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Children participate in arts and crafts activities at last year’s Read Across America event. This year, YSEA will celebrate The Cat in the Hat’s 57th birthday on March 1 and will hold Read Across America events on March 3.

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Members of the Youngstown Student Education Association, YSEA, will be reading Dr. Seuss books and participating in activities with children on March 1 to honor The Cat in the Hat’s 57th birthday. The event will be held in Beeghly Hall’s McKay Auditorium and will begin at 12 p.m. James MacGregor, vice president of YSEA, anticipates a significant number of participating students and volunteers for this event. “Its nice to see such a group of people get together and have a great time. I’ll be making green eggs this year (also known as green slime) and I can’t wait to get messy,” MacGregor said. Kelsey Wormley, historian and president of YSEA, is in charge of activity planning. She said YSEA is adding new stations and changing up some of the crafts at stations they had in the previous years. “This year, we are trying to switch up the activities so that the children that attended last year can have just as much fun, if not more, than they did last year,” she said. The six stations that will be set

up at the event will be themed after several Dr. Seuss books, including “Green Eggs & Ham,” “The Lorax,” “Put Me in The Zoo,” “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” and “If I Ran the Circus.” There will also be a parents’ station. The activities planned for the afternoon will include making green slime, planting, various crafts, fishing and face painting. At the parents’ station, parents will be given activities and tips on reading to take home. The goal of the event is to show America’s children the joy of reading on March 1 and every day. All students receive a T-shirt, books and certificate for attending. YSEA, an organization for education majors that promotes literacy, is the local chapter of the Ohio Student Education Association, Ohio Education Association and the National Education Association. YSEA facilitates a variety of events to offer Youngstown State University students experience in their area of study. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, YSEA will take part in the NEA’s nationwide reading program. The NEA is known for building a nation of readers through the program called Read Across America. Read Across America is now in its 17th year and focuses on motivating

children and teens to understand the importance of reading. Read Across America Day is usually held on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, but is scheduled for March 3 this year. Crystal Hawthorne, adviser of YSEA, said Read Across America — which has been around since 2007 — encourages the nation to honor Dr. Seuss and celebrates the joy and value of reading. Read Across America has also contributed to the social awareness of the university and community by allowing different cultures to come together to embrace a common goal — reading. “The Youngstown Student Education Association sponsors the event on campus and brings a nation of readers together under one hat — the red and white stovepipe made famous by the Cat in the Hat — for a flurry of reading excitement,” Hawthorne said. MacGregor said Read Across America, and their March 1 reading event advocates growth within the community and YSU. “It also shows these young students that people of all ages and even the older students still love reading these classic stories,” he said. “Read Across America is a positive interactive experience. I’m glad I can be a part of something so great in our community.”

McNally Interim VP for Finance FRANK GEORGE [email protected]

Earlier this month, Eugene Grilli, Youngstown State University’s vice president for Finance and Administration, announced his intent to depart from the university. In Grilli’s absence, Neal McNally, director of budget planning and treasury operations, will serve as his interim replacement. Grilli will leave YSU to accept the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia. Along with Grilli’s departure, YSU President Randy Dunn has submitted his resignation, and Ikram Khawaja, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, has announced his retirement. Despite holes in the university’s administrative atmosphere, Grilli expressed optimism for the university’s future. “I think the university is very flexible and adaptive to change. It has proven that that is the case in the past. I think the university will move forward just as it has before, addressing problems and issues that come up in a very positive way,” he said. McNally also responded to administrative changes with confidence. “Clearly, these are huge changes. Anytime there are significant leadership changes, it does create some concern and uncertainty about the future. But I am optimistic and feel these changes represent opportunities for YSU to move forward in a positive way,” McNally said. As director of budget planning and treasury operations,

McNally has led and managed financial planning and resource allocation for all facets of the University. Additionally, he oversees both the cash management and bursar functions of the school. McNally said he believes these responsibilities have prepared him to serve as interim vice president for Finance and Administration. “I do believe I am prepared to serve as interim vice president,” he said. “I have 19 years of professional experience in higher education, including 11 years at the Ohio Board of Regents and nearly 8 years at YSU. I hold two degrees from Ohio State University, including a master’s degree in public finance. I am truly honored that the Board of Trustees and President Dunn have placed their collective faith and trust in me to take on this critical role.” Grilli said he is positive of McNally’s skillset and believes he will serve the university well. “He brings a lot of experience with him. I am extremely confident that he will do a good job,” Grilli said. “Neal is a huge asset to the university. … He’s proven time and again that he is capable of doing the work of a vice president.” Though there is a chance that he could become the next permanent vice president for Finance, McNally said he is currently focusing on serving as interim. “My immediate focus will be on fulfilling my duties as interim vice president,” he said. “I’m less concerned about my own career and more focused helping YSU get through this period of transition. Gene Grilli has not only been my boss for the past several years, he’s also been a tremendous mentor. He’s leaving big shoes to fill, and I’ve certainly got my work cut out for me.”

