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150 YEARS OF MUSIC TO THE EARS see page 8 2 09 / 20 / 2018 INSIDE THIS ISSUE FEATURES NEWS 3 Mission Night Market 4 Tim Wise/Flying the Coop 5 Former Foster Kids/ Student Safety 6 Ian Tanner Weight Loss 7 Beating the Stigma 4 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 3 8 Dana School of Music 9 Safest Ledge 10 Refugee Crisis Film/Mario’s Movies OPINION 13 Editorial SPORTS 14 YSU Cross Country 15 YSU Football 9 16 16 YSU Womens Tennis

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Photo by A NIGHT MARKET WITH A MISSION Rachel Gobep /The Jambar ALYSSA WESTON Kasey Hood, a junior dental hygiene major at love for nature and she creates nature inspired to have something for everyone even if you’re Youngstown State University, visited the market jewelry,” Hogarth said. gluten-free or vegan.” for the third time on Sept. 14. Hogarth said the most challenging part of To Gustovich, the best thing about running Mission Night Market’s 2018 inaugural “I think the reason I keep coming back is to running a small business is realizing the balance. a small business is that no matter what, at the season aims to bring the Youngstown support the vendors and also try out some of “Setting aside enough time in your life to end of the day, the community will still show community together to beneft the Rescue the free samples and enjoy a nice night out. It work on something you are truly passionate up and support. Mission of Mahoning Valley. gives people around here something to do,” she about becomes difcult in this day and age. “It still blows my mind every single day that On Friday Sept. 14, Mission Night Market said. Between work and lifestyle — you really have there are customers who come to every single held their fourth night market, and the fnal Manda Bees Headbands was Hood’s favorite to prioritize what really matters,” she said. market. It makes all the sleepless nights worth night market of the season will be on Oct. 12 vendor, along with the diferent soap stands. But to Hogarth, in the end it is worth it. it when you hear someone say, ‘I came here just at the Huntington Woods Plaza in Boardman, “I like seeing what all of the vendors have to “I love the act of creating, and markets like for you’ or ‘this is the best macaron I have ever Ohio. ofer, and I like walking around and enjoying Mission Night Market give us that platform to had,’” she said. Xiao Lin, Mission Night Market coordinator, the free samples. It’s neat to try new things and share our creativity and love for what we do.” Gustovich said her customers have no idea said the market aims to bring diverse people to also fnd things there that you really like,” Aubrey Gustovich, owner of Whipped By how much their kind words mean to her. together under the night sky in a celebration of Hood said. Aubrey, has a full-time job selling homemade “I know it sounds cliche, but it really does take culture, community and connection. Caitlin Hogarth, owner of Te Prickly B-tch, baked goods at local markets and bakeries. a village. I have been given so many amazing Lin said it’s an opportunity for local was a vendor at the Sept. 14 market along with Whipped by Aubrey started nearly three opportunities just by coming to markets and I producers, new businesses and musicians to her friend Shannon, owner of Crescent Rose years ago when Gustovich moved back to the will always be so grateful for every single one of share their craft and for the community to Craft. Te two run Sheba Flora, an umbrella Valley from being a pastry chef at a restaurant them,” she said. join together for a memorable and meaningful term for each of their craft businesses. in downtown Pittsburgh. Lin said Mission Night Market is the only evening. Te Prickly B-tch currently sells vintage Gustovich said her most popular item is event of its type in the Mahoning Valley. “We do have a core group of vendors and we teacups repurposed into cacti planters and the French macarons but she also make cakes, “Come out and enjoy a night of great music, are continually looking for unique vendors to herb-infused soy candles, as well as other cactus- cookie sandwiches, decorated cookies, breakfast unique shopping, delicious food and fun for the add to the mix,” she said. “We received so many themed items such as pins, patches and T-shirts. pastries and custom treats of all kinds. whole family all while supporting a great cause,” applications, we have more than doubled in size “Te Prickly B-tch represents all women “My target customers are really anyone who she said. in just our frst two markets.” and all things aesthetically pleasing. My lovely has a sweet tooth,” she said. “My customers partner at Crescent Rose Craft also shares a range from one to 90 years old and I always try

NEWS BRIEF YSU TOP RANKED IN AFFORDABLE UNIVERSITIES Youngstown State University is ranked seventh in the nation in a recent list of the “100 Most “In the age of rapidly rising tuition — college costs have risen far faster than the rate of infation Afordable Colleges and Universities.” in the 21st century, and even faster than fnancial aid — afordability is no joke,” the College College Consensus, an independent online resource dedicated to helping students fnd the right Consensus said. college, developed the list, according to the YSU News Center. Te College Consensus ranking refects YSU’s ongoing eforts to help curb the rising costs of College Consensus combines the results of all of the most reputable college ranking publishers and higher education including the Penguin Tuition Promise, which provides that tuition will remain thousands of real student reviews from around the web to provide an accurate and comprehensive the same for all frst-time undergraduate students for four years. ranking of a school’s reputation and quality. 4 09 / 20 / 2018 NEWS

