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EDUCATION IN TODAY’S Jambar Jambar4 YSU makes the rank: students respond Jenny Boyce $1,368 for in-state tuition, as Employment and Education ASST. NEWS EDITOR YSU came towards the end of 100 outcome 6 months after graduation the list at $6,713 for in-state tuition. 90 When students were asked 80 In the recent release of U.S. what they thought constitut- 70 News & World Report’s America’s ed as a “good” school, many 60 Best Colleges of 2007, Youngstown mentioned professors as the 50 State University made two lists: key to success. cent cheapest public schools and col- Sophomore Michelle 40 er

leges with the highest acceptance Metzinger said experienced P 30 rates. professors and faculty, who 20 With a 99.38 percent acceptance are willing to help students YSU hockey charged for 10 make their way through col- conference playoffs rate for open enrollment, YSU falls just behind Ohio’s University of lege, is what makes a gen- 0 see page 7 Rio Grande and Shawnee State uinely good school. Associate Baccalaureat Masters Degree Degree Degree University, which each attain 100 Graduate student DeAnna Headlines percent acceptance rates. Deardurff agreed, saying, “I YSU Statewide With most Ohio universities dis- think a good school would PAGE 3 4 regarding an open enrollment poli- consist of professors that are Oscar Fever cy, some students say that YSU’s highly qualified, a high gradua- average. service to the public in general,” high acceptance rate may create a tion rate among its students, a high “[We’re] all expected to go away said Deardurff. “Not all schools controversial and negative opinion percentage for job placement right to a nice college somewhere,” can be extremely competitive. YSU PAGE 8 4 of the university in comparison to out of school for its students, and Canfield High School Senior Chris gives people an opportunity for an The Academy Awards others. updated equipment and facilities.” Brewer said, when asked where he education through its open enroll- knock sports movies out “I think open enrollment casts a According to the Department of and his friends are considering ment.” of the ring before they negative light,” YSU Alumni Jason Institutional Research, 64 percent attending school for the fall semes- Metzinger agrees, saying that ever get a chance to shine Delisio said. “But I don’t think the of YSU students had graduated ter. “With YSU’s open enrollment the issue of open enrollment does- school should be judged by that. within six years of entry for the and its location, it always seems to n’t necessarily hurt the university It’s filling a need, people who 2004-2005 academic year. From land itself on the bottom of every- as much as it helps it, “because it Pages wouldn’t otherwise have a chance 1999-2004, 91 percent of associate- one’s list; a fall back school.” gives students the opportunity to at a higher education are getting degree graduates of YSU found in- In a 2005-2006 Cooperative get a college education who 4Classified | 2 one.” state employment within six Institutional Research Program wouldn’t necessarily be able to get 4Features | 3 Junior Ashley Kibler agrees that months of graduation, or were survey, in which 685 freshmen into a top school.” 4Opinion | 4 having an open enrollment hurts attending in-state schools. During were asked to give assessments of Director of Assessment Sharon 4Sports | 8 YSU in regards to ranking among this same period, 80 percent of bac- the university at the end of their Stringer is currently working with top-level universities, such as Ohio calaureate-degree graduates found first year, 90 percent of YSU fresh- Student Government Association State University, who came in at in-state employment after gradua- men revealed that this university Executive President Chad Miller to number 57 on U.S. News’ National tion, or were attending in-state was their first choice of where they put together a survey in coordina- Weather Universities: Top Schools list. schools to further their education. wanted to attend school. tion with the National Survey of While YSU did make it onto the Despite open enrollment provid- Despite missing the mark Student Engagement. The results today 4rain / snow 2007 list for cheapest public ing higher education to many, and among America’s best colleges will help gain more insight into the schools, it placed far behind Ohio’s YSU’s high employment after ranking for the year, YSU is still perception of YSU through its stu- Shawnee State University and graduation, prospective students looked upon positively to many dents, and what their college expe- 34| 20 Central State University. At the top may hold the university’s high students for what it does have to rience here has been like. of the list, the University of admissions approval in low offer. fri. : rain 29 / 9 Hawaii—West Oahu came in at regards in comparison to the state “I believe [YSU] does a good sat. : cloudy 35 / 25 RELIGION YSU YSU News Ash Wednesday makes mark on campus Study abroad Judges Needed program recruits Maysoon Abdelrasul The Lake to River EDITOR IN CHIEF students Science Fair at Laura Neely Youngstown State Tom Zetts knows about sac- REPORTER University is looking for rifice on the football field and faculty, staff and stu- Wednesday he walked to the dents to volunteer as front of a makeshift church in The Center for judges for the competi- Kilcawley Center to say that International Studies and tion March 10 at 8:30 he was ready to begin a whole Programs wants a.m. Judging will last new round of sacrifice. Youngstown State from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Zetts, the quarterback of the University students to get Beeghly Center. Youngstown State University out of town. Interested applicants Penguin football team, joined With the slogan should fill out the appli- about 100 others in the “Welcome to Youngstown cation form at Presidential Suites to receive — Please Go Away!” CISP http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu ashes on his forehead during held a study abroad fair /ta/download.cfm?id=2 an Ash Wednesday Mass. Tuesday in the Lariccia 63. The Catholic Student Association and the Newman Family International Center celebrated Mass at YSU Student Lounge in and clergy members placed Kilcawley Center, to inform Mad About students about opportuni- the Arts ashes onto peoples’ foreheads and said, “Remember, you are ties to study abroad in over from dust and to dust you 40 countries for a semester The 11th Annual shall return.” Jambar / Laura Neely or even a year. Celebration of Mad As Zetts left Kilcawley Center, he “It’s a day to recognize every- “It will increase the stu- About the Arts will take said he would tell people why he thing is created by God and every- dent’s marketability for place on Friday has ashes on his forehead. thing belongs to God,” Rev. Turano graduate school and the job February 23 at “It’s part of my religion and it is said. market,” said Annette El- McDonough Museum of a sign that Lent has begun,” he said. In addition to Zetts, numerous Hayek, International Art from 7:30-10:30 p.m. “I feel good being here.” other students attended the cere- Program coordinator. Dressed in a purple garment as a mony, including Joe Iesue, presi- The study abroad pro- Geo C. and Tha Storm sign of penance and anticipation, dent of the Student Diversity gram is available for every will play music and Father Jordan Turano, O.P. from the Council. major, and many programs there will be a selection Newman Center, conducted the Iesue said being Catholic is an cost the same or a little more of wines, champagne, ceremony. important aspect of his life. As the than a semester at YSU. In and food from various Those attending followed the Music Minister of the Newman fact, students may have to restaurants in the area. Catholic Order of Mass. One by Center, Iesue spends much of his pay less out-of-pocket one, people proceeded to two sta- time in the church. expenses if they are eligible Mad About the Arts tions in the room where clergy “I realize that my time on earth is for financial aid eligible and benefits SMARTS and smudged ashes in the shape of a very limited,” he said. He said he TOP: YSU quarterback, Tom Zetts apply for scholarships. In the community. They are cross. wants to serve the church as much the last six years, 12 YSU offering discounted tick- The ashes are the burnt palms as he can before he dies. received ashes during Wednesdays students have studied ets to YSU faculty, staff, from the previous years of Palm He said people have come up to Mass abroad through the univer- students and alumni for Sunday, the day Christians believe him in previous years and asked sity’s program. Caucasian the main celebration and Jesus entered Jerusalem on a don- him why he has ashes on his fore- ABOVE: Autumn McDonald, Ashleigh females are the majority of the arts preview recep- key. One week later, he was put to head and he replied by saying “it is Santillo, and Courtney Santillo pray the students who have tion until February 9. death, according to Christian ideol- a symbol of faith.” during the Ash Wednesday Mass please see RECRUIT, Page 6 ogy.

