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THESince 1931 AMBARThe student voice of Youngstown State University Volume 90 www.thejambar.com Issue 1 STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY THE SIDEBAR J Sweet times President talks past and future of YSU

Sarah Sole He suggested collaborating “upbeat.” News Editor with local school districts to “I think we have a lot to look encourage high school students to forward to,” Castronovo said. attend college. Stressing the importance of With a centennial theme of “a The P-16 council would keeping students at the center of proud past and a promising increase preparation for high all plans, Sweet said, “This institu- future,” Youngstown State school students. While he is not tion has a proud history of adapt- University President David Sweet sure of the planning, he said the ing its programs to the needs of welcomed back faculty, students council would increase the num- our students.” He stated his goal and staff to the start of the fall ber of students that go on to col- of engaging more students in semester during his state of the lege. “We need to work to increase research projects and academic Highlights university address. the college-going rate.” internships. While outlining future plans Sweet believes part of that The new semester brings with amidst a backdrop of past and problem is the lack of a Mahoning it new academic opportunities for On university infighting: present achievements, Sweet Valley community college, which students, such as the foreign lan- Christman renovation: new look spoke of the necessity of YSU’s still hot from the oven, PAGE 3 creates an educational gap, Sweet guage department’s offering of “Those who engage in these involvement in a community col- said. The plan for implementing a Arabic and Mandarin. lege and developing a Mahoning community college should have activities will be compro- Valley P-16 council as a way to HOUSING YSU as its center, he said. mising the university as a reduce the need for remedial class- If YSU is not a part of the pro- Proud past es at YSU. More residents means posed community college, then it whole.” Sweet also answered critics, The university has obtained $32 PAGE 2 will present a major challenge to change, million of the $43 million goal for referring to previous “internal the university, Bege Bowers, asso- the Centennial Capital Campaign CAMPUS LIFE attacks” and saying that in the ciate provost said. YSU’s involve- that will go towards programs On YSU’s place in the community: future, “those who engage in these ment with the community college and scholarships. Additionally, Upperclassmen: I wish I knew activities will be compromising will be easier for us as an institu- PAGE 3 there was a 3 percent increase in “We can be proud that the then, the university as a whole.” tion, she said. enrollment last year, the highest A new area college could pres- region looks to us for leader- STUDENT GOVERNMENT since 1995. ent YSU with competition. Promising future The centennial archives will be People in the area have a need ship.” dedicated this fall at Maag SGA prepares for for a community college, said Sweet said that Eric Fingerhut, Library. coming year, PAGE 3 Frank Castronovo professor and Ohio Board of Regents chancellor, Sweet credited other positive On the centennial year: director of theater. “We should OPINION wants to increase the number of changes to the late Provost Robert make every effort to provide students attending universities Herbert. “Our future is as challeng- what they need. Growth is not a A letter fron who have completed high school Herbert’s work with CLASS President Sweet, PAGE 4 core classes while reducing the bad thing.” ing as any time in our 100 number of students who need Castronovo was also impressed PAGE year history.” SPORTS remedial classes, Sweet said. with the speech, which he called please see Sweet, 2

Peguins set to defend Gateway CAMPUS DINING YSU title, PAGE 8 TO THE POINT Pete’s place prepares for fall opening Foley SBDC seminars at Sarah Sole YSU Metro College News Editor appointed

When she saw the lemon triangle, The Ohio Small Business Rachel Wightman told herself she trustee by Development Center at could still have the dessert, since she Youngstown State had organic dressing on her salad. Evidently, the dessert was worth University will hold busi- the rationalization. Governor ness seminars in September “It was amazing,” Wightman said. at the YSU Metro College. Wightman was just one of many Chelsea Pflugh YSU students employed in Kilcawley The cost for each semi- Reporter Center who took part in a complimen- nar is $25 or $80 to attend tary lunch served Wednesday at Pete’s Place, the new campus restaurant for- all four and reservations are Stephen Foley, a junior Political required. Dates for the sem- merly known as Noodles. Aside from a new look, Pete’s Place will offer a Science and Psychology major, was inars are Sept. 6, 13, 20 and buffet featuring healthier options Above, Kilcawley students sample the recently appointed by Governor Ted 27. when it opens today. new menu offered at Pete’s Place during a Strickland as a student trustee to the Students need healthy options on preview lunch held Wednesday. YSU Board of Trustees. campus, and Pete’s Place aimed to Foley was selected from several address that need, said Tomdd Right,Executive Chef Clint Kifolo sits Playhouse applicants at YSU and had to meet Totterdale, general manager of the down for lunch in Pete’s Place Dining Auditions YSU Ddining service Services.for YSU. Room, photo by Sarah Sole, The Jambar. extensive requirements to be consid- ered. His application was processed Those preparing the menu for Pete’s unique food, and its buffet- style din- The Youngstown Place met with the nutritionist at ing helps students get in and out of by several state board administra- Playhouse will hold audi- Andrews Student Recreation and the restaurant quickly. tions, and was officially appointed Wellness Center. “It kind of does a little bit of every- by Governor Strickland. tions for Disney’s Beauty Andrew’s Wellness and Recreation thing,” he said. “It’s a much better Foley will represent the entire stu- and the Beast Sept 3-5 at Center. dent body at YSU when he attends 6:30 p.m. at the Totterdale said Pete’s Place offers please see Pete’s, PAGE 3 each Board of Trustees meeting. Youngstown Playhouse. A When he applied for the position, one to two minute song is CAMPUS LIFE Foley said he realized the great requested. responsibilities that come with the job and how difficult it will be to rep- CLASSIFIED...... 2 resent every student. OPINION ...... 4 Saddle up for Wild West Welcome Week “I plan to attend every meeting, CAMPUS LIFE ...... 6 Elizabeth Boon Chestnut Room in Kilcawley. Koontz stay close to the Student SPORTS ...... 8 Reporter said the bull is something new and fun Government Association, and I hope for the students to try. students contact me and voice their Monday will also offer video games, comments and concerns”, Foley With a new school year kicking off, henna branding and caricatures. These said. Monday, August 27 Youngstown State University wants stu- activities are located on the campus core dents to have some fun. Welcome Week and in the lower arcade of Kilcawley Foley said that he is here for every is meant to provide students with activ- Center. student. He realizes that student 81 52 ities that allow them to meet new peo- Students can also sign up for the fan opinion of the university or adminis- Tuesday Wednesday ple and help them get into the swing of bus on Monday. The bus will be going tration may be bleak at times, but he things for the new semester. to the Ohio State game on Saturday. To plans on improving it. Sponsored by Campus Rec, Student ride the bus, students must go to Bytes 84 53 80 62 He wants to boost the morale of Life, YSU Housing and Residence Life, Koontz said this week shows students ‘N Pieces and put down a $15 deposit, those in contact with students, such Center for Student Progress, and what YSU has to offer. which ensures a seat on the bus and Student Diversity Programs, the entire The newest addition to Welcome which afterward can be returned. as faculty and administrators. first week of school is packed with all Week is a mechanical bull that will be Maag Library will also be celebrating Foley’s main goals during his time Please remember to kinds of events that cover a wide variety available for rides on Monday at the Welcome Week on Monday and on the Board of Trustees will be cam- recycle your copy of interests. campus core from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If PAGE 2 pus and downtown development. of The Jambar Welcome Week coordinator Melanie there is rain, the bull will be in the please see Welcome, 8-27 Page 2 8/28/07 8:38 AM Page 1