WRITER TIM WISE ON RACIAL INEQUALITIES IN THE U.S. Photo by John Stran /The Jambar lecture and described Wise as an infuential writer who tackles Disrespecting someone based on their skin tone is rooted JOHN STRAN social issues at a great angle. in the country’s past and reversing history is impossible; the During the lecture, Wise touched on ever-present issues solution may be a difcult one to reach. Wise said that’s why it’s Te dauntless voice of anti-racist writer, Tim Wise, spoke to afecting all minorities but focused mostly on the white important to understand we’re living in history. students and citizens of Youngstown about racial disparities of perception of the black struggle. “We have to make sure the time we’re living in doesn’t become the past and present on Sept. 14. “Some white people think they know when racism is happening a part of misremembered history,” he said. “What’s happening Te event was hosted by the Centofanti Symposium at better than black people,” Wise said. “Tis is like thinking you now has happened in the past.” Youngstown State University, but the director of the organization, know something and never even taking a class on it.” When the crowd had a chance to ask questions and voice their Joseph Mosca, interim provost and vice president of academic Wise delved into black and white issues and pointed blame at opinions, one woman questioned the usefulness of Wise’s speech afairs, credits YSU’s Black Student Union for selecting the blatant racists, those who believe racism doesn’t exist and white if action isn’t taken. speaker. liberals who claim they aren’t racist saying accepting it is the best “With all due respect, this event means nothing if nothing Jaylin Archie, president of the Black Student Union, said the way to remove it. changes,” said Valley resident Deaudra Edgerson. “So what has group chose Wise because they believe his words would teach a Wise expressed concern about the level someone has to hurdle to be done to bridge this gap?” valuable lesson to students and staf. to prove they’re not racist. Although Wise was uncertain, he quoted Derrick Bell, the Wise’s seven books include “White Like Me: Refections on “As long as you’re not a white nationalist, you’re not racist,” frst African-American law professor at Harvard, saying racism Race from a Privileged Son,” and his latest “Under the Afuence: Wise said. “And some people have proven to have a hard time would be permanent, never to be fully conquered and there’s Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrifcing the Future even crossing that threshold.” redemption in the struggle for justice. of America.” Wise said he believes that people who have a hard time proving Wise said a start to bridging the gap would be to question core Wise is also part of the podcast “Speak Out.” they aren’t racist are just a symptom of a disease that is the history ideologies that have conditioned white people to be racist and Levi Antonosanti, a freshman engineering major, attended the of the U.S. black people to have an inner racism toward themselves. FLYING THE COOP BRIAN BRENNAN For Pete the Penguin, these accommodations surely failed to Te Board of Trustees is depicted as, “a tragic comedy conform to the standards of his previous Antarctic abode. of political patronage, puppetry, and procrastination.” Te While previous editions of “Te Penguin Coop” closely bookstore is criticized for the being “impossible to keep … in the On the ffth foor of Maag Library, the Archives & Special mirrored the ofcial university handbook, the editors of the black,” despite its 15 percent markup on textbook prices. Other Collections Department preserves many types of documents and 1971-72 steered the publication in a diferent direction. Readers university operations receive similar criticism. publications relating to Youngstown State University. were warned that this edition of “Te Coop” would be unlike any Yet, all is not darkness and gloom. Meriting editorial praise are Among these are student handbooks, with the oldest one other. Expressing opinions with utmost frankness, the editors the intramural program, Black Studies (now Africana Studies), issued in 1928. However, the most noteworthy of these was came out swinging. Indeed, no punches were pulled. the work of Campus Cooperative Ministry and the nurses at prepared for the 1971-72 academic year. It holds this distinction Students are told it is easy to get a degree at Youngstown YSU, though student medical facilities are deemed inadequate. because it was suppressed by the YSU administration, due to its State, but much more difcult to obtain a real education or Soon after it came of the press, most copies of “Te Coop” controversial content. employment after graduation. were quietly seized by the university administration and Te ofcial student handbook has served as a handy and Obstacles, such as grades, the bell-shaped curve and lazy destroyed. Publication would resume, but it returned to its compact guide to campus policies, activities, and services. instructors block the way to true learning — and this is just on previous, inofensive style. As the 1970s drew to a close, “Te In 1969, a parallel publication with similar information was page one! Penguin Coop” ceased publication. printed by the students themselves. It was called “Te Penguin Te editors freely vent their spleens at parking services (“Mud Tree surviving copies of “Te Coop” from 1971-72 remain Coop” (or sometimes simply “Te Coop”). lots … poorly-lit streets, thievery, rude gate attendants ...”), the and are part of the YSU Archives collection. Te ultimate While not specifed in the booklet, the title probably was faculty (“Te Good last a very short while. Te Bad last a little motivation of the three editors remains unclear. Te fate of two is inspired by the quarters occupied by YSU’s last live penguin longer. Te Mediocre last forever.”), and housing (“Tere is only unknown to this writer; however, the third — Cynthia Anderson mascot: a dog house surrounded by a chain-link fence adjacent one dorm at YSU. No other housing facilities are planned … — would become YSU’s seventh and frst female president in to the University Library, which is now Tod Hall. Suitable of-campus housing is very difcult to fnd.”). 2010. NEWS 09 / 20 / 2018 5

BUILDING A FUTURE FOR FORMER FOSTER KIDS AT YSU Photo by Tanner Mondok /The Jambar AMANDA JOERNDT attending YSU. keep in touch with us and they give us everything we would “It provides stability, any additional supports they may need need.” in the community and on campus and insurance as well,” Orbin Te program will pay for her entire college education while Bridges to Success is a program that gives former foster kids said. providing housing, as well. a chance to attend college with several benefts and start their Bridges to Success has connections through YSU to help any Zachary Robinson-Hunley, a freshman civil and industrial career on the right path. former foster kid who is seeking guidance to a better future. engineering major, said the program has helped him adjust to Te program was founded through Homes For Kids Inc. to Orbin said building a group on campus that can help these being in college. provide a sense of belonging and stability to kids who have been students is an important part of the program. “Tey’ve been very helpful and have helped me with my books emancipated at the age of 18 and are in custody of the state. “Our main goal is to have a support team at YSU and if the and everything. Tey help me out with money, so I can get Bridges to Success provides housing, education, employment word gets out that there are students who qualify, then YSU can through the courses.” Robinson-Hunley said. and well-being resources for all students who have been through become a destination,” Orbin said. “Tey know that there is a Robinson-Hunley said he also got involved with student the foster care system. lot of support and we were excited that YSU was willing to work employment on campus to help him guide his college experience Senate Bill 50, which gives funding for Ohio’s youth who with us.” in the right direction. are aging out of foster care, was proposed into law in July 2017 Te program is active on campus and two students who have He said he knew the program would be a good opportunity and became active in February 2018 for students attending been through the foster care system are starting their college for him to get involved on campus and help other students go Youngstown State University. education through it. through the program. Te bill was created for the Bridges’ program and increases the Serena Marshall, a freshman emergency medical technician “I had an interview with Students for Success and they wanted age that people must leave foster care from 18 to 21 years old. major, said she heard about the program through her case worker to learn more about the foster care system and how the transition Jef Orbin, counselor at Homes for Kids and a Bridges to and was eager to start her experience in the EMT program. is so far,” Robinson-Hunley said. Success liaison, helps kids get in contact with YSU resources to Marshall said the program has helped her pursue her goals Te students said Bridges to Success provided new start their college education through the program. while attending YSU. opportunities and a sense of security on campus. Orbin said the program gives students several benefts while “Te Bridges to Success program helped me take my education to the next level here at YSU,” Marshall said. “Tey basically just RECURRING INCIDENTS MAKING YSU STUDENTS FEEL UNSAFE