With the recent announcement of Youngstown State University President Randy Dunn’s upcoming departure for Southern Illinois University, only seven months into his three-year contract, emotions have been running high on and off campus. Catie Carney, president of YSU’s Student Government Association, said she was surprised at the announcement, but recognizes that Dunn has accomplished great things during his tenure. “My initial reaction was shock and disappointment that Dr. Dunn would consider leaving YSU after such a short amount of time,” Carney said. “It is still a disappointment that Dr. Dunn has resigned after only seven months in office. But Dunn has done great work during his time here at YSU, and I hope he continues this work until the day he leaves the university.” Ben Smith, a fourth year business major, voiced a similar opinion and added that he understood Dunn’s underlying intentions. “An unfortunate situation — It’s hard to blame a man for accepting a dream job at a dream location who obviously wants him as president. The only one who truly knows the morality of his actions is President Dunn himself, so I think it’s pointless to get angry or judge,” Smith said. Ashley Orr — president of the University Scholars — said she understood the sense of betrayal circling campus, but also reminded students to try to understand his motivations. “I’m really surprised by his resignation, and I understand his reasoning. It could’ve been handled ahead of time. Ultimately, Dunn did a good job, and as students, we have to set aside our initial feelings of betrayal and think about what he and his family would do, kind of put ourselves in his shoes,” Orr said. “I think he was working for being a really great face to YSU. We just need to find someone who will do that again.” John Carey, chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, also wished Dunn the best. “I enjoyed working with President Dunn and wish him well in his new position. As the Board of Trustees begins its search for President Dunn’s successor, Youngstown State continues to be a vital part of the university system of Ohio, and continues to play a key role in the resurgence of the region,” Carey said. Not all community members were as understanding of Dunn’s decision, though. Tom Goldthwait, a December history and philosophy graduate of YSU, said Dunn’s decision was selfish. “I think SIU is foolish for hiring someone who puts himself before the school he’s supposed to run,” Goldthwait said. Pressley Bakos, senior English major, said he saw money as a primary motivation in Dunn’s departure. “It’s just very surprising,” Bakos said. “‘Oh, we finally get you settled in? Let’s just not show up to Crash Day; let’s go accept this offer’... Whatever happened to honesty, you know, money not being that important?” Keith Langford, a YSU alumnus, said Dunn had misled the university. “I think it’s a shame he led the university to believe he was the right man for the job and within a year, take the same job elsewhere,” Langford said. Scott McMurray, a YSU student, said the move was not surprising, pointing toward Dunn’s decision to apply for three other jobs during his tenure at Murray State University. “Upon researching Dr. Dunn’s work history, it seems like he has made a habit of being unsatisfied with current jobs. I don’t think that Youngstown faithfuls should take this decision personally,” McMurray said. Keith Lepak, a political science professor, said this decision — compounded by the impending departure of the chief financial officer, Eugene Grilli, and Ikram Khawaja, the provost — would negatively impact the university. “He came here; he seemed to have a lot of energy. I think people were looking forward to his presidency. He obviously had a condition in his contract which technically allowed him to leave,” Lepak said. “But it is disappointing because it leaves the university sort of adrift and floating with the disappearance of the chief financial officer, as well as the imminent retirement of the provost. And that is deeply unfortunate.”

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SGA’s Refill Station YSU Hosts Retirement Initiative is Set Afloat Lecture LIAM BOUQUET [email protected]

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On Wednesday, in front of a large crowd of alumni and students in the Williamson Hall Auditorium, Jill McCullough presented her lecture, “The Outlook for Individuals’ Retirement Security in the United States.” McCullough, an assistant professor at Youngstown State University and certified financial planner, possesses a passion for retirement planning. She wrote her doctoral dissertation on the subject of retirement and has worked in private practice, helping businesses set up retirement accounts. Her lecture addressed the importance of security in retirement. “[The lecture] is about the state of individuals going into retirement and whether people will be prepared and able to actually do that, and unfortunately the circumstances aren’t real strong right now,”

McCullough said. McCullough discussed the causes leading up to current retirement problems. “The typical baby boomer — when they were a young kid — they didn’t hear their parents talking about the stock market or whether they should put money in a 401k; 401k didn’t even exist,” she said. “As recently as the 1980s, 80% of workers had a pension, so you work somewhere for so long, you retire, you get a pension and you’re done. Now, only 20% of workers have a pension, so that means the baby boomers who grew up thinking ‘oh, you don’t have to take care of this’ all of a sudden are realizing ‘we were supposed to take care of this and nobody ever taught us how.’ And so this generation is really caught in the crossfire.” David Moore, the president elect of the YSU Alumni Society, responded positively to McCullough’s lecture. “This is very timely information. Dr. McCullough did a nice job,” Moore said. LECTURE PAGE 5