2 The Jambar Monday, August 27, 2007 HOUSING From Sweet, PAGE 1

and STEM set the stage for a community college will ben- future development at the uni- efit YSU. versity, Sweet said. “Bob made Foley said the community a lasting contribution.” college will help YSU lead the MoreAdrienne Saboresidentsthere will be a point whenmeans we have to say 1 to Sept. change 1. Sweet said the university community. The university’s Editor In Chief we want more beds.” The start of the new school year brings will conduct a self-study this involvement in neighborhood She said in addition to the two con- change to Housing and Residence Life at semester in preparation for a revitalization will not distract The number of Youngstown State verted rooms, there are other rooms in YSU. The newly renovated Christman February visit. “I ask each of attention from students, he University students living on campus is Lyden that were designated as triples Dining Commons will be open for stu- you to reflect on your own said. slightly up this year, according to the when the dormitory was built. dents. Erin Driscoll, assistant director for time here and your own “Most of the focus is going Office of Housing and Residence Bill Sperlazza, director of Housing Residential Education, said that “every- accomplishments,” he said. where it needs to be,” Foley Life, and the increased amount of thing I’ve heard is positive” and that Regional accomplishments, said. students has translated into dor- “We don’t turn students away. We students have commented on how such as city beautification, In addition to achieve- mitory modifications. house students to the best of our abil- the dining hall feels like a new place. were also mentioned. ments, Sweet spoke of over- Driscoll said she’s excited to have Danielle Meyer, associate direc- ity...If there is a continual want, there City development through coming obstacles. tor of Housing and Residence Life, the returning residents use the din- the beautification of neighbor- Sweet said communication will be a point when we have to say said the number of registered resi- ing hall. hoods near campus is also is key in dealing with campus dents is “just ahead of where we we want more beds.” Residents had a weekend of important, Sweet said, and issues, as the entire campus were last year.” events planned to coordinate with Youngstown needs the energy has a stake in the discussions, This year two student lounges the Wild West theme of Welcome of young adults. “We can be Sweet said he wants to create a Danielle Meyer, Associate Director of Housing in Lyden House were converted Week. On Saturday and Sunday, proud that the region looks to new position, director of staff into triple rooms. The students in those shuttles bused students to Boardman us for leadership,” he said. relations, to help in human rooms were contacted in advance of the and Residence Life, said that students to pick up any necessities. The weekend resources. The first of the open decision. will continue registering for housing concluded with a movie on the lawn in Looking ahead campus conversations will be “Tripling rooms is an option we consid- during the week. between Lyden and Cafaro houses. held Sept. 14 at Pete’s Place er,” Meyer said. Meyer said she is on her fourth draft of Driscoll said the events are a good Stephen Foley, student (formerly Noodles). “We don’t turn students away. We a resident’s list as of Thursday. She said chance for students to meet other resi- trustee, believes future “Our future is as challeng- house students to the best of our ability,” the process is “constantly in motion.” dents and meet the staff that will be involvement with programs ing as any time in our 100 year she said. “If there is a continual want, The registration process lasts from Feb. around all year to help them. such as city beautification and history,” Sweet said.

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Tuesday with prize giveaways that include Maag’s movie night on Tuesday will feature an iPod and a digital camera. There will also be free popcorn and the film “The Prestige.” free popcorn, candy and gifts. On Wednesday, students can test their casino The Foam and Dance Party, one of the biggest Welcome Week Calendar game skills with Blackjack and Texas hold ‘em and most popular events of Welcome Week, Monday Foam and Dance Party Thursday in Kilcawley Center from 11 am to 1 pm. If stu- takes place on Tuesday. The party is from 7 to 10 Rec 5 Area dents have never played before, experts will be p.m. in the Rec 5 area, which is the athletic court there to teach them. area across from Pete’s Place (formerly Mechanical bull rides 7-10 p.m. Christman Dining Thursday will be the kickoff for fall sports. Noodles). Campus Core Commons Grand Re- Students who come to the campus core between Kollin Rupert, who has been planning the 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday opening Celebration 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. can meet members and party, said this year’s event is bigger and better Christman Dining coaches of various teams and see Pete and than ever. There will be a foam pit, DJ, dunk Penny. The YSU marching band and cheerlead- tank, corn hole, football toss and bouncy boxing, Henna branding, Black Jack and Texas Commons ers will also be in attendance. Free food and which takes place in an inflatable boxing ring. Caricatures Hold ‘em 4-8 p.m. prizes will be available. Rupert said there will also be many great Campus Core Kilcawley Center Welcome Week will end with Party on the giveaways including two pairs of tickets for the 11a.m.- 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Penguin Pre-party Plaza at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown YSU vs. OSU game and two pairs of Cleveland Youngstown from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Hern Brothers Indians tickets. Vouchers will also be given Peaberry’s and Hindsight will provide live music. away for the next Penguin Productions concert. Tuesday Line dancing 7-10 p.m. There’s still plenty to do on Saturday, includ- Gift certificates for University Pizzeria and Campus Core ing taking the fan bus to Ohio State University Inner Circle will be up for grabs, as will a gift Maag Movie Night 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday to watch the Penguins play the Buckeyes. If stu- basket from The Beat coffee shop. dents can’t make it to the game, there will be a Free pizza, pop and ice cream from Rita’s will Multimedia Center, party at Buffalo Wild Wings that includes bever- be given away during the party. Maag Library Greek Cookout Party on the Plaza age specials, food, prizes and, of course, televi- Last year’s foam party saw 900 people, but 6 p.m. University Courtyard Buffalo Wild Wings, sions to watch the game. this year Rupert said they are hoping for 1,000. Apartment Recreation downtown Youngstown Koontz said she hopes for a great turnout for Students need to bring valid YSU ID to gain Area 5-10 p.m. all of the Welcome Week activities. Students entry. should attend events to meet new people and The foam party is just one of many social 5-8 p.m. get acquainted with the university, she said. events. Classifieds Jambar Phone 330-941-1990 Fax 330-941-2322

