The Jambar

Members of the College of Arts and Sciences said they would miss their colleague as news spread through the university that the dean of the college will be moving to another university. Robert Bolla, Youngstown State University's dean of the college of arts and sciences, announced he would be taking on the job as dean of graduate studies at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.

For six years, the tables inside the Crystal Room dining area of the Wick Pollock Inn have collected dust on their settings, waiting patiently for someone to sit down and enjoy a meal. "It was sort of like walking on the Titanic," Youngstown State University President David Sweet said, describing the first time he entered the inn, "because, here you have this history that was in front of you, but it wasn't functioning.

Whipping winds and cold temperatures did not deter die-hard Youngstown State University fans from celebrating Saturday's finale of Homecoming Week 2004, "Defending the Ice Castle... The Tradition Continues." The day included the traditional parade and tailgating, culminating in a loss for the YSU Penguins.

The metal floor of the C-130H Hercules tilted at an alarming angle as the cargo plane circled its target. Through the small round windows in the craft's side, rising smoke could be seen near the ground beyond the blur of the propellers. The plane was not preparing to bring aid to the devastated terrorism victims in Beslan, Russia.

Wednesday evening, eight students with an interest in politics gathered with Jambar staff in Peaberry's Cafe to watch and discuss the final debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry. Five of the students in attendance were invited on the recommendation of William Binning, chair of Youngstown State University's Political Science Department.