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Column by Amy Rogan Assistant Professor and Adviser to the Pulse rogan@findlay.edu As I watched the coverage of the young reporter fatally shot in Florida, I can’t help but picture our recent alumni and their young faces as they headed out into the journalism world. Young journalists work hard for little pay at times, with […]
Author Archives: Amy Rogan
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Stressed? Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. @ellie_janszen janszene@findlay.edu Mental exhaustion and burnout are common for most college students as semesters carry on and workload begins to pile on. Psychologist Amber Sylvan, Ph.D. wrote in a 2018 article that college students experience good stress and unhelpful stress. Good stress comes from pleasurable activity, such as a sport, […]
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By Bella Angel angeli@findlay.edu According to administrators, teachers, and students alike, University of Findlay’s College Credit Plus program offers numerous advantages to students in grades 7- 12 who are looking to get ahead in their higher-education journeys. But a new addition tot he program began in January. According to Rebecca Hillman, Assistant Director of College […]
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By Pulse Staff The post-incident response at Michigan State University after the active shooter incident Monday, Feb. 13 included a large effort in post-traumatic management. Jodi Firsdon, University of Findlay Director of Counseling Services, says UF has an emergency operations team that Counseling Services is a part of, that would assist in a crisis and […]
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University of Findlay Senior Art Show Feb. 6-17 Taylor Christensen christensent@findlay.edu Twitter: taychristensen1 Instagram: Taylorchristensen1 Ranging from abstract art to comic strips, the University of Findlay Senior art show is in full swing. Seniors Bryce Barto, Anthony Negron, Colton Ross, and Elaine Schaffer all have had their pieces on display from February 6-17. Anthony Negron […]
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By Bella Angel and Shiane Boyer angeli@findlay.edu boyers@findlay.edu In a sea of smartly dressed professionals, Dr. Katherine Fell, President of the University of Findlay, entered the dining area of the College of Business and Student Life Center looking confident in the future of the University. Fell had just left the February Board of Trustees meeting […]
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By Ashley Graham and Pulse Staff grahama3@findlay.edu Whether it’s the four students that were stabbed to death at the University of Idaho in November 2022 or the mass shooting that killed three students at Michigan State University this week, personal safety is a priority for many college students. Freshman education student at UF, Suvi Hollenbach, […]
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By Sam Rohrs and Devyn Hopkins rohrss@findlay.edu hopkinsd@findlay.edu The new Black History exhibit at the Mazza Museum went on display on Thursday, Feb. 9, and will stay up for the rest of the semester, showcasing artwork from books that tell stories of heroes and pioneers in black history and culture. Dan Chudzinski, the Mazza Museum […]
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By Maddie Alexander University of Findlay junior triple-jumper Jess Hoban transferred to UF from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee this year. And so far she says she’s loving it. “I was the only jumper at my old school and I never had much fun competing there,” Hoban said. “Now, having all these teammates makes […]
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By Kendall Westgate westgatek@findlay.edu Classes. Practice. Games. Homework. Social life. Early wake ups. Late nights. There is almost always something to be thinking about or doing when it comes to college athletes, which can lead to intense burnout. “I’ve experienced burnout multiple times throughout my athletic career,” University of Findlay sophomore Emma Lynch said. “It […]
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Findlay Oilers New Head Women’s Basketball Coach Michele Durand has the experience to lead By Jacob Flaherty flahertyj@findlay.edu Of all the recent coaching hires at the University of Findlay, the recent hire for the Women’s Basketball team seemed very important and pivotal for the future success for the Oilers. Kate Ellis, junior guard from Perrysburg, […]
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By Hannah Bame bameh@findlay.edu Matt Palm is returning as head coach for his second year for the Oiler Baseball program, and he has goals for the season in place in hopes of success. Last season, the Oilers ended with an 18-31 (.367) overall record, being 13-17 (.433) in the G-MAC Conference. This resulted in a […]
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By Paige Falk falkp@findlay.edu College enrollment rates are plummeting causing permanent campus closures, and raising challenges for students. More than 600 colleges either closed or merged from 2014 to 2020 according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. From spring 2020 to spring 2022, college enrollment dropped by almost 1.3 million students, according […]
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By Sam Rohrs rohrss@findlay.edu The University of Findlay students came back from winter break to the surprising fact that George House Coffee and Tea, across from campus, had closed. After 27 years of business, the beloved George House made the announcement that a lease issue with the landlord meant it was shutting its doors. Matthew […]
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By Aaron Sundermann sundermanna@findlay.edu Behind every college athletic program there is always someone who oversees everything that goes on. At the University of Findlay this person is Jim Givens. Givens was named the new director of athletics at UF in the winter of 2022, but his time at UF started long before that as he […]
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By Pulse Staff It was the message no college campus community wants to see. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, Michigan State University sent this message to students, faculty, and staff: Shots have been fired at Michigan State University and police are warning of an active shooter. This is an active and ongoing situation. The incident […]
By Vanessa Crowe crowev@findlay.edu University of Findlay Ruscilli Bookstore is now under the management of Barnes and Noble College. With the new bookstore management comes a new way to get textbooks. Kim Oakes, the transitional manager with Barnes and Noble Education, the parent company of BNC, says First Day Complete Bundle (Oiler Day One) will […]