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Monday, August 27, 2007 3 The Jambar DINING Christman renovation: new look still hot from the oven Elizabeth Boon says that she loves the penguin, as well as the Reporter cafeteria’s improved look. D’orio says that Christman now has a café feel to it. “It’s more like a place where you can Junior Ian Peshel says that Christman dining hang out, rather than just go and eat,” she said. hall looks ten times better today than it did last Peshel also thinks that more students will be semester. “There’s more of a friendly atmos- attracted to the new look and feel of Christman. phere,” he said. “People will like the atmosphere better,” he Over the summer, Peshel and other workers said. completely transformed Christman Dining Peshel thinks people will be willing to make Commons. Instead of plain tables and chairs, longer trips across campus to the new the cafeteria now features booths, big screen Christman — himself included. Peshel lives in plasma televisions, and a sports bar-like area. the Courtyard Apartments. In addition to the new furniture and televi- While D’orio has her doubts about a huge sions, a huge neon Pete the Penguin has been group of new students coming to Christman, hung on the wall. Sophomore Maddie D’orio she thinks the new look could attract some that might not have come before. “I think the biggest prob- lem will be getting people into it in the first place. You will have the people who always go there enjoying it, but some people may still shy away,” she said, “because it’s ‘Christman.’” Christman manager Jeff Flauto said that commuter stu- Over the summer, workers completely transformed Christman Dining Commons. Instead of plain tables dents or those who without a and chairs, the cafeteria now features booths, big screen plasma televisions, and a sports bar-like area, photo meal plan should check out the by Elizabeth Boon, The Jambar. newly transformed dining hall. He said that Christman offers a her freshman year but hasn’t gone back since. hang out rather than just go and eat,” said great convenience and value Now she might. D’orio. for students. “I’d definitely be willing to check it out and An all-you-can-eat meal at Christman costs Junior Sierra Estell is if I liked it I would hang out there. There isn’t a $5. The food quality is good for a cafeteria set- intrigued by the renovation, lot to do on campus so I’d be very willing to ting, Flauto said. despite the fact that her resi- check it out,” said Estell. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on dence, Buechner Hall, has its Because of the more casual atmosphere, stu- Thursday, Aug. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. The grand own cafeteria. Estell ate at dents say they feel like it’s a place to kick back opening will include music, food samples and Christman a few times during and relax. “It’s more like a place where you can prize giveaways.

CAMPUS LIFE From Pete’s, PAGE 1 improvement from last year.” Clint Kifolo, eExecutive Candy Counter employee One student Chefchef, is putting emphasis on made-from- agrees. scratch items like various soups, whole- wheat Elina Rios, candy counter employee,agrees. pastas and pizzas. Upperclassmen: I wish I knew then She said she thinks Pete’s Place will attract more For $5.79, students can get a salad, pizza, customers than soup, bread and bev- Christi Williams Senior Tom Kusiowski wishes he would have Noodles did. erage from the buffet. Jambar Contributor met with an academic adviser. “Noodles was kind Sandwiches and Talking to an adviser would have made his of dingy,” she said. Entrees entrees are time at school more economized, Kusiowski Gauging the prices Pete’s Place Hours also available as add- Welcome to Fall Semester 2007. The sun is said. “I didn’t think that I needed them. Boy, at Pete’s Place to be ons. Monday – Friday shining, the birds are singing and all over cam- was I wrong.” about equal to other Kifolo also paid pus freshmen are wandering, lost, confused and The same goes for Ariel Benes, a graduating campus eateries, Rios Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. close attention to the a little anxious. senior and music-turned-psychology major. said she liked the menu’s nutritional “Hey. Hey. … Can you tell me where Meshel “I wish I had known that banner in Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. pizza more than the value. Hall is?” DeBartolo Hall wasn’t lying. Your adviser is salad, because she Wednesday Night Dining 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Pete’s Place “There are two Beeghly buildings! Two! your friend,” Benes said. dislikes organic salad worked with the Which one is mine?” In addition to meeting with academic advis- YSU’s nutrition And then, endearingly, the wandering fresh- ers, students recognized the importance of dressing. men arrive at their 8 a.m. classes half an hour meeting with classmates. Other students had their ownshared their department to serve organic items that are early. As upperclassmen, guiding our new Talking with classmates about study groups opinions about the food. vegan and vegetarian friendly, Kifolo said. A friends to success should be a priority. After all, and lecture notes would have been beneficial to Jason Lisko, Student student Director direc- majority of the food contains no trans fat. we were freshmen, John David Foster, a tor at Kilcawley Center, spoke highly of the “It was a little bit difficult for students to find too, once. senior. food and said he would definitely come back. “I [nutrition] values at Christman [Dining The Jambar “I enjoyed fresh- think the menu’s a little more upscale,” he said. Commons],” Kifolo said. found some upper- man year, but I do classmen willing to “I enjoyed freshman year, wish that I knew STUDENT GOVERNMENT share some of the how important and tricks, tips and loop- but I do wish that I knew benefiting it would holes they wish have been if I were they’d discovered as how important and bene- more social in my freshmen. fiting it would have been if classes,” he said. SGA prepares for coming year Junior Jon Penick seating order of reps at our general meetings, as had a good fresh- Balancing a social Ashley Tate I were more social Reporter well as reworking the arrangement in our office man year, but he life with academics to provide for increased interaction within the wishes he would in my classes.” is something that SGA office itself,” Spatholt said. have been more fru- senior Velissa As the fall semester falls into action, “This will instantly affect students as they gal with his spend- Vaughn wishes she Youngstown State University’s Student will be able to more easily express their feelings Government Association has a few changes in ing money. had paid more atten- to SGA,” Spatholt said. mind and a list of activities on its agenda — but “I had a work- John David Foster, senior tion to when she A challenge that Spatholt said he will face as nothing quite set in stone. study job freshman was a freshman. president is “staying prepared enough to tackle President Dave Spatholt said that a lot of SGA’s year, I would get Typically, students any issue that arises.” agenda is decided by the legislative body and what For vice president Cross, she said her chal- paid every two weeks, and the money would be focus more on social activities, she said. they do depends on committee interest. gone in two or three days,” Penick said. “You need to have a social life, but remember lenge will be in “raising the standards of our “We are happily involved with the program- work in academics while also being involved in Aside from wallet worries, many students which one is more important,” Vaughn said. ming board via student representation …and we SGA’s entire agenda.” wish they would have studied harder, studied Soccer player and junior Keeley Rice only have even become involved in Welcome Week, President Spatholt said his main goal is to during summer semesters or studied just spent time with the soccer team her freshman providing funding for a charter bus traveling to “live up to the platform that Erica and I set forth enough to pass credit/no credit classes. year. Joining a club would have helped her find the OSU game,” Spatholt said. while also completing the projects proposed by High school classes were conducted at a more diverse friends, she said. Graduate student Bob McGovern described a various committees.” slower pace than college classes, junior Mychal “Freshman year I wish I would have broad- few of the events that have been successful in Cross’ main goal is increasing awareness of Savage said. He could often pick up new con- ened my horizons,” Rice said. the past and said that he hopes to see continue, SGA and promoting collaboration with student cepts with ease. In college, Savage said, stu- Ashley Holt, a junior business major, said, “I including extended library hours before and government. dents cannot always digest all the information wish I had known about Greek life earlier so I during finals week. An option that Spatholt said to get more stu- delivered in lectures. could have gotten involved sooner. And that “Another successful event has been pizza dents involved in SGA and other student activi- “I didn’t study at all in high school, and still high school cliques don’t mean anything once with the president, which was started two years ties is the introduction of presidential liaisons. ago. I hope that continues because it has been managed to be a straight-A student. If I don’t you graduate.” These look for ways to better involve centers of able to bring students, faculty and staff together study now, I have a serious problem on my Juniors Brandi Veigh and John Cutlip wish activity on campus with SGA. to discuss wide-ranging issues,” McGovern hands,” Savage said. they’d picked a major sooner. Veigh switched Basile said that it is important for students to said. be involved “not only to voice their opinions, Kelli Kolcun, a senior studying secondary from nursing to English to business and, finally, Junior Samantha Basile said that she would education, missed out on summer classes. back to English. but to feel like they got the most out of their time like to see pizza with the constituents and con- in college. We have a great campus and getting “I wish I had known to take summer classes, Cutlip said, “I wish the engineering depart- certs planned by SGA, and is looking forward to involved showcases all the wonderful opportu- so I could graduate sooner,” Kolcun said. ment had sold me on the program better, so I Spatholt and Cross following up on a lot of their nities YSU has to offer.” Senior Allison Huck said, “I wish I had hadn’t switched majors.” ideas. McGovern agrees with Basile about students known about credit/no credit grading for your But junior Sade Tate thinks students just Spatholt and vice president Erica Cross said voicing their opinions and said that student General Education Requirements. I didn’t learn need to relax. they have spoken together about changing SGA involvement in other activities is also important. about it till I was a junior!” “Man, I wish that I knew that you don’t have up a bit, but keeping the same structure, which “[It’s important] so that students can broad- Kolcun offered additional advice to incom- to know what you’re going to do for the rest of has worked in the past. en their horizons, learn about and experience ing students. your life,” Tate said. As a freshman, Tate felt “We saw places where the finer details could things they otherwise would not have, and — “Oh! And parking, you have to come early to pressured to choose a major and figure out a be manipulated to better stimulate the student for academic organizations in particular — par- get a parking spot. Especially if you have any career path. “I learned that you should just let it body as well as the representatives themselves. ticipate in something outside of class that will classes after, like, 10 a.m.,” she said. flow, and it will come to you,” she said. Some examples of these include the reintroduc- help them with their careers,” McGovern said. tion of representative hours, changing up the 8-27 Opinion Page 4 8/26/07 7:57 PM Page 1

