Author Archives: Amy Rogan

A twist on your average glass of water is coming to UF

UF to Introduce New Beverages in Henderson By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu   After the replacement of Coke Freestyle machines with Pepsi fountains, University of Findlay Dining Services is introducing a new beverage option: Bevi. “Bevi is a dispenser, specifically for water… that allows students, faculty, and staff to kind of customize their water beverage. It’s […]

Neighbors Unite to Tackle Findlay’s Feral Cat Crisis

Local volunteers lead TNR efforts, offering food, shelter and second chances to the city’s strays. By Sydnie Schaffer schaffers@findlay.edu   Five bowls sit on a porch in Findlay’s south end, each already half empty by the time Findlay resident Calvin Stewart steps outside his home. Tiny paws scurry across the concrete as cats of every […]

Beyond the basics: UF’s Microsoft 365 plan vs Microsoft 365 Personal 

By Victoria Hansen and Pulse Staff hansenv@findlay.edu   Every University of Findlay student account comes with a Microsoft 365 A3 license, one of Microsoft’s education licenses that has more features than the Microsoft 365 Personal. But Microsoft made news recently when it announced that it would be giving away a free year of Microsoft 365 […]

AWS global outage spills onto UF’s campus

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu   Students across the University of Findlay campus faced a disruptive shutdown on Monday morning when Canvas, the learning management system the University uses, was unresponsive for 12 hours. All Canvas sites were down as part of a larger, nationwide outage affecting Amazon Web Services, the world’s largest cloud hosting platform. […]

UF student-athletes host annual Trunk or Treat for Findlay families

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is gearing up for one of its most popular autumn community events: Trunk or Treat. The event is open to campus and the public as a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating opportunity. Athletes decorate their cars, dress up, and hand out candy to positively represent […]

Almost 1,000 protestors at No Kings Findlay

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu   Airhorns, cowbells, and car alarms sounded as 975 protesters gathered outside the Hancock County Courthouse Saturday afternoon as a part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. “I believe in democracy. And I don’t feel our country’s being democratic right now, and we have to stand for our rights,” said Diane Althaus, […]

Thoughts with Profs: Homecoming is like taking a trip down memory lane…

Column by Amy Rogan Assistant Professor of Media and Communication & Adviser to The Pulse rogan@findlay.edu I have to say, as a student at the University of Findlay a few–uh-hem–decades ago, I do not remember Homecoming Weekend as quite the extravaganza it is now. There was a football game and sometimes an off-campus dance. Then […]

Healthy eating for UF athletes

By Omari Welch-Guytan welchguytano@findlay.edu Sometimes the food is good, sometimes it could be better. Everyone has an opinion about campus dining, on every campus in America. But for student-athletes at the University of Findlay, the dining options on campus are crucial to peak physical performance. Track and field assistant coach Justin Fisher sees Henderson through […]

Oilers Climb National Rankings

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay (UF) Oilers athletic teams are getting national recognition this fall with several teams ranked within the top 25 in NCAA Division II. The football, volleyball, and women’s golf teams started their seasons strong with quick national poll spots, and are holding steady halfway through the season. UF’s […]

UF Introduced a new fee for student-athletes this school year

By Richard Mast mastr@findlay.edu   The University of Findlay has introduced a $250 fee for its student-athletes with $125 installment per semester in order to participate in their respective sports. The policy, which went into effect this fall, aligns with practices that are already common across NCAA Division II and Division III athletics, according to […]

Rebrands and Mergers: Change is not that new

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu   Combining the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and the College of Business may go down as a bold move in University of Findlay history. However, UF has a storied history of college name changes and mergers. “We have combined, we’ve split, we’ve rearranged, we’ve started new,” said […]

Community Note: International Week of the Deaf

Submitted by Dr. Leah Brant, Assistant Professor, ASL In honor of International Week of the Deaf (Sept. 22–28), students in BLMC 160: Deaf Culture in the United States, shared interesting and important facts about Deaf culture and the Deaf community via sidewalk chalk on the Cory Street Mall. Students enthusiastically prepared information to help the campus community […]