Youngstown State University’s Student Government Association approved and funded, on Feb. 3, the addition of a water bottle refill station to Kilcawley Center over spring break, with hopes of adding these stations in buildings around campus. Ashley Orr — a sophomore mathematics major and SGA representative — said SGA voted unanimously in support of the idea. “There was a motion passed, with all in favor, for student government going ahead and sponsoring this initiative and appropriating $750 toward the purchase of one [station] for Kilcawley Center,” Orr said. The stations will be purchased from Hasley Taylor and serve the dual purpose of a refill station and drinking fountain, replacing the current fountain on the top floor of Kilcawley across from the information desk. The funds for the stations will come out of the SGA operating budget, which has a surplus of funds — not the appropriations budget. Orr conceived the idea after a student complained to her

about the lack of a refill station; other similar sized universities like Kent have them in their student centers. “She said ‘I just really wish that we would have more convenient options to fill-up water bottles like other colleges and airports,’” Orr said. “I’m an SGA rep, I could probably do something about this. At the next SGA meeting ... I just brought it up in new business, and they all wanted me to go and investigate more about it.” Orr and other SGA members proceeded to distribute surveys around Kilcawley, with responses resoundingly positive. “We surveyed students and collected about 120 responses within an hour or so about the water bottle refill stations,” Orr said. “Almost everybody said they wanted the water bottle refill station and said that they would use them everyday or multiple times a day.” With students at their back, SGA held a meeting with Kilcawley Center staff and discussed the placement of the stations. Catie Carney, president of SGA, remarked that Kilcawley was supportive from the beginning. “Kilcawley Center was very cooperative and encouraging. They worked with SGA since the beginning to make sure that this project could become a re-

ality. We are grateful to have worked with such a supportive staff,” Carney said. Because of student support, Kilcawley agreed to install the new stations for no extra fee and pay for any additional water costs. They also only requested $750 of the $1000 price for the station. In the surveys, students ranked the Rec as the second location they would like to see a refill station. Though nothing is official, Michael Slavens, vice president of SGA, said this second addition is moving forward. “With the one in the Rec, they wanted proof that people would use it, since it was a little more expensive to do. So, we finished up the responses, and there is overwhelming support for it,” Slavens said. “I believe we actually set up a meeting with the people from the Rec, and we are going to sit down and talk with them and finalize it. ... It looks good.” After about a year, SGA will use the data gathered from the stations to write a grant with the YSU Recycling Department in hopes of continuing to add this feature in other buildings. “Generally speaking, using a water refill station will reduce plastic waste from disposable water bottles.

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Clearing Off Campus

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One of Youngstown State University’s six trucks equipped with snow plows clears out University Plaza Tuesday morning. The YSU grounds team started plowing at 3 a.m. to clear the three inches of snow that fell that night.

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The complaints started rolling in early Tuesday morning. Students, waking up to three inches of snow, were unhappy with the state of the roads around campus, about having to go to class and the general weather in Ohio during February. Five hours before classes were scheduled to begin, several hours before anyone arrived on campus to phone in their complaints, the Youngstown State University grounds crew took to the roads and sidewalks across campus. “We’ll probably get 30 to 40 complaints this morning,” said Dave Ewing, the associate director of grounds, while plowing on Tuesday. “It seems if there’s a slippery spot on campus, someone will find it.” Ewing uses a weather service application on his phone to determine if and when plowing will be necessary. After most overnight snowstorms, he has the grounds crew ready to roll out and plow campus at 3 a.m. All nine full-time employees, not including Ewing, and two students will pilot the three dump trucks, six pickup trucks, two Skid Steers — small front end loaders that are used for clearing sidewalks — and a Jeep, all equipped with plows, through YSU’s parking lots, sidewalks and, if necessary, some of the roads, mainly Fifth Avenue

and Lincoln Avenue. Because of Tuesday morning’s relatively warm temperatures — it was right around freezing at 5 a.m. — producing wet, heavy snow, Ewing knew that he and his crew had their work cut out for them. “It slows us down. It’s hard to push it around,” he said. “But nobody moves snow like we do. If you go to Kent [State University], it’s snow-covered.” The biggest problem with the snow Tuesday morning was two bouts of blizzard-like conditions: one around 4:30 a.m. that produced lightning and another around 7 a.m. that blanketed the campus. “When I first started, we had snow like this all the time and then we had all those mild winters,” Ewing said. “It’s easy to get used to [mild winters].” This year the facilities department has used almost 600 tons of salt by Ewing’s estimation. In the previous two years, they’ve used half of that each winter. The timing of the second downpour of snow was an issue for the grounds team. On one of his laps around campus, taking care of parking areas and streets that needed attention, Ewing and one of his drivers faced the dilemma of the campus core being covered with snow faster than it could be removed. With just half an hour before they had to stop because of pedestrians on campus, Ewing made the call to get sidewalks as clear as possible using the department’s Jeep and rock salt around building entrances. “We bought about 1,800 bags of

