Category Archives: Student Life

UF upperclassmen are making their final housing decisions for the coming academic year By Mackala Krichbaum, KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu When deciding to live off-campus, accessibility and lifestyle are at the top of the list as to what draws students to off-campus housing. The stress levels are high for many as they decide where they want to live […]

How do emotional support animals measure up to other options on campus? By Victoria Hansen, HansenV@Findlay.edu When students leave for home for college, it means leaving behind their family, friends and pets. Non-aquatic pets are banned in University of Findlay residence halls, but some students feel that they won’t be able have a meaningful life […]

By Brooke DeSnyder, DeSnyderB@Findlay.edu When it comes to Emotional Support Animals, or as most people know them as ESA’s, many don’t realize it takes a lot of work, since they just want a pet. However, an ESA isn’t a pet; students with an ESA on campus undergo work to keep them at the University of […]

Oilers take advantage of the rec center fitness classes to stay active and fit By Brooke DeSnyder, DeSnyderB@Findlay.edu From spin to Pilates to kickboxing to stretch and tone, Oilers have many opportunities to increase their fitness by taking advantage of one or more of UF’s recreational center fitness classes. UF’s recreational center offers 20 class […]

By Alyssa Burgei, BurgeiA1@Findlay.edu With spooky season coming to an end, here’s some questions and answers from the University of Findlay students to keep the spirit of Halloween going. Q: What is your favorite Halloween candy? “Kit-kats,” Julianna Grindle said. “Caramel candy green apple suckers,” Shelby Rader said. “Snickers,” Desiree Vandale said. Q: What was […]

By Megan Hite, HiteM@Findlay.edu Before hosting the 18th Annual Helping Hands Food Drive on Nov. 1, the University of Findlay is holding their third annual CANstruction contest for different clubs around campus in the College of Business building.  Campus organizations started constructing their can sculptures on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Different clubs and organizations […]

By Annaliese Rizzo, RizzoA1@Findlay.edu The All-American Quarter Horse Congress (or informally known as Congress) just wrapped up for this year, but that means that University of Findlay western equestrian students made new contacts for future jobs. Every year, at the end of September, the All-American Quarter Horse Congress sets up at the Ohio Expo Center […]

A club hockey team may be in the future of UF club sports By Paige Falk, FalkP@Findlay.edu A dedicated group of students is striving to bring an exciting addition to the University of Findlay’s recreational sports; a hockey club. Trey Downard, a passionate freshman at the University shares a vision and a goal. Downard is […]

Exchange students talk about life in the U.S. and the many differences from Japan By Grant Goodfellow, GoodfellowG@Findlay.edu Exchange students from Japan moved to the University of Findlay for about two months ago and work to adjust to American education and culture. Transitioning to the college life is hard enough but imagine how much harder […]

First year students comment on their semester so far and the ways UF is here to help them By Lauren Perry, PerryL4@Findlay.edu Students making the transition from high school to college can be overwhelmed with a completely different lifestyle, but The University of Findlay says it has many resources to help students combat this adjustment. […]

Findlay seniors talk about what they missed their own first years, and offer advice to current and future freshmen for a better experience By Kate Dhuy, DhuyK@Findlay.edu No senior wants to admit that they missed out during their college experience, but sometimes it just happens. As they begin to look towards graduation next semester, or […]

By Alyssa Burgei, BurgeiA1@Findlay.edu This semester at the University of Findlay, Derrick’s Hangout in Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex is offering a watch party of the reality TV show, “The Golden Bachelor.” The show will air every Thursday from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in Derrick’s Hangout. This spot offers multiple big TVs, couches to relax on and […]

Multiple Findlay students take the opportunity to share their talents with others at the Revive Coffee Shoppe By Mason Alberts albertsm@findlay.edu Students participated in the Coffee Shoppe hosted by Campus Ministries in the Alumni Memorial Union at the University of Findlay, Thursday Sept. 21. Every year at UF, Campus Ministries sponsors an event titled “Coffee […]

Previous pre-vet major embarks on a new path in zoology alongside her creature friends at the Toledo Zoo By Kate Dhuy and Maggie English It’s not often you see a skink on a leash, but for junior Kayla Kennedy, it’s the norm. Kennedy originally came to Findlay for the pre-vet program, but her focus has […]

By Jeremiah Jackson, JacksonJ2@Findlay.edu The University of Findlay offers many different travel-abroad opportunities to students. UF alumni Kaleb Brown took advantage of these study abroad opportunities by traveling to over 20 countries. Brown was asked a series of questions about his experiences abroad and the programs UF offers. How did you get involved in studying […]

By Alyssa Burgei, BurgeiA1@Findlay.edu Have you ever owned a pet? Maybe a dog or cat? Or perhaps a turtle, lizard or bird? Many families own pets, so when students leave for school, they miss having their pet with them. That’s why the Student Activities, Commuter Services and Leadership Development Board, along with the Office of […]

Upperclassmen and others share advice and tips for incoming freshman By Kendall Westgate, Pulse Editor westgatek@findlay.edu With classes starting, incoming freshmen may feel all the stress and excitement, but there’s some tips and tricks to calm back-to-school nerves. “Taking advice from my upperclassmen friends really helped because they know exactly what you’re going through and […]

By Sam Rohrs rohrss@findlay.edu The semester is almost over and some University of Findlay students will be working their summer away while others will be traveling and enjoying their summer. In an informal survey sent out to 100 diverse students at the University of Findlay, 34 responded. Thirty students said they are working a job/internship […]

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 […]

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 Lauren Rex rexl@findlay.edu College is hard for all years of students in every type of major and the transition from high school to college can be a big leap for some students. Some of the biggest hardships in college consist of coming to the realization that you are going out into life on your […]

By Lauren Wolters Woltersl1@findlay.edu The University of Findlay Digital Media Club (UFDM) will hold Knockout and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center at 8 p.m. on Monday Jan. 16 on courts one through four. The focus of the club’s event is to provide information on depression and mental illness for college […]

By Jeremiah Jackson and Pulse Staff jacksonj2@findlay.edu Taiki Kuwabara is a freshman at the University of Findlay but he is far from home. He is from Niigata, Japan and he’s made a name for himself on campus already. He has a YouTube channel which share his new experiences in a new country. “I like watching […]