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MARCH 13, 1992 VOL. 71 NO. 35 Gov. reaches out to local students By ANDY EIPPERT go to college. She said they want Staff Reporter them to understand that college is "within their reach." What has the potential to Donley also said that ninth- reach thousands of high school grade students are the primary students, involve YSU students targets for several reasons. Since in a worthy volunteer effort and they are transitioning into high not cost YSU a dime? It's the school they can, more easily YSU Student Government than older students, maximize Outreach. the remainder of their time at The Outreach is an attempt to high school. They also convince high school students have time to get involved in that college is not out of their more extra-curricular activities, reach. It was initially conceived which also is something the as a program that would be volunteers stress. targeted at ninth-grade students; Donley said that another ad• the reasoning was that they still vantage of working with ninth-; had three full years of high graders is that the volunteers school to prepare themselves, will have ample opportunity to but one of the volunteers do follow-up visits. In this way reported that they have been they should be able to get a feel for how the program is CHAHUE Dl ETCH/THE JAM BAR asked to talk to eleventh-graders as well. performing. JinrWilpuIa, freshman, F&PA, Allen Mascari, freshman, F&PA, Russ Michelle -Donley, junior, During February the first McQuaide, senior, F&PA, ton Kaiser and Mike Tapp, freshmen, F&PA, all members of the YSU A&S, director of the program,; visits to South and Rayen took Jazz Ensemble,perform every Friday in the Kilcawley Center Pub from 4-6 p.m. said this is the. only program of place and they were judged to be its type at any of Ohio's state a success by the volunteers. universities. She has worked Philippe Sebastian, junior, with Caroline Anderson, coor• CAST, was with the first batch drug tests dinator of the Post-Secondary of volunteers to hit the front Education Demonstration Lab, lines, and he said that his visit to By EDWARD MAHONEY nounced. Primarily, all student athletes are in• to develop and target this pro• South went so well they were in• Staff formed about the test and a copy of consent is sent gram . Administrative advice vited back, except the next time to the parent or guardian of the athlete. A con• also has come from Bassam the principal wanted them to speak to eleventh-graders. YSU student athletes are subject to mandatory sent form and an authorization for limited release Deeb, assistant to the vice- -drug testing on a regular basis. Since 1986,the of information are given to each athlete to sign. president of Student Services; "We wanted to stress educa• athletic department has been building a substance Wathen keeps the records in a personal file which Karl Penn, assistant coordinator tion as an ongoing, continuous abuse program aimed at helping student athletes is kept confidential. of Student Services; and Charles process of life," said Sebastian. with drug problems overcome their addictions. The type of drug detected in a positive test will Whitman, director of Career Sebastian said that they The main purporse of this testing is to promote dictate the type of action which will be taken. Services. wanted to get the students think• education and arrange treatment for athletes who Three categories of street drugs exist in the testing Donley said she is responsible ing, and even if they only got need help. According to Dan Wathen, athletic procedure. Group A drugs include drugs classified for training, which is conducted through to a few, all the hard trainer, every athlete is currently tested between as marijuana and hashish. Group B includes in workshops, and for schedul• work would be worth it. The three and eight times a year on average. The stan• stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens and ing the volunteers with schools volunteers obviously got dard drug test screen runs about $30 and can anabolic^ steroids. Group C, a more serious that are interested in the pro• through, considering the ques• detect amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, and category, includes drugs such as cocaine and gram. The training is designed tions they received. He said the other controlled substances. Tests for anabolic heroin. to demonstrate the advantages first question was about what steroids cost about $150 and are given on a serious If an athlete testspositivein Group A or Group of staying in school, to present certain jobs paid. The profes• suspicion basis only. B, they are unable to participate in one contest college as a positive experience, sions inquired about centered on All tests are performed on urine and refusal to immediately following postive test findings. If the to involve the ninth-graders in graduates in engineering, ar• participate in the testing is considered a positive athlete admits there is a problem, he/she is refer• discussion about how they feel chitecture, criminal justice and test. red to a drug counsleor. If the athlete refuses about college, and to convince English. The testing may be either announced or unan• See Tests, page 6 the disadvantaged that they can See Outreach, page 6 hope becomes a reality. includes dinner and breakfast. Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Staff Well cheer up vacationers and read If that's not your style, then staying at Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday onl the Sheraton in Pittsburgh might be more 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The number is Got an itch for Spring Break? Would If Florida must remain just a name your speed. You can stay in one of Pitt• 747-2242. you kill to bask in the sun on a Florida associated with Cuba and orange juice, sburgh's more luxurious hotels located If none of these ideas strike your fan• beach? Do you really have the money to consider the local possibilities. Yes, that's overlooking Station Square. Station cy, then think about something do it? If you've answered yes, yes and no right, local. There are quite a few places Square has an abundance of shops, memorable you could do. For example, respectively to the preceding questions, you can visit in Ohio and western Penn• eateries and comedy clubs. If this isn't go winter camping in the hills of West then you'd better keep reading. sylvania that do include fun. AnLan what your looking for, then downtown Virginia. Visit historical monuments like It's that time of the year again. Anx• Travel in Niles recommends these Pittsburgh is only minutes away. the McKinley statue at the main library iety about finals and impatience for a choices. For a good time with a good old- in Niles. How about going to Cleveland break inch closer and closer. After studies If you're a Margaret Mitchell fan, then fashioned theme, visit the Old Quaker and enjoying a day at the Cleveland Zoo are completed, pocketbooks are apprais• the theme hotel Tara situated in scenic Square Hilton in Akron. This Hilton was talking to the animals? ed for that much-needed vacation. Clark, Pa., is for you. You may choose founded over top of the old Quaker Oats Whatever you decide to do for your Dismay sets in when the available funds any theme room designed after the main mill. Spring Break, remember these travel do not equal the cost for the desired characters in Gone With the Wind. If you need more information regar- - tips: distance for-a vacation. Reluctantly, Depending upon the bed size you choose, ding these packages or want to ask ques• 1. KNOW the people you are going to with a tortured soul, the realization that you can spend the night with Ashley, tions regarding another idea, call AnLan be«taving with. This eHrninates the pro- Vftorida\vnfl/oiit?e fcgaip remain a, dirn f '^elanie^^ettyor-Scarlet.- The stay also' «Travel. The hours jare*Mbnc&y;.Tuesday s . • '. See Break, page 6 2 THEJAMBAR MARCH 13, 1992 By PATTY NOLASCO Employment Services. that education should be more "Graduates who want to "Warehouses will also become Staff Reporter "Graduates can look forward technical to keep up with the teach Kindergarten through an important future money to a highly competitive job computerized world. He said he grade 12 should realize that they maker in Youngstown because it market, and therefore, must predicts that computers will be are dependent on taxpayers, and "Education is the key to a will always remain the center continue their education to stay an important aspect of every therefore, should look for good job or occupation," said point between Chicago and current and get ahead," he said. occupation. community-supported loca• Donald Curry, labor market New York," said Curry. As for trends of future jobs, tions," said Curry. analyst for the Ohio Bureau of Curry said he also believes Curry said he predicts that in Curry said that jobs in the pro• For those in the field of the years ahead, Youngstown fessional, technical and business, Curry said they should can come back, managerial areas will increase. consider jobs that require reloca• This would require four or more tion. This idea, which is becom• "Youngstown can become a Inexpensive, safe, convenient, years of education past high ing quite common, can lead to very successful distribution school. higher advancement in lesser center," he said. off-campus housing Curry also said that health time. Another trend that Curry care will be a historical trend.

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