The Jambar

Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life Danielle Meyer verified Wednesday that one case of influenza A was confirmed in Kilcawley House. Influenza A is the strain of influenza under which H1N1 is classified. Cases of H1N1 are no longer being diagnosed since health agencies and hospitals are no longer testing for it specifically.

The thought of developing software for the team who has been the reason for waking up every Sunday with a purpose, from the end of August through hopefully February, never crossed the mind of 28-year-old Seth Hooker. But for the 2003 Youngstown State University graduate from Uhrichsville, Ohio, this dream became reality.

The YSUAlert system has been put into affect, but some professors have not felt the need to change their technology policies within the classroom. A questionnaire sent to 20 professors about technology bans yielded seven different responses, all highlighting cell phone usage as the most prominent problem during class.

The combined efforts of campus Student and Academic Affairs, Technology, Communications, Facilities and Youngstown State University Police departments have launched the Wireless Emergency Notification system this fall after two years of planning and assessments.

Youngstown State University boasts several additions to its campus this year, and many changes in staff. One such change is the implementation of a new wellness program and hiring of a wellness coordinator, Carrie Clyde. YSU decided to offer a wellness program for staff during 2008 contract negotiations.