and TV com mercials with the message, "Your Success is Our Story." The university has the Student Orientation Advisement Registration (SOAR) program running all summer long to register incoming students and will seek out those students who have completed appli cations, but are not enrolled. The number of area high school graduates that attended YSU last fall dropped from 1,246 in Fall 2004 to 1,218 in Fall 2005. Maraffa said that these numbers are a result of a drop in the amount of high school graduates. When graduating classes are larg er the university can expect higher enrollment. The university is also reaching out to the parents of potential YSU students. The newspapers' advertise ments are aimed at student influencers and a newslet ter is sent to potential stu dents' homes. According to fall projec tions, enrollment will be up about .7 percent from last fall. Maraffa said that the university is registering students daily. LIBRARIAN, continued from page 1 help students with any kind of work related to the library. In addition, he has initiated multiple projects involving stu dents and the library over the years." Debbie Beronja, an access services librarian who has been with YSU for almost 30 years, will replace Rohrbaugh as the interim librarian until a new one is hired. "Kobulnicky will call for the search and BCOE will be responsible for the hiring," Ginnetti said. After working in Maag Library in vari ous positions, Beronja said she is looking forward to her new responsibilities. "My immediate plans at the CRC are to work with Paul Rohrbaugh over the next few weeks. I would then like to meet with the dean and the faculty to get feedback as to what their feelings are about the CRC and the services we can provide to them and their students," she said. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 amendment to be tabled for further dis cussion and review. Before the meeting convened, several concerned Youngstown citizens spoke out against the ordinances. Jim Villani, previ ously objected to the proposal said, "the project needs to go foreword, but not in the way that it has." The Cherol family, who owns tne prop erty key to YSU's plan, the site where YSU proposes to build the new business school agrees with Villani. John Cherol's attorney, Michael McBride spoke for him and said the Cherol family wants the plan to move forward with respect toward local business owners. Some local business owners said the change would put them out of business by building on their land, Mariana Lacivita's family owns Youngstown Plant and Flower, a business that would be displaced if YSU's redevel opment plan came to fruition. Laciyita said, "we want to see this building go up." Lacivita said this project shouldn't be just YSU's venture, but a community project. There will be more discussion about this issue at the June 21, 5:30 p.m. City Council meeting. News In Br^ef Women and Money Conference The 2006 Women and Money Conference will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 9 at the Kilcawley Student Center at Youngstown State University. Sponsored by The Vindicator, the free workshop will deal with thesub- ject of women and financial decisions.Topics covered wiil be budgeting, debt management, estate planning, identity theft, insurance, and retirement planning. MBA Information Sessions The Business College is offering two MBA information sessions in June. YSU's programs are an opportunity for anyone to increase their working knowledge of business. The MBA application deadline for fall is July 15 and classes begin August 28. Session one is today, 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m. at Holiday Inn South in Boardman. Session two will be Wednesday June 14,7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Metroplex in Liberty. Artist Meet and Greet Meet Itzik Benshalom, "lost wax" sculpture artist, June 10 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. at the Trumbull branch of the Butler institute of Art. The Bulter will be exhibiting 12 Benshalom works until the end of August. The Butler Trumbull is at 9350 East Market Street in Howland Township. Fahey announced as ombudsperson Youngstown State University announced Monday that Jack Fahey took over as ombudsperson, Fahey, a YSU staff member since 1980, said about 230 students come to the ombudsperson a year for help in resolving problems. Fahey said that the most common issues that students have are academic problems. Police Briefs Confiscated Weapons Several weapons were uncovered at a Youngstown resi dence on June 6 by two Youngstown State University Police officers. YSU police were dispatched to 36 Saranacs in ref erence to a man throwing a gun and running inside the house according to the police report. YSU police confiscat ed the uncovered weapons and one adult and one juvenile were taken into custody according to the police report. A suspicious odor An unidentifiable odor coming from the basement of Cushwa Hall was reported to YSU police. Upon the arrival, a cleaning attendant was found to be mopping the floors, vancj,Mfprmed th^ni, , , l g from the Master Control Room according to the report. Officers and maintenance were unable to find the source of the mysteri ous odor according to the police report. A floor fan was placed near the door to help air