By Christine Darin CONTRIBUTOR
Senate Bill 5 creates a divide in Ohio between people who support the bill and people who oppose the bill. Most people let their opinions sway due to public outcry by one group or the other, and sadly most people remain in the dark about what SB 5 will accomplish.
By Rebecca Steh CONTRIBUTOR
On March 21, a call claiming that there was a bomb on "Kilcawley campus" was made. The following day, two more calls with similar warnings were made: a bomb on YSU's campus. Three calls made in two days, and 48 hours of students going to classes, unaware of the threats made against the university.
By Doug Livingston EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Senate Bill 5 has and will affect union lobbying in two ways. While the legislation's passage has galvanized unions through repeal efforts, the bill has the potential to diminish both union membership and influence on politics. "The initiation of SB 5 has reinvigorated the labor movement in Ohio," said John Russo, an advocate for labor unions and co-director of the Center for Working Class Studies at Youngstown State University.
By Christopher Kochera CONTRIBUTOR
Drums and bagpipes echoed across the lawn of the Ohio Capitol as an estimated 5,200 individuals united in protest against Senate Bill 5 during a cold February afternoon. Crowds chanted, "Kill the bill," while others held signs that read, "Protect workers' rights" and "Kasich is the idiot.
By Patrick Donovan CONTRIBUTOR
For the moment and the foreseeable future, the political chasm and rampant partisanship evident across the country is being embodied and exemplified to the extreme here in Ohio — where Republicans and Democrats are putting on their gloves to duke it out over unions and collective bargaining rights.
Andrew Caldwell CONTRIBUTOR/YSU SPEAK
We live in a representative democracy. That means that officials are elected to act on our behalf. It needs to be this way so that laws can be passed in a timely manner so that society can function. When the people feel that government isn't acting in their favor, the people have a few options available through which to ensure that the government will realize their wishes in the future.
Chelsea Miller ONLINE EDITOR/YSU SPEAK
As a battleground state, Ohioans are used to being the focus of national attention during presidential elections. The general election of 2011, though, may again bring Ohio to center stage. As the fight over Senate Bill 5 burns like wildfire through Ohio, the issue is beginning to have more far-reaching effects as the White House becomes involved.
Kayla Hanuschak YSU SPEAK
The state, while trying to do what it thinks is best for the citizens of Ohio, is actually causing more hysteria. The people affected by Senate Bill 5 consist of those who either risk their lives for our protection or teach our children, the future of our country.
Bill Rusu YSU SPEAK
Gas prices. Two words that will make anyone cringe. Each day gas prices continue to rise, and each day motorists are pigeonholed in to paying those soaring prices. I got my driver's license in the winter of 2006. Driving a Ford Focus, it usually cost around $12 to fill my tank.
Adrienne Bish YSU SPEAK
The president of SGA gets paid an astronomical amount of money to do, well, nothing really.The Student Government Association at Youngstown State University exists as a representation of students and student organizations in "matters affecting student life and affairs.
Adrienne Bish YSU SPEAK
Every weekday, I wake up extra early to allow myself enough time to find a parking space on campus. Being a commuter means one thing: You get to spend at least five to 15 minutes a day looking for a spot.At least on the campus of Youngstown State University.
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