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2 The Jambar Thursday, February 22, 2007

YSU Students participate in annual Phone-A-Thon

Elizabeth Boon for their efforts in the Phone-A- Dean’s Dozen. The Dean’s Dozen JAMBAR CONTRIBUTOR Thon. is a highly selected group of stu- This year, organizations will dents who assist deans by advis- encourage or require their mem- ing fellow students. Dean Phillip Youngstown State University’s bers to participate in fund raising Ginnetti stressed how important it Phone-A-Thon, a telemarketing events. YSU’s golf team is one of was for his group to be involved in event that raises funds for YSU the organizations that will benefit the event. programs, has begun on campus from the donations. Golf team “As part of their volunteering, once again. The seven-week long member Felicia Ciotola seemed they do the Phone-A-Thon. These program has run for 12 years and positive about her experience in students are future teachers and has collected money for different the Phone-A-Thon. the fund raising that they do bene- YSU programs including sports, “It’s a good idea to raise money fits the College of Education,” ROTC, and several colleges such for our team. The money allows us Ginnetti said. as the Beeghly College of to go on trips and tournaments,” Dean’s Dozen member Shannon Education and the Williamson she said. Manseau participated in the School of Business. In the fiscal While most volunteers have Phone-A-Thon for the first time year of 2005-2006, the Phone-A- positive stories about their this year. Although hesitant at Thon raised $82,729. attempts to get donations, senior first, Manseau said she enjoyed the The Phone-A-Thon is made pos- Victoria Cheney, who has been experience. sible each year by the different involved in the Phone-A-Thon for “It’s nice to see and make con- people that help make the fund three years, had a not-so-pleasant tact with people who have donat- raising calls at Stambaugh encounter with a potential donor. ed to the cause before. It’s been Stadium’s press box. Community “Last year I called someone in pretty fun,” she said. and student volunteers make up the Virgin Islands. I didn’t think YSU students will continue to the largest group of callers, while about it, but I was calling them in request donations from alumni, 11 paid students also participate. the middle of the night in their faculty, and staff until April 5. The Jambar/ Elizabeth Boon The paid students are eligible for a location. They chewed me out!” goal for 2007’s Phone-A-Thon is YSU scholarship after their work Senior Victoria Cheney hopes to get better luck this year with poten- Another group $100,000. in the event is completed. Last tial donors than in previous years. involved with the Phone-A-Thon year, nine students were awarded is the College of Education’s

YSU Free tax services offered for students and community

Cristina Byce other students get their taxes JAMBAR CONTRIBUTOR Free Tax Preparation done for free, Shaffer said. The VITA program has been on February 24 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the YSU campus for over 20 years Eleven people waited patient- March 12 - 3 p.m-7 p.m. and grown because of the new ly during the hour long wait on tax software available. March 24- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the fourth floor of Williamson There are 24 YSU students Hall Saturday morning for help March 31- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. capable of providing this service. with filing taxes. April 7 - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. “All of the students involved are The Department of Finance learning a lot of practical experi- and the Internal Revenue ence,” Shaffer said. Service is sponsoring Volunteer Participants must bring social Income Tax Assistance in part- security card, a photo ID, all tax nership with Youngstown State ration, or if participants do not want related documents, such as W2s and University. to deal with paper work, there is help 10-99s, and last year’s taxes if avail- YSU students took a course from with electronic tax preparation. able. the IRS to learn how to file tax returns, “This is a win-win situation for Organizers advise calling ahead to with YSU professor Raymond Shaffer everyone” Shaffer said. Students can make an appointment, but walk-ins heading the event. take the course for credit or volunteer are welcome. VITA offers free income tax prepa- and learn to use the software while

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Page 3 www.thejambar.com/[email protected]/330-941-3758 Thursday, February 22, 2007 FILMFeatures Oscar Fever

Russell Howell of English department met Out of the four major cate- Andrew Caldwell Wednesday in Kilcawley Center gories (Best Actor, Best Actress, JAMBAR CONTRIBUTORS with the History Club for his Best Supporting Actor, and Best picks. Supporting Actress) 10 out of 20 Shale said that the Academy are first time nominees. The Movie fanatics are heating up this year consists of 5,830 voters, other 10 nominees have gar- in anticipation of Sunday’s 79th 32 members more than last year. nished 49 Oscar nominations. Academy Awards. To ease Along with this year’s new Oscar fever at Youngstown State members is a new category: Best The 20 total nominees come University, professor Rick Shale Make-Up. from nine different countries.