circulation. VACATION, continued from page 1 N is for Nepotism Show some favoritism towards relatives. Ask to crash with uncles, aunts, grandparents, siblings and cousins, it can be a cheap way to stretch your legs in a part of the world you haven't been before. O is for Ohio Love roller coaster thrills? Go to Sandusky, where Cedar Point has been voted the "best" for a record eight years in a row by Amusement Today. One over 48" ticket is $39.95, but discounts are available. Check it out online at www.cedar- point.com. P is for Pricey Beware of paying too much. Keep the cost down by avoiding travel agents and examining pack age deals closely. The Internet makes comparison shopping easier than ever before. Q is for Quaff Before you embark to any quaffing location, be sure you're 21 or older and have designated a dri ver. Make sure to sample a variety of bars at your vacation destina tion. R is for Road Trips Turn the journey into the desti nation. Given you have the materi als (car, gas, friends) road trips can be cheap and fun, but watch the gas-budget. Try www.roadtri- pusa.com or www.roadsidearneri- ca.com to start planning now. S is for Seashore Are you a sun-bum? Pack your sunscreen and go to one of the top 10 beaches as named by "Dr. Beach" (Stephen Leatherman, a PhD coastal scientist, www.drbeach.org). T is for Tee Off! Golf is a fun and relaxing sum mertime sport. There are hundreds of local golf courses, public and pri vate. A list is available at www.ohio-golf.com. For an out-of- state trip, three nights and four tee times at the Glens in North and South Carolina start at $319. More details at www. carolinagolftrav el.com. U is for Unprompted If you're sitting around with nothing to do, consider a sponta neous day trip to a local tourist trap you've never seen. V is for Vikings June 25 is Svenskarnas Dag (Swedish Heritage Day), July 9 is Norway Day, and the Vikings play the Raiders in preseason game one, August 14 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. W is for Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Dells has over 19 indoor water parks. There are also several outdoor public water parks. Not so into wet fun? There's also "dry" fun. Great Wolf Lodge has a four-story, 20,000-square-foot area called "Wiley's Woods," a "foam ball play center/' and interactive videogame zone. X is for EXcalibur Hotel The Excalibur hotel is one of the most affordable Las Vegas hotels. ($50/night for a basic room). For the $50 you will be able to enjoy pools, the King Arthur theme and the Tournament of Kings jousting dinner show. Check www.excal- ibur.com for current rates and availability, Y is for Yummie No vacation, no matter how short, is complete without culinary treats. Stop in theethnicsections of any city ("Little Italy" or "Chinatown") for authentic cui sine. Z is for Zenith Summertime is the perfect time for rock climbing. Trip ideas, near and far, are on www.rockclimb- ing.com. Sharpen your rock climb ing skills on YSU's indoor climbing wall at Andrew's Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Classified Help Wanted Attention Students: National Health and Wellness Business seeking young profes sionals for customer service and sales, will work around all sched ules. $14.50 an hour. Apply now www.halejobs.com Pool Attendants Applications taken in person at 1050 Compass West Austintown for two part time positions. Monday-Frday, 9-4 p.m. Housing One and two bedroom apart ments- all utilities paid. Includes cable and high speed internet, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer and microwave. Call 330-219- 4223. Rent Duplex. 2 bedroom first floor. Appliances, garage, security, near Wick Park, washer/dryer, fireplace and new windows. $450 month plus utilities. Call 330- 533-4148, cell: 330-565-4158. 1-4 bedroom apartments and houses. Five blocks from YSU, includes stove and refrigerator. 330-743-7111. ' Rent Duplex. Second floor, 4-5 bedrooms, 2 baths, appliances, washer/dryer, new windows, near Wick Park and private parking. $650 plus utilities, call (330)533- 4148, cell: (330)565-4158. . Walk to campus - 3,4 and 5 bed room homes. Appliances includ ed. Newly painted interior. Price reduction June and July. 330-506- 5684. STUDENT APARTMENTS FOR. SUMMER, FALL: Clean housing close to YSU. Efciencies, 1,2, 3,4 bedroom apartments/houses. Off-street parking, newer appli ances. Call 330-259-0435. $250-$325 P/ Month- Ac ross the street from YSU. I bedroom, FREE Cable T.V. and Internet, parking, pool table, darts, alt utilities, newly remod eled, nicefpepple^nly^i,.! , 1- 800.44So2204j{.,rU;VO,} ; For Rent in Boardman: Ten minutes from campus! 2- bedroom $500 3- bedroom $600 5-bedroom house $1000 Calf: (330)818-0131 Home 4 U ANY SIZE GROUP- ONE TO SIX BEDROOMS. ALL UTILITIES PAID. ALL NEWER, MODERN APPLIANCES. ALL GROUNDSKEEPING INCLUD ED. Private residencies- NOT apartment buildings. Off-street, fenced, lit Private Parking. Individual leases- No shared finances. 96 channels of Cable T.V. and Broadband Internet in each bedroom. Private locks on all bedrooms. Security system avail able. Providing QUALITY Student Housing for over 29 years. Starting at $325 per per son. CALL CHRIS: 330-743- RENT Brand New 2 bedroom apart ments, one block from YSU. Available Fall Semester. Rent includes all utilities and cable/internet. Call now to reserve your new 2 bedroom apartment. (330)720-0964 Miscellaneous Avon- to buy or sell. Call Meshel at (330) 788-6203 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF YOUNGSTOWN- AUDITOR/ OFFICE MANAGER- WATER DEPARTMENT- $61,848,54. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university and thorough experience in varied administrative work in public or private organiza tion, including considerable supervisory experience. Must be a resident of Youngstown when appointed or must become a resident within 120 days following appointment to the position. Applications accepted at Youngstown Civil Service Commission Office, 7 tn floor, City Hall, Youngstown, Ohio from June 5, 2006, through, June 15, 2006. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are a veteran and wish to claim the military preference credit, bring a XEROX copy of FORM DD-214 show ing proof of honorable discharge. For additional information applicants may visit the City website at www.cityofyoungstownoh.org. The written exam will be given on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at the Choffin Career and Technical Center, 200 E. Wood Street, starting at 10 a.m. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF YOUNGSTOWN- DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT- $74,498.84 Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university and thorough experience in public finance administration, including : considerable supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration, modern office management methods, city codes and ordinances, state laws governing financial administration of municipal government, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relation ships with employees, city officials and the public. Must be a resident of Youngstown when appointed or must become a resident within 120 days following appointment to the position. Applications accepted at Youngstown Civil Service Commission Office, 7 tn floor, City Hall, Youngstown, Ohio from June 5, 2006, through, June 15, 2006. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are a veteran and wish to claim the military preference credit, bring a XEROX copy of FORM DD-214 showing proof of honorable discharge. For additional information applicants may visit the City website at www.cityofyoungstownoh.org. The written exam will be given on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at the Choffin Career and Technical Center, 200 E. 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OUR SIDE Too much time on their hands The Senate voted down a proposed ban on same sex marriages Wednesday morn ing prompting many opposers to call the amendment out for what it is really is a stalling tactic by the Republicans to avoid what issues are really important. The amendment needed at least 60 votes to pass and was defeated with a vote of 49-48. The defeated amendment aimed to define marriage as the union between a man and woman, therefore excluding homosexuals from marriage rights. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois said, "This is not about the preservation of marriage. This is about the preservation of a majori- ty." The debate ragged during a time when the Senate has other pressing issues that need discussed. Issues like improving the U.S. economy and healthcare. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, said "the reason the Senate Republicans are pushing this-.marriage amendment is because they~dOn*t'want to address the real issues of this country." The Senate is wasting its time with issues that have previously been debated and defeated. The issue was voted on and defeated in the Senate and the House in 2004. It will be the topic of interest in the House this sum mer. Currently 45 states have written their own constitutional amendment stating that marriage is the union of a man and a woman. The band would override the states' constitutions. Supporters of the amendment do not believe that we have seen the last of this issue. In a report from MSNBC Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Republican from Utah said, "I do not believe the sponsors are going to fall back and cry about it. I think they are going to keep bringing it up." The issue was voted on numerous times and not only at the federal level, but also at the state level. Passing a nationwide ban on gay marriage would have negative effects on the country and its appearance. For a culture and a country that is so concerned with being politically correct, lawmakers can easily target a minority group and take away its rights. According to a poll from ABC, the majority of Americans define marriage in the same manner as the amendment, but the poll also found that the same majority are opposed to the ban. The Senate is supposed to act in the best interest of the people who elected them and if the polls are any indication, this is an issue that Americans are opposed to. The Senate should look at the other issues that affect the daily lives of Americans and work those out before they try to push the same sex marriage issue any further. The Jambar editorials reflect the opinions of The Jambar and its Editorial Board members. Those wishing to schedule meet ings with the Editorial Board should call the editor in chief. LETTERS POLICY " Letters must be typed and should not