salt this year and out we salt around buildings,” Ewing said. “We put buckets of it at entrances so people can use it if they need it.” Four and a half hours after starting their morning, which included clearing campus three times, the plow team returned to the garage to wait for the morning rush on campus to finish. Then, Ewing said, they would await the complaints. “We’ll take a break at 7:30, let people get to class and then we’ll go back out and do our best to keep paths open around campus,” he said. In addition to typical complaints, plowing puts pressure on parking around campus. One snow pile that Ewing pointed out in the M24 parking lot near Taco Bell on Fifth Avenue took up about eight parking spaces. Even with the rough conditions on Tuesday, it could have been much worse. “Snow, to me, anyone can walk through snow,” he said. “Ice is the worst.” As his routine came to an end Tuesday morning, Ewing praised the people he works with, who were awake in the middle of the night to make the YSU campus as clear as possible. “My department is a hard-working department and my guys care. A lot of people couldn’t be bothered with this,” Ewing said. “You can do all the cleanup you want, but if you get [snow] at the wrong time it’s like beating your head against the wall.”

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High School Business Session Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration will hold an information session for high school students interested in a bachelor’s degree in business administration. It will feature presentations on majors, leadership activities and internships, meetings with academic advisers and a tour of Williamson Hall. The session will be on Saturday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Williamson Hall. Reservations can be made through the WCBA website or by calling 330-941-3064.

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Fifth Avenue Traffic Stop On Sunday, at approximately 1:35 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am on Fifth Avenue. The operator was cited for driving under suspension.

REFILL PAGE 2 The neat thing about the refill station SGA is placing in Kilcawley Center is that it is able to keep track of how many water bottles are being saved by using the fountain,” Carney said. “The fountain is able to track this data so we will be able

to see exactly how much we are reducing plastic waste.” Carney said she is confident that the additions will be an improvement for the entire campus. “SGA has received very positive feedback. Hundreds of

students have participated in our survey, and many more have voiced positive feedback either in person or on our social media sites. I am confident that this new feature will positively impact the student body, as well as faculty and staff,” Carney said.

The Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave. • Youngstown, OH

Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS and the person behind the idea of One for One, which has turned into a global movement. Since it began in 2006, TOMS has given ten million pairs of new shoes to children in need. The company also recently expanded its unique business model to include TOMS Eyewear, helping to save and restore sight to more than 150,000 people in need around the world. TOMS humble beginnings happened unintentionally. While traveling in Argentina in 2006, Blake witnessed the hardships faced by children growing up without shoes. His solution to the problem was simple, yet revolutionary: to create a for-profit business that was sustainable and not reliant on donations. Blake’s vision soon turned into the simple business idea that provided the powerful foundation for TOMS. Over the course of its first five years, TOMS was successful enough in providing shoes for children in need, but Blake, having recognized other vital needs during his travels around the world, realized that One for One, could be applied to more than shoes. He developed the idea for TOMS Eyewear, where, for every pair of eyewear purchased, TOMS would help give sight to a person in need. One for One. In the fall of 2011, Blake released his first book, “Start Something that Matters,” offering his own amazing story of inspiration and the power of incorporating giving into business. He references other companies and individuals who have been motivated and inspired to integrate philanthropy into their profession as well as their personal lives. The book became a New York Times best-seller. More importantly, it is Blake’s hope that “Start Something That Matters: inspires others to turn their passion and dreams into a reality. From shoes to eyewear and now a book, Blake’s unique approach to business has awarded him with numerous accolades. In 2009 Blake and TOMS received the Secretary of State’s 2009 Award of Corporate Excellence (ACE). At the Clinton Global Initiative University plenary session, President Clinton introduced Blake to the audience as “one of the most interesting entrepreneurs (I’ve) ever met.” People Magazine featured Blake in its “Heroes Among Us” section, and TOMS was featured in the Bill Gates Time Magazine article “How to Fix Capitalism.” In 2011 Blake was included on Fortune Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list, recognizing him as one of the top young businessmen in the world. Before TOMS, Blake, a native of Texas who always had an entrepreneurial spirit, started five businesses. His first was a successful campus laundry service, which he later sold. Between business ventures, Blake competed in the CBS primetime series, “The Amazing Race.” With his sister, Paige, Blake traveled the world and came within minutes of winning the $1 million grand prize. Blake is an avid reader and traveler. He is passionate about inspiring young people to help make tomorrow better, encouraging them to include giving in everything they do. His hope is to see a future full of socially-minded businesses and consumers. Youngstown State University, through the income from an endowment established by Paul J. and Marguer ite K. Thomas, began the annual “Colloquium on Free Enterprise” in 1981. Reflecting the Thomases’ involvement in the business community and their interest in the community at large, the Colloquium fosters ideas that are conductive to the growth of the free e nterprise system. It promotes free enterprise as a viable force in the U.S. economy. The aims of the Colloquium are to provide a series of outstanding lectures or workshops by recognized leaders in business, economics, and finance for both the public and the academic commu nity, to provide a library for use by business people, students, and citizens of the community, to serve as a clearing house for the ex change of ideas to foster common goals of industry, business, and finance in the free enterprise system, and to stimulate the thinkin g and long-range planning of business, government, and individuals on ways to foster the growth of free enterprise.