“When we were dismissed from class I immediately got up and Rupert said she doesn’t want any student to feel unsafe walking COURTNEY HIBLER he followed me,” McCue said. around campus and is more than willing to walk students to their Similar to McCloud, McCue said she decided to wait in the classes or cars to make sure they arrive to their destination safely. Some female students at Youngstown State University have women’s restroom for fve minutes to see if the man would leave. “Report what happens, carry pepper spray and anything else said they felt unsafe on campus because of a recurring issue. “He was still there and when I walked into the elevator, he that can help you in the long run,” McCue said. “I never felt like Mara McCloud, a senior political science and history major, immediately followed me inside,” McCue said. I needed anything to protect me until now.” was in Meshel Hall when she noticed a man following her to the One week later, McCue noticed the man attending another On Tuesday, Hannah Garner, a junior sports broadcasting restroom on Sept. 5. When she turned to look at him, she said he class she is in. She said she now feels as if she is being watched in major, tweeted that she was followed to her car by a man wearing fumbled for the water fountain beside the door. both of her classes. all black in the Wick parking deck. “I really thought nothing of it,” McCloud said. “I believed YSU Chief of Police Shawn Varso said the YSU Police “When I realized [someone was following me], I called he just may have been zoned out since it was so early in the Department was made aware of the reports through Twitter someone to feel safer and he backed of,” she wrote. “Watch your morning.” when McCloud and McCue posted about the incidents. surroundings and don’t walk alone.” McCloud waited in the women’s restroom for a few minutes to Varso said he quickly reached out to both students and asked YSU Student Security Services ofers escorts to and from see if the man would leave. for them to come into the station to provide more information classes for those who may feel unsafe or unsettled on campus. “As soon as I opened the door I saw him,” McCloud said. “I about what happened. An advanced schedule is able to be arranged at any time by pretended I was on the phone, so he wouldn’t bother me.” “If anyone encounters a situation like this, the frst thing to do contacting student security services at (330) 941-1515. McCloud said the man followed her around the corner and is go somewhere safe,” Varso said. “Te next thing you should do McCloud said YSU needs a comforting environment for down the hall. When McCloud entered the staircase, she said is call us immediately.” victims that will encourage those victims to come forward and she quickly walked down the stairs and made it to her classroom Shelby Rupert, a junior French major, said she saw the tweets report their experiences. safely. about what occurred and ofered to help anyone feeling unsafe “It is a recurring solution deriving in its most basic form of the Jensen McCue, a sophomore political science major, said she on campus. respect of men and women and their right to not fear for their also had man wait for her outside of a restroom in DeBartolo “When I read this happened to two young ladies, I took it safety while receiving an education,” McCloud said. Hall. to a personal level,” Rupert said. “It makes me sad to see these Te YSU Police Department can be reached at (330) 941- McCue said during her class she felt uncomfortable for the occurrences happening increasingly more often around our 3527. entirety of the lecture because of another student staring at her. campus.” 6 09 / 20 / 2018 NEWS

Photo courtesy of Ian Tanner Photo by Tanner Mondok/The Jambar DOWN OVER 100 POUNDS: IAN TANNER’S WEIGHT LOSS STORY

RACHEL GOBEP to make weight loss manageable and enjoyable. “It amazes me that I am able to run and not ice cream. He said people around campus have been be winded after climbing a fight of stairs,” Tanner also said his ability to walk and run complimenting him on his weight loss and it Tanner said. has given him time to focus on himself and Ian Tanner has lost over 100 pounds in eight will “never get old.” He said what keeps him going is weighing reduce stress. months through the Weight Watchers at Work Tanner said he feels healthy and has energy, in at the Weight Watchers meeting each week Carrie Clyde, wellness coordinator at YSU, Program at Youngstown State University. but there are many “non-scale” victories. because it forces it him to get on the scale and said Tanner is having wonderful success through He said when he got on the scale at his frst “My mental health is in a much better place there are about 20 other people in the room the program and she wants to cry everytime she Weight Watchers meeting, he weighed 375 because I’m just committing myself to [have] a going through the journey with him. talks to him. pounds. healthier lifestyle. Weight Watchers hasn’t been “I may have the largest amount of weight “He looks so healthy, vibrant and full of “Tat was kind of a shock because as a bigger a diet for me, I have made lifestyle changes,” lost, but there’s some pretty badass people in energy. He’s beaming, you can tell he’s very guy, I tried to stay of the scale. I tried to not see Tanner said. that room who are focused on improving their happy with where he is right now. I know he that and face that everyday,” he said. He said he is now able to shop anywhere for lives, making healthier choices, and they’re the still has goals to continue on with his weight Tanner, the associate director of residence clothes and does not have to go to the big and ones who motivate me,” Tanner said. loss, but he has the confdence to do it,” Clyde life, has lost 118 pounds since January. He said tall section or a specialty store. He said that although he was the one that said. he began his weight loss journey because he was “It’s a fantastic feeling, and it’s nothing that’s got himself through the door, the other people She said to date there are 21 participants in not in a good place health-wise. necessarily going to be shown when I get on the participating in Weight Watchers at Work are the program who have lost a cumulative amount He said there were multiple people in the scale, but it’s not all about that weight … It’s the ones that keep him there. of 432.8 pounds. She said the group encourages Ofce of Housing and Residence Life that the little things that are making my life better,” Tanner said he is also eating more food than each other and is a great support system. encouraged him to attend a meeting and he said Tanner said. he did in the past, but he is eating the correct Tanner said if a person is considering weight he is glad that he decided to go. He said his biggest victory so far is that he is portion sizes and healthier foods. loss to just go for it and make the changes. “I realized my weight was ballooning. I wasn’t running and ran his frst mile in a while over the He said there are also some struggles he For more information on Weight Watchers at taking the proper precautions. I wasn’t being summer. Tanner added there would be days that has faced throughout his weight loss journey Work, contact Carrie Clyde at (330) 941-3360 active,” Tanner said. he would be out of breath or in a “full sweat” including stress because he is a stress eater. To or [email protected]. He said his original plan was to start small after walking from the parking lot to his ofce combat his stress eating, he said he likes to keep and lose 70 to 75 pounds by the end of the year or on campus. healthy snacks around or indulge in Halo Top NEWS 09 / 20 / 2018 7

