Listen HereZak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu The second week of October has had a hefty schedule of athletics for the Oilers; here’s what’s coming up and what you may have missed. Saturday, Oct. 10 through 12, women’s tennis performed at the ITA Regionals in Allendale, Michigan. The swim team competed in the Grand Valley State Invitational in Holland, […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu While elections usually put candidates head-to-head on issues, sometimes issues are placed directly on the ballot as laws to vote on, called ballot measures. The Nov. 3 election has one measure on the ballot: the Require Voter Identification Amendment. This ballot measure would add an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that […]
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Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu This year, Findlay has seen solid play from both their men’s and women’s soccer teams. Both teams have a chance to win their conferences and play in the NCAA tournament for a shot at the National Championship. Currently, the men’s soccer team sits at 9-3-1, while the women have a record of […]
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By Brooklyn Long longb4@findlay.edu The Watterson Center for Ethical Leadership and the Department of Business and Communication at the University of Findlay is holding an Ethical Leadership in Media and Digital Spaces Conference on Thursday, Oct. 22. Students, faculty, and professionals are invited to attend. Conference attendees should come prepared to network and learn about […]
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By Jam Thigpen A dramatic change in NCAA eligibility rules is giving Division II student-athletes a new timeline for their college careers, creating new opportunities for players and worries about scholarships and roster management for schools. The NCAA Division II Executive Board made a new age-based eligibility model in August that establishes a five-year […]
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By Pulse Staff The University of Findlay will formally inaugurate Dr. Richard L. Ludwick as its 18th president Friday, Oct. 16, marking a new chapter in the University’s leadership. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. on the front steps of Old Main. A reception honoring Ludwick will follow from 5 to 6:30 p.m. […]
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By Emily Gillson gilsone@findlay.edu Athletic injuries aren’t only physical. They take a mental toll on collegiate athletes, leading to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. NCAA requirements include screenings, action plans, and licensed providers; however, it does not mandate a licensed sports psychologist in every athletics department. A single second, a missed step, a hard hit. One […]
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Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu With Fall Break over and midterms drawing to a close, it might be hard to keep up with Oiler athletics. Here’s what you might have missed. On Oct. 2, women’s tennis participated in the Northwood Hidden Duals in Midland, Michigan, over two days. Cross country’s meet at Paul Short Run was canceled. […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu Hancock Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Hancock County on Oct. 2, 2026. According to an Oct. 2 press release, anyone who was at NWO Urgent Care between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. or at Blanchard Valley Hospital’s Emergency Department from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 may have […]
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By Michelle Jativa javitam@findlay.edu The University of Findlay men’s soccer team is preparing for a tough push toward the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament as head coach Andy Smyth enters his final season leading the program. With an experienced roster of seniors aiming to win a conference championship, the Oilers are balancing non-conference matches and […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu The Ohio Secretary of State is the chief authority in Ohio elections and holds one of seven seats on the Ohio redistricting board. The current Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, has reached his term limit and cannot run for reelection to this position. The three challengers are Allison Russo (D), […]
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By Logan Williams williamsl10@findlay.edu The Ohio Attorney General election is on November 3, with Keith Faber (R) and John Kulewicz (D) on the ballot. The Attorney General is Ohio’s chief legal officer and law enforcer. They provide legal advice to political figures and represent the state in lawsuits, among other tasks. Keith Faber (R) is […]
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By Monica Crawford crawfordm3@findlay.edu Exercise classes officially in full swing at the University of Findlay’s Kohler Recreation Center for the Fall 2026 semester. With a variety of class options and dozens of students and staff already participating throughout the week, an opportunity to stay fit and active and prioritize wellness during the upcoming months is […]
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By Brooklyn Long longb4@findlay.edu The University of Findlay awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts and Letters to Ohio First Lady Frances DeWine on Oct. 8. A ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m. at the Mazza Museum. President Richard Ludwick, Trustee Gulshan Mehta, and President Emerita Katherine Fell conducted the hooding ceremony and presented the honorary […]
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By Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu After a rough homecoming loss to Northwood, Oiler football found themselves right back at the forefront of victory after an outstanding performance on the road against the Ohio Dominican Panthers, winning 41 to 3. “I think one of our biggest strengths is the ability to want to get better,” Starting Quarterback […]
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By Lillian Barhorst barhorstl@findlay.edu Behind the scenes, seven University of Findlay art students prepare for the Senior Art Exhibit held at The Dudley & Mary Larks Lea Gallery in the Garner Fine Arts Pavilion on Findlay’s campus. The exhibit is not until February 2027, but the preparation starts now. Senior Portfolio and Exhibition is a […]
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By Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu On Saturday, the undefeated Oilers went into the game against the similarly undefeated Northwood knowing that only one team would remain unbeaten. Unfortunately for Findlay fans, this time around, it was the Timberwolves who would outlast them in a 34 – 11 win, dropping Findlay to no. 16 in the AFCA […]
