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Task force works to prevent sexual assault

One in five women are sexually assaulted in college.

Nine of 10 women knew their attacker prior to the assault.

LAURA OLIVO

maria.olivo@franklincollege.edu

Franklin College’s sexual misconduct task force has split into two groups – one, to review the college’s sexual assault policies, and two, to explore educational and prevention programs.

The cabinet and board appointed the task force on sexual assault late last year, and the force was officially established on September 10, 2015, by president Thomas Minar.

According to a March 4 campus-wide email, a revision of the college’s sexual misconduct policy has been drafted and is awaiting Board for Trustees approval.

The updated policy will be reviewed by the board later this spring.

A set of “implementation recommendations” – or education and prevention programs – is also under development.

Junior Erika Brock, Student Congress president, is the student representative of the task force.

“I learned so much being part of the research,” Brock said.

“Students need to learn more of what can happen and need to learn not only to be a bystander but to step forward.”

Denise Baird, the acting associate dean for academic affairs, is a co-chair of the task force.

“Current and new students will be supported and use this opportunity to make sure sexual assault is not acceptable and not ‘hush hush,’” said Baird.

Junior Miriam Ramos said

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I think the best way to stop it is to remain proactive and promote education of sexual assault.

– Joel Foreman, senior

she thinks there is sexual assault on campus because of students getting drunk at parties.

“I went to a party with a friend, and there were two incidents,” Ramos said. “She started grinding on a random guy, and I told her to stop and be aware. She did stop. After the party, she knew a guy who invited her to a house party and I told her, ‘No, lets go back to the dorms,’ and we did.”

Senior Joel Foreman said he thinks sexual assault happens at Franklin College but that it doesn’t have to be that way.

“As a student, I think the best way to stop it is to remain proactive and promote education of sexual assault,” Foreman said.

“Helping to inform other people is the best way to help reduce sexual assault incidences on college campuses.”

Recent social media scrutiny of campus events about sexual assault pointed out that male students can also be affected by these issues.

Senior Deron Molen said his problem is that the college has had multiple events in a row – namely “Miss Representation” and “The Hunting Ground” documentary screenings – that targeted male students.

“These conversations need to be had,” Molen said. “But there’s also a time and place for men to share their views.”

According to the Crime Statistics Report, in 2014, there were six reported sexual assaults at Franklin College while in 2013, there was only one sexual assault reported.

Six forcible offenses were3 Seesex “Task Force” page reported in residence halls, and

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Nearly two-thirds of college students experience sexual harrassment, but less than 10 percent tell a college or university employee.

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Information from National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC.org)

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David Carlson devotes his life, work and space to what he teaches – religious studies.

3/18 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular The tour is Christian music’s biggest annual tour. Grab tickets to the Bankers Life event for $10 on Live Nation.

His eclectic office in Old Main bleeds into the hallway, displaying yellowed news articles and comic strip cut outs.

Near his doorway, three “I Can’t Breathe” signs are taped on the walls, signed “–Eric Gardner, but also the rest of our nation” in an ode to Carlson’s concern with modern world issues.

Take a peek into Carlson’s office through the item descriptions below.

3/18–3/19 “The Big Sleep” showing Head to The Historic Artcraft Theatre for a showing of “The Big Sleep,” a 1940s mystery.

BANNER The colorful banner that runs across Carlson’s ceiling is Tibetan.

3/19 FC on the Town: Rascal’s Join other students at Rascal’s Fun Zone on Saturday. Tickets are $2.

LUTHER QUOTE The quote details an epiphany Martin Luther had on a street corner when he realized God can be found in other people.

“That’s positioned specifically there because that’s what I want to look at before I leave,” he said. “I think about it a little bit because I want to treat my students that way.”

3/19 Seth Meyers comedy show For a night of laughs, grab tickets to see Seth Meyers in downtown Indianapolis.

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DYLAN POSTER Part-time musician, part-time 1960s social activist Bob Dylan is one of Carlson’s heroes.

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Carlson’s windowsill includes a Native American sand painting and various Italian and Greek items.

“It’s an assortment of aspects of my life,” he said.

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Carlson displays a framed print of his favorite city and one of his favorite places to travel: Rome.

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PRAYER RUG A Muslim prayer rug, which is traditionally placed between a worshipper and the ground for cleanliness during prayer, lays on Carlson’s floor.

The intricate, bluepatterned rug depicts Mecca’s Kaaba.