BEATING THE STIGMA Photo by Frances Clause/The Jambar

FRANCES CLAUSE community for people who are struggling genuine and inviting.” life and relationships. internally like Whitby did. Kwolek said mental health support groups “Counseling provides an objective, safe and “Tere are a lot of people afected by mental would beneft other students who are struggling confdential environment for students,” she After the unexpected death of a beloved illness,” she said. “I decided to hold the frst and need a push in the right direction. said. “If a student is struggling with an issue Youngstown tattoo artist, the community support group meeting here because Westside “As a college student, it is easy to have that has become overwhelming, they are able to is making a diference. A free mental health Bowl is an uplifting environment with feelings of depression and anxiety from a explore the issue and receive quality help from support group met on Sept. 12 at Westside supportive staf.” difcult semester or life obstacles in general,” he YSU’s counseling services.” Bowl to beat the stigma of mental illness. Nate Oferdahl, one of the owners of Westside said. “Instead of holding these feelings inside, Lally said if a student knows a person with Angi Westhead, the group’s organizer, said Bowl, said he was honored to be approached by people will be able to have a judgement-free a mental illness, it is important to give them the purpose of creating it was to relate to others, Westhead about hosting the group. zone where they can express themselves.” support to seek professional assistance. discuss feelings and fnd positive coping skills. “[Westside Bowl] has always believed that Kwolek said he believes all students struggling “One should listen carefully and not judge “When I couldn’t fnd a support group being good citizens and caring neighbors of with a mental illness should try to attend a when someone is talking about their struggles,” around Youngstown, I knew it was time to the community is important,” he said. “Tese meeting with the support group at Westside she said. “Reaching out and telling them there form one,” she said. “After all that has happened qualities are key to creating a space where Bowl in the future. is professional help right on campus is the best recently, especially with losing a regular at everyone feels welcome, and people can come “Everyone has a diferent way of managing action to take.” Westside Bowl who took his own life, change together.” their mental health and a support group may Lally said mental health support groups like needs to happen quickly.” Elliot Kwolek, a graduate student at be the best method,” he said. “For others, one- Westside Bowl’s is also efective for students, as Zech Whitby, a tattoo artist at Bitter Hearts Youngstown State University and a member on-one counseling may work best. Regardless, long as they are making informed decisions. Tattoo and Westside Bowl customer, passed of the group, said he felt the welcoming students should not be intimidated by either of “Students should ask what the group’s goal away on Sept. 6. He left behind a Facebook post environment immediately. these options.” is and what they hope to achieve within it,” she minutes before his death, reminding people “Angi is a very open person, and it helped Anne Lally, the assistant director of counseling said. “It’s also important for students to look why opening up about their mental health is others open up during the group discussion, services at YSU, said students should utilize into how the group is structured and if it has important. too,” he said. “Her attitude and understanding counseling services to address issues that need access to professionals, if needed.” Westhead said she hopes to build a positive toward everyone’s specifc issues was very to be changed in their lives for improvement of

A JAMBAR EDITORIAL: Saltzman said. has autism. Ernie’s relationship. Frank Oz, creator of Bert and Ernie, denied What this boils down to is should the “Sesame Street has always stood for inclusion INCLUSIVITY IN THE Saltzman’s claims on Twitter on Tuesday. entertainment industry feel responsible to and acceptance,” Sesame Workshop wrote on PUPPET WORLD “It seems Mr. Mark Saltzman was asked if cater to every demographic to make them feel Twitter. “It’s a place where all people of all Bert and Ernie are gay. It’s fne that he feels included? To be perfectly blunt - yes. cultures and backgrounds are welcome. Bert You may have heard a tiny rumor through they are. Tey’re not, of course,” Oz tweeted. So many diferent demographics of children and Ernie were created to be best friends, and to the grapevine over the past few decades that two “But why that question? Does it really matter? have grown up with one common image/idea teach young children that people can get along legendary “Sesame Street” characters, Bert and Why the need to defne people as only gay? of the ideal role model in their lives. Tis can with those who are diferent from themselves.” Ernie, are gay. Tere’s much more to a human being than just possibly cause dissociation from themselves and So what if Bert and Ernie were written to be Te stripped-sweater duo have stuck by each straightness or gayness.” drive them away from embracing the unique gay? Sure they’re made up of felt and buttons, others’ sides since 1974, frst appearing in a Over the years, there has been a push on individual they are. but to a child they are much more than that. pilot episode for “Te Muppets Show.” the entertainment industry to become more By introducing characters with traits Tey are best friends, counselors and role Recently this debate has sparked quite a bit inclusive to all persons. Whether it’s race, outside of the “societal norm,” children are models to kids who might lack some of those of conversation between two “Sesame Street” ethnicity, religion or disability, the need for the able to connect to those role models and fnd people in their lives. creators on whether or not the character duo creation of real-life and fctional role models acceptance within themselves. And to the young LGBTQ+ community, were in a homosexual relationship. that don’t follow the white, cisgender able- Characters like Julia, or Doc McStufns, a Bert and Ernie shine as a beacon of hope to In an interview with Queerty on Sunday, bodied norm is quickly gaining traction. young black girl who dreams of being a medical show that they shouldn’t be ashamed of who Mark Saltzman, writer for “Sesame Street,” One such groundbreaking role model doctor, can change the way children view they love. revealed that he based his writing for Bert and for young children is Julia, the frst autistic themselves and urge them to see that no dream Sesame Workshop already gives the muppets Ernie of of his own 20-year relationship with character on “Sesame Street” as a part of the has a specifc image of who can and cannot genders and ages, so why not sexual orientation? flm editor Arnold Glassman. “Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All accomplish it. At the end of the day - love is love. “Tat’s what I had in my life, a Bert-and- Children” initiative. Te character is performed Sesame Workshop issued a statement in Ernie relationship. How could it not permeate?” by puppeteer Stacey Gordon, whose own son regards to Saltzman’s comment about Bert and 8 09 / 20 / 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Photo by Tanner Mondok/The Jambar 150 YEARS OF MUSIC TO THE EARS FRANCES CLAUSE staf growing from nine to over 50. Avenue,” and the second half of the concert focused on Jones’ “Te school also went from one band and a brass ensemble to pieces. the many ensembles people see and enjoy today,” Byo said. Gage said he remembers when Jones was just a sophomore in Stephen Gage, director of bands and orchestra, said it feels high school. He said one of the coolest things about his job is to Founded in 1869, the Dana School of Music at Youngstown extraordinary to celebrate Dana’s impact on its students and the see students grow up to be amazing musicians. State University is one of the oldest music schools in America. Youngstown community for its 150th anniversary. “Te frst time I saw Sean was when he was playing in the Tis year, the school celebrates its 150th anniversary with a focus “I’m always told by people that the Dana School of Music is Warren Harding High School marching band. He came out in on its growth, guest artists, lectures and performances. the gem of YSU’s campus,” he said. “Tis is because [Dana’s] the middle of the band playing ‘St. Louis Blues,’” he said. “I Bill Byo, professor of bassoon and music studies since 1957, students and music has the capacity to make our community and knew I had to have him at Dana.” said Dana went through multiple hardships before becoming world a better place.” Te idea for the Jazz All Stars concert came from Bill Bodine, a recognized for the musical excellence and education it currently Gage said the world-class faculty of Dana also gives the school Grammy award-winning composer and Dana graduate. embodies. international favor and diversity. He said each of the faculty “I’ve stayed in touch with Youngstown because it really means “Te Great Depression of the 1930s brought fnancial shares gifts with the students every day and the cumulative efect a lot to me,” Gage said. “I was going to do this concert last year, difculties to Dana and its students,” Byo said. “Unemployment of that is extraordinary. but Dean Phyllis Paul told me to wait since this year is Dana’s was at a record high, homes were lost and enrollment at the “Byo has been working here for 60 years and when he works 150th anniversary.” school sufered.” with students, he’s sharing so much knowledge and artistic All proceeds of the concert went to the Tony Leonardi Byo said as a result of Dana’s fnancial hardships, Lynn Dana experiences from his life,” Gage said. Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the late professor who Jr. and the Board of Governors of Youngstown College discussed Gage said the Jazz All Stars concert at the DeYor Performing built Dana’s jazz program. making the institute an integral part of the campus. Arts Center Sept. 16 was the perfect way to kick of the 150th “All of us owe it to Tony Leonardi because he was such an “After 72 years in Warren, the Dana School of Music moved anniversary celebration. inspiration,” Bodine said. “[Tony] taught that it wasn’t OK to be to YSU in 1941,” he said. “People were upset because they Te concert featured Phil Palombi on bass, James Weidman just an OK musician.” thought the school would remain a permanent part of Warren, on piano, Daryll Pellegrini on drums, Ralph Lalama on the Te Dana School of Music will continue its celebration but moving was the only way Dana could continue its growth.” saxophone and Sean Jones on the trumpet. Tey are Dana throughout the year with collaborations between YSU’s Byo said the growth and strength of the musical community graduates and fve of the best musicians in the country. Department of Teatre & Dance and Ballet Western Reserve. has been a pleasure to experience throughout his years of teaching. Te musicians opened their performance with originals by He said he has seen a lot of changes, including the faculty and Ralph Lalama, including “Da-Lama’s Da-Lemma” and “Erie ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 09 / 20 / 2018 9

