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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. […]

By Jacob King @JacobKingj_4 Spring break serves as a time of relief from classes and to begin the cliché college trip to Daytona Beach or Cancun. But for a handful of UF students, they will be spending their spring break doing something different- volunteering in the Dominican Republic. Come spring break, this certain group of […]

UF invests $105,000 for updates in Shafer Library By Macaulay M. Williams Last fall as students returned to campus and started to study in Shafer Library, they were not always guaranteed the silence libraries are known for. Instead they were greeted with the sound of drills, the pounding of nails, and the occasional hum of […]

Oilers will compete for a total cash prize of $4,250 per division By Hannah Dunbar @hanndunbar The University of Findlay is hosting its own version of “Shark Tank” this spring. Edward Kevin Renshler, Ph.D, dean of the college of business, began working on this event last year. “During my short time here in August, I […]

Years of practice have paid off for Krueger By Jacob King @JacobKingj4 Some students pick up a part-time job working fast food, bussing tables, or serving. But Elise Krueger, sophomore physical therapy major, earns her money by playing the harp. Krueger started learning to play the harp at the age of six and has dedicated […]

By Hannah Dunbar  @hanndunbar In 1989, Nintendo began selling its first GameBoy, the Galileo Spacecraft was launched by the NASA, and shoulder pads were the top trend in women’s fashion. Amid all of those events, a thoughtful decision was being made in Findlay, Ohio. 1989 was the year Findlay College changed its name to The […]

SGA hopes to bring a bigger name to campus, might charge students to do so By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs Despite hopes that this would be an annual event, The University of Findlay’s Student Government Association will not be hosting a spring concert this semester due to low turnout at the last two years’ events, according […]

Kelsey Nevius @kelnevs All classes are cancelled on April 1 to encourage students to attend, participate in 9th annual Symposium When the morning of April 1 rolls around, UF junior Madelaine McBride won’t be worrying about an April Fool’s Day prank. Instead, she’ll be preparing her research to present at The University of Findlay’s Symposium […]

Oilers perfect the spring musical set to open on Feb. 17 By Kate Bauer @katemareebauer Directed by Vicki McClurkin, rehearsals for UF’s annual spring musical “Smile: The Musical” are in full swing. With rehearsals occurring for three hours each night, members of the cast, crew, and band are working diligently to perfect the show to […]

$15 million COB and Student Life Center building plans put into motion By Jacob King @JacobKingj4 It’s been all work and no play at The University of Findlay for the development of the new, upcoming Center for Student Life and College of Business building. According to UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D.,the 15 million dollar project […]

International student enrollment increases 19 percent By Mac Williams On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Martyce Kimbrough walked through campus to his 9:30 a.m. class. On his way he noticed that there were more people on campus than usual for that time of day. Kimbrough brushed it off and thought that maybe there was an event going […]

Buford Center and BSU plan nine events for Black History Month  By Hannah Dunbar @hanndunbar Every February, Black History Month is celebrated as a time to recognize African Americans’ role and cultural influence in U.S. history. Last year, The University of Findlay celebrated the monthly observation’s 100 year anniversary. But this year will include several […]

Oxender leads in the Equine program By Larissa Holmes @uf_holmesl After graduating college, most people look beyond their alma mater when looking for a job. But not Luke Oxender. Oxender has returned to The University of Findlay to take up the position of new co-barn manager at the English Farm. Since Jan. 1, he has […]