On Wednesday, March 11, as news traveled around campus that University of Findlay officials were moving classes to online remote learning, students reacted. UF Communication students went out and talked to several students about their plans and how they feel about the decision. Classes begin an online remote format on Monday, March 16 as recommended…
Category: Around Campus
How Oilers can serve on break
Emma Smith smithe11@findlay.edu @Emma2000Smith A select number of students are gearing up to travel over their Spring Break. Through the Buford Center for Diversity, students had the option to apply for two different service programs. One of the programs was through the Habitat for Humanity chapter on UF. This chapter is taking 22 students…
Governor wants to crack down on texting-and-driving issue
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 According to the National Safety Council, cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year and nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving. The Ohio Capital Journal reports in an effort to combat the issue in the state of Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine…
Sharing the love on campus
Abigail Frye fryea@findlay.edu @Abigail_EF On Friday, Feb. 2 from 3-5 p.m., Residence Life hosted Share the Love. in the College of Business building. The event welcomed both campus residents and non-residents with some early Valentine’s Day fun. Events like this are considered Oiler Outings, which is a way Residence Life is trying to get…
Saving lives, one spray at a time
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Last Tuesday, Jan.28, the pharmacy fraternity, Alpha Zeta Omega (AZO) held an event on campus, Project DAWN, to promote awareness on how to administer Narcan or naloxone to someone who may be suffering an opioid overdose. With the opioid epidemic hitting Findlay and the surrounding area very hard, AZO has…
What’s next for President Trump?
Emma Smith Smithe11@findlay.edu @Emma2000Smith Since Dec. 18 of last year, Donald J. Trump has been in the biggest legal battle to date, the impeachment trial to determine if they will continue being the President of the United States. The impeachment process began after a whistleblower complaint was filed in August 2019 accusing Trump of…
Two juggernauts face off Sunday night
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 It’s that time of the year; The Big Game. The game that your favorite team will most likely not be in but you will still tune in, eat delicious food, watch very hit-or-miss commercials, and watch Jennifer Lopez and Shakira perform during halftime. This year, the 14-4 Kansas City…
A whole new world: studying abroad at UF
Abigail Frye frya@findlay.edu @Abigail_EF It’s hard to imagine just how big the world is when living in Findlay, Ohio. Luckily, the University of Findlay wants to show students just how much opportunity the world can offer. Students can go to the Office of International Education to hear more about the different trips UF…
And the Oscar goes to…
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Awards season in film is well underway with this past Tuesday announcing all of the nominees for the 92nd edition of the Oscars. When the nominees are announced for the Oscars, the biggest thing we always hear about are the snubs of the awards, and this year is no different….
Putting a nail in it: Purple for a cause
Olivia Wile wileo@findlay.edu frazierd@findlay.edu Domestic violence isn’t a topic that’s easy to talk about, but it’s one being highlighted by the color purple. On Nov. 13, students at the University of Findlay could have their ring fingernail painted purple as part of the “Put the Nail in It” campaign. Bethany Treece, Domestic Violence and…
Oiler Success Center helps stressed out students as they approach the finish line
Taylor Christensen @Taychristensen1 christensent@findlay.edu As the University of Findlay nears the end of the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year, the students on campus are frantically preparing for final projects and tests to try and get the best grades possible. On campus, students are encouraged to seek help from the Oiler Success Center….
What being a veteran means to a veteran
By: Collin Frazier frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 This upcoming Monday, Nov.11, is Veteran’s Day. It is a time to reflect and appreciate what our armed forces do to protect our country and our freedoms. It’s also a time to thank the members of the military that served their time and came home safely. Seth Thompson, double…
On the defensive
Leah Alsept alseptl@findlay.edu @l_mac0913 Word count: 505 The University of Findlay is combating threats in a way that isn’t seen in Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee movies. Dr. Chris Moser, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Findlay, may hold a second-degree black belt in taekwondo, he doesn’t often use his moves when defending…
CCPD-led job fair hopes to open new doors
By: Emma Smith smithell@findlay.edu @Emma2000Smith Last Thursday, Oct.24, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted their annual Career & Internship Fair, in the AMU from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There were 63 companies in attendance and Each one was looking for a unique blend of people to become a part of their professional team….
Putting the ‘ghost’ in Ghost Town
By: Emma Smith Emai;: smithe11@findlay.edu Twitter: @Emma2000Smith Ohio is the state for lovers of spooky season, with 111 haunted attractions in the state, there are plenty of places to get your scare on. One of those places is Ghost Town in Findlay. Ghost Town is a replica of an 1880s-era ghost town and…
Bring your screams to scary Purgatory
By: Dylan Frazier Email: frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 17 years ago, Joe Hutton had an idea, he wanted to make a place where screams, scares, and tears ran rampant all while being in a maze. That was when the idea for Purgatory was born. The place where screams are heard and Halloween spirit runs wild, Purgatory…
A reward for parking properly
Madelynn Greenslade grensladem@findlay.edu @Madelynn_G15 There are 3,602 marked parking spots around campus, and you could be one of the lucky 300 students or staff that are ‘Caught Parking Right’ this semester. Chief of Police and Director of Security William H. Shaw came up with the ‘Caught Parking Right’ program two years ago to reward students…
Bowling for Dollars? More like Bowling for Boobs!
