Author Archives: Kendall Westgate

By Anthony Johson, JohnsonC19@Findlay.edu University of Findlay staff are optimistic about the future of the University of Findlay after the announcement of the Findlay and Bluffton merger. On March 20, the presidents for UF and Bluffton University announced the two universities will partner, becoming one University but two college campuses. This announcement came to the […]

By Amy Rogan As a University of Findlay professor, graduate, and mom of a UF graduate, my Oiler roots run deep. In fact, my mother told me that Findlay College offered her a scholarship when she graduated high school, 30 years before I decided to go to UF, but she decided to forego college at […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu As the University of Findlay and Bluffton University move forward with a proposed merger, the process will include four phases with the help of a transition team. Dr. Christine Denecker runs the Center for Teaching Excellence and is an English professor. Dr. Raymond McCandless sits in the Cabinet at the University […]

Team members and coaches worked hard all season to get them to this point and that continues as they prepare for nationals By Brooke DeSnyder, DeSnyderB@Findlay.edu UF’s western IHSA team gears up for nationals, which has become a yearly recurrence due to their outstanding performance year-after-year. IHSA is a college level catch-riding, showing competition, where […]

By Emily Byglin, ByglinE@Findlay.edu The proposed merger between the University of Findlay (UF) and Bluffton University (BU) has students on both campuses buzzing about what it means for their future. Allie McGaughy, freshman social work major at BU, discussed her interest in attending either UF or BU when starting college, but ultimately ended up at […]

BU and UF alumni still have questions regarding the merger, but have still provided statements of support and excitement for the merger and future of both institutions By Cassie Arnett, ArnettC@Findlay.edu March 20, UF President Dr. Katherine Fell announced the merger between UF and Bluffton University. This announcement was a surprise to students, faculty, staff, […]

OC3 and Office of Equity and Title IX lead efforts to support survivors and promote safety culture at UF By Andrea Hoffman, HoffmanA1@Findlay.edu April for most students at the University of Findlay is a time of celebration signaling the end of school, spring sports games and nice weather. But OC3 and the Office of Equity […]

April is Autism Awareness Month, but the support for ASD extends beyond April. By Lauren Wolters, WoltersL1@Findlay.edu The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been rising consistently during the last three decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2020 surveillance estimates that one in 36 children have been identified with […]

Elite business students gain irreplicable experience By Victoria Hansen, HansenV@Findlay.edu Ten University of Findlay business students were given first-hand business experience in the Dana Scholar program this year. Well-known from the large plaque in the Center for Business and Student Life, Dana Scholars work closely with the Dana Chair over their semester by visiting companies, […]

By Andrea Hoffman, HoffmanA1@Findlay.edu This past Tuesday night was a monumental moment for Oiler athletics. At 7:30 p.m. student-athletes from all 22 varsity sports traded their jerseys and uniforms for formal attire to celebrate the first ever Oiler Choice Awards ceremony. The student-athletes were joined by coaches, family, fans and staff from all across Oiler […]

By Paige Falk, FalkP@Findlay.edu From mental health to cultural accommodation, international students at the University of Findlay have a variety of obstacles to negotiate that are different from the American college student. With roughly 600 international students at EF, 271 of those students come from India, which far outpaces other countries of origin with the […]

Students and the general Findlay public use campus spaces to watch the eclipse By Kendall Westgate, Brooke DeSnyder, Emily Byglin, Anthony Johnson No school is always exciting for students; however, the total solar eclipse offered legitimate excitement for students on the University of Findlay campus since different events were offered throughout the day. Sophomore AnnMarie […]

UF recently added a powerlifting club to its list of club sports for students to join By Cassie Arnett, ArnettC@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay and Findlay Barbell partnered together to add a new club sport to UF’s list of club sports. The powerlifting club is now among club sports at UF. The Powerlifting Club is […]

Students on-campus participate in and organize the yearly horse sale By Brooke DeSynder, DeSynderB@Findlay.edu Put on every year in the spring, the University of Findlay Horse Sale is an opportunity for students to learn what it takes to organize a large-scale event, train horses to sell and watch what other students were able to accomplish. […]

By Anthony Johnson Recently, the news broke that Notre Dame College is shutting down by the end of the 2024 spring semester. Notre Dame athletes are now scrambling to find new colleges, while continuing with their athletics. Notre Dame College has been operating for over 100 years. Although it was expected, it wasn’t what many […]

By Richard Mast, MastR@Findlay.com With the much-anticipated solar eclipse coming on April 8, 2024, the University of Findlay and its students are gearing up for the rare event. Among these preparations, ensuring student safety remains a top priority, since the event is set to draw in thousands of spectators. There’s plenty of concern coming from […]

Several UF Students are continuing their mentorship journey through a local organization and now a club affiliated with the organization By Jenna Waits, WaitsJ@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay welcomed a new club to campus, Children’s Mentoring Connection Campus Champions (CMCCC), which is connected to Children’s Mentoring Connections (CMC). CMC is able to provide a monitored […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu What happens when Derrick the Oiler and the Bluffton Beaver merge together? The Broilers. However, this merger between the two Universities will still support the separate mascots, despite merging into one university. The March 20 announcement that University of Findlay and Bluffton University were pursuing a merger sent shock waves across […]

The legislation does not change the current marijuana policies on campus  By Lauren Wolters, WoltersL1@Findlay.edu Ohioans voted to pass Issue 2 on Nov. 7, 2023, but what does that mean for the residents of Ohio and specifically for UF students?  In passing Issue 2, Ohio became the 24th state to fully legalize marijuana use. Issue […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu Many schools as of late have joined forces or were forced to shut-down. As of March 20, University of Findlay appears to be one of those schools, as the University has announced plans to merge with Bluffton University. In an all-campus meeting with the University of Findlay faculty and staff, President […]

By Pulse Staff The “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” is otherwise known as the TikTok ban and it passed the U.S. House of Representatives on March 13. The U.S. Senate seems to be slow walking the bill, according to multiple news agencies, but the initial step to a major change in the […]

By Megan Hite, HiteM@Findlay.edu For many students at UF, this upcoming 2024 presidential election is the first opportunity for them to vote. However, it’s shaping up to be a repeat of the 2020 election with both former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden running this year. “I believe this will be the most polarizing […]

By Andrea Hoffman, HoffmanA1@Findlay.edu Feb. 24 marked two years since Russian military forces invaded Ukraine beginning a full-scale land, sea and air war. University of Findlay Ukrainian international student Sasha Melynk says it’s more than a memory. “Because it has been two years now people are starting to forget, but it is still very real. […]

By Victoria Hansen, HansenV@Findlay.edu The Ohio U.S. Senate Republican Primary forum held at the University of Findlay on Feb. 19 showed the power of primaries. The primaries are the time to make sure that we have good candidates moving forward, according to Mayor of Findlay Christina Muryn. “It’s their [University of Findlay students’] opportunity to […]

By Megan Hite, HiteM@Findlay.edu On April 8 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Findlay will experience complete darkness for three minutes and 44 seconds, due to Findlay being in the direct path of totality. This event has gained the attention of hundreds and will be a historical event for the city and the state of Ohio.   With […]

Students at UF share a bit about their favorite places to study By Brooke DeSnyder, DesnyderB@Findlay.edu When finding a place to study and catch up on homework, students tend to work at the CBSL, AMU or Shafer Library on campus. However, students may choose to study in these different locations due to the atmospheres they […]