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Clery requires quick communication between Findlay PD and UF By Sarah Stubbs and Jacob King @sarahxstubbs          @JacobKingj4 It was Thursday night, Jan. 14 and the Oiler men’s basketball squad was wrapping up a win against Ohio Dominican.  At 9 p.m., students, faculty, and staff received Oiler Alert texts from the University indicating that the Findlay […]

By Jacob King @JacobKingj4 Alcohol has the strength to drown everyone in its reach. Anyone who has dealt with or is dealing with addiction knows that addiction hurts more than just the addicts. Loved ones of addicts and recovering addicts suffer and need support, too. Alcoholism, as defined by Mayo Clinic, is a “pattern of […]

Students can purchase tickets online, experience annual Comedy Jam at brand-new venue By Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn The start of The University of Findlay’s performing arts shows are underway with Marathon Center for the Performing Arts taking the reins of ticket sales. This is the first year that MCPA will be selling tickets to University shows […]

Poet and Ted Talk speaker visits Findlay By Alexis Mitchell @alexis_mitch14 The University of Findlay continued its tradition of holding a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event on Jan. 20. This year, UF featured poet and Ted Talk speaker Wilson Okello. Not only did Okello present to the UF masses that night in Winebrenner Theological […]

Postic encourages students from every major to get involved By Ashley Summerfield @ash_summerfield After a year and a half of stagnancy, the political science club prepares to make a comeback. After several years of ups and downs, the “poli-sci” club has found itself at a roadblock. The club formed when Robert Postic, Ph.D., associate professor […]

Bruskotter says a flexible timeline is necessary By Kevin Schrock and Sarah Stubbs @KRock_6           @sarahxstubbs After narrowing the search down to two potential candidates last November, The University of Findlay is back to square one in its search for a Chief of Police to head the emerging hybrid Campus Security-Campus Police Department after neither candidate […]

By Jacob King @JacobKingj4 A recent lawsuit against The University of Findlay has raised discussion around sexual harassment, consent, and intoxication. But what is the University doing to educate students about these issues? In light of the two separate sexual assault cases that occurred in 2014, the University has made attempts to educate students about […]

Objections are only temporary, compliance will be nationwide in five years By Hannah Dunbar @hanndunbar The University of Findlay joined the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) in Aug. 2015. According to nc-sara.org, this agreement makes it easier for students to take distance education courses offered by institutions based in another state. For […]

UF officials are constantly updating parking system By Kelsey Nevius @KelNevs It’s a cold winter morning, nine degrees below zero to be specific, and a sheet of thick ice and snow cover the ground at The University of Findlay. It’s another Wednesday morning for Samantha Reinbolt, a commuter at UF. Her car leaves wet tire […]

Former student athletes claim there was no due process in 2014 sexual assault investigation By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs Two former University of Findlay student athletes who were dismissed on account of a sexual assault case in Oct. 2014 filed a federal lawsuit against The University of Findlay on Dec. 23, 2015. The lawsuit says that […]

Emsweller says there are too many safety concerns Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn The University of Findlay sent a UF Update over winter break informing students that hoverboards will be prohibited on campus. These new hoverboards don’t actually hover, they are self-balancing, two-wheeled scooters. According to the Wired.com’s “Why Hoverboards Keep Exploding,” incidents of hoverboards exploding have […]

UF Board of Trustee had deep ties to Findlay and UF community  By Hannah Dunbar @hanndunbar Former U.S. Congressman Mike Oxley died on Jan. 1, 2016. Oxley was a Republican U.S. House of Representatives member from 1981 to 2007 and served on The University of Findlay Board of Trustees since May 2011, according to a […]

UF welcomes Kevin Renshler By Jacob King @JacobKingj4 2015 was a year filled with new additions and improvements at The University of Findlay — one of the most significant being the welcome of a new dean. Kevin Renshler, Ph.D., was officially named dean of the College of Business in Dec. 2015 Renshler, who served as […]

Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn The Findlay Police Department is looking for a man dressed in dark clothes and armed with a gun after he fled the scene of a burglary on Cory Street and headed towards campus. The UF community has been asked to notify Campus Security or the Findlay police if they see someone fitting […]

Four embedded tutors navigate Writing Center’s pilot plan By Hannah Dunbar @hanndunbar Writing Center tutors will be placed into four English 106 classes on campus this semester. A proposal submitted by Courtney Bates, Jacolyn Stephenson, Christine Denecker, and Nicole Diederich said the embedded tutors is a pilot program that will use results from this semester […]