New format gets Music Bach series new attention

By Sarah Rutledge rutledges@findlay.edu From four to 150, the format for the Music Bach concert did its job Tuesday. It increased attendance. University of Findlay Assistant Director for Campus and Community Engagement Alex Parker says last spring’s concert had four people in attendance. But moving the concert from the AMU atrium to the lawn of […]

The keys to a good roommate

UF Students and RA Share Advice By Ella Resor resore@findlay.edu Living with a roommate is a canon event of the college experience, but whether that experience is positive or negative can be largely dependent on you. At the University of Findlay, students and resident assistants say that communication, compromise, and mutual respect are the foundations […]

Free Speech Debates Continue Across America

SGA to sponsor Speak Up event By Victoria Hansen and Pulse Staff hansenv@findlay.edu “Free speech” is the phrase of the day in national, state and local discourse this week as Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine discusses the topic at the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Trustees Conference, and the University of […]

Broadway Trailblazer Visits Findlay

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu Ali Ewoldt, the first Asian-American to play Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, graced the Winebrenner auditorium stage at the Fall 2025 Donnell Broadway Concert on Sunday. Her repertoire included songs from The King and I, Kiss Me Kate, and The Phantom of the Opera, along with various medleys of […]

Writing and snacks! A mid-term tradition

*Submitted by the DeLong Writing Center Need a little help getting your papers ready for your mid-term portfolio? Would you like someone to look over your citations or help you get or portfolio submitted correctly? If you’re a student in English 104, 106, or 107, we’ve got an event designed just for you: The Mid-Semester […]

Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Effects Health Fair

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu On Sept. 25, the University of Findlay (UF)’s Cosiano Health Center (CHS) will host its annual Health and Wellness Fair in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex (FRC) with free flu shots for UF students and 35 vendors representing various forms of physical, mental and spiritual health. While these groups offer […]

Making Moving Work

By Mylin Brown brownm17@findlay.edu For many college students, moving off campus marks a rite of passage, a chance to gain independence, manage responsibilities, and carve out a lifestyle beyond the residence halls. But the transition isn’t without challenges. Owen Clevenger, a University of Findlay student who has lived off campus since his sophomore year, said […]

UF Students and Staff Share Strategies to Beat Procrastination

By Tristan Cross crosst2@findlay.edu Procrastination is rarely a sign of laziness, experts say. Instead, it often serves as a kind of self-protection a way students avoid the anxiety of being judged and campus resources and simple strategies can help break the cycle. “Procrastination is often a self-protection strategy for students,” Dominic J. Voge wrote in […]

Well begun is half done: UF Athletics impressing fans early

By Pulse Staff University of Findlay athletics is off to a strong start this fall, which is a point of pride for the University, according to Kyle Niermann, Assistant Athletic Director, External Relations. “Coming off of a historic year where we finished in the top 10 in the country as a department, it was hard […]

Who’s the new girl?

University of Findlay welcomes new avatar By Richard Mast mastr@findlay.edu The University of Findlay has introduced a new member to its advancement team, an AI-powered virtual engagement officer named “Daphne.” This is the latest innovation that is designed to connect alumni, expand outreach, and place Findlay at the forefront of higher education technology. Ryan Hite, […]

SAAC Offers UF Athletes a Voice 

By Addisyn Freeman freemana7@findlay.edu For Allie Stockton, joining the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at the University of Findlay started with simple curiosity. Today, she’s the secretary of the organization—and a passionate advocate for why more athletes should get involved.  “I joined SAAC to see what it was all about,” said Stockton, a junior on the […]

Suicide prevention training goes unnoticed

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu To recognize National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13, counselors from the University of Findlay’s (UF) Counseling Services hosted its annual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training sessions for faculty, staff, and students. QPR are the three steps in an emergency response to suicidal ideation. Despite the event being open to the […]