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Sexting gains popularity

While texting has been a trend for teens and young adults over the last couple of years, sexting, which has recently gained popularity, has taken this technology a step further. According to http://www.findlaw.com, sexting is defined as "the transmission of suggestive material via text messages.

Increased enrollment affects some academic advisers

Since 2000, Youngstown State University's enrollment has increased by 3,000 students, which has affected some academic advisers and students. James Stipetich, academic adviser for the College of Fine and Performing Arts, said he does not view the enrollment increase as a negative for academic advisers.

Professor chosen as chairman of math, statistics program

Dr. Jacek Fabrykowski of the Youngstown State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics has been chosen to chair the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad for a three-year term beginning in January of 2010. Fabrykowski was nominated for the position by his peers in the program at the close of the last director's tenure.

Fraternity house occupants perceive threat of arson

Fraternity house occupants perceive threat of arson
Students who occupy fraternity houses in the neighborhood of Pennsylvania Avenue are genuinely concerned about the threat of fire and some suspect arson may be to blame. At 2:16 a.m. on Oct. 28, all fire departments in Youngstown responded to a two-alarm fire at 841 Pennsylvania Ave.

Cutting the ribbon

Sherrod Brown to speak at Armed Forces Boulevard ceremony
Sen. Sherrod Brown, local veterans and Youngstown State University officials will come together Friday to bestow Armed Forces Boulevard, previously Spring Street, located on the west side of campus. At approximately 5:30 p.m., a helicopter will fly over Armed Forces Boulevard, which will signal the start to the ceremony.

Final HR candidates to visit university

The final two of four candidates for the position of director of human resources at Youngstown State University will be on campus Friday. The itineraries for Carl "Rocco" Nittoli and Kevin W. Reynolds will be staggered to allow both men individual time with the search committee, President David C.

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