Ohio has new cell phone driving law. By Pulse Staff If you use a cell phone and drive a vehicle, there are new rules of the road to follow in Ohio. For some it just makes sense. For others, it will be a difficult habit to change. But the message is pretty simple. “Phones Down. […]
The quick growth of social media is impacting mental health in many different ways By Paige Falk Falkp@findlay.edu Like many college students, 20-year-old Olivia Speen says social media impacted her mental health. “Social media is the root of so much comparison in life,” Speen said. “It makes me feel ashamed of myself in many different […]
Did COVID accelerate the mental health crisis for students? By Sam Rohrs rohrss@findlay.edu Three years ago, students went home for what seemed to be an extended spring break, but they ended up not coming back to campus until the next school year. Students were stuck at home with no social interaction, online learning, and no […]
By Devyn Hopkins hopkinsd@findlay.edu While training the next generation of educators, University of Findlay professors from the College of Education are helping their students prepare for the mental health issues they’ll see in their future classrooms. Mentalhealth.gov says educators are often the first to notice mental health problems. Missy Recker, an Assistant Professor and Team […]
By Bella Angel angeli@findlay.edu Nearly seven out of 10 college students report experiencing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, or depression according to a nationwide survey of college students conducted by TimelyMD. And college professors often feel the pressure those students are experiencing. Dr. Christine Denecker, Associate Vice President for Learning and Innovation and […]
A recent survey shows NCAA student athletes’ elevated rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety and feelings of being depressed have seen little change since 2020. By Ashley Graham and Pulse Staff While physical health has always been a concern for athletes, mental health issues have become particularly relevant since the start of the pandemic. A survey […]
A recent study by The Healthy Minds Network included responses from 96,000 college students in the United States at 133 campuses during the 2021-22 school year. The study found high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The study found 44% of the respondents reported symptoms of depression, 37% reported high anxiety, and 15% said […]
By Aaron Sundermann sundermanna@findlay.edu Just because the season is over it does not mean the grind is over for The University of Findlay men’s and women’s soccer teams. Both the soccer programs had winning seasons this past fall as the men’s team went 9-8-1 while the women’s team went 10-6-3. Both teams ended their seasons […]
UF remains a test optional institution for ACT and SAT scores By Lauren Wolters woltersl1@findlay.edu Some of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain prevalent still, three years after schools and businesses first shut down in March of 2020. Some of these effects allow education systems to be more accommodating to students. An example of […]
By Kwesi Caldwell and Pulse Staff Content creation has become a hot activity on the University of Findlay campus. Students have started tuning into accounts such as Findlay Talks and Findlay Rap on Instagram and of course, the 88.3 WLFC the Pulse YouTube page; which has been burning up with creative and fun podcasts from […]
By Vanessa Crowe crowev@findlay.edu ChatGPT could strike fear in the hearts of educators everywhere but a team at the University of Findlay is trying to make sure it is used for good, not evil. ChatGPT is an AI that can perform many tasks that it is given. These tasks can range from writing an essay […]
NG 9-1-1 would provide better compatibility with cell phones, smart watches, and even home security systems. By Paige Falk Falkp@findlay.edu The 911 systems across Ohio are soon to be upgraded to match the evolution of the rapid growing technology in today’s world. Kathleen Madden, Ohio Director of Administrative Services, visited Hancock county to discuss Gov. […]
University of Findlay students Ellie Janszen and Joe Sadowski talk with Student Government Association president Ashlyn Coleman about how the concert came to be and who else Oilers will see on stage.
