Author Archives: Kendall Westgate

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 […]

By Jenna Waits and Emily Byglin, WaitsJ@Findlay.edu and ByglinE@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay will welcome the graduating class of 2030 to the College of Pharmacy with a series of entertaining events. On Feb. 24, the incoming class of pharmacy students can attend a UF men’s basketball game, which allows them to meet some future classmates […]

By Cassie Arnett, ArnettC@Findlay.edu and Victoria Hansen, HansenV@Findlay.edu Each year, University of Findlay studio art and graphic design seniors select their best pieces to put on display in the Mazza Museum’s Lea Gallery. “Every senior decides what pieces they want to put on display,” Valerie Escobedo, Associate Professor of Art at UF, said. Each studio […]

By Cassie Arnett, ArnettC@Findlay.edu According to Kawamura, Christina Muryn, Mayor of Findlay, wants to make Findlay and the campus a place where people feel included, and international students feel safe.  On Feb. 21, the University of Findlay took part in International World Language Day, an international event, for the seventh consecutive year. UF celebrates students’ […]

A big win against UCCS sparks discussion of new heights the team can climb  By Lauren Wolters, WoltersL1@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay women’s lacrosse team defeated the University of Colorado Springs 13-9 on Feb. 27. UF is now 1-1 on the season.   Their next matchup is also in Colorado against Colorado State University Pueblo […]

By Ricky Mast, MastR@Findlay.edu Final touches on the work to prepare Findlay for the total solar eclipse and its effects are in full swing. The eclipse is expected to draw in many visitors who wish to observe the event to enjoy the full experience of a total eclipse. On April 8, 2024 at 3:10 p.m., […]

By Jenna Waits, WaitsJ@Findlay.edu P3, or fifth year pharmacy students at the University of Findlay spent this academic year preparing for the experiences they will gain by participating in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations. Fifth year student, Carson Shoemaker has described his special plans when it comes to his APPE rotations. “My hub site […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu Fiery comebacks with bursts of applause and booing were no stranger to the Ohio U.S. Senate Republican Primary Candidate Forum taking place on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m.  Even if the audience were told to hold their applause till the end, those viewing it from Spectrum News 1 could hear that […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu On Feb. 19 starting at 8 p.m., the University of Findlay will host the U.S. Ohio Senate Primary Republican Forum produced by Spectrum News 1. The candidates involved in the forum include Matt Dolan, Frank LaRose and Bernie Moreno. Dolan represents District 24 in the Ohio State Senate, in which he […]

By Alyssa Burgei, BurgeiA1@Findlay.edu With the new changes to the FAFSA, both universities and students are experiencing the repercussions from the adjustments. For example, financial aid is going to change for farmers and students with siblings in college.  The Education Department, who is responsible for launching the new FAFSA changes, sent out three Institutional Student […]

Chinese culture will be expressed in an evening of dancing, martial arts and singing  By Lauren Wolters, WoltersL1@Findlay.edu On Sunday, Feb. 11, many Americans prepared food and gathered to watch the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. However, another event characterized by food and gatherings of families, friends […]

University of Findlay students have 10 opportunities weekly to get involved with Campus Ministry By Emily Byglin, ByglinE@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Campus Ministry offers a wide array of bible studies and social opportunities that are open to all UF students. This includes 10 weekly opportunities and 10 special events during the spring semester. Revive […]

By Cassie Arnett, ArnettC@Findlay.edu In July 2023, House Bill 33 was posted, by November 2023 a lawsuit was filed against the state of Ohio and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for implementing the bill. Within this bill is a license change that started to solve one problem but has now become a cause for greater concern […]

By Megan Hite, HiteM@Findlay.edu UF offers over 100 clubs and student organizations on campus. This past year a new club was brought to campus, Oilers for Life. Oilers for Life is a club for UF students respecting and honoring human life. Oilers for Life president, Brynn Billing, and the club’s leadership team explained what the […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay offers many different hands-on, interactive classes for the different majors; yet, many do not know that going to the Oak Allen Correctional Institution each Monday is also offered as a class. “I did not create this class, the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program (https://www.insideoutcenter.org/) was started in the […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu With the growing need for another professional working for PulseTV, manager Jayson Geiser welcomed his new assistant manager Noah Laughlin to help ease the workload burden. “Noah has jumped right into his new job, taking over many of the responsibilities of directing our athletic broadcasts. In his first month on campus, […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu A strong end to a year-long partnership ended with successful year-end awards for junior Eva Reynolds and her mount UF Ballyknock On Time. This pair finished their 2023 USEA eventing season finishing in fifth place overall for the Beginner Novice Young Adult Rider and third place overall Beginner Novice Intercollegiate leaderboards. […]

By Lauren Wolters, WoltersL1@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Cosiano Health Center held a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. At the clinic, students received free testing for HIV and Syphilis. A grant from the Allen County Health Department enables these tests to be free to students during the clinic.  […]

By Pulse Staff  At 15 years old, Jenna Waits hit the road with her best friend at 7 a.m. one day to make the 160-mile drive from Lynchburg, Ohio to Findlay. They were coming to a very important event; VIP²​ (Very Important Potential Pharmacist) Day.  “Well, we got up very early and we went to a […]

Learn about what caused the Village to flood and how repairs are made By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu The students who occupy the Village Resident Hall received an alarming email on Jan. 15 around 5:45 p.m. about a flood taking place. Due to extremely cold temperatures, a break occurred in a sprinkler supply line on the […]

By Megan Hite, HiteM@Findlay.edu On Feb. 19, the University of Findlay will hold its first U.S. Senate Forum at the Winebrenner Auditorium. UF professor Amy Rogan helped put this event together. “This is the U.S. Senate Primary Republican Forum for Ohio,” Rogan said. “It’s a forum, so it’s not a debate. Spectrum News 1 is […]