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On Feb. 15, the Youngstown State University’s Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center hosted the third bouldering competition in the 2014 University Bouldering Series. Bouldering is a style of rock climbing without the protection of a safety harness. Bouldering participants climbed along a taped route on the rock wall with 52 different routes available for this competition. Routes are marked with a taped “V,” with tape to signal the holds along the route. Tom Marshall, who worked the competition, said each route was worth a varying amount of points. “The routes are worth 50-600 points depending on the degree of difficulty,” Marshall said. Marshall said the series is made up of six schools: Kent, Pittsburgh, Akron, YSU, Slippery Rock and West Virginia University. “They take turns hosting competitions from the first weekend in February ‘til they’re done,” he said. Ian Theiss, a YSU student and

“As I approach 62 this year I was thinking ‘this is the time to go; this is the time to retire,’ but after seeing her statistics, her charts, her trends, 65 might be more realistic as she pointed out because of the changes in the health care and pensions. So she’s made me rethink what I might do six months from now.” Planning for the future, McCullough says, does not start at age 60; she encourages peo-

bouldering participant, said the routes have letters to distinguish the features of each pathway. “FN” stands for foot natural and “FF” stands for foot follow. “Foot natural uses natural features, not holds, unless the holds are marked with the same tape. Foot follow uses only the taped holds,” Theiss said. Competitors received a scorecard, signed by two staff members, at the end of their climb. They gained extra points by flashing a route. “Flashing is when you finish a climb without making mistakes or falling — you get it on the first try,” Theiss said. “If you flash a climb, we’ll add a 1% bonus to your climb score.” The winner of this competition received a certificate and 1000 points to go toward his or her series score. Bevin Flaugher, a YSU student and competitor, said she has been bouldering for about a year. “I like to watch the climbers and learn from watching them climb,” Flaugher said. Christopher Daniels, another competitor and YSU student, said his favorite routes are ones that demand control. “It’s almost like dancing with the wall,” Daniels said. “This was a overall wonderful competition — I like the people here.”

ple of all ages to be thinking about their retirement. “Most people have a goal that someday they would like to stop working, or at least maybe be able to work at something they enjoy doing and not just something to pay the bills. Unfortunately, people don’t really take the time to stop and plan how they’re going to get there. … If you start early enough, thinking about these

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Jared Hideg and Mario Sracic climb difficult routes during the first flight of the competition. The are apart of the advanced division.

things, then you have your whole lifetime to get ready,” McCullough said. McCullough’s speech is only the first part of the three-part YSU Alumni Lecture Series. Betty Jo Licata, dean of Williamson College of Business Administration, helped organize the lecture. “The Alumni Society is having a lecture sponsored by each of the colleges at YSU, so

when they approached us about one for the college of business, we identified a topic that we thought would be of significant interest to our alumni, and we selected retirement because whether you’re 30 or whether you’re 60 or 70, it’s a topic that’s very much on people’s minds these days,” Licata said. McCullough hopes that people can learn something from her lecture and apply it to their

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own lives. “People need to take control of [their retirement]. That’s the big takeaway is that it’s something that you have to face, and you have to look at it and see where you are,” McCullough said. “Even if you’re afraid the picture is not going to be real pretty, it’s going to be a lot better to know where you stand.”