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Tribes unite Sometimes, it looks like Youngstown State University is a campus divided: commuters, residents and international students, each group further split into tribes from each town, each residence hall and each country. A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Little by little, the university is striving to make campus cliques more aware of each other. countdown, special great success and made actively engaged in the develop- Like any social scene, the campus com- Welcome to all students Centennial music and their mark. For instance, ment of programming for the munity is not immune to the us-and-them to a new and exciting banners, and much four mathematics stu- Andrews Student Recreation and mentality. more. dents recently won prizes Wellness Center, the planning for Our cliques may not be as pronounced as academic year! I also encourage stu- at a national competition renovation of Kilcawley Center, those you might have come across in grade dents to get involved. in San Jose, California. In and the planning for the new This year, YSU celebrates its Engage yourselves in each of the last three building for the Williamson School school: the commuters, the residential stu- Centennial anniversary. From a activities and student years, YSU students have of Business Administration. Most dents, and the international students. class of nine men in a commercial groups. Attend a spe- been awarded prestigious recently, the YSU Student Commuters, it has been said, often feel law course at the YMCA in down- cial lecture, a campus national Goldwater and Government has taken the lead to separated from campus life because they town Youngstown to over 13,000 sporting event, a the- Phi Kappa Phi scholar- restore the Victorian Gardens adja- don’t call the university their home. students from across Ohio, the atrical or musical performance. ships. And, over the past several cent to the Wick Pollock Inn. Go But now, steps are being taken to will give nation and the globe and a curricu- Work in a lab. Get to know faculty years, YSU engineering students and take a look, it is worth a visit! different students a chance to get to know lum of over 100 majors and certifi- members. Seek out an internship. have built a stellar reputation at As we move into YSU’s second one another. cates, the 100-year history of YSU Research. Explore. Learn. Enjoy. competitions across the country. century, you represent our next has been extraordinary. I invite This is your university. I encour- Youngstown State has been generation of YSU success stories. Two campus eateries have undergone and encourage all students to par- age you to take advantage of its transformed through the leader- Have a great year! makeovers. Christman Dining Commons is ticipate in the various centennial many, services, and opportunities ship of its students. Examples of aiming to shed its image as a residents-only events planned for this academic both in and outside the classroom recent student led initiatives Sincerely, cafeteria, and the former Noodles is now year, starting with homecoming on and the hundreds of dedicated and include 9/11 Memorial located Pete’s Place. Saturday, October 20, featuring the talented faculty and staff. near Kilcawley Center and the David C. Sweet Both dining locations offer more than annual homecoming parade, the Students who have seized upon Diversity Banners and Diversity President food. Students from all walks of life have a Centennial Celebration clock those opportunities have found Circle. Students have also been chance to mingle, or at least observe the other tribe from across the buffet. COMMENTARY This year, the university is doing more to invite international students to the table. Recently revived, the host family program helps students from overseas to meet local host families. `Family Ties’ - it’s more than the title of a TV show More could be done to give internation- Linda P. Campbell Even better, the list of heroes is topped by ear, a place where they can be themselves. al students a way to enter mainstream stu- MCT Mom (29 percent), Dad (21 percent) and Parents Just because they appear to ignore almost dent life. (16 percent). Presumably that’s for more than everything you say doesn’t mean they aren’t After all, the cultural exchange is almost willingness to provide taxi service on demand, soaking it up for later use. Back in the summer of 1971, the narrator was more important for the local student body buy frivolous wardrobe items, help with the Just because times have changed doesn’t saying, he, 15-year-old Kevin Arnold, had expe- fundraising projects and not hover when mean the fundamental value of family has. than it is for the international students. rienced more vacation-imposed family togeth- friends come to the house. Sometimes I worry about not doing the old- Often, local students are not aware of inter- erness than his teenage soul could stand. And though Bob Marley, John Lennon, Tyra fashioned Sunday dinner together that’s still national students unless they go out of The protagonist of “The Wonder Years” Banks and even Marilyn Monroe get brief men- traditional in many families. Instead, we steal their way to become involved with related wanted nothing more than to escape the suffo- tions, nowhere to be found are the superstars or family time on long drives to baseball games, cation of his parents and learn for himself one activities. wannabes of pop culture. soccer games, you-name-it games and the of those disquieting realities: At some point, all MTV, which supposedly has its finger on the meals afterward. On the multiple short drives All students need to be encouraged to roads don’t lead home anymore. youth pulse, calls the results remarkable. But to and from school. On occasional afternoons or get involved with university groups and TV it might be, but that’s the image we’ve should they be? evenings when we magically find down time. activities. come to expect of teenagers. You know them _ Just because teenagers want independence When the iPods are off and the conversation No matter whether they live on campus or you might have one or more living in your doesn’t mean they crave the chaos of being seems random, that’s when the most enlighten- drive to class every day, the students of YSU house. They disappear into their rooms without plunked onto some deserted island to start their ing revelations occur. You learn about the bands so much as a “see you later,” balk at mandatory have the school in common. own society. (Oops, wrong network - that’s CBS they like and don’t, details about their friends, family events, text-message their friends inces- doing what critics are calling “Lord of the Flies” events at school they never thought to share, One of the best learning opportunities santly, offer the woefully unsatisfying “OK, I TV.) places they went without telling you, things afforded by a college education is the chance guess” when asked how their day went. Just because they don’t respond effusively to they’ve heard and seen that they knew you’d to learn about people. Staying within the Now comes MTV, trying to tell us that fami- interrogation, friendly or otherwise, doesn’t find inappropriate, their views about the world fence of one tribe — and never pushing out- ly makes teenagers happy. mean they don’t want their opinions consid- and their place in it. That’s not a fake news show concoction but side your comfort zone — is like robbing ered. And if you listen well, it shouldn’t be sur- rather the result of a survey of 1,280 young peo- Just because they want privacy doesn’t mean prising that family matters to them as much as your own education. ple ages 13-24 interviewed for an they don’t appreciate support, a sympathetic it does to you. MTV/Associated Press study. The Jambar editorials reflect the opinions of The Jambar When asked, “What one thing in life makes and its Editorial Board members. Those wishing to you most happy?” 20 percent said spending schedule meetings with the Editorial Board should call the editor in chief. time with family. That outranked friends, spouses, God, pets and even listening to music. Only 1 percent said money. “My MTV” wasn’t even on the radar screen. And when asked separately about degrees of LETTERS POLICY contentment, 73 percent said their relationship with their parents made them very or some- Letters must be typed and should not exceed 400 what happy; 76 percent said the same about words. Each letter must include a name and telephone their relationship with family. That was behind number for verification purposes. Submissions are sub- listening to music (88 percent) but ahead of ject to editing for spelling, grammar and clarity. Letters boyfriend/girlfriend (39 percent), money (37 must be received by noon Friday for Tuesday’s edition percent) or “stuff” (71 percent). and by noon Tuesday for Thursday’s edition. If you’re wondering about the “sex life” The Jambar will not print letters that libel others or question, only 29 percent said they were very or threaten harm. The editor in chief reserves the right to somewhat happy with theirs. That’s because 45 reject letters that do not follow policy. The views and opinions expressed in published letters do not necessar- percent said the question didn’t apply to them. ily reflect those of The Jambar staff or YSU faculty, staff I guess that should be reassuring. or administration. “Parents are seen as an overwhelmingly pos- itive influence in the lives of most young peo- ple,” MTV’s online report says about the study. 8-27 page 5 8/28/07 8:13 AM Page 1

