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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu They’re in the trees. They’re on the porches. On two separate occasions, they’ve been in power transformers. Everywhere you look at the University of Findlay, you see squirrels. Recently, the campus community’s love of squirrels has reached new levels as growing infrastructure for the creatures pops up. On the south side […]
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By Monica Crawford crawfordm3@findlay.edu In March 2025, the University of Findlay Counseling Services launched the Zen Zone with funds from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to support Oilers in managing stress and the intense pressure that comes with student life. The quaint room in the Pulse Media Center boasts a full-body massage chair, sensory […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The Main Street Deli and Arcade’s addition to the Derrick Dollars program sparked questions about the University of Findlay’s dry campus policy due to the bar attached to the restaurant. “Alcohol is sold on the arcade side, not on the Main Street Deli side, so if anyone is using Derrick Dollars, […]
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Column by Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu For me, I’ve always associated the cold weather with warm feelings of kindness and love for other people. Maybe it just reminds me of Christmas, but there’s something about sitting inside with a warm drink and watching the snow fall that makes me love the world. All these warm feelings […]
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By: Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu The Super Bowl is one of the largest marketing events of the year, drawing millions of viewers and significant ratings. People watch not only for the football but also for the commercials, the halftime show, and the social experience of watching with friends and family. “People used to watch just to […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu On Tuesday, Feb. 3, tensions ran high in the international community. Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians in the United States was supposed to expire that day before a judge’s order blocked it. If the Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is removed, then the 350,000 Haitians covered by it […]
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By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu Adam Gelman is many things: a wrestler, a brother and a college student, but he refuses to let one label define him. Gelman, a member of the University of Findlay wrestling program, is also on the autism spectrum. He does not view that part of his identity as a limitation, but […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu A weekend stretch of snow and extreme cold temperatures resulted in the University of Findlay being shut down Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday Jan. 27, briefly disrupting academic operations and altering athletic teams’ routines in the midst of a busy travel week. University officials closed campus because of weather and safety […]
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By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Due to the winter storm that brought more than 8 inches of snow and extreme cold to the area, the University of Findlay canceled classes for two days. For some, the announcement came as a welcome surprise, bringing relief from their routines. “My first thought was hoping that practice would be […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The Findlay Roughnecks faced Davenport on Saturday, Jan. 24, dominating the meet with a 46-3 win. There were four wins via pins throughout different weight classes from Ashton Anderson, Donavyn Watts, Chase Stein, and Giulian Bodiu. The team was scheduled to face Ashland on Sunday, Jan. 25, but due to inclement […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu On Jan. 21. at 7 p.m, a Bare resident saw a word written in chalk on the sidewalk in front of the trash cans between Bare and Morey Hall. The word was a racial slur sloppily written about 3.5 feet wide and 1.5 feet tall. He wasn’t sure what to do, […]
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By Victoria Hansen hasnenv@findlay.edu In response to the continued Level 3 Snow Emergency in Hancock County, the University of Findlay will be closed for the remainder of Monday, Jan. 26,, and will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27. Students should continue monitoring Canvas and campus emails for updates from professors about alternate assignments or Teams meetings. […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu All University of Findlay classes are canceled on Monday, Jan. 26, due to a Level Three Snow Emergency in Hancock County. All campus events, including the Donnell Broadway Concert on Jan. 25, have been canceled. Cancellations for Monday evening will be announced by 1:45 p.m. Jan. 25. While in-person classes are […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay men’s basketball team beat Ohio Dominican University 106–92 on Saturday, Jan. 17 with Senior Mekhi Elmore leading the Oilers with 26 points, and getting the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) Athlete of the Week title. However, they lost against Hillsdale 78-72 in a tense matchup Thursday, Jan. […]
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By: Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The Findlay Oilers will host the Minnesota State Mavericks in round one of the NCAA Division II playoffs Nov. 22. The Oilers (10-1) earned the No. 2 seed in Super Region III and the program’s first home playoff game in Division ll. The Oilers are heading into the game after […]
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Women’s basketball home opener is Friday, Nov. 21 at noon By Brady Gazarek gazarekb@findlay.edu For junior Addisyn Freeman, playing basketball at the University of Findlay is more than just a sport – it’s a family legacy and a path towards her future career. Freeman, a native of Elida, Ohio, was drawn to Findlay not only […]
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By Sydnie Schaffer schaffers@findlay.edu The sound of hooves echo through the barns and arenas of the Ohio Expo Center each October, where thousands gather for the All American Quarter Horse Congress; the world’s largest single-breed horse show. For students from the University of Findlay, the month-long event isn’t just a competition, but a classroom […]
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Column by Ella Resor resore@findlay.edu I’m from a small town called New Knoxville, Ohio. Like many small-town kids, I was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by people who work hard, care deeply, and quietly give back. My dad, Jeremy Resor, served in the Marine Corps and later in the Army National Guard. From a […]
