2008 Woodie Awards
YSU students complain Obama rally affects classes, parking
Issue date: 2/19/08 Section: News
Sen. Barack Obama's political rally on campus brought changes to the typical Monday routine for Youngstown State University students.
Sophomore Matt Luzik thought the parking situation was "ridiculous."
"They should've just chosen one lot or parking deck to close, not all three," he said.
Several parking lots were closed to students, including the M7 lot, which was only open to guests, and F5 and F6, which were restricted to satellite personnel and VIPs. The M1 and R1 lots were open to students, faculty and guests.
Senior Brad Homer agreed that parking was worse.
"There's not enough parking as it is. Students who do have classes aren't going to be able to find parking," he said.
In addition to the changes in parking, classes in Beeghly Center were cancelled from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
"It doesn't bother me that he's here. I just wish I had classes in Beeghly," Homer said.
While freshman Nick Manfredi said he was unhappy with Obama's visit to campus and doesn't agree with his views, he planned to attend the rally.
"I do feel that all of the classes at YSU should be canceled," he said.
Freshman Gary Provitt disagreed with Manfredi.
"I am extremely happy that Barack is here."
Provitt said he planned on skipping class to go to the rally.
Sophomore Denise Beatty is following Provitt's route even though she thought canceling classes in Beeghly was ridiculous.
"I am going to miss my 2 o'clock class to go the rally, though," she said.
Monday's rally drew about 6,800 YSU students, faculty, staff, local politicians and area residents.
Sophomore Matt Luzik thought the parking situation was "ridiculous."
"They should've just chosen one lot or parking deck to close, not all three," he said.
Several parking lots were closed to students, including the M7 lot, which was only open to guests, and F5 and F6, which were restricted to satellite personnel and VIPs. The M1 and R1 lots were open to students, faculty and guests.
Senior Brad Homer agreed that parking was worse.
"There's not enough parking as it is. Students who do have classes aren't going to be able to find parking," he said.
In addition to the changes in parking, classes in Beeghly Center were cancelled from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
"It doesn't bother me that he's here. I just wish I had classes in Beeghly," Homer said.
While freshman Nick Manfredi said he was unhappy with Obama's visit to campus and doesn't agree with his views, he planned to attend the rally.
"I do feel that all of the classes at YSU should be canceled," he said.
Freshman Gary Provitt disagreed with Manfredi.
"I am extremely happy that Barack is here."
Provitt said he planned on skipping class to go to the rally.
Sophomore Denise Beatty is following Provitt's route even though she thought canceling classes in Beeghly was ridiculous.
"I am going to miss my 2 o'clock class to go the rally, though," she said.
Monday's rally drew about 6,800 YSU students, faculty, staff, local politicians and area residents.
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Trish
posted 2/20/08 @ 9:20 AM EST
I really do think that it was ridiculous the way that YSU did things. They should have followed Cleveland State University's (CSU) lead and cancelled all classes for the day. (Continued…)
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