Shale’s Six Factors to Consider when Shale’s Oscar Predictions Predicting Best Picture: Original Screenplay: Michael Arndt, “Little Miss Sunshine” 1. It needs a director nomination (97% of Best Picture winners have) Adapted Screenplay: William Monahan, “The Departed” Film Editing: “The Departed” 2. It needs a screenwriting nomination (94% of Best Picture winners have) Cinematography: “Children of Men” Animated Feature: “Cars” 3. It needs an editing nomination (85% of Best Picture winners have) Best Picture: “The Departed” 4. It needs the most nominations Best Director: Martin Scorsese,“The Departed” (70% of Best Picture winners have) Best Actor: Forest Whitaker, “The Last King of Scotland” 5. It needs an acting nomination, especially male Best Actress: Helen Mirren,“The Queen” (70% of Best Picture winners have) Best Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy,“Dreamgirls” Photo courtesy of MCT campus 6. It needs a cinematography nomination Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson, “Dreamgirls” Ellen DeGeneres, pictured December 9, 2006, has been set to host the 79th (63% of Best Picture winners have) Academy Awards telecast

EDUCATION Children’s author Bekki Kai Holtz to read at Rich Center

Jeanette DiRubba NEWS REPORTER a very close-knit family. This story is basically about him and his past experiences,” Holtz said. Holtz also said she is looking forward to reading to Laredo hates school, so he fakes sick to fool his mother autistic children. Her younger brother has Asperger and stay home. He would much rather be sleeping, eating Syndrome, a high form of autism, so she has experience or playing video games. After he puts on an elaborate per- with and love for autistic children. formance, he comes to realize, hours later, that it’s a “He didn’t talk until he was 4 years old,” she said of Saturday. her brother, “but I kept telling my mom he was fine. Jaredo can be found in Bekki Kai Holtz’s book, He’s actually quite smart.” “Jaredo’s Day Off,” the story about a boy who can’t stand Holtz’s brother has a nearly genius level IQ and going to school. speaks four different languages. Children’s author Holtz is reading in the Rich Center “We’re very proud of him,” she said. “He finished for Autism today at 10 a.m., with Sigma Chi Fraternity as both high school and college and is now a paralegal. I her sponsor. just want these kids to realize, through my stories, that Steve Tripepi, the philanthropy chair of Sigma Chi, they are beautiful beings.” organized the event to bring focus to the Rich Center, help Holtz is also reading another book entitled “The promote Holtz and present an enjoyable event for the chil- Hesitant Hedgehog.” She said all her stories have sig- dren. nificant nostalgic meaning, so when asked about this “A lot of times people do charity events, and they for- title, Holtz chuckled. get about the Rich Center that is right on campus,” Tripepi “I used to have a hedgehog when I was younger,” she said. “We hope the kids enjoy the event that we have said. “My family loves animals. We had dogs, lizards, going for them.” Japanese quail, hermit crabs, gerbils, hamsters and Holtz, also a French and Spanish teacher at Wickliffe guinea pigs. It was a lot of fun.” High School, said she is just as enthusiastic about the Currently Holtz owns 45 Coy fish. She and her hus- event as the Sigma Chi brothers. band travel a lot, she said, so they don’t have much time “I love children, and I love reading, and I get to be to devote to other pets. around them to read my stories,” she said. “I’ve had a lot of fun in my life, and now I have the Holtz said her idea for “Jaredo’s Day Off” came from best of both worlds,” Holtz said. “I get to teach and her younger brother, Jared. entertain and pull everything together with my writ- “My little brother loved being at home because we were ing.” d n u o r a

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o Jambar/ Laura Neely l Jocko the clown places his latest balloon creation on YSU senior David Johnson’s head. Jocko made the visit to campus on Tuesday. C Jambar/ Laura Neely