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By Lincoln Bash bashl@findlay.edu Every Thursday night at the Winebrenner Auditorium, students at the University of Findlay gather together in worship at Revive, a student-led worship service organized through UF’s Campus Ministries. “The vision of Revive is to have a place on campus to have a student-led worship service,” said Giorgio Ferrario, Director of […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu University of Findlay students gathered in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex on Nov. 17 for an evening of badminton, pickleball, and games for a stress-buster event with Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn. “We reached out to her (Muryn) to see if she would want to do an event with our department,” […]
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By Brady Gazarek gazarekb@findlay.edu As the University of Findlay men’s basketball team prepares to tip off its 2025-26 season ranked No. 1 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), one word continues to define the program’s internal identity: togetherness. After capturing the G-MAC regular season title last year, the Oilers enter this season with […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu Armistice Day was 107 years ago, but the significance remains. The end to fighting, the end of the first World War. Army Lt. Col. William Layer, graduated from the University of Findlay in 1968. He spoke to a small crowd at the University’s annual observance of Veteran’s Day Nov. 11. […]
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By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu As Thanksgiving approaches, the University of Findlay’s Social Work Club is inviting students, faculty and staff to pause and reflect on what they are thankful for. The club will host its “I Am Grateful” event from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the CBSL. The event offers the […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay is keeping a watchful eye on the lingering consequences of the federal government shutdown, even after the passing of a bipartisan spending bill to temporarily reopen the government. The U.S. Senate passed the short-term bill on Nov. 10 to resume government funding until the end of […]
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By Tristan Cross crosst2@findlay.edu After making his NFL debut with the Seattle Seahawks last season, former University of Findlay standout Mike Jerrell is writing a new chapter in his professional career, this time with the Atlanta Falcons. The 25-year-old offensive lineman, once a Division II star for the Oilers, has become a symbol of […]
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By Pulse Staff It took 78 minutes for the University of Findlay women’s soccer team to score in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) semi-final and less than 12 minutes to wrap up a 1-0 win against Cedarville University at Ashland University’s Ferguson Field Thursday, Nov. 13. Senior Payton Miller scored with an assist […]
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By Sarah Rutledge rutledges@findlay.edu “Magical” and “whimsical” is how Eva Hancock, a sophomore journalism major, describes the University of Findlay theater department’s upcoming play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will be Hancock’s fifth show at UF. “I think students will be shocked at how well they understand the show,” Hancock said. “When people hear […]
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UF and Ashland’s head coach each weigh in on the heavy weight battle By Erin Moran and Sarah Rutledge morane@findlay.edu rutledges@findlay.edu One of the longest-running rivalries in Division II football returns this weekend as the No. 9 University of Findlay matches up with No. 15 Ashland University in what is essentially a game for […]
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By Omari Welch-Guytan welchguytano@findlay.edu As the fall season comes to a close at the University of Findlay, the energy around campus is filled with reflection, pride, and determination for the months ahead. From the gridiron to the volleyball court and across cross country trails, each program showcases resilience and commitment to excellence with key […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The 20th year for Helping Hands food drive at the University of Findlay shattered the previous record with 458,171 pounds of food collected. That’s 192,955 more pounds than last year’s 265,216. David Harr, director of dining services at UF, made the announcement Thursday Nov. 6, the Center for Business and Student […]
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By Luke Ellerbrock ellerbrockl@findlay.edu Registration can be a confusing and stressful time for students when figuring out their classes for the next semester. Between choosing classes, meeting degree requirements, and scheduling time with academic advisors, planning ahead can become a challenge for many. There are several steps students should take to be successful. “They […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu On Nov. 7-8, teachers, students, and librarians will arrive at the Mazza Museum for the annual Mazza Conference to listen and learn from picture book authors and illustrators. However, the presenters might not be who guests expect. “We did have several modifications that happened last minute to our lineup,” said […]
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By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu Every fall, the University of Findlay honors its most accomplished former student-athletes by inducting them into the UF Athletics Hall of Fame. But before their names are announced, a detailed selection process takes place. The process blends history, data and lasting Oiler legacy to decipher the most deserving candidates. Former […]
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By Adrianna Valentine valentinea1@findlay.edu What if one of the most valuable lessons a college student learns is not taught in a classroom? What if it is through acts of kindness, volunteering, and helping others? In the world of college, grades and classes often take priority, but what if you make time for even just […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu The University of Findlay now has majors for every field of STEM, but there’s a catch: engineering is a 2+2 program. The “2+2” in the name of the program means that students will do their first two years of general studies at UF, and then transfer to either Wright State […]
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