Author Archives: Kendall Westgate

By Mara Waire, WaireM@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay UF Pulse Media provides UF students and staff with the latest news, TV and radio brought to life through the paid staff, volunteer staff and students at UF.   The UF Pulse Media transitioned to being fully digital after COVID-19 hit. This shift was not only driven […]

By Tori Tiell, Tiellv@findlay.edu  With the first semester ending soon, the feeling of stress is very common among students.   If a student needs help or someone to talk to, free counseling is offered for University of Findlay students at 307 Frazer St. and online for 12 sessions with TimelyCare. If a student is worried about […]

By Camden Perkins, PerkinsC1@Findlay.edu According to Director of Student Persistence Bill Johnston, University of Findlay freshman get a number of resources to help them adjust to life as a college student.  “All new students are placed in the Virtual Oiler Experience (VOE) on Canvas, a pre-orientation that provides essential information for day one,” Johnston said. […]

By Lydia Schafer, SchaferL@Findlay.edu University of Findlay students can immerse themselves in fiction reading to combat mental health while navigating life as a college student.   University of Findlay counselors say there are a variety of ways to cope and manage stress. One of those is as simple as opening a book.  Maddison Zimmerman is a […]

By Kayla Niese, niesek4@findlay.edu   At a recent Bluffton University Merger Meetup, University of Findlay and Bluffton faculty and staff collaborated on a quilling project, symbolizing their partnership in coming together.  Bluffton University invited the University of Findlay faculty and staff down for an evening of updates and a campus tour.   This event took place on […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu On Nov. 6, the University of Findlay hosted its 19th annual Helping Hands Food drive, aimed at reducing food insecurity in the local community.   As part of the Helping Hands campaign, UF also offers a Canstruction competition, where campus clubs and organizations have four days to build a structure or design […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Coach Andrew Smyth believed this year’s men’s soccer team had something special. He found out that their hard work led them to be the first men’s soccer team in the history of the University of Findlay to take home the Great Midwest Athletic Conference title.     Saturday, Nov. 16 UF’s men’s soccer […]

By Andrew Collinsworth, Bluffton University student  BLUFFTON, Ohio – Some of Ohio’s small colleges have a host of problems coming down their pipeline, leaving many with a somewhat murky future.   According to bestcolleges.com, six colleges in Ohio have closed, and dozens more have faced large budget shortages since 2015. One of those schools is Wittenberg […]

By Emily Buss, Bluffton University student BLUFFTON, Ohio — You know that feeling when you have a deadline emerging, yet find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media or finding other tasks to do instead of starting the assignment or tasks? Many have been there. Procrastination, a constant battle against productivity, seems to have a hold […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu A few weeks ago, the University of Findlay was affected by a power outage caused by an incident between a squirrel and a transformer.   On Thursday, Oct. 24, the Office of Student Affairs sent out a UF Update email to inform students and staff of the incident. The power outage was […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Bernie Moreno is a Republican candidate for the United States Senate in Ohio.   Moreno was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to the United States by the age of five where he then became an American citizen by eighteen. He currently lives in Westlake.   Moreno earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Tim Walz (D) is the current governor of Minnesota and is up for Vice President in the 2024 election under Kamala Harris (D).   Governor Walz was born in Nebraska, and upon his high school graduation he enlisted in the Army National Guard. He retired 24 years later as a Command Sergent […]

By Emily Bouck and Pulse Staff With thousands of University of Findlay students, faculty and staff accessing the internet with multiple devices at any given time, trying to keep Wi-Fi signal strength strong and running smoothly on campus is a tall task.  Brandon Heidepriem, interim vice president for Information Technology Services, says UF has recently […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu For the third presidential election in a row, the University of Findlay community predicted the winner during Rock the Mock. With 292 electoral votes, former President Donald Trump (R) won the 2024 presidential election; while Vice President Kamala Harris (D) came in with 224 electoral votes. During Rock the Mock – […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu *The Pulse is exploring the policy statements from each major candidate in the 2024 presidential race. This article breaks down the issues from former President Donald Trump.    Former President Donald Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York, and is 78 years of age. He is married to Melania […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu *The Pulse is exploring the policy statements from each major candidate in the 2024 presidential race. This article breaks down the issues from Vice President Kamala Harris.  Kamala Harris made history as the first Black South Asian American woman to be elected to the position of Vice President. She is now […]

By Mara Waire, WaireM@Findlay.edu As the University’s baseball season approaches, there’s a load of excitement for the program led by head coach Matt Palm now entering his fourth year leading the program. After graduating catcher Aiden Lao, first baseman Nate Brooks, shortstop Cole Kwiatkowski, third baseman Andrew Micale, center fielder Cam Farrar, and relieving pitcher […]

University of Findlay Safety strives to combat false code blues, potential school shootings, and a deficiency in manpower  By Lydia Schafer, schaferl@findlay.edu  With hundreds of cameras and dozens of emergency poles in place, the  University of Findlay Campus Security, says it tries to bring in-depth awareness of campus and community activity to its service. Findlay […]

By Camden Perkins, PerkinsC1@Findlay.edu As the University of Findlay explores ways to improve the student dining experience, food trucks have emerged as not just a popular suggestion but a possibility according to Brandi Laurita. Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics, “Our current contract with Sodexo provides us with excellent service on campus through our […]

By Seth Dahlausen, dahlhausens@findlay.edu In its second year after relaunching, the Peer Mentor Program has grown. This year, the program has four mentors and 45 mentees.   Maria Guarnieri, coordinator of diversity, inclusion, and belonging at the Buford Center, leads the Peer Mentor Program. Guarnieri noted that there was an increase in interest compared to last […]

By Reese Anzalone, AnzaloneR@Findlay.edu A strong start to the season has set the tone for the University of Findlay Women’s Volleyball team this fall with a 13-4 record and second in the GMAC North division.    “We have had a really strong start to the season, currently sitting at 13-4 with three of our four […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu The wait till election day is narrowing down with eight days left till the election. Yet, there is still so much to know about this upcoming election, like what a third party is.  Most may know that the United States has two dominant political parties – Republicans and Democrats. However, third […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu On Monday, Oct. 28, UF Safety and Security sent an email to University of Findlay students about recent incidents of cars being entered on campus. According to the email sent out by Safety and Security, an individual has been walking through campus parking lots, entering unlocked cars, and stealing anything deemed […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu *The Pulse is exploring the policy statements from each major candidate in the 2024 presidential race. This article breaks down the issues from Senator James David Vance. Republican Senator James David (JD) Vance was sworn into office in 2023. He is running as Vice President for Donald Trump in the 2024 […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu With a total of 416 votes cast in the 2024 Rock the Mock election, the University of Findlay community chose Donald Trump as the next president of the United States with 54.3% of the votes. UF students, faculty and staff cast their votes for Rock the Mock Oct. 29 – a […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Jim Heath recorded a podcast with Amy Rogan, Assistant Professor of Teaching in Media and Communication, discussing the importance of the upcoming election. While they were recording the podcast, those in attendance of this event were able to ask questions.  Heath started the event by stating on word […]

By Morgan Wissinger, WissingerM@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s campus is undergoing a significant transformation behind Egner Fine Arts Building, where construction is underway to revitalize an underused area. Justin Richardson, Instructor of Teaching in Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management (ESOH) program, says the project is part of his class, ESOH 140, Introduction to Sustainability. […]