Photo courtesy of The Safest Ledge RUNNING AWAY WITH A NEW SINGLE

MARAH J. MORRISON Koval said being a part of this band justifes a lot of personal Conti said as long as the band is kicking and moving forward, emotions. He said when they hear people sing the lyrics back, it he is moving forward with it. He said there is no way to predict gives them the satisfaction of what they created and what they where the band is going to go. sacrifced having an impact on someone. “I want to shoot for the stars, and I’d love to see us get to A hard rock and alternative band based out of Youngstown, Kennedy Conti, vocalist, said “Runaway” is probably one of mainstream. But even if it’s not that place and time, I can respect Te Safest Ledge, will be releasing their new single “Runaway” in their favorite pieces they have ever done. He said the band is that and as large as we can get is as large as we can get,” Conti two weeks, and it will also be featured on their new EP. learning they can’t predict where a song is going to go and they said. Joey Koval, drummer, said the band has been working together just have to ride it out. Mason Boano, guitarist, said being a part of this band is a for the past four years. He said within that time, the band has “Te fact that our music touched someone enough to therapeutic way to release emotions, feelings or a memory he’s released two EPs. One is on Bandcamp and the other is on other remember the lyrics means so much to me,” Conti said. “Tat’s had from the past. He said it is more or less a feeling he needs to music platforms including Apple Music and Spotify. something that I never dreamed of.” get out for others to hear. Koval said the new single is about someone trying to save Conti said vocally, “Runaway” is diferent because Koval took “I used to feel like I would never be satisfed,” Boano said. “I somebody from themselves. He said the single was produced by a huge part in collabing with him to change the lyrics. He said it used to set the highest expectations, but I’m at the point now Steve Perrino at Compass Audio Recordings. got a diferent perspective and light on the subject. where I want this so much.” “It started of really heavy and the vibe of the song completely “I feel like that was crucial to get another voice in the band,” Te Safest Ledge will be shooting their music video for changed by the time we recorded it,” Koval said. “It was diferent he said. “Especially with how much this song means to me “Runaway” on Saturday. Te song itself will be available on for us because we were watching how much this song was personally and it’s the one that hits home the most to me.” Apple Music and Spotify on Oct. 5. evolving instrumentally.” EXTRAS 09 / 20 / 2018 10