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The places you’ll go: Spring break destinations Spring break – a time for fun and relaxation – is right around the corner. Below are a few ideas to help you make the most of your week-long vacation.

DO History and art lovers should travel to Indianapolis to visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art to watch an art demonstration by Patria Smith, artist in residence. Then, learn about her art and the culture of Miami Native Americans. Admission is $13.

500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. eiteljorg.org.

121 South Floyd, Louisville, Kentucky. wildeggs.com.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN There’s nothing wrong with planning a staycation for spring break.

Just around the state, there are fun things to do and see.

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Attend an Andrew Bird concert at the Ryman Auditorium on March 30. The auditorium was the original setting for the Grand Ole Opry back in the day. Tickets start at $35, and a dollar from every ticket is donated to communities working to end gun violence.

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STAY Hotel rates are on the expensive end in Nashville. A five-day trip will cost $120 a night at Guesthouse Inn and Suites Nashville/Vanderbilt.

Check out a show at Fourth Street Live! during your trip.

From concerts to special events, there is something happening every night of spring break. For example, on March 26, Kevin Cummings will be performing funky country music live. 420

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If you want dinner and a show, check out Robert’s Western World. Every night, the restaurant serves southern cuisine from the Honky Tonk Grill, and local artists perform their music.

416 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee. robertswesternworld.com.

1909 Hayes St., Nashville, Tennessee. nashvilleguesthouseinn.com.

116 5th Ave. N., Nashville, Tennessee. ryman.com/events/ Andrew_Bird.

STAY Depending on your budget and the length of your stay, there are plenty of hotels to choose from in the area. A five-day trip will cost $101 a night at Avanti International Resort, a hotel close to numerous restaurants and attractions. 8738

Those on a tighter budget who still want to travel for spring break can take a quick trip to Louisville – just an hour and a half drive down Interstate 65.

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For a fun day activity, make a pit stop at the Speed Art Museum during your Louisville stay. Some of the exhibits include pieces from the Roman Empire and Nigeria. Admission is $12 a person; however, every Sunday, admission is free.

2035 S. Third St., Louisville, Kentucky. speedmuseum.org.

International Drive, Orlando, Florida. avantiresort.com.

ORLANDO, FL

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Those looking for a warm adventure can take a 14-hour road trip (or two-hour flight) to the popular tourist destination in the middle of Florida.

After a day at the beach or before checking out the nightlife, have dinner at Kings Orlando, which is known for their specialty ice cream sundaes. The restaurant offers everything from southern cuisine to gluten-free options. 8255 Interna-

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tional Drive, Suite 120, Orlando, Florida. kingsbowlamerica.com/ orlando.

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Although Orlando doesn’t have its own beach, the city is about an hour away from Cocoa Beach. Take the short car trip and make a day of lounging on the beach. There are also some local surf and swim shops near the beach you can visit.

You don’t have to like country music to enjoy the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. There are exhibits ranging from past legends to contemporary singers.

Admission is about $25. 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville, Tennessee. countrymusichalloffame.org.

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401 South 2nd St., Louisville, Kentucky. econolodge. choicehotels.com.

W. Liberty St., Louisville, Kentucky. 4thstlive.com.

Rd., Indianapolis. beefandboards.com.

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For those who want to travel south but don’t want to travel far, visit Nashville for a fourhour road trip. The city has plenty of activities for music lovers.

If you plan to stay for a couple of days, there are plenty of hotels near the city center.

A four-day trip will cost $107 a night at Econo Lodge Downtown. The hotel is walking distance from many restaurants and attractions.

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If you want something different to do, attend a Beef and Boards production of the five-time Tony-winning play, “Guys and Dolls” about two gamblers in love. Plus, you get dinner and a show all in one place.

Admission is $41. 9301 Michigan

10 Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. visitindy.com/indianapolis-10-johnson-avenue.

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Need plans for Friday night?

Visit 10 Johnson Avenue for Cake Night, a dessert stop for adults. All desserts are gluten-free, but the cafe offers more than cake. Desserts, soups and sandwiches range anywhere from $10 to $30.

EAT If you want a hearty breakfast before a long day of fun – or just want a leisurely brunch – head to Wild Eggs. They serve a large variety of breakfast foods, including “mocha therapy” French toast and lump crab eggs benedict. If you have to wait for a seat, they’ll offer you free coffee.

