Category Archives: News

Alumni turned staff: Chad Wagner and Jacob Boucher

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu Athletic Strength and Conditioning at the University of Findlay keeps our athletes strong and allows them to develop athletically and academically. As students, Chad Wagner and Jacob Boucher came for athletics yet stayed for their respective jobs.    Wagner graduated from the University of Findlay with his bachelor’s degree in science in […]

Unity or Uncertainty? Assessing the Bluffton-Findlay Merger

**Senior Communication students at Bluffton University are contributing content to Pulse Media over the coming weeks as part of the first steps to a productive merger between BU and the University of Findlay. The Bluffton University student newspaper is called The Witmarsum but is on hiatus this fall.  By Emma Schutz (Bluffton University) and Pulse […]

Prep for finals with coffee

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu With finals week fast approaching, it’s important to find the proper balance of comfort and caffeine to power through long study sessions. Thankfully, the community of Findlay has a variety of great coffee shops and local study spots to help fuel up for finals.  Reading Grounds is a coffee shop and […]

The UF Pulse Media – A place for campus News, TV, and Radio.

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 […]

The crucial role of mental health support for students

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 […]

Findlay’s freshmen face challenges: support and advice for a successful start

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. […]

Bluffton University hosts UF faculty

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 […]

4 Paws helping pause hunger through canstruction

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 […]

Men’s soccer takes home GMAC title

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 […]

The battle of 224 – competing for a share in conference title

By Mara Waire, WaireM@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Football Team has maintained a successful record currently 9-1 in the regular season, 7-1 in the conference, and ranked 22nd in the latest AFCA Poll. The Oilers have one conference game left, but it’s not just any game. It’s the Battle of 224, against rival Tiffin University, […]

Students have mixed feelings as Ohio colleges face financial adversity

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 […]

Procrastination: Our enemy from within

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 […]

Meet Ohio Senate nominee Bernie Moreno

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 […]

Wifi upgrades on UF campus

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 […]

Donald Trump (R) wins 2024 presidential election

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 – […]

Ohio Absentee return rate at nearly 87% the day before the election

18-24-year-old return rate is more than than 85% By Pulse Staff The Ohio Secretary of State office announced as of 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4, the state received 995,482 absentee ballots of 1,147,887 absentee ballots requested. That’s an 86.7% return rate. It also says 1,536,778 people have voted early in person giving the state a total […]

Meet Vice President Kamala Harris

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 […]

Dreams over division: Mike Jerrell shines in debut start

By Ellie Janszen, JanszenE@Findlay.edu After years of dedication and determination to the University of Findlay football program, Mike Jerrell has made his much-anticipated NFL debut. The 25-year-old offensive lineman, known for his remarkable drive and humble personality, recently took the field as a starter for the Seattle Seahawks, after earning his spot on the 53-man […]

UF baseball preview

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 […]

Campus security’s take on safety concerns

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 […]

Food trucks on campus: a potential dining revolution at the University of Findlay

By Camden Perkin, 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 […]

Peer mentor program grows in year two

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 […]

Vehicle break-ins on campus

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 […]

Thoughts with profs: with hope: on Nov. 5, vote for compassion

Special Column by Dr. Melanie Dusseau, Associate Professor of English and Dr. Harley Ferris, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center Both political parties have always courted the college vote, and this presidential race is no different. Back in the day, us GenXers remember campaigns like Rock the Vote that made voting […]

Rock the Mock results

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 […]

Voting early as college students

By Abbie Stevens, StevensA6@Findlay.edu Voting is an important American right, but what if you’re not available on Election Day? As someone who experienced early voting, this is painless process for busy college students.  If one is registered to vote in Ohio, you can vote in person before election day until Nov. 3 at the local […]

Practice voting with the mock election

By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu When moving away to college, students experience many first, which includes voting. However, the University of Findlay’s Pulse Media club is combatting any uncertainty about voting by hosting a mock election on campus.  To prepare for this event the Pulse Media Club has been hard at work preparing for this event.   […]