Monday, August 27, 2007 5 The Jambar CAMPUS LIFE Resident is making most of roomate experience Christi Williams you need to get to the root of it. Getting along Jambar Contributor with different personalities is difficult but is a part of the real life experience.” Driscoll said. Director of Housing and Residence Life Bill For incoming freshman going away to Sperlazza three key to living in a residence school for the first time, often think about what hall.” it’s going to be like living in a residence hall. “Maturity, levels of maturity are different. Living in the residence hall is an important and Some people are mature and some aren’t. exciting part of college life, yet sharing space Respect, it is important to respect yourself, and with another person can bring its challenges. respect others. Attitude, come in with a good Filling out the personal profile is a crucial attitude and an open mind.” first step, which allows roommates to be paired Sperlazza said student should keep in mind up with someone compatible. that “living together is a two-way street. Living To create an enjoyable experience and in close quarters isn’t always an easy thing to atmosphere for incoming freshman, Erin do at first.” Driscoll, Assistant Director for Residential Sperlazza described the adjustment of shar- Education, made a few suggestions for first ing personal space. Roommates usually become time roommates. privy to each other’s personal lives. “That’s a She suggested that residents come into the huge hurdle to overcome,” Sperlazza said. experience with an open mind and create a Living in a Residence Hall is a time when roommate contract to help layout the ground people make life-long friendships. However, it rules. She also recommends that students get to is important to maintain and open and honest know their resident assistant. relationship, with constant communication. “One of the most important points to keep in This will help resolve and differences, and will mind is communication. If there is a problem lead to a happy and healthy living situation. MCT Campus

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InternationalSarah Sole dinner welcomes exchange students News Editor

Vytas Sulskis is learning about American food: fast food, to be exact. “In Lithuania, all I eat is my mom’s cooked food,” Sulskis said. Sulskis was just one of many international students who attended the international welcome potluck dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Youngstown on Aug. 25. The host family committee and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNAUSA) coordinated the event to help international students meet host families. They hope stu- dents like Sulskis will learn more about American culture while teaching others about their own cultures. The friend and family program was popular in the early ’90s but then faded away, former campus minister Jim Ray said. This dinner is the first for the program in recent years. “We’re trying to get it back,” he said. The dinner helps international students to join up with host families. These students live in Youngstown State University res- idence halls, but spend time with local host families who intro- Dinner hosts, Carl and Sandra Barger, enjoyed dinner with the inter- duce the students to American living. national students. Locals invite the students to their homes to eat family din- ners and have genuine interaction with Americans in an infor- Youngstown’s low cost of living. mal setting. Besides downtime from school, students spend “I want to build some new technology for the benefit of soci- time watching the Super Bowl or taking in regional theater and ety,” he said. performing arts. Shakeel said he was interested in learning about the American “It’s a cultural mixing,” Ray said. culture, like the clothing and food. Nitin Sood, an international student from India, agrees. “I wanted to learn. That was the reason behind all of this,” “It’s a nice experience getting in touch with different people,” Shakeel said. Danish Shakeel, an international student from India, serves himself Sood said. Those involved with the event expressed the importance of food at the International Dinner. Photos by Sarah Sole. Sood said he chose YSU because his aunt lives nearby and also cultural sharing. because he likes the area’s climate. Sood studies physical therapy Jef Davis, director of the Center for International Studies and “This is a great example of the community and the university and is in his second year at YSU. Programs, spoke to the audience about the importance of the host working together,” Porter said. Although campus is a nice place to study, there are some family program. Carl Barger said he became interested in becoming a host after downsides, Sood said. “Students who were graduating had never visited an reading an ad about it in the newspaper. “It’s a boring place. We look forward to functions like these,” American family,” he said, explaining that international students Last December Barger and his wife became a host family for Sood said. can get a taste of American culture through visiting with Saif Ahmed, a student from India. Ahmed and four or five of his Initially, Sood was homesick. He knew, though, that opportu- American host families. friends came over for Super Bowl Sunday, Barger said. nity comes with knowledge. “I was interested in studying more,” Community organizations help “They asked us questions about football. It was fun; it was he said. to put information out to the pub- interesting,” Barger said. “They come here with no prejudices. A Other students had similar reasons for studying abroad. lic about becoming host families, person is just a person to them.” Hailing from India, international student Danish Shakeel came said David Porter, president of to YSU to study physics, mathematics and computers, and for the UNAUSA. STUDENT LIFE In Argentina, too busy to be homesick Rudi Whitmore Features Reporter Getting the ball rolling on his trip to Argentina involved “overwhelming paperwork,” Emig said. “Annette Al-Hayek, the director, was really helpful Andrew Emig had always wanted to study abroad. So last with everything.” semester he went online to find out as much as he could — and The hardest part was deciding where to go. “The found himself in Buenos Aires for six and a half weeks this main reason I picked Argentina was because it was very summer studying Spanish. affordable,” he said, “as opposed to Europe or the UK “I guess I always wanted to go abroad,” said Emig, a junior or Ireland. I had always wanted to go to Europe, but it electrical engineering major. “Ya know, out of the country. We was half the cost [of the program] and once you’re there, have the International Studies office on campus, so I went the money you have to spend on top of that, in Europe, down there.” as opposed to pesos which are much cheaper than the dollar.” Having taken Spanish in high school, Emig wants to be fluent enough to eventually be able to hold a conver- When asked about a best experience, Emig floundered: “Just sation. “I learned a lot where I was at. one? Um… Well, of course the people. That’s number one, all There’s still a ton left to learn. I still the great people. can’t have a conversation…” Emig Americans doing the same thing I’m doing, the porteños trailed off, laughing, “Well, not a good [what people from Buenos Aires call themselves], a ton of peo- one anyway.” ple from Europe travel- Emig can’t really ing.” point out much bad Emig didn’t have about his trip. “The much time for homesick- only thing that was Just take it in, do as much ness, but when he kind of discourag- missed friends or won- ing was the first as you can. You never know dered what they were up day. I landed in when you’ll be there again. to, there was always the Buenos Aires; I was Internet. “It wasn’t hard. exhausted from I could get online, get traveling, and try- emails. I wasn’t home for Andrew Emig, ing to find my way the fourth of July and around the airport that was weird. They and a taxi to where I was staying. I real- were probably wondering more about what I was doing!” ized, they can’t understand anything I Emig advises anyone who wants to travel abroad to do it, say to them, and I can’t’ understand and pack light. “Always pack less than you think you need,” anything say to me!” Junior Andrew Emig skiing with Argentines he met on a trip to the Precordillera, the lower he said. “And plan ahead of time, especially if you don’t have “I kinda lost my confidence a little mountains of the Andes. While the snow wasn't the best for skiing due to the region's unpre- a passport and have to do the paperwork for everything. Just bit,” he admitted. “But I was tired, when take it in, do as much as you can. You never know when you’ll dictable weather, and his rented ski pants were dirty and too short, Emig made new local friends, I woke up the next day, it was alright.” be there again.” and even stayed with them for three days. Photo courtesy of Andrew Emig.

