Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 With finals looming large for students at UF, there are still many tests left for athletes, balancing school life and athlete life. On top of coming to classes and doing their homework, student-athletes have to be sure they excel on and off the field. Junior volleyball player, Alana Sundermann says…
Putting a nail in it: Purple for a cause
Olivia Wile wileo@findlay.edu frazierd@findlay.edu Domestic violence isn’t a topic that’s easy to talk about, but it’s one being highlighted by the color purple. On Nov. 13, students at the University of Findlay could have their ring fingernail painted purple as part of the “Put the Nail in It” campaign. Bethany Treece, Domestic Violence and…
Loop Abroad program takes UF students to Thailand
Leah Alsept alseptl@findlay.edu @leah_0913 Thailand—a country in Southeast Asia with a population of more than 68 million people in a country three times the size of Florida, according to the CIA World Factbook. With its lush landscapes, golden temples and free-roaming wildlife, Thailand offered seniors Morgan Cashell and Stephanie Verkuilen an incredible experience when…
When less is more: Oiler Nation is the place to be
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 For some people going to college, it’s about going somewhere where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of people of different backgrounds in a place unknown. For me, that was last year. I was a first-year going to THE (Yes, I am doing it that way) Ohio State University hoping…
Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari zooms past finish line
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 I’m usually not one for movies involving racecars unless we’re talking Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. But with awesome co-lead performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari, albeit a tad long, is a fantastic movie. We follow Carroll Shelby (Damon), the owner of Shelby American, and Ken…
Coach Ernst adds a new member to his family
Madelynn Greenslade greensladem@findlay.edu @Madelynn_G15 Men’s basketball head coach Charlie Ernst and his wife, Belinda, have two biological children: a 15-year old daughter, Allison, and a 13-year old son, Sam. But recently they added another family member when they adopted a boy from Africa. Ernst said his family had discussed adoption for a long time,…
Lady Oilers keep building their historic season
By: Collin Frazier Frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 With the G-MAC tournament concluded, the next step in the Lady Oilers historic 2019 season is the postseason, the first time the team has reached the D-II national tournaments in school history. However, the conference did not end the way Coach James Walker and the rest of the team…
Kicking it to the postseason
By: Madi DeVries devriesm@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Women’s Soccer team has had a record-breaking season so far, clinching their first ever G-MAC regular season championship against Tiffin. But they are hoping for much more success in the postseason. The Oilers, voiced by redshirt freshman midfielder, Maddie Humble, say that winning the G-MAC regular…
Giving back, one can at a time
Kaylee Wheat wheatk@findlay.edu The University of Findlay once again went above and beyond for this year’s Helping Hands food drive. UF has a history of being the top college in the nation and going well over their goal, which this year was 115,000 pounds. They ended up collecting 115,867 pounds of food, which topped…
Schedules, advisers, and auditing: what students need to know about classes
Leah Alsept alseptl@findlay.edu @leah_0913 Scheduling for Spring 2020 started University of Findlay students. Every semester, students planning to continue their education at the University must schedule classes with their respective academic adviser. Advisers in each department may have as few as three advisees or more than 100. Dr. Erin Alava and Dr. Brandon…
Winding Down and Tuning up
Abigail Frye fryea@findlay.edu @Abigail_EF With the semester winding down, The University of Findlay has different ways to help students finish strong. As many students are writing their final papers and preparing projects, The Writing Center is ready to help. The Writing Center is located in Old Main in Office 45. The Office is open…
Oiler Success Center helps stressed out students as they approach the finish line
Taylor Christensen @Taychristensen1 christensent@findlay.edu As the University of Findlay nears the end of the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year, the students on campus are frantically preparing for final projects and tests to try and get the best grades possible. On campus, students are encouraged to seek help from the Oiler Success Center….
Are we celebrating Christmas too early?
By: Olivia Wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu Twitter: o_wile Here we are again. The days are getting shorter and shorter, the temperature is drastically cooler and leftover Halloween decorations and candy now sit in the clearance aisle. Another spooky season has come and gone and now we wait patiently to gorge ourselves on Thanksgiving, at least…
Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit proves that even Nazi Germany can be funny
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Even though it was hard to find a theater near me to watch this movie, it was well worth the hour drive to see Taika Waititi’s latest film, Jojo Rabbit. While I can see this movie being very divisive an some may hate it. But to me, the seamless…
Leaves are falling and stress is calling
By Alana Sudermann Email: sundermanna@findlay.edu Twitter: @alana_sundy23 Stress and anxiety seem to peak for students towards the end of the semester. With exams and major projects coming up, students begin to feel overwhelmed. According to the American College Health Association, one in every six college students will be treated for or diagnosed with anxiety…
A supreme night of entertainment
By: Collin Frazier Frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 This past weekend, the University of Findlay had the honor of hosting Mary Wilson to a concert. For those unaware, Mary Wilson was an original member of The Supremes, former contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and an important piece of the Motown era of music. Last Thursday, Nov.7,…
Keys, Oilers know they have to breathe fire against Tiffin Dragons in last home game
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Tomorrow, Nov.16, The Oilers will take on their rival, the Tiffin Dragons, in hopes to sneak into the playoffs. Coach Rob Keys is excited for the challenge, but also recognizes that it will take everyone on the Oilers bringing their A-game in order to come out on top. “They’re [Tiffin] a…
Findlay looks to play a clean game against former-conference foe, Ashland