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Arts & Entertainment

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The Art of a Journey STEPHANIE WOON [email protected]

Everyone has an ethnic background — it’s what defines us as a culture and as individuals. For some, the ability to celebrate and express their culture is not only a freedom, but also an art and a journey. Samuel Adu-Poku is an associate professor in art education at Youngstown State University as well as the coordinator of the annual African American History Month Art Show. In the past 10 years, Adu-Poku has collaborated with Victor Wan-Tatah, director of Africana Studies, to give African American artists in the region the opportunity to celebrate their heritage through artwork in an exhibit at the Bliss Hall Gallery. “Sometimes, these talented African American artists have struggled to gain access to existing traditional American museums and galleries,” Adu-Poku said. “So this project has been a very successful collaborative venture between the [College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences] and [the College of Creative Arts and Communication] to reach out to artists from our minority communities.” This year the work of local artist Maple Turner III, “The Journey, 1972-2014,” is on display. What sets Turner apart from other artists who have been invited to showcase their work is that he is the only invited solo artist who is a YSU alumnus from Youngstown. Turner, who first won recognition for his artistic ability while still in high school, was recommended by Al Bright, former YSU professor of painting, and Adu-Poku, who was drawn to his unique style, versatility and skill in multiple mediums — including sculpture, ceramics, textiles and painting. Turner’s journey began when his father, a retired Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. foreman, introduced him to Woyo symbolic tribal masks from Africa. The images of nails — spiritual symbols

from the Kongo — and birds — representations of freedom — had a great influence on Turner. Turner also took an interest in ceramics. When sculpting his pieces, Turner placed holes in them before they went into the fire. When the wind blew through the holes in the ceramic works, they created sound. “When I was in City College [of New York] one semester, I did 65 of them and they were on the table in the ceramic room and we had these gigantic windows and they were old windows, you would open them and the air would just come down and they would just play music,” he said. After Turner completed East High School in Youngstown, he continued his education in YSU where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1999. His journey did not end there — it took him to many places, including New York and Paris, France. In Paris, he created a series of French-inspired paintings and upon his return to the U.S., he continued his education at Parsons School of Design, earning his associate degree in fine arts in 2001. Turner returned to New York and completed his Master of Fine Arts degree at City College in 2005. For some artists, the journey to success is not an easy one. Due to a lack of funds at times, Turner resorted to using unorthodox supplies to give form to his visions. “When I didn’t have money for art, I took Jell-O that was left from the cafeteria, let it melt and put it on post office white paper, and then I took black paint and scratched it into the image,” he said. “I used mustard, soy sauce, hot sauce [and] blue, red, orange, yellow Jell-O. I used that liquid because I didn’t have money.” Turner is set to retire, but plans to open an art school. He will continue his journey, sharing his artistic talents with younger artists. His work will be on display in the Bliss Hall Gallery until Feb. 28.

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(Above) Artist Maple Turner III poses with photos from his exhibit “The Journey, 1972-2014” in the Bliss Hall Gallery. Turner is the only solo artist who is both a YSU alumnus and Youngstown native to be featured in the university’s annual African American History Month Art Show sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Creative Arts and Communication. (Below) Turner uses different mediums to illustrate how his African American heritage and traveling experience have influenced him .

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Opinion

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EDITORIAL

Is It Time for Tressel?

After the announcement that Youngstown State University president Randy Dunn would take the same job at Southern Illinois University Carbondale after his 180-day resignation period, the YSU community was left scrambling for an answer. Why did he take the job after only seven months at YSU? Why did no one in Youngstown know that he had even been contacted? Will he immediately leave YSU after Monday’s emergency Board of Trustees meeting? Those questions were answered after the meeting in a press conference. But there was still one glaring question that Dunn and chairman of the Board Sudershan Garg couldn’t answer: who will be YSU’s next president? Wednesday morning, it was reported that Congressman Tim Ryan was drafting a letter to support former YSU football coach and five-time National Champion — four at YSU and one at the Ohio State University — Jim Tressel as the university’s ninth president.

Right now, Tressel is the executive vice president for Student Success at the University of Akron, a title he has held since December. Some see the job as preparing Tressel for presidential candidacy at Akron once Luis Proenza retires in June. When reported that Tressel could be the next president at Akron, all the former coach had to say was, “I’ve not had time to think about it.” And now, all Tressel has said so far about the YSU presidency is that he’s happy with his job at Akron. There are worse choices for president than Tressel. He would be a face for the university and someone who would be an absolute hit with existing and potential donors. No one can deny the amount of publicity that hiring Tressel would generate for the university. It would catch the eye of prospective students, local media — perhaps even national media — and maybe even some of Tressel’s connections at Ohio State. But it is important to keep in mind that, while there is an upside to hiring Tressel, there are also

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some possible shortcomings. He has worked as an administrator at Akron since February 2012, but beyond that, almost all of his experience comes from the football field. That isn’t to say that Tressel is at disadvantage, but other candidates would have more experience dealing with the day-to-day operations of a university. While Tressel does deal with departments like admissions, academic support and financial aid reporting to him at Akron, the fact that he has only held this particular position since December raises the question of how well he can run an entire university. Ultimately, as many presidential candidates as possible need to be evaluated in the wake of Dunn’s departure. Tressel, at the very least, deserves to be considered somewhere along the line. But should a better candidate exist — that is the candidate that should be chosen. Jim Tressel could turn out to be a phenomenal president, but all options need to be carefully considered.