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Monday, August 27, 2007 7 The Jambar Off campus dining Besides going south of the boarder or taking the “subway” to those golden arches, where else is there to go to eat on, or near cam- University Pizzeria pus? How much of a variety do YSU students have to choose from?

Pizzas The Roman New York Style The Italiano Pita Cookies Chicago Style Tacchino The Beat Humus & Pita No Bake Cookies Specialty Pizza Tuna Mediterranean Columbian Beans & Rice Bagels Briar Hill The Brutus Breakfast Half of a sandwich Croissant White with Hot Peppers Verde e Pollo Breakfast Special Wraps Bread Pudding Pineapple & Ricotta w/ Raisins Black Angus Burgers Fiesta Scrambled Eggs Mexican Texas Sheetcake & honey Cheeseburger Scrambled Eggs Eggplant Specialty Desserts Potato, Bacon, Onions & Cheddar Black & Blue Croissant Sandwich Humus Garden Specialty Coffee & Drinks Eggplant & Ricotta Mushroom Chicken Regular Coffee Spinach, Tomatoes, Romano, Olive Jalepeno Sandwiches Club Hot Tea Oil, & Garlic Meatball or Sausage Sandwich BLT Club Sandwich or Wrap Espresso Greek w/ Olives, Spinach, Tomatoes, Sandwiches Salads Chicken Breast Mocha Onions, Feta, & Herb Salads Chicken Salad Croissant Broccoli Salad Latte BBQ Chicken, Onions, Tomatoes & Caesar Turkey & Swiss Potato Salad Cappuccino Cheddar Cranberry Walnut Salami and Provolone Nacho Salad Red Eye Meatballs & Hot Pepper Tuna Mediterranean Blackbean & Colby Chicken Salad Café Aulait Buffalo Chicken w/ Onions, Tomatoes, Chef Salad Marinated Eggplant Tossed Salad Hot Chocolate & Hot Peppers Greek Salad Tomato & Presto Home Made Soup of the Steamers Pasta Chicken, Steak Salad or Burger Tuna Salad or Egg Salad Day Mystic Chai Rigatoni Breakfast Paninis Baked Goods Honey Mustard Chicken Italian Soda Penne Egg & Bacon or Sausage w/ Cheese Muffins & Scones Creamosa Penne & Pink Vodka Sauce Egg Potatoes & Peppers w/ Cheese Stromboli Egg Spinach & Tomatoes w/ Cheese Regular Fries Deluxe Idaho Calzone Spicy Sweet Potatoes Mighty Moe’s Wings Baked Goods BBQ, Garlic, Hot, Mild, or Ranch Brownies Paninis Cookies Porchetta Cakes & DesertsBiscotti Appetizers BBQ Steak Fajita Falafel & Hummos Baked Potato Cajun Steak Fajita Grape Leaves & Hummos Cheese Sticks Teriyaki Steak Fajita Dolma Cabbage Veggie Basket Buffalo Steak Fajita Dolma Eggplant Inner Circle Pizza Jumbo Shrimp Bourbon Steak Fajita Dolma Bell Peppers M.V.R. Shrimp Basket Hot Dogs Shish Kabob Pizza Appetizers and Sides Veggie Eggroll Hot Dog Chicken Kabob Original, Briar Hill, White, Thin Italian Greens Shrimp Eggroll Chili Dog Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi Spinocoli, Spinach & Tomato, Spinach Fried Hot Peppers Calzones & Stombolis Chicken Eggroll Cheese Dog Khoresh Gheimeh Fried Cheese Pepperoni, Sausage or Mushroom Chicken Quesadilla Roll Chili Cheese Dog Khoresh Curry Mozzarella Sticks Pepperoni and Mushroom Broccoli & Cheddar Bites Jumbo Hot Dog Khoresh Bademjan M.V.R. Hot Chips Pepperoni and Sausage French Fries Chicken Strips Jumbo Chili Dog Khoresh Fesenjon Loaded Cheese Fries Popcorn Chicken Jumbo Chili Cheese Dog Khoresh Karafs Fish Calzone Onion Rings Mini Chicken Taco Jumbo Cheese Dog Khoresh Bamieh Special Calzones Fried Mushrooms Cajun Chicken Strips Hot Sandwiches Vegetarian Dinners Chicken, Spinach and Broccoli Fried Zucchini Cream Cheese Poppers Philly Steak Vegetable Lasagna Veggie Steamer Fried Cauliflower Spinach Mini Beef & Bean Burrito Chicken Philly Eggplant Lasagna Fried Pepper Rings Buffalo Wings Breaded Jalapeno Ravioli Steak Hoagie Portobello Mushroom Veggie Combo Regular, Garlic or BBQ Bites Olive & Asiago Cheese Smothered Chicken Lasagna Breaded Wings Mild, Hot or Kamikaze Cheesehead Chicken Wedges Hot Roast Beef Broccoli Cheese rice Chicken Brest Tenders Chicken Tenders Garlic Bread Salads Hot Pastrami Casserole Pasta Penni or Spaghetti Breaded Chicken Portobello Mushroom Specialty Pizza Salad Cacatelli Grilled Chicken Mushroom Burger BBQ Steak Salad Meatball Grilled BBQ Chicken Garden burger Gyro Grilled chicken Salad Our Famous Circle Salad Grilled Cajun Chicken Buffalo Burger White Tossed Dinner Salad Roasted turkey Grilled Fajita Chicken Cheeseburger Garden Spinach Salad Spinach Grilled Italian Chicken Bacon Cheeseburger Spinach Antipasto Salad Salad with cheese Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Fish Spinocoli M.V.R. Chicken Salad Bread Stix Sandwiches Grilled Buffalo Chicken Gyro Chicken Gyro Buffalo stix Hamburger Grilled Chipotle Chicken