Day: February 24, 2018

Croy Gymnasium Is Truly a Magical Place

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
Oilers Basketball Continues Its Success By Dylan DeWitt dewittd@findlay.edu @dd_witt   Senior Day is a day filled with emotions. A magical feeling in a way for not only the players, but the coaching staff who are able to honor the players for their efforts in the program, the parents and family get the opportunity to watch their son`s final game at home, and the institution is able to give...

School Safety Series Part 2: Tragedy sparks gun debate

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By: Grant Goetcheus Twitter: @goetcheusg Email: goetcheusg@Findlay.edu On Valentine’s Day Nikolas Cruz, 19, opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Flordia and created the third deadliest school shooting. He used his own AR-15-a gun that he legally purchased. The event has sparked a national debate about gun laws including who can buy guns and how old can someone be to...

#15 Roughnecks maintain momentum

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By: Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu The Roughnecks of Findlay, ranked 15th in the NCAA Division II polls, are coming off an impressive win against the #4 Ashland wrestling team. With the victory over the Eagles, the Oilers were able to move up in the standings going into the Midwest Super Regional Championships. What better way to keep up their momentum as they host the...

The new and improved Cavaliers

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By Dylan DeWitt Twitter: @dd_witt Email: dewittd@findlay.edu The Cleveland Cavaliers have continuously been noticed as one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association and without a doubt the Eastern Conference favorite throughout the last five years. However, since the trade of Kyrie Irving, an all-star and major contributor of the success that has come to the organization in this...

Learning brought to life

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu It matches the rest of campus; a low-rise, brick structure with grey letters spelling “The Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Building” on the side. Nestled behind the landmark that is the University of Findlay bell tower, the building itself houses its own piece of history; a hidden gem that teaches us not to judge a book by its’ cover....

WLFC Pick of the Week (2/23/18)

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By:Joy Dolejs The WLFC pick this week is Heart Beat Here by Dashboard Confessional. Dashboard Confessional is an alternative indie rock group. Heart Beat Here comes off their seventh album Crooked Shadows. This is their first album release after more than eight years. Heat Beat Here is a blend of several different music styles that Dashboard Confessional has used over the years. The song has...

College of Business goes back to Friday classes

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By: Mac Williams Twitter: @m_williamsm2 Email: williamsm2@findlay.edu Many changes have come to the University of Findlay’s College of Business over the past year. A new College of Business building was unveiled welcoming tremendous support and great reviews from students, faculty, and staff. However, the College of Business has also seen a change that has gone under the radar for most....

The young and the riggity

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By Bo Terrill Twitter: because_terrill Email: terrillr@findlay.edu Everyone knows and love the Rig, and how couldn’t you? But what is it about the Rig that makes it so delicious? After talking with Amy Harley, an occupational therapy student and manager of the Rig, I discovered just a little about what makes our favorite restaurants as Oily as possible. Many people are aware that the Rig used...

I will not go to a movie on its opening weekend, except Black Panther

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By: Cory William Berlekamp Twitter: @Cberlekamp Email: Belekampc@findlay.edu With another movie production in the bag, Marvel Studios watched Black Panther pull in an estimated $201.8 million during its’ first weekend in theaters. This beat out Thor: Ragnarok which made $115 million in comparison. That number does not surprise me after seeing the lines at the movie theater. I rarely see a movie...

Tom Lichtenheld donates to Mazza Museum

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
By: Leah Palm Twitter: @_palmegranate Email: Palml@findlay.edu The University of Findlay is home to the nationally recognized Mazza Museum, but very few students on campus, or individuals in the community, take part in what it has to offer. An upcoming donation from award-winning Author/Illustrator Tom Lichtenheld could change that. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, Lichtenheld made an appearance at the Mazza...

Two fatal shootings within a mile of campus in three months

February 24, 2018 0 Comments
Cory William Berlekamp Twitter: @Cberlekamp Email: berlekampc@findlay.edu On Sunday, Feb. 11, Jeffery L. Gary, 56, was found dead in his Findlay house after being shot twice. The incident happened on Fox Street just a half a mile from University of Findlay’s campus. This is the second fatal shooting within a mile of the University. On Nov. 27 Brian A. McQuistion, 42, was found with a gunshot...