SHORT FILMS ON THE REFUGEE CRISIS DISPLACEMENT BY IMMIGRANTS

VICTORIA REMLEY Community Supported Film and purchased some of the flms. Slavick learned about the flms through Sheridan’s mailing list. Berlinski set up a schedule for multiple screenings, collected the She thought the flm would work well with the exhibit, so she flms from Sheridan and emailed several academic departments wrote to the gallery staf and they approved hosting the videos. she thought might be interested in the flms. She also sent an Sarah Herb, a junior early childhood intervention specialist Te new short flms by the Immigrant and Refugee Vision email about McDonough’s programming to all Youngstown State major, did not have high expectations of the flm. She related to sheds light on the refugee crisis displacement in Boston, University faculty and staf. an English as a second language teacher in the flm because ESL Massachusetts. Susanne Slavick, the RESORT exhibit artist, said the flms is her major. Claudia Berlinski, the McDonough Museum of Art’s program show similarities between refugees and Americans. “I really like the girl in the beginning, Dimple Rana. She was director, said immigrants created each flm and Community “Te more we know about each other the less we fear each cool,” Herb said. “Te guy at the end from Haiti, I don’t get how Supported Film produced each one. other. It’s an important project because this particular series he can go back and forth so easily if immigration is a huge deal, “Te founder of Community Supported Film, Michael related to the show,” Slavick said. but it was awesome.” Sheridan, worked with them to teach them some documentary Te flms show audience members why immigrants came to Herb heard about the event through her Teaching English as flmmaking techniques and helped them to produce their short America and what they hope to do here. a Second Language Methods class. She said the flm related to flms,” Berlinski said. Slavick and Andrew Ellis Johnson, RESORT exhibit artists, the class. Te flms give audience members a glimpse of immigrant and suggested showing the flms at the McDonough Museum of Art “I didn’t know what that was going to have to do with it refugee experiences in America. Berlinski said she thinks the flms to Sheridan. [TSAW], but it actually really tied into what we talked about in will be enlightening. She said the topic is relevant and important Slavick said she thought the flms would be a great class,” she said. politically and socially. supplementary program to accompany the exhibit at Te remaining screenings are 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. “I think it’s important for people to see some of the realities of McDonough. Tuesday, Sept. 25, Friday, Sept. 28, Tuesday, Oct. 9, Friday, Oct. the situation,” Berlinski said. “McDonough was very gracious to host some of them [the art] 12, Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 26 at the McDonough She said the flms compliment the exhibit, so she contacted and hold repeated screenings,” she said. Museum of Art. MARIO’S MOVIES:LEGION M, THE FUTURE AND MANDY MARIO RICCIARDI investing closed, growth is still accelerating. hunt down the cult and fght some “crazy evil.” Te flm is Scanlan described the process as a snowball at the top of the an independent flm in the best of ways. Directed by Panos hill. He says the company still has a long way to go, but he Cosmatos, “Mandy” is a wild visual experience void of creative couldn’t be happier with the traction they are picking up. Legion compromise. Tings get weird, things get rough, but not once Jef Scanlan has a vision. Not for a movie, not for a TV series. M’s ultimate goal? One million investors. An objective illustrated does the flm suggest anything but Cosmatos’ vision. Jef Scanlan’s vision is for the future of the entertainment industry by their logo, an M with a bar over it — a fun fact for any of you “Mandy” was an experience but it’s not for everyone. In itself. If this is coming across as heavy-handed, it’s because roman numeral fans out there. Scanlan’s own words, “watch the trailer and let that be your black it is. Scanlan, along with co-founder Jef Annison, started the Te perks of investing include not only exclusive access to diamond warning before proceeding.” Te flm is bloody, intense entertainment company Legion M, and it could very well be a the flms, but input in the creative decisions as well. Scanlan is and full of Nicolas Cage on his A-game. I personally enjoyed total game changer. clear in his resolution to host a place where the most fnancially the flm, but can recognize the resistance from those with less Said best by Scanlan himself, who was generous enough to set invested hold as much weight as the least. “Legion M does experience with midnight flms. For those intrigued, you can time aside for a phone interview, described Legion M as, “Te not discriminate, hold any preference. It’s a community of catch “Mandy” in theaters or on VOD. world’s frst fan-owned entertainment company. Individually equilibrium,” he said. Overall, “Mandy” speaks for Legion M’s love for the creative we’re fans, but when banned together, Legion M becomes the Legion M’s fnanced projects include the Anne Hathaway/ process. It is very clear that Legion M is a company of fans for most powerful fan/creator base.” Jason Sudeikis sci-f flm “Colossal,” the David Tennant suspense the fans. As with all investments, only time will tell, but with With that mission in mind, Scanlan looks to forgo replicating thriller “Te Bad Samaritan,” the Kevin Smith/Stan Lee VR the growing trend of consumer customization, Scanlan believes mega-franchises like Star Wars or the Marvel Universe for experience “Icons” and the Sundance Midnight hit “Mandy,” Legion M will one day have access to any project thanks to their Legion’s own original franchises. starring Nicholas Cage. Although most of these flms come from support. Legion M is the frst entertainment studio that allows fans the science fction/suspense genre, Scanlan says he loves original True visionaries are often realized after the fact, but with the to personally invest in the creation of new media. 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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown takes a selfe with a supporter at a when it comes to high student loans and interest rates. that will fght for them. canvass kickof on Friday at the Campaign For Ohio Ofce in “Students understand that they have a federal government “All the things students are faced with when they come out Youngstown. in Washington that denies climate change, that’s in the pocket of YSU or they come out of Eastern Gateway and they need a Brown was joined by Ohio Sen. Joe Schiavoni, who is of the NRA and the gun lobby, that opposes marriage equality, Senate and a House that’ll fght back against a White House currently running for Ohio governor, to thank volunteers and that opposes civil rights, and I think YSU students understand that doesn’t seem to care,” he said. discuss the upcoming November election. that this government right now in this country is hostile to their Te Jambar has reached out to Brown’s opponent, Rep. Jim Speaking about students and the federal government, Brown interest,” he said. Renacci, and he has yet to respond. said students understand the government is not on their side Brown added that students should want a House and Senate EXTRAS 09 / 20 / 2018 12

YSU COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 41. Purplish-red shade sometimes called 3. Peacock network 36. Money source for the disabled (Abbr.) animal rouge 4. “For shame!” 37. Hour when the YSU police ofer a Across 42. __ Major (constellation) distracted driving simulator at 60 Across 5. __ Romeo (Kilcawley Arcade) 1. Long for 45. Look up to 6. Fissures 39. DEA agent 5. Madison Square Garden, e.g. 48. Rely (on) 7. Zimbalist Jr. who voiced Alfred in 40. Length times width, for a rectangle 10. Large butte 50. “Make the Healthy Choice ... __!” (2 “Justice League” and “Superman” wds.) 43. “Mad TV” rival, for short 14. Transports, as in “Charmed” 8. Surgical opening? 54. One of a Biblical 150 44. Halsey or Ackbar 15. Inmate who’s never getting out 9. Prince Valiant’s son 55. “Unbelievable” rock band 45. “To do” list 16. “__ for the poor” 10. “What, me worry?” magazine 56. Trunk 46. Showed the use of 17. Event that happens at 6:30 a.m. at the 11. Magical drink Fountain to start 60 Across (2 wds.) 58. Word that’s an example of itself 47. Peak near Tokyo (2 wds.) 12. Like bacon or ham 19. “Vaya con __” 60. Sept. 26 at YSU, “National Women’s 49. “Beowulf” or “Odyssey” Health and __” (2 wds.) 13. Take stock 20. Procrastinator’s word 51. Singer Turner’s autobiography 65. __ vu 18. Margarine 21. Classic Jaguar model driven by Austin 52. Changes the government on Nov. 6 Powers 66. Melissa who plays Two on “Dark 22. Nile slitherer Matter” 53. Bert’s “Sesame Street” pal 22. Cordial favoring 23. Drama in Kyoto 67. Man Friday 57. Auction of 26. Treats that are $3 all day at the B&N 24. Donnie __ and the Cruisers cafe for 60 Across 68. Situation favoring the server in tennis 59. Allison Tolman’s role in “Downward 25. Island near Martinique (2 wds.) Dog” 30. In a way 69. Painter’s prop 27. Followed the rules 60. Antagonist 32. Gets on a plane 70. June honorees 28. Maker of the Power Max HD snow 61. Feeling like Eeyore 33. Punxsutawney groundhog Down blower 62. A day in Spanish class 34. YSU’s time zone 1. Moo goo gai pan pan 29. Abrupt fnishes to phone conversations 63. Solve a kakuro puzzle 38. Rec Center morning event for 60 Across 2. Millen on “Orphan Black” and 31. Polecat cousin often kept as a pet 64. “__, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” (6:45 a.m.) (2 wds.) “11.22.63” 35. Goal 13 09 / 20 / 2018 OPINIONS