exceed 400 words. Each letter must include a name and telephone number for verification purposes. Submissions are subject to editing for spelling, grammar and clarity. Letters must be received by noon Friday for Tuesdays edition and by noon Tuesday for Thursdays edition. The Jambar will not print letters that libel others or threaten harm. The editor in chief reserves the right to reject letters that do not follow policy. The views and opin ions expressed in published letters do not necessarily reflect those of The Jambar staff or YSU faculty, staff or administration. Campus Parking Dear Editor, A Ms. Patti Wilson wrote an article con cerning YSU's VIP Parking in Jambar's April 11, 2006 edition. Wilson pointed out the inequities that befall the student and the privileges that reward the non-sup porters of YSU [meaning the students nick els and dimes support the running of the school). Even pays the Parking Czar's salary I'm guS&Mgl 7ru;i'rK" ? ^ ifi-b * | And as if:c^esigr{a!ted parking 'Wasn't' crock enough, street parking is beyond ridiculous: two-hour meter parking, and in areas un-metered, it's just a roll of the dice as the city's Parking Patrol may show up at any moment and ruin the rest of your day after having struggled with nonsense like f over x or some statistical enumera tions such as ten squirrels sitting on a LETTER TO THE EDITOR fence?then a ticket to boot! Give a student a break! Of course this matter does not concern the YSU's "designated parking areas/' although it does concern the simple fact that some students just simply can't afford parking passes, books, pen and paper under Bush & Taft as scandals ride them out of office?way too late. But being "fair and balanced" (thanks FOX), I know?having knocked around ?YSU; since 1982?including several cam- pxx'se^ across the country and two in Japan?that parking is forever the problem of life. But why should campus street parking be the hassle of the damned? Why can't the city allow three-hour meter parking about the campus? Yet, we hear our city officials' trumpet slogans like "brain drain" and how they can keep grads from leaving the area. DO SOMETHING FOR THEM! Hell, I'd be gone myself?but I'm neither a student nor have I saved up enough food stamps to buy a used car. And because I do walk all about the city, it's amazing to me at how the Parking Patrol will walk right past a long line of cars on a particular downtown street pressing ever forward toward the universi ty, salivating to pass out tickets?and still, on their return to downtown, those same cars tha,t were parked at-8. a.m. will be passed by at noon, one, two, three, four, and five o'clock. So, I guess what I'm saying is, "Hey, c'mon, Patti Wilson, VIP Parking .isn't exclusive to YSU." P.S. Oh, did I forget to mention that I brought this up to the mayor and City Council a month ago? Ted Williams COMMENTARY s our money goin By: Jake Glavies JAMBAR CONTRIBUTOR Free? Nothing's free. From university football tickets to Student Government sponsored movies, the Youngstown State University student body pays for every "free" service on campus. To help fund these services each semester all students are assessed a general fee. This charge ranges from $46 per credit hour up to 12 hours to a flat rate of $552 for 12-16 hours, with an additional cost of $42 per hour over 16 hours. Whew! That's a mouth full to say and a pain somewhere else to handle. The revenue generated from this pocket-pilfering scam is said to cover non-instruction al services such as: -Kilcawley Center -Intercollegiate athletics -Intramural sports -Performing artists -Lecture programs -Student government -Career Services Office -The Andrews Center The general fee, which totaled $13,270,000 for the 2006 .fiscal year, comprises 10 per cent of all money taken in by the university. The only other sources in the 2006 budget that generated more revenue were instructional fees, 47 percent, and state funding, 32 percent. After its collection, this broad charge is combined with all other profit producing sources to form the general fund. Money from the general fund is then dispersed in unknown quantities to these non-instructional areas. These appropriations are untraceable. A practice such as this should cause any sane account ant to scratch their head. With over $13 million dollars willingly unaccounted for there should be no question why YSU is having financial difficul ties. According to Beth Cushner, .assistant budget analyst, this shortcoming can be attributed to, "A lack of accounting tech nology to accu rately keep track of the fee to that level." This is unacceptable. To assess each student an astronomical, all-purpose fee and not have the technology to track its spending is appalling. In addition to tracing the appropriation of the general fee, the services covered under this cost should be made flexi ble as well. Each student should be able to select which services they wish to subscribe to. Rather than charge the entire student body fof play tickets, an option such as a season ticket "Play Pass" could be made available instead. Similar changes could be implemented to eliminate, or lessen, charges for: the Andrews Center, intramural sports, lecture programs and performing artists. The YSU administration must be made accountable for their blase- attitude towards milking students out of money. An extra $1,100 per year is not an easy amount for any student to swallow. When if s unclear exactly what you're paying for it becomes even harder to swal low the cost. 