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OUR SIDE Ash Wednesday LETTER TO THE EDITOR COMMENTARY reminds students Dissolution, not any belonging that came Updated manners for modern times divorce with payments. Geo had to acknowledge and lost over 8 jobs dur- Karen Heller then, all right, I’m offered. Push what ing the course of our Dear Editor, THE PHILADELPHIA here to provide them: displeases you to the short marriage. You can all religions INQUIRER 1. If you don’t wish side. Hosts should I am writing in check tax documents to (MCT) to invite eavesdrop- cease inquiring, and response to an article verify. Payments were Wednesday marked the beginning of ping, avoid using a guests should stop written by Britta not something he was Lent with the Christian celebration of cell phone in quiet itemizing issues. It’s Snowberger on 1-30-07 good at, and he didn’t Ash Wednesday. Lent, the 40-day period She was talking places. This would only food, not global entitled “Geo C ‘Storms’ want to have anything to leading up to Easter, is a time of prepa- loudly and insistently, mean the train. And warming, and listing ration that includes sacrifice and/or into Peaberry’s”. do with them. I have and and that might not the elevator. Or a all your restrictions offering. Snowberger wrote that always will support Geo have made a differ- restaurant. And a and phobias isn’t only Nationwide, college students are Geo went through a in going after his dreams. ence except that she public restroom. passive-aggressive, exposed to different courses on religions messy divorce and was I am very proud of him was alone in the stall Especially the rest- it’s unattractive. from Hinduism to Judaism. YSU, for left with little more than for working aggressively of a ladies’ room. room. Don’t engage 5. There is such a instance, offers students a course on his music. I am Geo’s ex- with his band. However, Sure, times are tough strangers in lengthy concept as too casual. Buddhism, where students can learn wife. I am also an unfairly fighting some- all over, but who conversations in pub- Bank officials should- meditation practices and the reasons honor’s graduate of YSU. one for material posses- knew matters had lic restrooms, either. n’t first-name cus- behind it. I can tell you that there sions at a time of heart- gotten this bad? We have the Internet tomers. When asking As an informed culture, students was nothing messy about ache and disappoint- Of course, she was- for that. for donations, or should ask questions about other reli- Geo’s divorce. In fact, ments, is not something I n’t alone, going off 2. Disconnect. Cell doing business with gions and open their eyes to the different there wasn’t a divorce at have done. I am very the deep end. She was phones and laptops someone, proper practices around the world. Days like all. You can check the offended that the Jambar chatting on her cell plug us into the mod- manners work won- Wednesday open the door for students court records to verify. wrote that I put him phone. In a place cre- ern world, but there ders. Young people to ask questions about different cultures. Geo and I had a dissolu- through a “messy ated for privacy, she are times, and places, shouldn’t first-name On a diverse campus, where Christian tion, which means we divorce”. I would like abandoned the privi- where we should relative strangers old students were seen walking to class with both agreed 100% to the you to make the correc- lege, encouraging detach. Such as while enough to be their crosses on their foreheads, others should division of any of our tion to your readers. eavesdropping, relaxing or exercising. grandparents. You feel motivated to approach the subject assets. Geo made it very though, alas, there Working on a laptop think this is ageist? and fill their curiosity by engaging in clear that he did not want Luanne Baker was nothing interest- at the beach or talking Fine, it’s ageist. It cultured courses that are offered or ing to purloin. Isn’t on the cell during a appeared we had classroom discussions that may arise. COMMENTARY eavesdropping hike is annoying and reached the apogee of Learn about other religions, and always like that? wrong. It reminds bedroom casual when through understanding, be tolerant of Rarely are you privy other people around flip-flops were worn them. Research these cultures and to really juicy conver- you of the very life to the White House. approach the differences with an open Is it 2008 yet? sations. they’re trying to But this was wrong. mind. The other day, I escape. People did Young people have In today’s society with more people McClatchy tenders are in a race to was in a hotel restau- without such technol- taken to wearing paja- taking on different religions than which TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE build name recognition. rant and ascertained ogy for centuries. You mas and slippers on they were raised, our world is becoming (MCT) Adding to the rush is that the overnight can do without for a the street. There’s an more diverse. the price of admission for guests chatting near- few hours. axiom that when In our college campus setting, there a presidential campaign. by were married, but 3. E-mail is not an you’re young and are many opportunities for exposure to Gaudy figures in the $100 Instead of keeping close clearly not to each opportunity for ver- good-looking, you different religions. The person sitting million range have been tabs on all the 2008 candi- other. Frankly, I didn’t bal flashing, bom- can get away with next to you in class could be a Muslim, bandied about as bare dates, we’re tempted to realize that people barding people with wearing anything. Buddhist, Hindu or agnostic, among minimums for viable can- rely on a recently spotted still had the time, hostile comments, This, however, is the countless other belief systems. Be open- didates. A political strate- bumper sticker for help. legal counsel and egregious grammar exception. minded. “Honk if you’re not gist recently advised that emotional fortitude and wretched 6. Realize that Everyone in our country shares one running for president,” it those aiming for the White for such behavior. As spelling. when asking a favor, thing in common: American culture. We says. House should be spend- is my luck, the cou- Correspondence, in you’re asking some- should also open our eyes to those reli- After all, the breathless ing more time fundraising ple’s conversation any form, is a reflec- one to do work for gions and cultures we do not have in who’s in, who’s out, than sleeping at this stage was exceptionally tion of ourselves. Just you. So the proper common. round-the-clock coverage of the game. dull, too, something Whether we educate ourselves or of next year’s election States eager to have because e-mail is fast response is to say to do with sweaters learn about other cultures in school or seems more appropriate influence in the nominat- doesn’t mean it “thank you.” Or pos- and energy costs. through travels, the only solution to for a contest that will be ing process also have con- should be gratuitous sibly send a note, Why, they might as racism and ethnocentrism is education. decided in 20 days not 20 tributed to the phenome- and sloppy. Relative even a gift. Gifts are months. And while we’d non of the forever cam- well have been mar- anonymity isn’t an nice. They make an like to cast a vote for a paign. The 2008 primaries ried to each other. excuse for personality impression. It isn’t LETTERS POLICY timeout until 2008, the fact are inching closer and Anyway, having disorders, puerile proper to ask repeat- Letters must be typed and should not exceed 400 is that this has morphed closer to 2007, with states lived through the ‘80s, taunts and gross mis- edly for considerable words. Each letter must include a name and telephone into an election year in jockeying for position and when restrooms were conduct. Treat favors, unless you’re number for verification purposes. Submissions are sub- many respects. overloading the calendar used for more intrigu- strangers especially offering some form of ject to editing for spelling, grammar and clarity. Letters With a wide-open race, with January and ing recreation than newspaper reporters compensation. Such must be received by noon Friday for Tuesday’s edition February contests. chatter it was com- and by noon Tuesday for Thursday’s edition. a fundraising frenzy and a with the respect, dig- as a gift. The improp- The Jambar will not print letters that libel others or front-loaded primary Finally, the growing mon to find four peo- nity and kindness you er response to some- threaten harm. The editor in chief reserves the right to schedule, candidates can’t number of cable networks ple jammed into a would friends and one’s doing you a reject letters that do not follow policy. The views and afford to wait. By this time and Web sites detailing nightclub stall I can family. favor is to ask for yet opinions expressed in published letters do not necessar- next year, the field will every political punch and attest that the cell- 4. Leave dietary another favor. This, ily reflect those of The Jambar staff or YSU faculty, staff counterpunch exacerbates or administration. have narrowed and the phone business is issues at home. If like so much modern nominations will be near- voters’ feelings of pre- annoying and wrong. you’re invited to behavior, happens to ly decided. election exhaustion. If people need updat- someone’s table, be annoying and The Jambar editorials reflect the opinions of The 2008 campaign will It’s still a long slog to ed etiquette lessons accept the bounty wrong. The Jambar and its Editorial Board members. be the first in many voters’ Nov. 4, 2008. But the next Those wishing to schedule meetings with the lifetimes without an few months could prove Send letters to the editor to: pivotal. So, to voters we Editorial Board should call the editor in incumbent, a former vice [email protected] chief. president or a likely suc- say: Tune in. And pace cessor in the mix. So con- yourselves.

