Category Archives: News

Campus radio station aims to better connect with community  By Jacob King @JacobKingj4 It’s clear to see that the University of Findlay has had a bit of a facelift recently: A refurnished Alumni Memorial Union, fresh paint and signs on faculty houses, and the construction of a new College of Business building. In addition to […]

UF Equine students can always find what they need  By: Larissa Holmes @UF_holmesl For over 20 years, Wyldewood tack shop has been making an annual trek to the University of Findlay’s English equestrian farm in order to provide equestrian supplies for students, new and returning. From Aug. 20 through Sept. 1, the tack shop, located […]

One Button Studios provide technology for presentation practice  By Mac Williams @m_williamsm2 As students are settling into this semester, many will start to go to their familiar study spaces. For those students expecting to go to the computer lab in the library to study, think again. According to Matthew Kraut, academic technology specialist at the […]

Trenton Ave houses Oiler sonography and nuclear medicine students  By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs Housing is a breeze for traditional, four-year students at most universities. At the University of Findlay, there are dorms, townhouses, and other apartment-like options. Things get a little more complicated the older one gets. Juniors and seniors may decide to live off […]

Former city of Findlay Police Chief will lead UF’s new campus police force  By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs William Spraw worked for the Findlay Police Department for 29 years, served as Chief of Police for four of those, and enjoyed a short retirement of seven years. Now he is back to work and starting down a […]

UF’s latest project moves along thanks to local companies  By Heidi Paxson @HeidiPacSun As students arrive on campus this fall semester, it is obvious that construction workers were productive this summer building the base for the new Center for Student Life and College of Business directly across from the Davis Street Building. Myreon Cobb, director […]

Opportunities to study abroad through UF  By Melissa Carrick @MelissaCarrick The 2015-2016 school year was one to beat with countless study abroad programs and fulfilling adventures, but looking ahead to this year, the opportunities for UF students will not disappoint.  In the past, students have had travel opportunities that ranged from one week to a […]

New furniture, paint, carpet has been completed but there are more updates underway  By Alexis Mitchell @Alexis_Mitch14 For the first time in 14 years, the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) has been given a new look. With new carpet, furniture, lighting, and paint, the AMU is a new and improved environment for students to spend their […]

Over 1,600 tickets have been sold so far for the Sept. 8 concert  By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs The University of Findlay’s Student Government Association (SGA) announced on July 25 that Jason Derulo will headline a concert on campus in the Koehler Recreation Center on Sept. 8. Tickets are $30 for UF students, faculty, and staff […]

Experience creating educational police forces sets Amweg apart By Clay Parlette Staff Writer Rick Amweg, the second of three final candidates for UF’s new Chief of Police position was on campus on April 7 to tour and meet with staff and students. As was done with previous candidates for the position, an open forum was […]

75 percent of Oilers support a smokeless campus By Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn In a survey sent out to the University of Findlay campus community on April 4, 75 percent of 742 respondents supported a policy change that would make UF’s campus tobacco-free, according to Dave Emsweller, vice president of student affairs. The survey was three […]

By Kevin Schrock @KRock_6 Bowling Green State University: that’s where University of Findlay senior Jordan Garcia was set to go as his final year of high school was winding down. However, the Fremont-Ross grad made a last-second decision that led him to the University of Findlay and he has never looked back. It was Garcia’s […]

Ohio destinations for perfect summer vacations By Melissa Carrick For the Pulse As finals creep closer and closer, summer is on the mind all over campus. As some students might be dreaming of white sand, clear waters, and palm trees, others know that financially, a tropical getaway might not be realistic. Although Ohio is often […]

Soccer field reseeded to ensure quality  By Mac Williams Driving down Howard Street this semester, students may notice what appears to be a brown patch of dirt where DeHaven field used to be. This year, the University of Findlay has undergone many changes: the library was renovated, ground for the new college of business building […]

Ceremonial shovels broke ground indoors on March 31 By Alexis Mitchell On March 31, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in the Davis St. building for the new college of business (COB) and student life center building that is currently under construction. The building will sit across the street from the Davis St. building and is […]

Hect would bring active shooter expertise to campus By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs After the fall semester’s interview processes for a University of Findlay police chief were unsuccessful, the search has started back up again and UF has interviewed two of three new candidates. The police chief would head up the hybrid security office and police […]

How it happened: The logistics of the logo change By Kelsey Nevius @kelnevs The afternoon of Feb. 24 marked a significant addition to the University of Findlay’s rich past and bright future. At 2 p.m., a new UF logo and brand identity was introduced, and the switch from the old logo to the new one […]

Despite a rising enrollment, less students are involved in campus organizations By Kate Bauer @katemareebauer One of the best ways to get the most out of the college experience is by joining clubs and organizations on campus. According to organization leaders, numbers at the University of Findlay’s on-campus events have decreased in the spring semester. […]

SGA donates $30,000 toward AMU renovations By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs The college of business and center for student life building is not the only major project the University of Findlay is working on this summer. The Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) will be receiving a makeover thanks in part to a $30,000 donation from UF’s student […]

White organizes student-led discussions to increase interest By Hannah Dunbar @hanndunbar The University of Findlay’s Buford Center holds a Day of Dialogue series once a month throughout the academic school year. Located at 1222 N. Cory St, the goal of the series is for students to come together to talk about ideas in a space […]

How can Oilers get involved with National Child Abuse Awareness month? By Alexis Mitchell Even though Findlay, Ohio is not a big city, there are still a lot of resources that people are not aware of or don’t think about. One of these resources is the Center for Safe and Healthy Children, a non-profit organization […]

How past internships create job opportunities for UF students By Heidi Paxson @HeidiPacSun Throughout the 2015-2016 school year, the Office of Internships and Placement at the University of Findlay has continued to encourage and help students find various major-related internships and jobs. UF’s mission is to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers in […]

Oilers gain experiential learning, make connections By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs St. Patty’s Day 2016 marked the one year anniversary of the official announcement of the University of Findlay and Cleveland Browns corporate partnership: Browns Edge. A select group of students interned throughout the 2015 summer and another group interned throughout the fall football season. The […]

Wyden is officially an Oiler in May By Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn Leon Wyden Jr., CPA, CGMA, will take on the position of Vice President of Business Affairs for the University of Findlay in May. Wyden will have several responsibilities in this position that will benefit the University. One of Wyden’s responsibilities will include the management […]

Unusual weather pattern brings warmth to Findlay By Mac Williams One week ago the sun was beaming through the clouds and the trees were rustling with the breeze that had drifted in. Snow was nowhere in sight, and the temperature was soaring into the 70s. Students on campus were walking around in shorts and T-shirts […]

Logo represents community, prestige  By Kelsey Nevius @kelnevs For the first time in 26 years, the University of Findlay has updated its brand and identity in a new logo. To build excitement for its unveiling, which happened at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2016, the University released a video showcasing its previous logos. With the […]

UF students start to take consent a little more seriously By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs The floor is sticky. There are people packed into every space. It’s less than 30 degrees outside but it’s got to be more than a 100 degrees in this distressed, 3-bedroom college house. Sweaty students are pushing past you to get […]

What to do when you have a cold By Allison Niese For the Pulse Aaaachooo! This can be the first sign that the common cold is knocking at your door. The weather outside is cold one day then mild the next. You’ve started to notice that everyone is coughing and blowing their nose in class. […]