Listen HereSigma Tau Delta Xi Theta Chapter in partnership with the Writing Center Club is hosting an Abstracts Writing Event on October 23rd in the GFAP Malcom room from 5-7 p.m. There will be guest speakers, including English Department Faculty members, as well as one-on-one help and group workshops with writing center tutors, Sigma Tau Delta […]
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Oct
Oct
By: Olivia Wile, Editor Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu This year seems to be one of change and expansion here at the University of Findlay. With the addition of new special interest housing, the Center for Student Life and College of Business, and different food options, a new writing club joins the list of additions this […]
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Oct
Oct
By: Cory William Berlekamp Twitter: @Cberlekamp Email: coryberlekamp1@gmail.com After another mass shooting in America, the University of Findlay revisits its’ campus policy on how to prepare students in the event of an active shooter. Since the shootings in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 1 and the fatal shooting of a Texas Tech Campus Security Officer […]
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Oct
Oct
By: Cory William Berlekamp Twitter: @Cberlekamp Email: coryberlekamp1@gmail.com On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 1, what is being considered America’s deadliest mass shooting occurred at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nv. 64-year-old Stephan Haddock opened fire with an automatic rifle at 10:08 p.m. during the set of Country Music Singer Jason Aldean. […]
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Oct
Oct
By: Charlotte Smith Email: smithc17@findlay.edu This year, the University of Findlay is offering gender inclusive housing for the first time. The University has added two new special interest houses on campus that are gender inclusive. The term gender inclusive (neutral) means that students do not identify with what society classifies as male or female or […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Grant Goetcheus Twitter: @goetcheusg Email: goetcheusg@Findlay.edu Stay connected with what is happening around us and around the world is a hard thing to do. Not to mention being a very busy college student at the same time. So with this in mind news stations and news media sites have started to go to where […]
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Sep
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu Photo by Olivia Wile With long to-do lists and many responsibilities, parking can quickly become a trivial task for college students. Whether they are in a hurry, or in the midst of an honest mistake, students at the University of Findlay who are caught parking in the wrong […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Leah Palm, Staff Writer Twitter – @_palmegranate Email – palml@findlay.edu The dedication of a new building on campus sparks the beginning of a community-driven student outreach and learning opportunity. Dr. Harley Ferris, assistant professor of English, and Dr. Megan Adams, assistant professor of Communication, have been working hard to create a safe space for […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Grant Goetcheus Twitter: @goetcheusg Email: goetcheusg@Findlay.edu Photo by Maggie Jones On Sunday, Sept. 10, Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 storm, hit the southern point of Fla. According to the New York Times, Irma is the most powerful storm to form in the Atlantic Ocean. Even though the storm hit parts of Florida and the […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Alexis Mitchell Twitter: @alexismitch14 Email: mitchella2@findlay.edu The University of Findlay held its first Founders Day of the semester on Sept. 7. Although it was mainly social media and online based, some donation stations were set up at various locations in Findlay. These included Trends on Main, East of Chicago Pizza, Sink’s Flower Shop and […]
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Sep
By: Charlotte Smith Email: smithc17@findlay.edu This year’s Freshman class is one of the largest that the University of Findlay has seen. Students have come from all over to attend UF, not only from the United States, but also from around the world. Chris Harris, Director of Admissions, speaks about the increase in class size this […]
By: Grant Goetcheus Twitter: @goetcheusg Email: goetcheusg@Findlay.edu The College of Business and Student Life had its ribbon cutting ceremony last month before the start of classes. Until recently, however, the newest food services haven’t opened their doors. This group of food services is called The Refinery. The Refinery will offer a variety of different brands. […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Chris Corso Email: corsoc@findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s annual Greek Week proved a success again this school year. With annual traditions like Wing-Off, and Mud Volleyball, as well as new ones like Backyard Shenanigans, students were bound to find a fun event that they could participate in during the week. The week kicked off […]
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Sep
Sep
By Jacob King For some, the thought of running 50 miles may sound unappetizing. Writing for multiple hours about running may also seem just as appalling. However, David Essinger, associate professor of English, not only runs and writes but also combines his passion for both in a book. “Running Out” is a fiction novel […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Juliyana Straley With over 80 different majors to choose from, the process of picking one can be very overwhelming for students. Physical therapy, Public Relations, Pre-Vet, Education; how does one choose, and what if you don’t like that area of study? Considering switching to a new major can be exciting but stressful. Director of […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Olivia Wile Twitter: o_wile Email: wileo@findlay.edu The University of Findlay has been busy both growing and expanding over the last few years. From renovations to the AMU last year, to the opening of the new Center for Student Life and College of Business this fall, UF continues to build on its foundation established in […]
Often when tragedy or natural disaster strike, University of Findlay leaders offer words of encouragement and reassurance. Vice President for Student Affairs sent this message to the UF community via email Aug. 29. “Given the ongoing situation in Texas and Louisiana as a result of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey, I would ask that all of us […]
By: Jacob Sarver Sarverj@findlay.edu The events that took place at a rally on Aug. 12 may have been in Charlottesville, Virginia, 500 miles away, but the effects reach as far as Findlay. On Saturday, Aug. 12 members of the KKK, white nationalists, and neo-Nazi groups marched in Charlottesville to protest the removing of a statue […]
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By: Olivia Wile Email – wileo@findlay.edu Twitter- o_wile The University of Findlay hosted its 14th annual Orientation Service Project on Saturday, August 19. Not only does the yearly event help new students meet their classmates, it also allows them to give back to the Findlay community right away. Director of Service and Community Engagement, Crystal […]
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The countdown to the dark days causes a mad dash for food. Chris and Jessi venture onto thin ice to net whitefish. Stan and Charlie join forces on a perilous hunt for caribou. And Pat Moore turns to the town dump to feed his pigs.