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THEATER Hamlet to take center stage at YSU Rudi Whitmore he said, believing that chuckled. ing Hamlet with a crafty, vengeful FEATURES REPORTER Shakespeare intended for his This production of “Hamlet” spirit, and uneasiness with the plays to be two hours in length. boasts a musical score by Jason sightings of his father’s ghost. “In a lot of his plays, he keeps Clark, recent YSU graduate and Sharing the stage as his best One of the most well-known talking about ‘two-hour traffic on doctorate student at Kent State friend, Horatio, and choreograph- and quoted Shakespearean plays this stage.’ His plays only ran that University. Henneman said ing fight scenes is Andrew Kim. is drawing open its curtain at long because after that … it Clark’s score is based on original Nicole Dionisio portrays Ford Theater and inviting the would have been dark.” songs, used as motifs. Hamlet’s love interest, Ophelia. audience to witness its saga of When making cuts to the “We’re tying in the themes for Hamlet’s mother, Queen fratricide, familial drama, script, Henneman wanted to the ghosts,” Henneman said. “It Gertrude, is played by Liz revenge, murder and the super- emphasize the royal family’s sounds modern in a sense, and Rubino, and his father, the late natural. drama, which meant the political the setting of the play is more King of Denmark, awash in blue This version of “Hamlet” was drama was less important. modern.” lighting, is intoned by Vijay ast in November, but with weath- “American audiences are not This production’s costumes Welch. Usurper, uncle, and mur- er and illness offsetting the cast at interested in the English politics have been updated a bit as well. der Claudius is crafted with gen- every chance, the first rehearsal of that time,” Henneman Costume Designer Jane tle hands by Anthony Scarsella. took place on Jan. 4. Regardless of explained, adding that by cutting Shanabarger said, “Essentially, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern a slightly rocky beginning, political themes, he could add in the costumes are contemporary are given life by Jason Beagle and Youngstown State University others. dress with Renaissance refer- Richard Bell. Theater’s cast of “Hamlet,” led He also pointed out that the ences.” Playing only two weekends, and directed by Dennis first version of “Hamlet” in She acknowledges the costume “Hamlet” may be a sell-out show. Henneman, is proving to be rock Shakespeare’s “Quatro” changes, but notes that what hap- Henneman suggests that students solid. appeared in 1601. Character pens onstage is much more reserve their tickets early. The traditional version of names were different, and important. Should you choose to see this “Hamlet” can play for up to four- “Hamlet’s” famous “To be or not “There are Renaissance refer- production of Hamlet: and-a-half hours, but the version to be” speech was shorter by at ences with capes and rolls and “ … So shall you hear The Jambar/ Rudi Whitmore seen in most playhouses is least 20 lines. Henneman and sleeves, but really it’s the action. Of carnal, bloody, and unnat- between two and three hours. other professionals in his field Clothing is always secondary to ural acts, RIGHT: Hamlet tires to trick Polonius into Henneman thought carefully believe that pieces of the play the action,” Shanabarger. Of accidental judgments, casu- thinking he is insane. before deciding how to cut the were chosen depending on social The action on stage has been al slaughters, full-length script. and political moods of the day. excellent so far. Leading the Of deaths put on by cunning “We decided to go two hours,” “So we did the same thing,” he drama is Johnny Yurko, embody- and forced cause ...” MUSIC The Clarks set to captivate The Cellar Britta Snowberger CDs are [a] way to keep the band’s name out FEATURES REPORTER there. The solo projects give us a chance to air out songs we wouldn’t necessarily be able to do with the band.” Contrary to popular belief, the band name With solo projects as part of The Clarks’ “The Clarks” has nothing to do with the nearly 21-year career, the band has outlasted candy bar. The Pittsburgh-anchored band most bands in the rock music scene. wanted a name like “The Smiths” — some- “Our band is unique because of our thing simple, something universal, something longevity, first of all,” Joseph said. “We’ve beginning with “the.” Because bassist Greg always had goals, and each time we go after Joseph had dealt with several people with the one, another musical carrot appears for us to last name “Clark” that day, he pitched “The chase.” Clarks” at band practice. The name has stuck Having chased “musical carrots” for more with the band for more than 20 years. than two decades, The Clarks play an average The Clarks will perform Saturday night at of 150 shows per year, attempting at each one The Cellar in Struthers. The Clarks — Joseph, to create a party atmosphere and keep the bass and vocals; Scott Blasey, lead vocals and crowd involved with catchy melodies and guitar; Robert James, guitar and vocals; and thoughtful lyrics. Dave Minarik, drums and vocals — are famil- Joseph, who has written lyrics to many The iar with Youngstown, as this is not their first Clarks songs, feels most inspired when an time “around the block.” O.A.R., Steely Dan and 3 Doors Down, The Influenced collectively by The audience responds positively to his words. “Youngstown is almost a second home to Clarks kept their musical endeavors and per- Replacements, Tom Petty and U2, The Clarks “I write songs on observations of life, and us,” Joseph said. “We used to play on campus sonal lives rooted in their hometown, where have released more than a dozen studio and there are so many good stories to tell,” he at different university functions, and we they draw thousands of fans per show. live albums with MCA, Razor & Tie and their said. “It’s inspiring to have the crowd appre- played at Cedar’s, outdoor festivals and rib “We’ve stayed in Pittsburgh because we’re own record label, King Mouse Records. Their ciate a song and latch onto it and find a com- cook-offs. We go way back with Eric Ryan [of close to our family and friends,” Joseph said. latest album, “Still Live,” a CD/DVD set, was mon ground with something I wrote.” The Cellar].” “Plus, we’ve found that in eight hours, we can released in 2006 and contained live versions With their words, music and actions, The The four-piece “American guitar rock” travel to most large cities on the East Coast — of their most popular songs, including “On Clarks have touched the lives of many fans, band met in 1986 at Indiana University of Chicago, New York City, Cleveland, D.C.” Saturday,” “Let It Go,” “Boys Lie,” and and they have gained respect from their alma Pennsylvania, where the band members dis- Luckily for YSU senior Sarah Crafton, “Cigarette.” Having sold more than a quarter- mater. In 2004, the band was honored as covered that they “sounded good together” Youngstown is also included in that radius. million albums, the band has watched a num- “Distinguished Alumni” at IUP, where a before picking up gigs at Pittsburgh-area She feels The Clarks are more appealing than ber of its songs evolve into regional radio hits. recording facility was named after them. clubs and colleges. As “The Clarks” became the average rock band. Independently of The Clarks, band mem- Striving to uplift Saturday’s audience at more of a household name, the band traveled “I like The Clarks because they’re a real bers Blasey and Joseph have produced a num- The Cellar, The Clarks will perform many greater distances across the country, playing band, they’re not synthesized, and they sound ber of solo albums over the years. original songs and a few covers that the band as far west as Los Angeles and San Francisco. like they do on their CDs,” she said. “Since “I think the solo albums are pretty healthy “will pick out at the last minute.” The 18-and- Although they received national exposure they’re from Pittsburgh, they’re also very for the band,” said Joseph. “There really isn’t over show begins at 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $17. playing alongside the likes of John Mayer, accessible.” a Clarks project out right now, and our solo

