YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio– Students at Youngstown State University came together to cover up a disturbing message found on the campus Monday morning. Pro-ISIS sayings like “France deserves destruction” and “We are coming” were painted on a rock at YSU. The university said the FBI was notified as a precaution, but there is no credible threat to […]

YOUNGSTOWN — A rock at the center of Youngstown State University’s campus was tagged with pro-ISIS messages overnight Monday, The Vindicator reports. The rock was painted with three messages reading, “YSU supports ISIS,” “We are coming,” and “France deserves destruction.” The Vindicator also reported that the FBI was contacted and that the university does not believe […]

  Staff have been working without a contract since August, though they will meet with the school’s administration again later this month.   YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Members of Youngstown State University’s faculty union have voted to support an authorization to strike. The 397 members of YSU-Ohio Education Association met Wednesday to vote on the action. The […]

  Tressel becomes YSU’s newest president after a stint working at the University of Akron.   YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Jim Tressel credited values instilled by his parents for bringing him to the podium at Youngstown State University on Monday, as he was installed as the ninth university president. The former Penguin and Buckeye football coach […]