Restore Voting Rights To Ex-Felons The Miami Herald (MCT)

Attorney General Eric Holder, who has become the Obama administration’s leading voice on minorities’ civil rights and criminal-justice reforms, recently championed a group that seldom gets the sympathy of law enforcers — convicted felons. During a criminal-justice symposium at Georgetown University last week, Mr. Holder called on 11 states, Florida included, to change their rules or to lift outright bans that prohibit felons who have served their time from voting. Calling these rules a remnant of the Jim Crow era, when Southern states used all sorts of means to prevent black Americans from voting, Mr. Holder said, “Those swept up in this system too often had their rights rescinded, their dignity diminished and the full measure of their citizenship revoked for the rest of their lives.” While the rules regarding if and when ex-inmates in Florida can vote have fluctuated over the years, the rule today is that felons must wait five years after they’re released from prison to apply for restoration of their voting rights. The Florida Cabinet adopted this rule in 2011. The arbitrary time of

five years makes no sense. In truth, most felons, with the possible exception of violent offenders and those who commit sex-related crimes, should have their voting rights restored automatically when they have done their time. Mr. Holder has no power to change the states’ policies, but he was right in calling attention to the issue. According to him, an estimated 5.8 million American felons — 2.2 million of them African American — are disenfranchised by states denying them voting rights. Like other criminal-justice issues Mr. Holder has tackled lately, there is a racial component here. More black Americans are incarcerated than any other group and generally receive tougher sentences for drug-related crimes. Mr. Holder is pushing for measures to reduce the U.S. prison population, like his call on Congress to get rid of overly harsh mandatory drug sentences and calling for changes in strict school disciplinary policies that, he says, push kids into street crime rather than help them straighten up. Restoring felons’ voting rights is not an easy sell in many states. Studies have found that felons are more likely to vote for Democrats than for Republicans, so lift-

ing the voting bans and limits in states is a partisan issue that likely won’t change soon in GOP-led states like Florida. Interestingly, a 2002 study by the University of Minnesota and Northwestern University concluded that the 2000 presidential election would “almost certainly” have come out differently had more felons in the country been allowed to vote. Still, the Democratic attorney general has an unusual ally in this cause: Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has endorsed his state’s legislative move to allow some felons — excluding violent offenders and those convicted of sex crimes — to be able to vote once their sentences are completed. Sen. Paul, a libertarian, also supports Mr. Holder’s call for ending mandatory sentencing for low-level drug crimes. Praising Sen. Paul, who also appeared at the Georgetown symposium, Mr. Holder said, that his support for restoring voting rights for ex-inmates “shows that this issue need not break down along partisan lines.” He’s right. States shouldn’t continue to punish American men and women after they have paid their debt to society and are trying to move on with their lives.

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Sports

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Casey at the Bat? YSU Softball Preps for Another Tournament After Week Off JOE CATULLO JR. [email protected]

When it comes to pitching for the Youngstown State University softball team, Casey Crozier has almost done it all. She ranks second all-time with 378 strikeouts, needing nine more to break the program record. She ranks third in wins, fifth with 10 shutouts and fourth in innings pitch. She’s even thrown a no-hitter. There is no question what Crozier can do on the pitcher’s mound. The big question is will Crozier finally have one at bat before her senior year concludes? She’s never had one in her collegiate career. Even 12-year-old Chicago Cub phenom reliever Henry Rowengartner batted in “Rookie of the Year” — he walked on four straight pitches, advanced on a wild throw to first and later scored. “I’ve actually been asked that a few times,” Crozier said. “It’d be cool, but I probably wouldn’t swing, so I don’t know if that’s for me.” The Penguins don’t need Crozier to bat but definitely could use Kayla Haslett. The junior did a little of everything on Feb. 9 against the University of Virginia. Haslett pitched a complete game with three strikeouts in five innings as YSU (2-2) won, 10-2. Haslett also hit a home run, scored three times and drove in three runs. “Haslett played unbelievable,” coach Brian Campbell said. “That game was one

of her best career days here. She also did well in hitting and scoring. She’s done a lot better on her control and spotting her pitches. I think that’s what’s making her effective this year.” The victory capped the Penguins’ first tournament this season. YSU lost its first two games in the USCUpstate Tournament before winning its final two. Before Virginia, Crozier earned her first win this season in a 6-5 victory over N.C. Central on Feb. 8. Crozier struggled in the season opener on Feb. 7 as YSU lost to Towson, 7-3. Despite the struggles, Crozier did not blame the loss on freshman catcher Maria Lacatena. “It’s a little bit of an adjustment period,” Campbell said. “Vick [Rumph] was a four-year starter there at catcher. I think the pitchers have been really open with her to help her along and try to teach her of what they throw in situations.” Although it’s only been four games, Haley Knight leads offensively with a .500 batting average. Haslett also has a .500 batting average, but with six less at bats. Because her lone hit is a home run, Haslett has a 2.000 slugging percentage. “Kayla is one of the hardest working kids I’ve ever met,” Crozier said. “Every season that she’s come back, you can tell that she’s put a lot of work and effort into what she’s done.” Knight also leads with five RBIs while Haslett, Miranda Castiglione and Sarah Dowd each have three. Castiglione