CD REVIEW CD REVIEW Kick ‘Kidz Bop 11’ to the curb

Brian Cetina is only in second grade, probably won’t appre- DESIGN EDITOR ciate the intricacies of a guitar solo or song breakdown, but you can barely make out any Kidz Bop: Volume 11 instruments on any songs. The Kidz Bop crew has returned for another Take the instruments you can barely make installment of ear-assaulting music, after the out and layer horrible singing over it: That’s last album hit #3 on the Billboard Music the album in a nutshell. This could easily be Charts. made in a basement with the neighborhood Going into “Kidz Bop 11” with an open kids. It’s not cute … it’s horrible. mind was pointless. This is a horrible and use- Many of the songs, despite the mediocrity, less album to purchase. Kids between the ages have decent hooks and memorable choruses of eight and 12 shouldn’t really be listening to that keep people singing along. “Crazy,” or Leave ‘We are the threat’ for the mosh pit songs like this and sing along. Think about it, “Chasing Cars” are catchy, popular radio most of the kids, if not all, have no idea what songs. So to ruin one good thing about such Brian Cetina track, showing no real signs of separation. any of the songs mean. For example, “My songs, they add the annoying children’s voices. DESIGN EDITOR Guitars grind and squeal at amazing Love,” an obvious Justin Timberlake cover, The overall flaw with the Kidz Bop series is energetic speeds. Clean vocals and sing- doesn’t apply to your child unless you think that no one wants to hear someone else sing XdeathstarX – “We are the Threat” along lyrics tend to sweeten the deal, like it’s a good idea for little 10-year-old Susie to along to their favorite songs, especially after 11 Listeners know what they’re getting on the title track and “The Great Opiate.” hear a high-pitched male sing about marriage. albums. into when they pick up a CD, and the Without a doubt, the album is full of Also, consider “Lips of and Angel,” a Hinder Sure, it’s fun when you do it — in your car band name begins and ends with “X.” hardcore energy and listening to it brings rip-off. What do little kid knows about strug- or shower — but it’s simply obnoxious to own Straightedge hardcore. to mind fists flying and windmill kicking. gling feelings leftover from a romantic rela- an album with other people doing it. Then add The eight members of XdeathstarX are Despite the amazing energy, tionship? They should probably be singing the fact that these kids have the most insuffer- the newest band to join the Christian hard- XdeathstarX still falls short of bands like something like “Wheels on the Bus,” some- able little voices the world has to offer, and lis- core formula. Out of the eight members, Throwdown. thing kids can understand and sort of relate to. teners will understand why just one Kidz Bop four are singers. Listeners might notice Listen to the album to quench the urge The album takes musical integrity and tones song will inspire all but the deaf to flush it two, at most. to start a mosh pit, not while volunteering it down entirely too low. Obviously Billy, who down the toilet. And even they might hate the The songs on the album instigate jump- senior service hours. vibrations. ing, but basically form one giant mosh Review Review

Best songs: NONE OF THEM Best songs: None, sounds like one long song Rating: 1/2 out of 5 Rating: 3 out of 5 Sounds like: A thousand babies screaming Sounds like: while you are being kicked in the A giant mosh pit crouch

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attended, so CISP is try- “I like France because ing to increase the male they actually live life and and minority participation they don’t let their work in the program. become their life. I also “The experience they would like to go for the will gain will make them sightseeing,” Pixely said. more well rounded and Students who are inter- make them capable of han- ested in studying abroad dling situations,” El- should plan ahead by Hayek said. exploring their options, Freshman Monique such as places they would Croom attended the fair like to go and what their and was looking into budget is, as well as apply- studying in Italy. ing for financial aid. “I want to learn a differ- Open sessions are every ent culture, economy and Thursday at 4p.m. in background,” Croom said. Room 1005 of Jones Hall, Freshman Dennis Pixely or students can make is considering studying appointments to discuss abroad in France for a dif- the study abroad options. ferent reason.

Police Briefs Two males found looking into cars

An officer was sent to Ford Avenue, just north of M- 24 lot, where two males were looking into cars with flashlights, according to a police report. When identi- fied, the officer found that both males had existing war- rants in Youngstown such as theft and criminal dam- age. The two were transported back to the Youngstown State University Police Department for processing before being booked into the Mahoning County Jail.

Officers search car

A male was found trespassing on Stadium Drive, west of Beeghly Center Tuesday. The male did not have an ID on him, but said he had it in his rental car which was parked at Lincoln and Elm. When the officers assisted him back to his vehicle they found a female waiting in the car. According to the police report, after an allowed search, officers found the female had a glass pipe, which they suspected had crack cocaine and various other drug paraphernalia, in her purse. She also told officers she had a metal pipe in her bra. The female was handcuffed and transported to the Youngstown State University Police Department for processing before being booked at the Mahoning County Jail. The male was issued a written trespass warning and released.