Chicken Gyro Grilled Chicken Soup Meatball Splash Grilled Bourbon Chicken Breaded Chicken Jumbo Buffalo Wings Wedding Soup Meatball Sub Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken Grilled BBQ Chicken Plain, Ranch, Greek Garlic, Soup of the day Grilled Chicken Subs Grilled Sweet & Sour Grilled Italian Chicken Hot Garlic, BBQ & Hot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich IC hoagie Chicken Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Pizza Rolls Coach’s Cajun Chicken Ham & Cheese Grilled Honey Mustard Grilled Buffalo Chicken Spinach Rolls Italian Chicken Sandwich Salami & Cheese Steak Fajita Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pepperoni Roll Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich All Cheese M.V.R.’s Italian Melt BBQ Steak Fajita Grilled Bourbon Chicken Calzones Club Sub Sausage Sandwich Cajun Steak Fajita Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken Steak Combo S.P.S Teriyaki Steak Fajita Grilled Sweet & Sour Veggie Fish & Cheese Lefty Special Buffalo Steak Fajita Chicken Chicken Hot Sandwiches Tuna Melt Steak hoagie Bourbon Steak Fajita Grilled Honey Mustard Meatball Pepper and Egg Sandwich on Italian Special Steak Hoagie Tuna Steak Fajita Strombolis Fish Sandwich Marinated Chicken Turkey BBQ Steak Fajita Steak Grilled Cheese Meatball Sandwich Gyro Cajun Steak Fajita Garden Veal Splash Hot Sausage Sandwich M.V.R. Favorites Chicken Gyro Teriyaki Steak Fajita Chicken Hamburger Chicken Cacciatore Soup & Chili Buffalo Steak Fajita Regular Cheeseburger Chicken Diablo Pitas & Wraps Bourbon Steak Fajita Snacks Circle Burger Chicken Parmigiana Kibbie Chicken Parmesan Salsa & Chips Side Order Chicken with Greens French Fries Baba Ghanouj Eggplant Parmesan Nachos & Cheese Stuffed Shells Italian Fries Spinach Hummos Veal Patty Parmesan Gourmet Cookies Whitefish with Greens Roasted Garlic Mushrooms Original Hummos Meatball Parmesan Ice Cream Whitefish with Artichokes Fried Cheese Sticks Vegetable Hummos French Fries Floats Whitefish Diablo Hot Chips Past with Chicken & Marinara Jalapeno Hummos Chili Shakes Mini Corn Dogs Eggplant Parmigiana Roasted Red Peppers Cheese Sundaes Desserts Veal Parmigiana Hummos American Dinners Banana Splits Cinnamon Dip Famous Pastas Falafl Stuffed Pepper Mighty Moe’s Flurries Cinnamon Elephant Ears Spaghetti or Penne with Meatballs Tuna Salad Stuffed Cabbage Soft Served Ice Cream Cones Cavatelli with Meatballs Chicken Salad Potatoes & Cheese Pierogies Fruit Smoothies Ravioli Seafood Salad Salisbury Steak Fruit Iced Drinks Stuffed Rigatoni and Greens Caesar Chicken Salad Green Pepper Steak Brewed & Specialty Coffees Tressel Tortellini Buffalo Chicken Salad Tuna Noodle Casserole Espresso Coney Island Hot Carmine’s Pasta Lemon Pepper Seafood Salad Beer Battered Fish Mighty Moe’s Coffee on the Linguine with Greens Marinara Specialty Pitas & Wraps Italian Dinners Go Linguine with Red or White Clam Dog Express Sauce Breaded Chicken Spinach Ravioli Caramello Papa Joe’s Pasta Grilled Chicken Cheese Ravioli Razz-Ma-Tazz Gnocchi Grilled BBQ Chicken Beef Ravioli Mocha Homemade Lasagna Grilled Cajun Chicken Spaghetti & 2 Meatballs Mound Bar Our famous Hot Dog Grilled Chicken Fillet Fettuccine Alfredo Grilled Fajita Chicken Cavatelli & 2 Meatballs Flavored Cappuccino Cheddar Dog Fish Fillet Spicy Bow-Ties Grilled Italian Chicken Fettucine Alfredo Hot Cocoa Kraut Dog Cheese Steak Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Italian Specialty Dinners Latte Mocchiato Chicago Dog Gyro Grilled Buffalo Chicken Meat Lasagna Almond Joy Our Famous Chili Italian Sausage Sauce To Go Grilled Chipotle Chicken Chicken Marsala Mega Mocha Tuna Burgers Fries Coyoacan’s Grilled Bourbon Chicken Chicken Parmesan Oregon Chai Charbroiled Salads Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken Egg plant Parmesan Milky Way Hamburgers Garden Burritos Enchiladas Grilled Sweet & Sour Veal Patty Parmesan Latte Charbroiled Chicken Tacos Dorados Loaded Nachos Chicken Chicken Fettucine Alfredo Steamers Cheeseburger Chef Quesadillas Combo Special Grilled Honey Mustard Middle Eastern Dinners Double Hamburger Desserts Chicken Taco Ancient Aztec Steak Fajita Kibbie & Hummos Double Cheeseburger Cake Salad Mexican Salsas 8-27 Sports Page 8/28/07 8:19 AM Page 1

Monday August, 27, 2007 www.thejambar.com • [email protected] • 330-941-3758 Page 8 FSportsOOTBALL Peguins set to defend Gateway title A rebuilt team and strong conference will make a return trip to the playoffs challenging