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By Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu This week brought huge victories and upsets for Findlay. Here’s what you may have missed and what’s coming up. Volleyball easily handled Cedarville last Friday, winning in three sets. Hannah Miller had an outstanding game, tacking on 16 kills, 2 aces, and 14 digs. On Saturday, women’s golf traveled to Allendale, […]
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By Logan Williams and Victoria Hansen williamsl10@findlay.edu hansenv@findlay.edu The Ohio Supreme Court voting day is coming up soon, on November 3rd. The final deadline for voter registration is October 5th. Voters have two candidates to choose from: Jennifer Brunner (D) and Colleen O’Donnell (R). Jennifer Brunner is currently one of seven justices currently on the […]
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By Brooklyn Long longb4@findlay.edu A new scholarship is coming to the University of Findlay for athletes in the cheerleading program. The scholarship is still in the creation process, with exact eligibility requirements and amounts still being determined. More details should be announced later this semester, with funds tentatively being distributed to cheer team members in […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu After three terms, Keith Faber (R) has reached the term limit for Auditor of State, putting the position back on the ballot. The Auditor of State directs the Auditor of State’s office and holds one of seven seats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission, which draws congressional maps for Ohio. The Auditor […]
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By Marah Hurley hurleym1@findlay.edu The University of Findlay is moving toward a university-wide policy for artificial intelligence that would require faculty to establish clear expectations for AI use while allowing instructors to determine how the technology fits into their individual courses. As AI becomes more common in college coursework and students encounter different expectations […]
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By Brooklyn Long longb4@findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Homecoming and Family Weekend kicked off at 10 a.m. on Sept. 24, with “Pop by the Rock,” a celebration around the Spirit Rock by Morey Hall. This event was the first of many that students, staff, and alumni can expect to enjoy this weekend. All alumni are […]
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Column by Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu “The president can’t just rename the Gulf of America, can he?” “There’s no way he can just get rid of the Department of Education, right?” “I swear, the East Wing was there yesterday.” I am struggling to count the times over the past two years that I have thought, “wait, […]
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Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu This week has been packed for Oiler Athletics. Here’s what’s coming up and what you might have missed. On Saturday, Sept. 19, women’s tennis opened its season at the Oberlin Invitational with doubles competition and returned to the court the following day for singles and doubles competition. On day one, the […]
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By Zakary Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu On Sept. 14, Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and Michigan House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg proposed a bill that would limit international student athletes to no more than 20% of any roster for any colleges that receive federal student aid. The proposed bill, titled the TEAM USA […]
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By Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu The start time for the Findlay football G-MAC conference opener at Kentucky Wesleyan (0-2) Saturday, Sept. 19 has moved from 1 p.m. EST to 11 a.m. EST due to extreme temperatures predicted in the area. But the change won’t dampen the excitement that continues to build as Findlay Oilers football’s 2-0 […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@finlday.edu A broken bearing has thrown Henderson Dining Hall for a loop the same week that it introduced a new station to the dining hall. The dishwasher in Henderson, the only dining hall at the University of Findlay, broke on Sept. 13, forcing the dining hall to switch to disposable items […]
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By Pulse Staff There’s a straight line that runs from her father’s love of anime to Lilyenne Baker’s career path. “When I was a kid, my dad was obsessed with anime, and he watched it all the time,” Baker said. “We both thought it might be a fun idea to learn Japanese together, and […]
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By Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu Findlay’s swimming season kicked off last Saturday with both the men’s and women’s teams taking down Lake Superior State. The reigning G-MAC Championship-winning swim teams are accompanied by a talented freshman class, coming together to make a group that assistant head coach Gabrielle Webster described in one word as “diverse.” […]
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By Brooklyn Long longb4@findlay.edu Liz Callaway, a Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning actress and singer, will be performing as part of the University of Findlay’s Donnell Broadway Concert Series this Sunday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stewart Center. The event is free for all University of Findlay students and faculty to attend, […]
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By Pulse Staff with Logan Williams williamsl10@findlay.edu The anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks is a little different for Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, associate professor of history at the University of Findlay, than most people. She was in the Pentagon when the third plane hit. “It went in on the opposite side of the building […]
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On the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on America, some of the faculty at the University of Findlay reflect on the day in a special edition of Thoughts with Profs. Nicole Diederich, Ph.D., Professor of English and Lead College Credit Plus Faculty Liaison Amy Drees, Assistant Professor of Teaching in English Dave […]
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Column By Amy Rogan, Assistant Professor of Teaching in Media and Communication In September of 2001, I was the nightside Executive Producer at the Ohio News Network in Columbus, Ohio. ONN was the first 24-hour statewide cable news network and was a lot like Spectrum News 1 Ohio now. On Sept. 11, 2001, my 5-year-old […]
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Column By Nicole Diederich, Ph.D., Professor of English and Lead College Credit Plus Faculty Liaison Being a military man, (University of Findlay President) Dr. (DeBow) Freed did not immediately cancel classes on 9/11 and once we were back in the classroom later that week, what could we even possibly do? To pretend that we were […]