By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs For as long as University of Findlay officials can remember, efforts to take environmental sustainability seriously on campus have been met with opposition. An instance of this is the $10,000 gift of a digital dashboard from Marathon Petroleum Corp. – a gift that is capable of providing a digital readout of […]

New Year’s resolutions By Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn For many, a new year and a new semester often means setting and accomplishing New Year’s resolutions. At The University of Findlay, students’ resolutions come in all varieties and are often about more than just academics. “My new year’s resolution is to study hard, pass my classes, and […]

Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn A lawsuit has been filed against The University of Findlay after two athletes were dismissed last year due to a sexual assault accusation. Both of the accused athletes were expelled in October 2014. According to the Washington Examiner, the two athletes were expelled two days after the accusations were filed. The accused […]

Kindelan speaks about the ‘hidden gem’ on campuses By Alexis Mitchell @alexis_mitch14 Nancy Kindelan, a professor at Northeastern University, paid a visit to The University of Findlay and informed UF of the “hidden gem” on campus: the liberal arts. Kindelan argued in her lecture on Nov. 10 that the liberal arts benefit students across all […]

Kerns provides pet care at a discounted rate By Jacob King @jking82295 It’s no secret that taking an animal to a veterinarian is a costly experience. However, one UF professor is assisting The University of Findlay community with discounted animal services. Michael Kerns, professor of animal science and staff veterinarian, has been offering services to […]

By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs The first of the two finalists for a Chief of Police at The University of Findlay recently told members of the campus community that his experience will help establish trust between the new hybrid police-security department and the rest of the campus. On Nov. 9, the first finalist, Alexander Bebris, participated […]

Students who change majors keep certain programs alive By Jacob King @jking82295 It’s no secret that majors such as pharmacy, pre-vet, occupational and physical therapy are prominent programs at The University of Findlay, but how do smaller programs compare in enrollment? Darin Fields, vice president of academic affairs, listed the top majors, in terms of […]

Marathon Center for The Performing Arts still under construction By Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn Beginning Dec. 18, downtown Findlay welcomes a new treasure to its cultural attractions: a brand new theater and event venue. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) will be located at 200 W. Main Cross Street starting November 16. Beginning in 2012, a […]

Awareness and education surrounding copyright is essential By Alyssa Grevenkamp  @Gbabyy20 It’s hard for us to imagine a world without digital copies of music, movies, and many other materials at our fingertips. It’s even harder for us to imagine no social media in our lives to connect us. But when it comes to new technology […]

The creepy, comedic play will run Nov. 11 – 14  Alexis Mitchell @alexis_mitch14 The University of Findlay theater department is putting on the play Abigail/1702 on Nov. 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Powell-Grimm Theater located in the Egner Center for performing arts. This sequel […]

Increased drug trafficking creates more crime By Jacob King @jking82295 On Friday, Oct. 30, a UF student was approached on campus by a man who possessed a knife and demanded money. Brandon Morin, sophomore equestrian major, was the victim in the situation. Morin said he had been walking to his car from Morey residence hall […]

For many OT, PT, PA, and AT students, these are their first patients  By Jordyn Willis @willisjordyn Tucked away in the basement of the Brewer Center for Health Sciences building at the University of Findaly is a little known lab.. It’s an unexpected find, but one that sets UF apart from many similar schools. The […]

By Hannah Dunbar  @hanndunbar The City of Findlay has an annual habit of celebrating Halloween to the max. The 2015 Halloween parade for the City of Findlay took place on Tuesday Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. According to the hancockleadership.org, the parade was presented by the Hancock Leadership Alumni Association and was sponsored by One […]

Hofer believes the Jones building to be haunted By Alexis Mitchell @alexis_mitch14 Halloween is quickly approaching, and that means trick-or-treating, costumes and haunted houses. But what about places in Findlay that are haunted all the time – and not just during the month of October? Marianna Hofer, an English professor at The University of Findlay […]

Seven percent of the student body attends UF’s homecoming game By Sarah Stubbs @sarahxstubbs The University of Findlay football squad, now 4-3 on the season, has experienced several firsts and memorable moments throughout the fall semester – practicing at a prison, receiving a professional turf practice field, and winning in overtime this weekend at the […]

First applied security and analytics program in the state   By Jacob King @jking82295 In a year filled with renovated residence halls, a new turf field, and expanded parking lots, The University of Findlay checked off another item on its development list- the addition of a master’s program. A two year Master of Science in […]