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SPORTS YSU hockey charged for conference playoffs The Penguins secured the No. 5 seed in the College Hockey Mid America conference

Andrew Berry The squad is ranked No. 14 in the nation and “We’re pretty confident, we split them SPORTS REPORTER finished first in the conference at 28-8 to earlier this season and it should be a real secure the top seed and a coveted first round good game,” he said. The long haul of the regular season has bye. Jacob also believes the team being back at come full circle for the Youngstown State Russo said the Presidents pride them- full strength and the injury bug having been University hockey club as the College selves on being the class of the conference, cured will help the Penguins in the playoffs Hockey Mid America division will begin its but shouldn’t be the only team to watch out against opponents will fuller rosters. tournament to crown a conference champi- for in this tournament. For the Penguins to break the Rock for the on. “Duquesne is real hot this semester and second time this year and advance to the sec- The CHMA first ever playoff field will fea- they could definitely make a run at it,” Russo ond round, Jacob will have to stay focused ture six of its seven regular season con- said. between the posts as he tries to shut-out the stituents in a weekend long single elimina- YSU faced off with the Rock twice in the opposing offense. tion tournament beginning Friday at the regular season with the Penguins winning Led by forward Tim Snyder, Slippery Mike Cardwell Bladerunners Ice Complex in Pittsburgh, Pa. the most recent contest 5-1. Penguin head Rock possesses an offense that can score at The Penguins final record of 16-15 earned coach Rocky Russo is looking forward to the will. Snyder has paced the team with 27 (17) and the rest of the squad the No. 5 seed in the playoffs, set- third confrontation between the two teams. goals and 24 assists this season. Stifling the the Penguins will ting up a first round match with 4th seeded “I’m excited about it,” he said. “It’s a good offense threat will be the main priority for have to play solid Slippery Rock University. chance for us to exploit some of the things Jacob and the Penguin defense. hockey if they hope Duquesne University is the 3rd seed and they do and get us on to the next round.” “We’re going to ride him all weekend and to make an impact draws 6th seeded University of Pittsburgh Even with the entire season hanging in the if he has a good weekend, he’ll be the key to at this weekends for its first round match on Friday. Indiana balance, Penguin goalie Matt Jacob does not our success,” Russo said. conference play- University of Pennsylvania is the No. 2 seed believe any added pressure will affect the With the possibility of playing three offs. and has a first round bye. team’s play. games in three days, Russo said his team will The only squad not to make the cut was “Pressure is not that big of a deal for us. be ready to “gut it out” as they make their John Carroll University who finished last in We’ll come together as a team, we have a lot run toward to the championship game in a the final conference standings. of heart,” he said. highly competitive atmosphere. The field for the CHMA conference play- With the playoff picture having been fully “When it comes down to the playoffs, offs is undoubtedly strong with Washington developed, Jacob reflected the same excite- every team is prepared to take it all the way and Jefferson College as the heavy favorites. ment as his coach drawing Slippery Rock in and there are some good coaches in this the first round. league,” he said. Photo courtesyYSU Hockey Club

Team Conference Overall CHMA Playoff Schedule Washington and Jefferson* 15-1 26-8 Playoff Opening Round February 23, 2007 Indiana (Pa.)* 10-6 11-13 No. 3 Duquesne v. No. 6 Pittsburgh – 6 p.m. Duquesne* 9-7 10-17 No. 4 Slippery Rock v. No. 5 Youngstown State – 9 p.m.

Slippery Rock* 6-4 11-10 Frozen Four Youngstown State* 7-9 16-15 February 24, 2007 No. 1 Washington and Jefferson v. lowest seed remaining Pittsburgh* 5-9 9-19 – 4:30 p.m. John Carroll 1-13 2-22 No. 2 Indiana (Pa.) v. highest seed remaining – 7:30 p.m.

* Clinched playoff spot CHMA Championship Source: achahockey.org outlook February 25, 2007 – 1:30 p.m.

YSU Clausen captures Stand-up Showdown

Britta Snowberger jokes. Eyeing the solitary microphone in FEATURES REPORTER front of the room, they paced solemnly between members of the packed Peaberry’s audience. Beiersdorfer The YSU Student Stand-up Search “I’m a little nervous,” admitted Krista introduced the Spectacular contestants huddled together Barr, the competition’s lone female partici- guest judges and in a corner of the café, masking pant. “I haven’t said anything all week, announced the con- their anxiety with because I know it would have been funny, testants one by one. playful banter Nate Beagle performs and then I would have forgotten it. I’ve just First summoned to and light- his comedy act in front of a been writing things down.” the stage was Ryan hearted crowd at Peaberry’s. Matching wits with nine remaining Clausen. Cracking up contestants, Barr competed for the title the audience with Jambar/ Laura Neely of “Funniest Penguin” during YSU’s George W. Bush jokes, Clausen senior inaugural student stand-up competition left the crowd rolling with his Mickey Elin Renstrom said she enjoyed her after- on Wednesday at Peaberry’s Café. In Mouse and Donald Duck oral sex impres- noon at Peaberry’s. addition to “Funniest Penguin” glory, sion. With an audience-high vote of 84 (out “We need more things like this at YSU,” students aimed to capture the of a possible 100) and the guest judges in she said. Spectacular’s $500 prize package, his favor, Clausen was named the YSU Part of the initial stand-up search selec- sponsored by the Funny Farm Student Stand-up Search Spectacular win- tion team, Student Activities director Greg Comedy Club, Student ner. Gulas said he was satisfied with the compe- Activities, Sodexho Food Accepting his prize package, Clausen tition’s turnout and proud of the student Services, YSU Arby’s and thanked the judges, audience and everyone comedians’ efforts. Comdoc Printing. involved, announcing, “It’s a cool thing to “I think we picked the right 10 for the Dr. Ray Beiersdorfer, YSU bring comedy to YSU.” competition,” Gulas said. “[The competi- geology professor, served as Presenting their best material, Johnny tors] made a heck of an improvement since Master of Ceremonies for the Yurco, Murad Shorrab, Nate Beagle, Tom tryouts, which showed me that they didn’t competition. Donning a tuxe- Adams, Joe Carabbia, Hanna Kassis, Krista take the opportunity for granted.” do shirt, one white shoe, one Barr, Chris Meditz and David Burrows took The student comedians’ fates were deter- black shoe and a Powerpuff turns working the audience after Clausen mined by guest judges Dr. Sal Attardo, YSU Girls sticker on his forehead, was through. linguistics professor; John “Mr. Sports” Following the competition, YSU students Batcho,Y-103; and A.C. McCullough and Ryan Clausen won the and faculty expressed their enthusiasm for Kelly Stevens, HOT 101, who rated the con- contest after cracking up the university’s first-ever stand-up show- testants on originality, stage presence, pre- the audience with George down. sentation, material and time. Participating W. Bush jokes and Mickey “This was a surprisingly good turnout audience members also had a hand in Mouse and Donald Duck for YSU,” said Shorrab. “It was the most choosing the winner, as they were able to oral sex impressions. successful event at Peaberry’s that I’ve been vote electronically using audience response to.” provided by Turning Technologies. Supporting friends Clausen and Shorrab, Jambar/ Laura Neely