LETTER TO THE EDITOR trafcking victim. As fall approaches, our children will be standing in the dark waiting for their bus to arrive and should be protected and feel safe. Human trafcking has become a repulsive crime Some parents are unable to be at the bus stop until in the Youngstown community. Tere has been an the bus arrives because of work schedules, college increase in the amount of trafcking, placing our schedules and may be single parents. Having the children in grave danger. Human trafcking is children picked up on their own street brings defned as, “modern-day slavery and involves the familiarity to their surroundings with neighbors use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type that keep an eye on them, and a general sense of of labor or commercial sex act.” Currently, Ohio trust knowing who is coming and going down is ranked ffth in the entire nation for human the street and they can recognize neighborhood trafcking, with the second largest group of vehicles. children being between 16 and 17 years old, and When a child is familiar with their surroundings, the third largest group being adolescents between they have a sense of calm, less stress and some self- 13 and 15 years old. With these startling statistics, independence with such a huge responsibility of keeping our children safe should be our number getting themselves on the bus. Although most one priority. children have cell phones to keep in touch with We have children in our community walking their parents, the frst thing a predator will do is three to four blocks to neighborhoods that they take the phone and turn it of so they are unable are not familiar with for their bus stops. If we as to be tracked. Tis takes away the child’s only parents (and guardians) don’t permit our children chance to let anyone know they are in danger. By to go to unfamiliar areas, why should they be keeping busing in a child’s familiar neighborhood expected to go to strange areas to catch the bus? surroundings, they will be more likely to notice Tey should be picked up at the end of their own any unusual person or activity and will be more street. With the increase in activity with human likely to reach out to someone. trafcking, we are putting our children at risk for Photo by Tanner Mondok / The Jambar abduction, prostitution and being sold into the Tracey Kaufman black market on backpage websites. Brian Murphy, a mechanical engineering student, gives tips on European longsword YSU Nursing Student According to the Polaris Project, children have fencing to Erik Glasgow, a political science and communication student, outside of [email protected] a one in six chance of being abducted as a sex Kilcawley Center on Tuesday.

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE

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CHECK NEXT WEEK’S PAPER FOR THE Four members of the nationally-ranked Moot Court team at Youngstown State University presented oral arguments SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE on this year’s case problem in the YSU Board of Trustees Meeting Room in Tod Hall to celebrate Constitution Day on Monday. Te team is ranked sixth in the nation and is preparing for competition in early November. 14 09 / 20 / 2018 SPORTS

YSU CROSS COUNTRY STARTS OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT

Photo courtesy of YSU Sports Information Raquel Markulin (left) runs in the Horizon League Championships as a freshman. As a sophomore, she looks to be a big part of Youngstown State’s success.

JOSHUA FITCH produce throughout the season, their leadership on the same page. It’s still individual, but it’s “I like to mentally prepare for a meet by comes in handy to the rest of the squad. defnitely including the entire group to work sticking to my routine,” Burns said. “Tat way “Tose two are the hardest workers and as one unit.” I don’t stress about it and second guess it. Once After three strong meets to begin the 2018 biggest leaders on the team,” CJ Schumacher, a As a freshman, Markulin competed in six the gun goes of, it’s go time and it’s all about season, the Youngstown State University men’s senior majoring in environmental science, said. events and earned her frst letter. So far this knowing where you need to be. Tere is very and women’s cross country teams are ready to “Tey just go out there every day,” he said. season, she placed 30th in the Duquesne Duals little room for slack for us. If we continue to compete. “Coming here and running with them now, with a time of 20:30.49. and a time of 24:53.7 work hard for another month and a half, I Te Penguins opened the season at the I want to make sure these guys go out strong in the Spartan Invitational. think our team can do some great things.” Duquesne Duals. After that, they ran in the because it’s their senior year.” While the men and women run separately, “If I go out a little harder, then maybe that Tommy Evans Invitational and then the Auto Despite this season being the last for the they remain united as a team during practice, forces other guys to go out harder, that bumps Owners Cross Country Spartan Invitational in seniors, one goal for the team remains. workouts and throughout the season. us up twenty points. Tat’s huge,” Schumacher Boardman. “Te most challenging aspect this senior Respect cycles through this team regardless said. Te men fnished frst at the Tommy Evans year is going to be chasing another conference of gender. Members of this team aren’t afraid to For the Penguins, it’s about chasing a Invitational, while the women also fnished in championship,” Burns said. “IUPUI is a show of how hard each side works. championship as the team beams with the top-5, placing fourth. very strong team this year. It is going to take “We’re constantly around each other,” confdence in 2018. Te men’s team had a very strong showing at everything and everyone to be at their best to Markulin said. “We’re defnitely like a family. “Be on the lookout for conference, because the Spartan Invitational, despite being without take them down.” Te guys team is defnitely stacked this year. I think so many things are going to happen,” Dylan Dombi, a senior who is missing time due To take down a strong team, having a strong Both sides I think have an incredible team this Markulin said. to an ankle injury sufered prior to the season. coach is crucial. Tat’s where Brian Gorby, year.” “I look forward to getting to Nationals with Seniors Ryan Sullivan and Alan Burns have head coach of both cross country teams at “Te women’s team is made up of extremely these boys, and I look forward to winning led the way for the men’s team so far this YSU, comes into play. Gorby is now in his hard workers,” Burns said. “Tey’re led by all another conference title with these boys,” season, each fnishing in the top-10 for the 19th season as head coach of the cross country freshmen and sophomores, and still continue Schumacher said. second straight meet. as well as the track and feld teams. to work hard. It will be exciting to see how well “It’s my last year at YSU and I want it to be “Finishing in the top-10 at our frst two “He’s honestly one of the best coaches I’ve they do this year. In a year or two, they’re going my best one,” Burns said. “I’m really excited meets was a huge confdence booster for me,” ever had,” Schumacher said. “He’s able to spread to be an unbelievable team and really hard to to see everything working out right now, and Burns said. “Over the summer and the start his knowledge to guys and girls. He knows beat.” I hope to carry this through the entire season to of the season I put in a lot of hard working exactly what to do in situations, training-wise.” Being hard to beat is the name of the game. perform my best at conference.” through high mileage, summer workouts and It doesn’t change on the women’s side either. Just like in any other sport, improving is a YSU will be in action after a week of at the really trying to do the little things.” “He knows what he’s doing, for sure,” major factor in cross country as well. Backed Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in Indiana While Burns and Sullivan are expected to Raquel Markulin, a sophomore in the nursing by mental preparation, there’s always room for on Sept. 28. program, said. “He wants to make sure we’re all improvement. SPORTS 09 / 20 / 2018 15