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Senior Casey Crozier pitches during a game in Canfield. Crozier and the Penguins look to keep their momentum going while heading into another early-season tournament that will begin on Friday.

has also homered once along with Haslett. Another bright spot offensively so far is Katie Smallcomb. She’s hitting .444 with one run scored, one RBI and four total bases. The sophomore shortstop is in her first year at YSU after playing one season at Mendocino Junior College. She batted .442 with 20 RBIs. “She just goes in and plays the game,” Campbell said. “She just swings the

bat. She has played great defense in her couple of games at shortstop. She’s just fun to be around and to see her development.” After a week off from competitive play, the Penguins will participate in the Tiger Classic beginning on Friday against Tennessee State. YSU will follow that up with a doubleheader on Saturday against Indiana State and Dayton. The Penguins will conclude on Sun-

day against Western Michigan, ending its February schedule. While YSU students and faculty members experience the snow, the softball team is enjoying its chances playing in a warmer climate. Campbell was even asked during Monday’s press conference what it’s like seeing grass again. “We think it’s green,” he said laughing.

The Fight for a Home Tournament Game Begins ALAN RODGES [email protected]

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Shawn Amiker attempts a layup against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Thursday. Amiker and the Penguins hope to end their season strong beginning on Thursday with the game against Milwaukee.

After winning a close game against the University of Illinois at Chicago on Saturday, the Youngstown State University men’s basketball team is looking to keep the ball rolling against the University of WisconsinMilwaukee on Thursday. Last time these teams met, the Penguins started out the game slow but picked it up, scoring 47 second-half points. YSU went on to lose the game, 82-76, on Jan. 2. Senior guard Kendrick Perry scored 31 points in the game. “It was a battle up there in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, we couldn’t pull away when we needed to,” Perry said in Monday’s press conference. “At this point, it comes down to what team wants it more. We know all of their stuff, and they know all of ours.” Head coach Jerry Slocum said that the team played horrible in its last game in Milwaukee, but one of the reasons was everyone was in foul trouble. Since Milwaukee is such a low-post physical team, Slocum feels that a key to winning this game will be keeping sophomore center Bobby Hain out of foul trouble. Even though the Penguins have one of the conference’s highest scoring offenses, they haven’t scored more than 60 points in their last two games. Slocum said it is due to more intensified league play. “We have to be able to score some more points,” Slocum said in Monday’s press conference. “When February hits, the league play gets really physical. You see it around the country.” Slocum said he expects this to be a very physical game, but doesn’t want his players to get in foul trouble. “[Milwaukee] will get us in foul trouble and go to the block. They are a very good low post team,” said Slocum. With only a handful of games left in the season, the Penguins will be fighting for a home game during conference tournament

play. The fourth-, fifth- and sixth-seeded teams are guaranteed a home game in the first round. The third-seeded team has a first round bye. The first-seeded and second-seeded teams do not play until the semifinals. YSU (14-13, 5-7 Horizon League) ranks seventh heading into Thursday, while the Panthers are in fifth place. If the Penguins can rally to get the fourth seed, they will host UIC (5-22, 0-13) in the first round. Wright State University (15-13, 7-6) is in fourth place. “It’s really going to be a fight at this point, and we know that,” Slocum said. “For us to be able to get a home game, we are going to have to get to seven or eight [conference] wins.” Slocum explained that seven wins in the conference will give the Penguins a shot at a home game, while eight wins gives them a much better chance at it. The clock is counting down on Perry’s career at YSU. This will be his second to last game at Beeghly Center. He has been a main piece for YSU’s basketball team for the past few years and is just trying to enjoy these last few games. “I try not to think about it, but reality does set in and I have thought about it from time to time,” Perry said. “I am just taking everything one day at a time, and I want to finish off these last couple days strong.” Slocum said he would greatly miss Perry’s presence around the team. “It’s going to be hard. I’m really going to miss him. To say you are going to miss a kid of his character is an understatement not only as a basketball player, but just as a person. He’s a good guy,” Slocum said. Slocum even feels that Perry is one of the greatest all-time players that YSU has ever seen. “Obviously, there have been some great players here, but what he has done and how good he is defensively, I think that is the thing that separates him he isn’t one-dimensional,” Slocum said. “When God created intercollegiate athletics, there was a picture of [Perry].”

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