By: Madi DeVries Email: devriesm@findlay.edu The University of Findlay football team enters this Saturday’s game against Ashland University with a record of 6-3, with five wins and only one loss in conference play this season. The Oilers have played against Ashland many times in the past, but not since 2016. UF lost three out…
Sports Preview: Wrestling
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 Young. That is the word to best describe this year Findlay Wrestling team. Due to injuries and other circumstances, many underclassmen will be taking the lead this season. Head Coach, Shawn Nelson, is hoping to give this young team the experience they need to succeed. “This year, I could…
What being a veteran means to a veteran
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 This upcoming Monday, Nov.11, is Veteran’s Day. It is a time to reflect and appreciate what our armed forces do to protect our country and our freedoms. It’s also a time to thank the members of the military that served their time and came home safely. Seth Thompson, double…
Pods are poison
Taylor Christensen Email- christensent@findlay.edu Twitter-@Taychristensen1 The vaping epidemic is sweeping across the United States harming the teens and young adults who have become addicted to vaping products over the past few years. According to the CDC, as of Oct. 8, 2019, 1,299 lung injury cases in people ages 17-75 years have been identified due to the…
UF Alum Ricardo Smith hopes to motivate students through his own experience
Olivia Wile wileo@findlay.edu @o_wile Findlay Alumni, Ricardo Smith, isn’t lying when he says sports saved his life. “I don’t know where I would be without sports,” said Smith. This statement can be backed up by his life story, beginning in inner city Toledo, Ohio. Smith lost his mother to a drug overdose at age…
My home is on fire…AGAIN
By: Madi DeVries Email: devriesm@findlay.edu Born and raised in Southern California, I am very used to natural disasters, like earthquakes, droughts, and fires. I live in Mission Viejo, which is located on the south side of Orange County, California. Mission Viejo has a population of about 96,000 people crammed into just over 17 square…
Chalamet-led film, The King, falls short of taking the crown
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 With yet another major release for Netflix, The King hit the streaming service last Friday. Starring Timothée Chalamet and Robert Pattison, the movie has potential but never truly reaches it because of a boring story and not much else besides a great performance from Chalamet. Even being a Netflix movie…
Legendary Motown star comes to the University of Findlay
By: Madelynn Greenslade Email: greensladem@findlay.edu @Madelynn_G15 Mary Wilson is one of the former Supremes for Motown in Detroit and backup singer for Diana Ross. The event will be held tonight at 7 p.m., Nov. 8 in the Winebrenner Theological Seminary Auditorium. Preceding the concert there will be a red-carpet photo op for those who…
New name honors a legendary tenure
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 In their exhibition game against Toledo on Oct.27, the university honored long-time men’s basketball coach, Ron Niekamp, by naming the basketball arena after him. Niekamps coached at UF for 26 years from 1985-2011, where he posted a record of 598-185. This includes a perfect season in the 2008-2009 season, where…
The pursuit of humility
By: Cory Berlekamp Email: berlekampc@findlay.edu Twitter: @Cberlekamp As a part of the Pursuing Cultural Humility grant, on Oct. 29, students, faculty, and the surrounding community were exposed to the culture of recovery and art in Findlay. Volunteer coordinator at FOCUS, Ben Hippensteel, and fourth year pharmacy student at the University of Findlay, Victoria Ayoola,…
Watch your mouth, protect your brain
By: Olivia Wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu Twitter: @o_wile “Give your mouth a sporting chance” – it’s the mantra for the Academy of Sports Dentistry and for Jack Winters, a retired pediatric dentist based in Findlay, a former Division I College Football Official, and an advocate for safer sporting equipment. “I really have been blessed…
UF tears down to build up
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Students may have noticed an empty lot on Howard Street recently, where straw is currently laid down. That would be because the University of Findlay has demolished four buildings on Howard St. and also one building on College St. Director of the Physical Plant, Orion Jones, said that the buildings,…
Dolemite is his name and being a very good movie is his game
Dylan Frazier Frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 In what may be Eddie Murphy’s best acting role since Shrek, Dolemite is my Name came to Netflix last Friday. With a great cast and a career-best performance from Eddie Murphy, it is well worth the two hours on Netflix. Dolemite is my Name follows the life of Rudy…
PTSD for DST
Cory Berlekamp Email: berlekampc@findlay.edu Twitter: @Cberlekamp Whether it is me feeling robbed of an hour of sleep or confusingly tired after gaining one, daylight savings time has always baffled me. As a child, I was excited to get an extra hour of sleep early in the school year because I wasn’t used to…
OilerFit hopes to bring students together while working up a sweat
By: Lindsey Ahbe Email: ahbel@findlay.edu Twitter: @Lindsey_Ahbe A group of sweaty college students doing squats and pull-ups may be intimidating at first sight, but they are working to improve their overall health and wellness and are having fun doing so. Alex Gilbert, Co-Coach of OilerFit and third-year Physical Therapy student at the University…
One tree at time
By: Cory Berlekamp Email: berlekampc@findlay.edu Twitter: @Cberlekamp The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership (BRWP), a non-profit group based out Findlay that addresses issues and protects the health of the Blanchard River Watershed, plans on planting 2,000 trees at Liberty Landing on the weekend of Nov. 10. According to Dr. Lauren Sandhu, adjunct professor of…
On the defensive
Leah Alsept alseptl@findlay.edu @l_mac0913 Word count: 505 The University of Findlay is combating threats in a way that isn’t seen in Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee movies. Dr. Chris Moser, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Findlay, may hold a second-degree black belt in taekwondo, he doesn’t often use his moves when defending…
CCPD-led job fair hopes to open new doors
By: Emma Smith smithell@findlay.edu @Emma2000Smith Last Thursday, Oct.24, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted their annual Career & Internship Fair, in the AMU from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There were 63 companies in attendance and Each one was looking for a unique blend of people to become a part of their professional team….