Andrew Berry The Penguins will have to do without the ly if offense hopes to put up the point totals it sent three teams to the playoffs last year and is Sports Editor aforementioned Mason and his 1,847 yards and did last season. loaded with enough talent for more postseason 23 touchdowns that earned him Gateway On defense, first year coordinator Jeff Mills Back-to-school season means college football participation this year. Conference Player of the year. will have to overcome the loss of six fans can also return to cheering for the home- With the 2007 season marking the 25th Also departed are All-American cor- starters from last year’s squad. town football squad that produced one thrilling anniversary of Stambaugh Stadium, the nerbacks Jason Perry and Codera The front seven should be game after another on the gridiron in 2006. Penguins will play seven games in front of the Jackson who combined for 126 strong for the Penguins with Fueled by the unstoppable running back home crowd. The bad news is the team must tackles and eight interceptions. junior Mychal Savage anchor- Marcus Mason and a defense that kept oppos- travel to face conference favorite Northern Iowa Outside Linebacker Marty ing the defensive line and sen- ing offensive coordinators up at night, the for an Oct. 27 game that will have major influ- Hutchinson, the team’s lead- ior linebacker James Terry Youngstown State University football team ence on the Gateway’s final standings. ing tackler with 111 stops, coming back from injury. marched on to a 9-2 regular season record, two The rest of the schedule will be just as tough has also moved on. Terry, who was given a home playoff wins packaged with national tele- with the Penguins opening the season in Graduation may not medical redshirt for 2006, vision coverage, and an exhausting list of acco- Columbus against Ohio State. have been nice to the saw his season end in the lades and awards. The game will mark the first time the Pengins Penguins, but that does- team’s third game at Penn Unfortunately, the dream season came to a face their former head coach Jim Tressel as they n’t mean head coach State. screeching halt as the Penguins fell just one John Heacock is Strong play by the do battle with the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. game short of their first national championship without secondary Absent on this year’ schedule is Western appearance since 1998. options. was a big Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are currently in tran- After losing 49-24 to eventual champion Back part of the sition after leaving the Gateway and are headed Appalachian State University in the semi-finals under center Penguins for the Football Bowl Subdivision. Filling the of last year’s playoffs, the Penguins recharged for the success a year void left by the Hilltoppers departure will be during the off-season and are set to defend the Penguins will be ago, but with Southern Utah. team’s first outright Gateway title and earn tenured quarterback Tom Zetts. The senior sig- senior Dorian Chenault as the only returning Under Heacock, the team has seen its win- another trip to the playoffs for a shot at the nal caller lit up opposing defenses in 2006, starter, pass defense is suddenly a major con- ning totals increase significantly every year national crown. throwing for 2,086 yard and 14 touchdowns. cern. since 2004. For the Penguins to recapture the However, that may be easier said than done The true leader in Zetts should become Winning the Gateway outright will be even magical season that was 2006, the team will following the graduation of 26 players, the most apparent in 2007 as he has a new supporting the team has lost since 2000. more challenging this season. The conference have to stay healthy, focused and determined to cast to work with, but the team must gel quick- defend its conference crown. Players to watch Conference outlook Northern Iowa Tom Zetts 2006 Finish: 7-4 Senior, Quarterback The squad tied for second place in the conference and missed out on the playoffs, but the Panthers have enough returning talent to make a serious title run. Senior quarterback Eric Sanders has most of his weapons back on offense, including junior tailback Corey Lewis who Able to thrive in an offense that produced over 2,000 rushing gained 894 yards and 10 touchdowns. The holes on defense are even yards, Zetts showcased excellent field general skills last smaller with just two key players lost to graduation. With experience plentiful on both sides of season and shined when it mattered most in the play- the ball, the Panthers are definitely the team to beat in this year’s Gateway lineup. offs. What makes the senior so deadly is his ability to scramble and move the chains with his legs if neces- sary. Being set at the quarterback position will help Illinois State the Penguins as the team rebuilds the offense around 2006 Finish: 9-4 the senior quarterback. If Zetts improves on his 2006 The Redbirds successful 2006 campaign would have been better had numbers, the offense will continue to run like a well they figured out a way to beat the Penguins, losing to YSU in the regular oiled machine. season and playoffs. Quarterback Luke Drone may want to call Tom Zetts for advice as All-American running back Pierre Rembert took his 1,743 yards and 16 touchdowns and graduated. Also gone is All-American linebacker Cameron Siskowic and receiver Laurent Robinson, now an NFL pass-catcher. Despite Louis Irrizary losing such playmakers, the Redbirds will battle Northern Iowa and YSU for the top two spots in the conference. Senior, Tight End

His size and ability to stretch the field make Irizarry an Southern Illinois immediate impact player. The All-Gateway Newcomer selection caught a pass in every game and was the 2006 Finish: 9-4 Penguins third leading receiver with 304 yards and two Earning a fifth straight trip to the postseason in as many years will touchdowns on 25 receptions. If Irrizary puts together a not be easy. The departure of perennial runner Arkee Whitlock con- soild season, don’t be surprised if scouts push his stock cludes the exit of the conference’s trio of top backs from 2006. Whitlock for the NFL Draft through the roof. Expect the passing amassed 1,828 yards and score 25 touchdowns in his final season. With game to be explosive if Irizarry can increase his pro- his departure, Southern Illinois will become a pass-heavy team with senior quarterback Nick Hill duction from last season. having three senior receivers at his disposal. What will keep the Salukis out of the playoffs, other than no Whitlock, is the loss of six starters on defense. Da’Michael Horne Western Illinois 2006 Finish: 5-6 Senior, Wide Receiver After two straight losing seasons, things may begin to turn around for the Leathernecks. Junior running back Herb Donaldson becomes the con- ference’s top ball-carrier after rushing for 1,417 yards and 18 scores last With the team’s leading receiver T.J. Peterson gone, Horne has year. Donaldson will have to carry much of the load as junior Will Ducey his chance to step in and become Zetts’ new favorite tar- takes over at quarterback after throwing just six passes in 2006. Expect the defense to pick up any get. The 5’11” wide-out caught six balls for 61 yards and slack as the Leathernecks return Jerome Bennett and Jason Williams, a linebacker duo that com- a touchdown in a limited role last season. While the bined for 194 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions. Penguins work out the kinks in the run game for the first few week, getting a rythem in the pass offense will be crucial. Horne has the tools to become a top-notch receiv- er. Senior receiver Rory Berry should draw off defenders Missouri State allowing Horne more opportunities to catch on. 2006 Finish: 2-9 The Bears struggle to stay afloat will continue well into 2007. The team has a new offensive coordinator, no sure starter at quarterback, no returning starters at running back, and a Swiss-cheese defense. Missouri State had trouble scoring points, posting more than 20 only three times in 11 games. Senior receiver Jerry Nicholson is the best option on offense catching 27 passes for Brian Mellot 381 yards and four scores last season. Having to replace the entire defense after graduating 12 let- ter-winners means the Bears will hibernate in the Gateway’s basement this season. Sophomore, Center

Two starting lineman are gone from the offense, Indiana State meaning the Penguins must replace All-American cen- ter Ryan Jewel. Moving over from the defensive line, 2006 Finish: 1-10 Mellot gets his shot at being the solution for the depart- You can blame the defense for the Sycamore’s unimpressive 1-21 ed Jewel. If Mellot can make smooth transitions to both record the last two seasons. Even though the defense returns most of its his new position and Zetts, the offense will execute effi- starting unit and top players, it’s the same group that surrendered ciently. The revamped line should allow the Penguins almost 45 points a game in 2006. The offense is in good shape with sen- ground attack to take off. ior quarterback Reilly Murphy and senior runner Tony West back. Unfortunately, the loss of three productive senior wide-outs means the team won’t be winning any shoot-outs. Expect the Sycamores to wrestle the Bears for last place in the conference.