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JOSHUA FITCH Steve McShane, senior running back, was Te Coyotes are averaging 402 yards of total afair, 27-24. In that game, McCaster tied the named MVFC special teams player of the week ofense while allowing 370. Fourth quarters game with just over a minute left in regulation, after a 58-yard punt return for a touchdown in have been the Achilles heel for the Coyotes, capping a 90-yard drive for the Penguins. In After ending the non-conference portion the win against Montana. getting outscored by opponents, 35-16, after overtime, Cam Pedersen hit a 36-yard feld goal of the 2018 schedule with a 42-7 win over Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. three weeks of play. that proved to be the diference maker. Valparaiso University, the Youngstown State Te Penguins welcome the Southern Illinois Te Penguins will try to do its work in the Nov. 10 at 12 p.m. University football team looks to gear up for University Salukis, who currently have a record third quarter as the Coyotes haven’t scored a In YSU’s fnal home game of 2018, the Missouri Valley Football Conference. of 1-2. After beating Murray State University single point in third quarters so far during the Penguins welcome the University of Northern First Tree Games in week one, the Salukis dropped back-to-back 2018 campaign. Iowa. Trough three games, the Penguins have a games against the University of Mississippi and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Te Panthers are the only team in the 1-2 record after dropping the frst two games Southeast Missouri State University. For the second consecutive week, the conference without a win in 2018 after losing of the season to Butler University, 23-21, and YSU beat SIU, 28-20, in 2017 as the Penguins will play at the Ice Castle, this to Montana, 26-23, and the University of Iowa, West Virginia University, 52-17. Penguins recorded four takeaways. time with a matchup against Indiana State 34-18. Tevin McCaster eclipsed the 2,000-yard Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. University, currently sporting a 2-1 record. Te Panthers beat the Penguins, 19-14, in mark for his YSU career in the win against YSU will hit the road to face South Dakota After beating Quincy University, 49-0, 2017. Valpo. In the matchup, McCaster rushed for State. Te Jackrabbits are undefeated in 2018 they lost to the University of Louisville, 31-7, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. 141 yards and three touchdowns. after wins against Montana State University, before returning home to beat Eastern Illinois In the fnal regular season game, the Penguins Montgomery VanGorder has done a nice 45-14, and the University of Arkansas Pine- University, 55-41. fnish on the road, this time with a matchup job leading this ofense. Trough three games, Bluf, 90-6. In the EIU win, the Sycamores had 326 yards against Illinois State University. Following wins VanGorder has 593 yards, seven touchdowns Te Jackrabbits are averaging 67.5 points on the ground and 209 yards through the air. against Saint Xavier and EIU, the Redbirds sit and one interception. He has a 58.1 completion per game, while only giving up 10 points per Running back Ja’Quan Keys was named without a loss so far this season. percentage. game. SDSU’s ofense scored a whopping 19 MVFC ofensive player of the week after Under head coach Brock Spack, ISU is Let’s look ahead at MVFC schedule for the touchdowns through two games. rushing for a career-high 232 yards on 34 scoring 47 points per game, which is top-4 in Penguins with previews of the teams. In 2017, the Penguins beat the Jackrabbits, carries while scoring four times. the FCS. Te Redbirds are currently second in Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. 19-7. YSU beat ISU, 66-24, in 2017. scoring defense, allowing just fve points per Te Penguins frst matchup is on the Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. game. road against Western Illinois University. Te After returning home from SDSU, the With just three games left in the 2018 Quarterback Brady Davis was named MVFC Leathernecks are currently 1-2. Penguins face of against the University of regular season, YSU travels to North Dakota newcomer for the second consecutive week After losses to Montana State University South Dakota at home. State University. according to the league ofce. Trough two and the University of Illinois, the Leathernecks Te Coyotes also have a record of 1-2 so far Te Bison are 2-0 thus far. NDSU beat weeks, Davis is 29-for-42 passing, including bounced back in week three, beating the in 2018. After losing, 27-24, to Kansas State California Polytechnic State University, 49-3, fve touchdown throws, 440 yards and no University of Montana, 31-27. University, the Coyotes beat the University of to open the season and handled the University interceptions. YSU beat WIU, 23-21, in the team’s last Northern Colorado, 43-28, before losing in of North Alabama, 38-7, in week two. In 2017, the Penguins fell to the Redbirds, meeting in 2015. week three, 27-10, to Weber State University. Last season, NDSU beat YSU in an overtime 35-0. 16 09 / 20 / 2018 SPORTS YSU WOMEN’S TENNIS LOOKING TO REPEAT WITH YOUNG SQUAD

BRIAN YAUGER really hard to play with a target on your back.” Last year, the Penguins fnished the season with a 16-11 record. Tat included an 0-7 start before Te Youngstown State University women’s tennis winning fve-straight matches. YSU dominated team is back for another season, fresh of claiming in conference play to the tune of an 8-1 Horizon their ffth straight Horizon League title last year. League record and 10 overall wins in the conference Penguins head coach Mickael Sopel returns for his after beating Cleveland State University and sixth season with the program and aims to continue the University of Illinois-Chicago in the HL his past success. tournament. “Te girls did a really good job, practiced really “We’re the team to beat every year, and for us hard, and they got what they deserved,” Sopel said to be able to keep that going, and to stay strong on YSU’s ffth-straight Horizon League title. “Te and to keep the championship home is pretty goal was to keep that championship home, and we impressive I think,” Sopel said. “Te goal is to keep were able to do that. We went on to the NCAA the championship home, and to get ready for the tournament again and played Florida [in the] frst tournaments in April.” round, which is a tough program, but we held our Breakout performances aren’t on Sopel’s mind own and we did a good job. I’m very happy with because he says all of them are capable of breaking how we played last season.” out. Te Penguins enter this season returning fve “It’s the one that works the hardest,” Sopel said. of the eight players from last year, losing three to “We have a lot of talent on this team. All of them graduation. Top performers, Imaan Hassim and can do great things. Tey all have great tennis skill. Cassandra Moraleja, return to the program and are Te one who puts the time in, the one who works the two most experienced members as juniors. New the hardest in practice, the ones who really want it, to the program is Elvira Esteo, a freshman coming those are the ones that break through. It’s always in from Spain. been the case with this team.” When a team wins a conference title fve straight Just as last season, the Penguins may have to years, the expectations are understandably high. withstand an early season struggle in order to be Sopel is notably impressed with how well his teams successful. With just six girls and no seniors, Sopel have played under such pressure. doesn’t seem all that worried about his team this “Expectations are quite high,” Sopel said. “Every year. year you have to stay on top which is a hard thing Teir season kicks of on Sept. 21 with the Akron to do. Pretty impressive to be able to do it the last Shootout followed by the Rocket Invitational that fve years, I’m really impressed with those girls. It’s goes on Oct. 12 to 13. Conference play starts in the spring.

Cassandra Moraleja celebrates winning a point in a match against Northern Kentucky on April 13. Moraleja is one of two upperclassmen on the team. Photos courtesy of YSU Sports Information