By Aaron Sundermann sundermanna@findlay.edu On Feb. 16, The University of Findlay hosted a white coat ceremony for the students in the Department of Physical Therapy. This is an occasion that marks the finals steps in a graduate students’ education for receiving a doctorate in a certain profession, in this case Physical Therapy. In this year’s […]
By Paige Falk Falkp@findlay.edu Finding a healthy balance of the student athlete life can be difficult in college, especially when bringing traveling into the mix. The University of Findlay graduation rate of student athletes indicates a successful pattern and healthy balance between athletics and academics. Kyle Niermann Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs at UF […]
The grant allows the library to expand its collection and give students and faculty access to more Ohioans’ writings. By Bella Angel angeli@findlay.edu Jenni Royce, College Librarian for Arts and Humanities, and Dr. Harley Ferris, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center, recently collaborated on a grant application for a new permanent […]
Reading for pleasure can help improve mental health along with other benefits. By Kendall Westgate and Pulse Staff westgatek@findlay.edu At the University of Findlay, Shaffer Library, the Writing Center, and the Center for Teaching Excellence came together to host Pleasure Reading Week this week, March 13-17. Director of the Writing Center at UF, Dr. Harley […]
By Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu The University of Findlay recently hosted a Career and Internship fair on Feb. 15 in the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) on campus. There was a wide variety of companies that participated. From Marathon Oil and Marathon Petroleum, to Owens, Mercy Health, and Kalmbach feeds, there was a little bit of everything […]
By Vanessa Crowe crowev@findlay.edu The University of Findlay is looking for another counselor to add to its staff at the Bucher Center on Frazer Street. In the fall semester of 2022, the counseling services met with UF President and the board for further resources in assisting the growing number of students seeking help, accord to […]
Column by Amy Rogan Assistant Professor and Adviser to the Pulse rogan@findlay.edu As I watched the coverage of the young reporter fatally shot in Florida, I can’t help but picture our recent alumni and their young faces as they headed out into the journalism world. Young journalists work hard for little pay at times, with […]
Stressed? Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. @ellie_janszen janszene@findlay.edu Mental exhaustion and burnout are common for most college students as semesters carry on and workload begins to pile on. Psychologist Amber Sylvan, Ph.D. wrote in a 2018 article that college students experience good stress and unhelpful stress. Good stress comes from pleasurable activity, such as a sport, […]
By Bella Angel angeli@findlay.edu According to administrators, teachers, and students alike, University of Findlay’s College Credit Plus program offers numerous advantages to students in grades 7- 12 who are looking to get ahead in their higher-education journeys. But a new addition tot he program began in January. According to Rebecca Hillman, Assistant Director of College […]
By Pulse Staff The post-incident response at Michigan State University after the active shooter incident Monday, Feb. 13 included a large effort in post-traumatic management. Jodi Firsdon, University of Findlay Director of Counseling Services, says UF has an emergency operations team that Counseling Services is a part of, that would assist in a crisis and […]
University of Findlay Senior Art Show Feb. 6-17 Taylor Christensen christensent@findlay.edu Twitter: taychristensen1 Instagram: Taylorchristensen1 Ranging from abstract art to comic strips, the University of Findlay Senior art show is in full swing. Seniors Bryce Barto, Anthony Negron, Colton Ross, and Elaine Schaffer all have had their pieces on display from February 6-17. Anthony Negron […]
By Bella Angel and Shiane Boyer angeli@findlay.edu boyers@findlay.edu In a sea of smartly dressed professionals, Dr. Katherine Fell, President of the University of Findlay, entered the dining area of the College of Business and Student Life Center looking confident in the future of the University. Fell had just left the February Board of Trustees meeting […]
By Ashley Graham and Pulse Staff grahama3@findlay.edu Whether it’s the four students that were stabbed to death at the University of Idaho in November 2022 or the mass shooting that killed three students at Michigan State University this week, personal safety is a priority for many college students. Freshman education student at UF, Suvi Hollenbach, […]
By Sam Rohrs and Devyn Hopkins rohrss@findlay.edu hopkinsd@findlay.edu The new Black History exhibit at the Mazza Museum went on display on Thursday, Feb. 9, and will stay up for the rest of the semester, showcasing artwork from books that tell stories of heroes and pioneers in black history and culture. Dan Chudzinski, the Mazza Museum […]
By Kendall Westgate westgatek@findlay.edu Classes. Practice. Games. Homework. Social life. Early wake ups. Late nights. There is almost always something to be thinking about or doing when it comes to college athletes, which can lead to intense burnout. “I’ve experienced burnout multiple times throughout my athletic career,” University of Findlay sophomore Emma Lynch said. “It […]
By Paige Falk falkp@findlay.edu College enrollment rates are plummeting causing permanent campus closures, and raising challenges for students. More than 600 colleges either closed or merged from 2014 to 2020 according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. From spring 2020 to spring 2022, college enrollment dropped by almost 1.3 million students, according […]
By Sam Rohrs rohrss@findlay.edu The University of Findlay students came back from winter break to the surprising fact that George House Coffee and Tea, across from campus, had closed. After 27 years of business, the beloved George House made the announcement that a lease issue with the landlord meant it was shutting its doors. Matthew […]
By Aaron Sundermann sundermanna@findlay.edu Behind every college athletic program there is always someone who oversees everything that goes on. At the University of Findlay this person is Jim Givens. Givens was named the new director of athletics at UF in the winter of 2022, but his time at UF started long before that as he […]
By Pulse Staff It was the message no college campus community wants to see. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, Michigan State University sent this message to students, faculty, and staff: Shots have been fired at Michigan State University and police are warning of an active shooter. This is an active and ongoing situation. The incident […]
By Vanessa Crowe crowev@findlay.edu University of Findlay Ruscilli Bookstore is now under the management of Barnes and Noble College. With the new bookstore management comes a new way to get textbooks. Kim Oakes, the transitional manager with Barnes and Noble Education, the parent company of BNC, says First Day Complete Bundle (Oiler Day One) will […]
A transfer, international student-athlete describes his experience at UF By Lauren Wolters woltersl1@findlay.edu Eisley Swaine is a senior guard for the University of Findlay men’s basketball team. He played his freshman year at Northwest Oklahoma State University before transferring to the UF for the 2018-2019 basketball season. In addition to being a transfer student and […]
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