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UPCOMING YSU SPORTS Jambar 4 Today — M.Basketball vs. Wright State @ 7:05 p.m. 4 2/23 — Baseball @ Stephen F. Austin

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Sports Flicks

Oscarsvs Picks

Yo’ Adrian skip the Oscars and put-on Kobe and Shaq The Academy Awards knock sports movies out of the ring before they ever get a chance to shine

Emily Thayer Athletic movies may not get the “It showed how sports can bring favorite sports movie, A League of JAMBAR CONTRIBUTOR recognition from the academy, but different backgrounds and cultures Their Own, because the film is for among college students they seem to together and unite them under one women and doesn’t only showcase When you think of Rocky, you think be high on their all-time best movie cause forgetting about discrimination men. classic sports movie right? lists. and bringing men together as broth- Putting the sports of sports movies Although Rocky won an Oscar in According to ers.” aside for a minute, sometimes a simple 1976, very few sports films have been Youngstown State Sports films aren’t love story can turn a movie about a deemed worthy of a golden Oscar or University football It showed how just big with guys and down-and-out boxer into an instant even a nomination. player Leon “ jocks anymore; the chick flick. Maybe next year, Will Ferrell. Edwards some sports can bring differ- recent popularity of But if movies like Rocky and Happy Although his sports comedy sports can tran- ent backgrounds and women’s sports has Gilmore have the power to unite the Talledaga Nights grossed millions scend the screen caused many girls to sexes, why can’t they sway the acade- more than most of the Oscar nominat- and these are the cultures together and start watching these my voters? ones that should be inspiring and tear jerk- According to Shale, “Sports movies ed films this year, a films gross means unite them under one nothing to the academy members. given a second ing movies as much as are appealing because they are about So why is it that these box office hits look come Oscar cause forgetting about their ESPN addicted characters who are competitive and get snubbed when it comes to the big time. counterparts. driven…Sports movies are about win- award shows? “Sports movies discrimination and “Sports movies have ners and losers.” In order to be deemed Oscar worthy like Rudy and bringing men together evolved. Women’s And we’re sure to see plenty of win- it seems sports films need to deal more Remember The sports have become so ners and losers at the Oscars this with the athlete’s struggle to get at the Titans should’ve as brothers. prominent that now Sunday, but if you do choose to tune in top and not just different aspects of a got more recogni- ” there are sports movies don’t expect to see Talladega Nights, sport. tion because they about women,” said Invincible or Rocky Balboa take home Most movie goers refer to this as the are inspiring.” Rick Shale, YSU professor of film stud- too many awards because after all not underdog theme, which helped sports Edwards can’t pinpoint his favorite ies. every movie can have Leonardo flicks like Rocky and Million Dollar sports movie, but said he loves watch- In a similar vain Karlie Burnell, a DiCaprio in it. Baby get recognized at the big show. ing Remember the Titans. softball player at YSU, has taken to her Or can it?

Humphrey earns Player of the Week honors Anderson qualifies for Nationals Godfrey scores career high in loss

After scoring 56 combined points in two Youngstown State junior Bethany Anderson Despite a career-high 21 points from sopho- Youngstown State men’s basketball victories, senior provisionally qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track more Monique Godfrey, the Youngstown State guard Quin Humphrey has been named Horizon and Field Championship in the weight throw and women’s basketball team dropped a high-scor- League Player of the Week. broke her own school record for the third consecu- ing 76-70 decision to UW-Milwaukee on YSU Humphrey, the second-leading scorer in the tive week at the Kent State Tune-Up on Saturday. Saturday afternoon at the Beeghly Center. Anderson became the first Penguin female SPORTS league, scored 36 points in a win over Detroit The Penguins placed four players in double thrower to hit the qualifying mark of 62-4 with her Wednesday night and added 20 more in Saturday figures and shot 55.6 percent from the field in IN BRIEF throw of 63 feet, 7 inches. According to track- the second half, but could not pull out a win in night’s win over Eastern Kentucky. shark.com, she currently ranks 22nd in all of In the two games, he was 20-of-39 from the field, Division 1. Anderson added a sixth-place finish in the back and forth contest. 10-of-16 from 3-point range and 6-of-8 from the free- the shot put, while Lindsey Hill placed fourth. Junior Jessica Schloemp scored 12 points and throw line. It is the fourth time in Humphrey’s Aaron Merrill was the top men’s thrower with a sophomores Ashley Pendleton and Velissa career that he has earned Player of the Week honors. ninth-place finish in the shot put. Only the YSU Vaughn added 10 each. Humphrey is averaging 18.9 points per game throwers competed at the Kent State Tune-Up. The Penguins fall to 7-17 overall and 5-8 in this season and recently surpassed 1,600 career The entire Penguins squad will compete at the the Horizon League. They play again on points. He is also the school record-holder in career Horizon League Championship on Saturday and Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. against Cleveland minutes played at 3,536. Sunday. State.