Category Archives: News

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu DeHaven is heating up for the Women’s Soccer team this season as they are off to a 3-4-2 start.  Academically and athletically the Women’s Soccer team has been hard at work both on and off the field. Head coach Sierra Tom gives an inside look into how the season is progressing.   […]

By Mackala Krichbaum The cross-country teams have started hot in the competition. Head Coach Eric Wymer gives an inside look at the continued success of the team.   While the teams focus on running and their time while doing so these athletes are students first. The teams took their academics to heart as they set the […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu “Home Sweet Home” is used by many, however facing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene residents of North Carolina have been left with a large uncertainty about the future of their communities and homes.   Senior David Hines opened up about the aftermath of his community of Weaverville and his experiences as a […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu DeHaven’s season opener was a heated competition with Ashland University where the Oilers came out with the win; however, this is not the sole focus on the men’s soccer team’s minds.   Academically, the soccer team strives in academics as the team as a whole has been committed to their athletics first.   […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu Anyone in need of a good laugh, the theatre production is now showing TRAGEDY: a tragedy through Sunday. Director and theatre program coordinator Cynthia Stroud describes this play. “It is night and after darkness falls, it stays down. No one can be certain the sun will ever return,” Stroud said. “In […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu The 2024 University of Findlay’s homecoming court is made up of a diverse selection of students that represent what makes the campus special. Learn about the different students a part of this court.   Jaylesiyah Barner-Moon   Super senior Jaylesiyah Barner-Moon is majoring in criminal justice. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Barner-Moon loves […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Niekamp Arena has been off to a hot start for the women’s volleyball team as they strive for continued success on and off the court.   Women’s volleyball head coach Wick Colchagoff gives us an inside look at academics as well as athletically how the team is doing.   When looking into academics […]

By Morgan Wissinger, WissingerM@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Ethics Bowl team is gearing up for another exciting season with hopes of making a splash on the national stage. Co-head coaches Chris Caldwell and Matthew Stolick are leading the charge as they prepare to tackle real-world ethical dilemmas in a competitive setting. “We look at relevant, […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu During the spring semester of 2024, the University of Findlay and Bluffton University announced a merger between the two institutions. Over the summer, faculty have been working to prepare for this merger. “The summer was also a time where employees from both Bluffton and Findlay got to know each other through […]

By Seth Dahlhausen, dahlhausens@findlay.edu Pickleball is coming to the University of Findlay with construction starting this week. Many students have been hopeful for pickleball courts. Bryan Golding, director of recreational services at UF, confirmed the rumors of new pickleball courts and said four pickleball courts are being constructed west of Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, next […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu Fleeing from poverty and violence, hundreds of thousands of Haitians have migrated to the United States, with about 15,000 moving to the Springfield, Ohio area. Springfield, Ohio is about two hours away from the University of Findlay, so many UF students grew up in Springfield. “I don’t live in downtown Springfield […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu In fall of 2023, the University of Findlay began a partnership with TimelyCare, a free telehealth service, to offer physical and mental healthcare to students. In 2024, TimelyCare continues to be a complimentary and immediate resource for full-time students both on and off campus.   Tara Smith, the Director of Health Services […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu While walking around campus on the weekends, one may notice a lack of activity or become bored; however, there are many different options  Walking and running provide both physical and mental health benefits. Take a short walk around campus and view all of the fall colors.   Megan Seidel notes the fall […]

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu At the end of August, two equestrian students from the University of Findlay traveled to Lexington, Kentucky for the American Eventing Championships (AECs). Kendall Westgate and Marissa Mitchell represented the University of Findlay at this show.    During the American Eventing Championships, equestrians compete in a trifecta of challenges – dressage, cross […]

By Morgan Wissinger, WissingerM@Findlay.edu In a surprising and emotional turn of events, the Phi Sigma Sigma chapter has officially closed after years of activity. Former members, including Macey Chambers and Taber, shared their experiences and frustrations following the decision. “I was in Phi Sig for two years,” Macey Chambers said. “I was Vice Archon my […]

By Andrea Hoffman, HoffmanA1@Findlay.edu At UF students have plenty of options to get involved on campus. According to the University’s website, there are over 100 hundred clubs and organizations offered to students throughout the year. One club on campus has been making efforts to get students involved and explore their own creativity. UF’s Pulse Media […]

By Andrea Hoffman, HoffmanA1@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay is spiking into new territory this fall with the launch of its Men’s Club Volleyball team. This addition to UF’s club sports offerings aims to foster enthusiasm for men’s volleyball among students and build a competitive team for the future. Starting in fall 2024, the club is […]

Pulse reporter Ellie Janszen shows us how the first event in the Wilkin Series this year went. Approximately 60 students showed up to listen to the two presidential candidates for the United States of America, Kamala Harris-D and Donald Trump-R. You can read more about the Wilkin Series in this week’s Thoughts with Profs.

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” Thomas Jefferson to Dr. James Currie, Jan. 28, 1786 “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” Walter Cronkite By Amy Rogan Media and Communication Assistant Professor and adviser to the Pulse I […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu According to statistica.com, the United States had experienced 35 incidents of school shootings. Wednesday, Sept. 4, another one was added to the list. This time in Winder, Georgia.  Two students and two teachers were killed in the shooting at Apalachee High School with nine others injured. The 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, […]

By Morgan Wissinger, WissingerM@Findlay.edu With the hustle and bustle of campus life coming back to life this fall semester, students are settling into their routines. Among them are primary handlers from the 4Paws program, seen walking across the University of Findlay campus with their fluffy service-dogs-in-training (SDITs). But why are these dogs only seen in […]

By Victoria Hansen, HansenV@Findlay.edu After the 2023 closure of George House coffee, the North Main Street building has a new coffee shop in the form of Reading Grounds.   A combination coffee shop and bookstore, Reading Grounds hopes to become a part of the campus community.   “We hope to be a place to get […]

By Kendall Westgate, WestgateK@Findlay.edu Only a couple more days till the hustle and bustle of school begins and summer vacation comes to an end. The Pulse looks forward to providing the University of Findlay with the most important and timely news.  This year in particular is significant due to the election year. The Pulse plans […]

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Recently the University of Findlay started a student government association-recognized club dedicated to unwinding from the hustle and bustle of college life and enjoying a relaxing meeting with others. Unwinding at UF is open to all skills and levels of crochet and knitting. The club’s mission is to be able to […]

By Margeaux Robinson, RobinsonM5@Findlay.edu Changes can be scary, exciting, nerve-wracking; especially a big change, like moving to start college. However, students, professors and other staff on campus can help the change from high school to college seem less daunting. Before school starts, many students hear all different advice from parents, grandparents, neighbors, friends and even […]

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 Ricky Mast mastr@findlay.edu Religion is a large influence on many people’s decision-making in their daily lives and can be especially important when deciding what college to attend. With the University of Findlay and Bluffton University merger, two different religious beliefs will now be rooted in a single university. UF’s religious beliefs are rooted in […]

On March 20 an unexpected announcement sent shockwaves from Findlay to Bluffton. The presidents of the University of Findlay and Bluffton University each announced to their campuses a memorandum of understanding to merge the two universities. In this special series, Pulse news reporters explore the many angles of the potential merger between the Oilers and […]

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 […]