A transfer, international student-athlete describes his experience at UF By Lauren Wolters woltersl1@findlay.edu Eisley Swaine is a senior guard for the University of Findlay men’s basketball team. He played his freshman year at Northwest Oklahoma State University before transferring to the UF for the 2018-2019 basketball season. In addition to being a transfer student and […]
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Pulse Student Media includes Pulse TV, 88.3 WLFC the Pulse, and Pulse News. Find the latest interviews and shows here! Pulse TV Art & Culture Show with Sharinda Welton includes special guests comedians Tim Young and Wali Collins, and humorist and speaker Karith Foster. Junior UF students Ellie Janszen and Kwesi […]
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By Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu College is hard for all years of students in every type of major and the transition from high school to college can be a big leap for some students. Some of the biggest hardships in college consist of coming to the realization that you are going out into life on your […]
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By Pulse Staff Student Affairs VP Brandi Laurita sent an email this afternoon to prepare the campus for the impending snow storm. Hancock County currently sits in the predicted 6-8” band of predicted snow fall from Wednesday, Jan. 25 through Thursday, Jan. 26, according to Spectrum News 1 Ohio. Laurita states that “if the University […]
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By Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu All eyes will be on the Cincinnati Benglas, Buffalo Bills match up this afternoon in the playoffs. Not just because it’s playoffs but because their last game stopped just five minutes in after Bills Safety Damar Hamlin fell to the ground in an unprecedented injury. On Jan. 2, Hamlin suffered cardiac […]
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By Ellie Janszen @ellie_janszen janszene@findlay.edu As the temperatures plummet and with a bit of snow in the forecast for the Findlay area, University of Findlay students will see some new equipment in use in an effort to keep things safe on campus. The University has new weapons against weather this year according to Ian Graham, […]
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By Lauren Wolters Woltersl1@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Digital Media Club (UFDM) will hold Knockout and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center at 8 p.m. on Monday Jan. 16 on courts one through four. The focus of the club’s event is to provide information on depression and mental illness for college […]
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Column by Andy Milligan miligana@findlay.edu As college students, I’m sure that most of us know what it’s like to be strapped for cash- especially around the holidays. After all, you can’t leave anyone out, and buying the PERFECT gift for everyone is even MORE stressful on a budget. Maybe you didn’t do your diligence and […]
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By Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu Traditions are a big part in many households during the holiday seasons. Experts say special traditions during the holidays help build relationships with family and community. And it can create a bond to family history according to Alyssa Sybertz in verywellfamily.com in her November 2021 article, How Holiday Traditions Like Elf […]
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Book banning sweeps the nation By Ellie Janszen @ellie_janszen janszene@findlay.edu A recent report released by PEN America found nearly 4 million students in the United States have been affected by book bans in their schools. The report states bans occurred in 138 school districts in 32 states which represents 5,049 schools. The banning of books […]
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The University of Findlay trains students and faculty on how to spot and prevent hazing. By Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu In 2021 and 2018, two students passed away due to hazing at two separate Ohio universities. In late 2021, Collin’s law was passed, resulting in many Ohio schools participating in anti-hazing training, and The University of […]
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Staying ahead of the curve during finals By Jordan Grimes @Jgrimes29 grimesj1@findlay.edu Finals are a big part of each semester. It accumulates everything you have learned throughout the semester. Finals can boost your grade, or drop it tremendously. That’s why it is very important to know how to prepare for it. There are many ways […]
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The campaign began long before its official launch date homecoming weekend Lauren Wolters woltersl1@findlay.edu Word count: 1,035 The University of Findlay has raised another $1 million after it announced a new fundraising campaign during Homecoming Weekend. “Together We Will: The campaign for the future of the University of Findlay” has already raised more than half […]
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Spring registration a test in patience for some students By Andy Milligan and Pulse Staff milligana@findlay.edu A number of University of Findlay students have expressed concern over being “waitlisted” during the registration process for the Spring 2023 semester and are worried about getting into the courses they need. Glenn Miehls, director of academic advising, says […]
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By Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu The University of Findlay has professors with extensive, diverse, and impressive backgrounds. There are 211 full time faculty on staff at UF and they come from a variety of backgrounds. Some professors had jobs in their chosen field before teaching at the University, and others came straight from college. They all […]
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Column by Alireza Majidi (Majidi is an international student from Iran.) majidia@findlay.edu Seven weeks ago, a Kurdish girl was killed by the Morality Police in Tehran, Iran. Mahsa Amini, 22 years old, was walking in one of the streets of Tehran, breathing that polluted air, struggling with lots of problems, and having hundreds of dreams […]
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By Pulse Staff Midterm Elections are next week in Ohio and across the country. Early in-person voting is up across the state as the Nov. 8 Election Day nears. On Nov. 1, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that requests for early in-person and absentee ballots totaled “1,243,505, a 2.6 percent increase over the […]
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By Jordan Grimes grimesj1@findlay.edu @Jgrimes29 The University of Findlay men’s swim team has found the key to winning. The proof is five-time back-to-back conference championships. The swim team seems to find its way to the top each year. With the 2022 season still at its beginning the team has already earned a seventh place ranking […]