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With Germany hosting its second World Cup for the 2006 games, sports fans can root for the 32 tour nament teams and look good doing it. Soccer stars like David Beckham are male fashion icons, but take warning: do not walk out of the house looking like you're'in uni form for the World Cup. Team your favorite jersey with a pair of flip-flops instead of cleats and shin gaurds. Khakis have made quite the comeback this summer with pairs popping up in stores all over. These cool comfortable pants can be worn with a simple T-shirt or polo for day and night. Whether your khakis are shorts, pants or mid-calf length, make sure you have a pair in your closet this summer. As much as some people may hate boys in girl's pants, the look is still in. The "glam rock" look - a magazine coinage - still has a strong hold on the male fashion industry. Skinny jeans, vintage rocker tees and suit jackets com plete this look. If skinny jeans aren't your taste, try distressed jeans, a rocker tee and a white suit jacket. You'll still have all the elements, but with some minor ch-ch-changes from David Bowie's extreme style. Wedding season is here. That means all guests must look their best weekend after weekend. Pinstripe suits are a great option for wedding attire. No longer just black with white stripes, men have color and ensemble options. The same suit can look like a different ensemble, just by changing the shirt and tie. You'll really get your money's worth this way, plus the jacket plays double duty for your glam rock look. Wedding Crashers Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson would be jealous. Hillbillies headline at The Cellar By: Adrienne Sabo COPY EDITOR The PovertyNeck Hillbillies, a band from the Pittsburgh area is returning to Youngstown this weekend for a CD release concert at The Cellar. The band started in 2000 after a meeting between Chris "Abby" Abbondanza and Chris Higbee. Now it is a seven-member band that is getting its feet wet in country music. Members are Abby Higbee, Dave Cramer, Ryan Lucotch, Bob Crafton, David Guthrie and Jeff Volek. Dave Steele, program director and brand manager at K105 WQXK said that band has been a huge regional success and the word of mouth from the fans has helped to increase the band's popularity. Steele, a friend of Abby, said "One day Abby * walked into my office at the radio station, handed me a CD and asked me what I thought" Since that time the band has gone on to build a strong fan base in the greater Pittsburgh area and worked its way into the Youngstown scene. PNH signed a recording contract with Rust Nashville in Feb. The band was named one of the top inde pendent acts of 2005 by the Country Music Association. Their music and charismatic live perform ances have garnered the band a lot of attention and put the PNH in the spotlight. PNH have a unique style that fuses country music with a little bit of rock. The band is well known amongst its fans for their high energy Photo courtesy of www.thepovertyneckhiiibillies.com The PovertyNeck Hillbillies will hit the stage at The Cellar in Struthers Saturday night, shows. Steele said, "Its nothing for them to jump into the crowd during a show or for Higbee to jump on top of the bar and play the fiddle." The band has performed at the Cellar previ ously and according to Steele, "The first time they played at the Cellar was for about 20 peo ple." The band now fills the Cellar with a crowd and stays afterward to meet them. Steele said, "This is a testament to their pop ularity that they can draw 20 people at the first show and then fill a venue like the Cellar, that is known for rock music, with country music fans." The PNH will perform outside the Cellar on June 10 at 9 p.m. with gates opening at 5 p.m. for The PNH Beach Bash 2006. The outdoor concert is sponsored by K105, Rust Records and Corona. Steele said, "If you have an aversion to a good time, a heart condition or are the type that likes to sit down, listen to elevator music and watch a concert I wouldn't come, but if you want to see a rocking country show come out and have a great time." Polos & Hen leys Collars popped everywhere after Kanye West made his polo shirt fashion statement. A few seasons later, they are still a summer * essential. Bright solid colored - -4% polos can be worn with khakis, IP jeans or these great white beach pants from the Gap for $44.50. Go for bright stripes, too. Anyway you wear them, polos are the quintessential summer shirt. If you're not a collar-poppin' daddy, Henl!$i have some thing to offer. These shirts are comfortable and come in a variety of colors to add to your summer wardrobe. It's the look of a polo without the collar and in a lighter fab ric. Image sources: www.men.style.com, www.gap.com, www.bananarepublic.com, www.craytonmalIs.com FASHDO BEFORE AFTER Jambar/ Adneririe Sabo THE SUSPECT YSU student Brandon Thomas was stopped by the fashion police for failing to follow this summer's style guidlines. With the help of some Jambar fashionistas Brandon is now back on the right track and ready to conquer summer 2006 in style.