By: Leah Alsept alseptl@findlay.edu @l_mac0913 According to breastcancer.org, About 1 in 8 U.S. women (around 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. October is widely known as breast cancer awareness month. Pink is the color of choice when promoting it— using pink ribbons comes from the Susan G. Komen…
Ending the Stigma
Dylan Frazier frazierd@findlay.edu @dylanfrazier44 Last Wednesday, Oct.9, the University of Findlay held a “Mental Health Awareness Night”, where students could listen to speakers about their own personal struggles with mental disease, as well as ask them questions about how they have coped with their mental health struggles. The speakers, Eric Chase and Megan Scott,…
Keeping Up with the Freshmen
By: Collin Frazier Frazierc@findlay.edu @Collin_53 One of the biggest aspects of college is adjusting to the new routine students will have to undergo to be successful. This can include how to study differently, when to go to bed, or meeting new people. For some, the adjustment has come and gone, and they are in…
Thoughts from Profs: Tips for Writing
By: Lisa Bradley, Assistant Professor and Director of the Master of Science in Health One of the many challenges college students encounter is completing writing assignments successfully. In my experience, college students typically fall into one of two writing groups: Under-pagers and Over-pagers. Under-pagers skip key assignment parameters and often write on obscure topics selected…
Student-led group, 4 Paws, helps train service dogs
By: Hope Brant Email: branth@findlay.edu There is a new organization at The University of Findlay called 4 Paws for Ability. This non-profit organization that trains service dogs is based out of Xenia, Ohio. The mission of 4 Paws is to enrich the lives of children with disabilities, veterans from recent conflicts that has resulted in…
What you see is what they serve
By: Leah Alsept Email: alseptl@findlay.edu Twitter: @l_mac0913 In an effort to promote the use of fresh vegetables, the University of Findlay hosted called “Cooking with Chef”. Executive Chef for Sodexo at the University of Findlay, Elias Haane, set up shop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Refinery last Tuesday, Sept. 24 to demonstrate…
A future for Findlay health students
By: Collin Frazier Email: frazierc@findlay.edu Twitter: @Collin_53 On Sept. 20, The College of Business and Student Life Center held the Findlay Health Jobs Fair. This was an opportunity for students not only to ask questions about certain health professions they are interested in, but also for different health employers to find interns and graduates that…
Oilers find peace, love, and unity at the Bell Tower
By: Taylor Christensen Email: christensent@findlay.edu Twitter: @taychristensen1 The renowned musical festival, Woodstock, had its 50-year anniversary last August, and the University of Findlay held a “Celebrate Woodstock” event on Sept. 20 at the Bell Tower. It gave students the opportunity to participate with any talent they desire, including singing, magic tricks, or instrumental acts….
Putting the “Wine” in Winebrenner
By: Olivia Wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu Twitter: @o_wile It’s not every day alcohol is served at the University of Findlay. In fact, being a dry campus, it’s unusual. It takes a certain type of event for this to happen, according to UF Media Relations Coordinator, Joy Brown. “We have an actual policy on alcohol sales on…
Wishes come true for UF women’s soccer
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: @o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu There was a lot to celebrate this weekend for the University of Findlay women’s soccer team. From the official start of the season, to the end of a fight against cancer, it was an exciting day at DeHaven Field. “We talk a lot about effort, attitude,…
Let’s get digital, physical textbooks!
Digital literacy is on the forefront of college campuses everywhere. College students and their use of technology influence academic institutions to change with the times. In 2017, a laptop was essential for student studying habits with 86 percent of college students saying they used one, according to a study conducted by McGraw-Hill. In…
Hurricane Dorian makes its way through the US
Taylor Christensen Email: tchristensen@findlay.edu Twitter: @taychristensen1 States along the coast were terrified as Hurricane Dorian made its way North after sweeping through and devastating the Bahamas. As the category 3 hurricane moved along the coast, it was rapidly changing. The National Hurricane Center reported the hurricane as bringing life threatening storm surge, winds, heavy…
Hiroshima Legacy Survivor Speaks at UF
By: Emma Smith Email: smithe11@findlay.edu Twitter: @Emma2000Smith On Sept. 4, Findlay welcomed a very special guest on campus. That guest was, Certified Atomic Bomb Legacy Successor, Michiko Yamaoka. Yamaoka was able to give a firsthand experience on what it was like growing up with a mother who was in and out of the hospital…
Toledo Zoo Welcomes the Mazza Museum to the Family
By: Taylor Christensen Email: christensent@findlay.edu Twitter: @TayChristensen1 One of the main attractions on UF’s campus, the Mazza Museum, has partnered with the Toledo Zoo to open a mini gallery in the zoo’s ProMedica Museum of Natural History. The gallery was made possible by contributions from the museum on Findlay’s campus. Offering a cool, comfortable place…
New Year, New Faces
By: Dylan Frazier, Pulse Editor Email: frazier@findlay.edu Twitter: @dylanfrazier44 As the new school year finally gets going, the Student Government Association (SGA) just finished up its elections for the new senator position. After the election results came in, the new senators for SGA are freshmen; Emma Smith, Ashlyn Coleman, and Heather Brimmer. Rachel…
A Muddy Good Time!
By: Leah Alsept Email: alseptl@findlay.edu Sprinklers splashed the Intramural Field at the University of Findlay in anticipation of the annual mud volleyball event hosted by sorority Sigma Kappa on August 30th. Music boomed from the loudspeakers letting students know that that was the place to be on Friday evening.nThis event was a…
WARNING: Toxic Algae
By: Emma Smith Email: smithe11@findlay.edu Twitter: @Emma2000Smith Ohio has struggled with green algae for decades now but the danger that the algae is causing has reached a new high. And now the algae that killed three dogs in North Carolina after swimming in lakes infested with algae has been found here in Ohio. Cincinnati.com reports…
Student workers wanted
By: Olivia Wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu Twitter: o_wile Another University of Findlay Welcome Week has come and gone, but not without showcasing some student employment opportunities. Last Wednesday, August 21, UF hosted its annual Job Fair in the Alumni Memorial Union. Booths, poster boards, and representatives lined the room ready to both inform and…