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By: Heidi Paxson @heidipacsun English professor Marianna Hofer lost a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 3. Hofer was a passionate professor, colleague, and friend to many in the community. She taught various English courses throughout her time at the University of Findlay, where she worked for 32 years. She received a bachelor’s […]
The City of Findlay is bracing for impact while the University says campus should be just fine. The city handed out sand bags to residents concerned about keeping flooding at a minimum after it issued a concern about significant risk of flash flooding starting May 4 into May 5, according to the city’s website. The […]
Soon hundreds of University of Findlay graduates will make the traditional march out of the Griffith Memorial Arch in front of Old Main. It’s one of the traditions at UF that starts a student’s freshman year with the march onto campus through the Arch. Saturday May 6 begins with the graduate commencement ceremony at 9 […]
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Apr
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The Chemistry club shows support for the greenhouse effect By: Gary Zimmerman The Chemistry club hosted a fun event to engage with the students this week about respecting our planet on this Earth Day. Members of the organization worked in concert with Dr. Tice to deliver homemade ice cream. This ice cream didn’t come from a […]
By: Olivia Wile The University of Findlay is not the only outlet that both recognizes and honors the work of senior Sarah Stubbs. Stubbs was just recently acknowledged in the City of Findlay’s newspaper, the Courier, for her senior capstone project. “I’m really interested in environmental issues,” Stubbs said. “As I’ve gone through my academic […]
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Student Art and Design Exhibition recognizes various pieces By: Heidi Paxson @heidipacsun The annual Student Art and Design Exhibition award ceremony was hosted by The University of Findlay’s Art Department on April 18. The purpose of the reception was to showcase the best of UF students’ various art pieces. UF Instructor of Art, Spencer Cunningham, […]
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Apr
Apr
Unveiling the UF Spring Horse Sale By: Juliyana Straley Going once, going twice, sold to the highest bidder! It is time for one of the biggest days of the year at the University of Findlay Western Farm: the UF Spring Horse Sale on April 29. More than 60 horses will be up for auction this year and […]
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Apr
Apr
By: Alexis Mitchell Chef Andre does more than cook up culinary treats on UFTV. Chef Andre has been featured in four cooking shows on UFTV but he doesn’t just cook to create. He cooks to help. “Now you’re going to do something you’ve never done, your guests are going to see something fantastic,” said Andre. […]
By: Olivia Wile @o_wile The University of Findlay’s annual Symposium Day for Scholarship and Creativity, held on April 2, was an action-packed day. Before evolving into the present-day Symposium, the University’s annual Academics Day of Excellence, as it was then called, was established in the early 2000s. Although many view it as simply a day […]
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Apr
Apr
COMM 375, New Media Design and Production is expanding their learning outside of the classroom. By: Alexis Mitchell Students in the class split up into groups, and for the first few weeks of the semester started brainstorming into what they wanted their group project subject to be. Students then picked a cause and created a mission […]
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Apr
Apr
By: Heidi Paxson and Gary Zimmerman The University of Findlay’s fledgling Chess Club has been successful so far, as the club continues to grow throughout the semester. The newly rejuvenated on-campus club welcomes all players of all skill levels. From beginners in the UF community who are willing to learn about the game of chess, […]
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Apr
Apr
By: Larissa Holmes On April 1, the Individual Dressage Association team arrived at Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center to compete in their final regular show of the Spring semester. Members of the University of Findlay IDA team participated at the show, hosted at Albion College. The show was a one-day only show. At the end […]
Students take on Outside World Experiences By: Larissa Holmes From April 6-9, six riders representing the University of Findlay’s English Equestrian program will attend the Equine Affair event in Columbus, Ohio. This event is held once a year, and features professionals in the industry such as clinicians, authors, judges and veterinarians, as well as various […]
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Mar
By: Alexis Mitchell The Student Government Association election ballot looked a little different this time around than in previous years. For any election ballot, it’s normal to see candidates running unopposed for an office or two. This year however, SGA’s ballot only had one person running for each office. This might raise some eyebrows, but […]