Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 In the first of what SGA hopes is two artist announcements, today SGA is proudly announcing that hip hop and R&B artist, T-Pain, will be coming to UF to co-headlining the Findlay Music Festival. Olunife Akinmolayan, the president of SGA, says that T-Pain was an easy choice for them since…
Where’s everyone going?
Abigail Frye fryea@findlay.edu @Abigail_EF Students have taken notice of an unusual phenomenon at the University of Findlay this year, faculty and staff leaving in the middle of the school year. With a 16:1 ratio of students to faculty and has a total enrollment number of almost 5,000, it’s safe to say that the University…
Lady Oilers hope to keep positive momentum going
By: Madi DeVries Email: devriesm@findlay.edu After a shaky start to the 2019-2020 season, the Oilers’ women’s basketball team is hopeful their recent stretch is indicative of what’s next to come. Assistant coach, Caitlin Bamberger, thinks their early stretch of basketball helped them become a better team. “We had a few bumps in the road…
No need to be a varsity athlete to play sports
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 Some of us aren’t fortunate enough to be an athlete on one of our sports teams, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play sports while you spend your time at UF. Intramural sports are back in motion as the second semester is now underway. Bryan Golding, Director of Intramural…
And the Oscar goes to…
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Awards season in film is well underway with this past Tuesday announcing all of the nominees for the 92nd edition of the Oscars. When the nominees are announced for the Oscars, the biggest thing we always hear about are the snubs of the awards, and this year is no different….
Learning while on break: an alternative
Emma Smith smithe11@findlay.edu @Emma2000Smith It may only be the second week of the semester, but spring break is right around the corner. With many different destinations to choose from, choosing the place may be the hard part. But this year, the Buford Center is offering an alternative spring break trip that is different and…
What does not kill you can make you anxious
By: Cory Berlekamp Email: berlekampc@findlay.edu Twitter: @Cberlekamp Coming into any new year, you always hope it is better than the last and it was no different leading up to Jan. 1, 2020. The news was stressful prior to Dec. 30 with the whole impeachment thing and the brushfires in Australia. But maybe we could…
The first Trump rally in 2020 started in Ohio
Leah Alsept alspetl@findlay.edu *This is an observational piece, please note that before reading* I went to a Trump rally on Thursday, January 9th. It was in Toledo, Ohio, a straight-shot 45 minutes away from Findlay. I scheduled my tickets a few days in advance and would receive a few emails and texts from the Trump-Pence…
From the writer’s kitchen, to the reader’s hands
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 On Tues. Jan. 14, the student-led poetry group, From the Writer’s Kitchen, held their magazine release party in front of students and faculty in the English department. This magazine consists of student-created poems as well as photographs taken by members of the group. Conor Bracken, Assistant Professor of English…
Mendes’ 1917 takes war movies to new heights
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 I am not one for war movies, especially recent ones. The most recent one I saw in the theaters was Midway, which was one of the worst movies I saw last year, so while I had high hopes for 1917, I was a little nervous about seeing this. I…
How to kick the spring semester off strong
Emma Smith smithe11@findlay.edu @Emma2000Smith This week was the start of the spring 2020 semester and with that comes the stress of classes and grades. The Pulse is here to put some of your stress at ease by giving you some tips on how to be successful this semester. Stay organized – Planners can help…
Oiler’s basketball hope to continue dominance
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 With basketball season in full swing, the Men’s Basketball team is showing once again their talents. However, the season was looking a little shaky early on, with the Oilers losing 4 of their 6 games during November. Head Coach Charlie Ernst says the teams’ struggle early on was due…
Putting the ‘student’ in student-athlete
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…