If you’re a chocolate lover, check out The World of Chocolate Museum and Cafe. Museum tours consist of learning about the history of chocolate, a chocolate sculpture exhibit and a chocolate tasting. General admission is $17. 11701

International Drive, Orlando, Florida. wocorlando.com.

cocoabeach.com/play.

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Tri Delta promotes positivity through campaign JESSICA KAISER jessica.kaiser@franklincollege.edu

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GRIZ ON THE MALL:

BEST NAP SPOTS Blaine Fuhs,

freshman

“I sleep on Dame Mall between the light pole and one of the trees with my hammock. This is an ideal location to nap.”

Laurin Holzinger,

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End “I’m so fat.”

Stop, “I need to lose 10 pounds.”

Forget, “Do I look fat in this?”

Fat Talk Free Week is a nationwide body image campaign held annually by the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

The week starts March 21 and runs through the Friday before spring break, March 25.

This year, the sorority tried something different by tying their philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, to the event.

Sophomore and Tri Delta member Brooke Kistler said other chapters of the sorority have tied the two together, but this is the first time it’s happening at Franklin College.

“This is something new to our program,” Kistler said. “It’s very exciting.”

Fat Talk Free Week focuses on changing how women and girls view themselves and making the dialogue about their bodies more positive.

“The point of [this week] is healthy mind, body and spirit and is all about promoting health for individual

“ It’s really just being

the healthiest version of you, whatever that looks like.

– Darian Eswine, senior

women,” senior and Tri Delta member Darian Eswine said. “It’s not about fitting to an ideal standard of beauty.

It’s really just being the healthiest version of you, whatever that looks like.”

Eswine said the week helps set her sorority apart from others on campus.

“It’s something that makes us unique because it’s not really an initiative that everyone has,” Eswine said. “It’s a really huge issue with body shaming and feeling confident with the body that you have.”

The sorority is holding a raffle fundraiser during the week to raise money for St. Jude. Tickets will be sold throughout the week.

Raffle basket prizes are all themed, including a movie night and Franklin College basket. All proceeds will be donated to the children’s hospital.

The chapter’s campus adviser and Franklin College graduate Chelsea Schneider said this is one of many ways Tri Delta plans to raise funds for St. Jude throughout the year.

“I like the event because it reminds college students that a person’s worth isn’t based on outward appearance,” Schneider said.

Science professor leaves sooner than expected

“I sleep in my friend’s room a lot.”

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Kristin Stephens,

senior “Upstairs JCFA lounge in those leather chairs.”

Nick Coultas,

freshman

“The commuter lounge. Great spot.

The best time is usually during the day – except during 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the lunch rush. But other than that, it’s a good spot to nap.”

Shelbi Hunter,

freshman

“Mackenzie Dwyer’s rug.”

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Students and faculty weren’t told physics professor Alec Sithole was leaving earlier this month to teach at Missouri Western State University.

Sithole – who was at Franklin College for two and a half school years – did let his colleagues know he was going to leave at the end of the semester but didn’t notify them of his early departure.

“He did not say specifically why he left,” said Natalie Haynes, science department secretary. “I since found out, through LinkedIn, he took another position.”

Fumie Sunahori, assistant chemistry and physics professor, and Justin P’Pool, chemistry lecturer, have added teaching Sithole’s physics classes on top of their chemistry classes.

“We had to reassign the courses differently, as there was no time for us to hire somebody to teach the physics courses,” Sunahori said. “I am extremely busy this semester. Although I am a little overwhelmed, the students in my courses have been very understanding and cooperative, which helps a lot.”

In an email to The Franklin about his new position, Sithole said this was a voluntary resignation.

“Franklin College was a great place for me and my family,” Sithole said in his email. “I enjoyed working there

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Fumie Sunahori, assistant chemistry and physics professor, is working with chemistry lecturer Justin P’Pool to take over former physics professor Alec Sithole’s classes. Sithole recently accepted a job offer at Missouri Western State University.

and made great contributions to the physics program, but I had to move forward to another institution.”

Freshman Cory Bugelholl said he liked Sithole but knew most people didn’t.

Bugelholl said he thinks Sunahori is doing a good job as his replacement.

“Obviously, it has a little bit of a chemistry twist to it,” Bugelholl said.

“She’s a chemistry professor, so it’s expected.”

Junior Stephanie Agba said she didn’t know the professor was leaving until Sithole’s wife told her over a planned dinner.

“I would stop by to say ‘hi’ during his office hours,” Agba said. “He’s a very nice, understanding professor.”

Sophomore Sam Hall said he looked on Moodle one day, and instead of Sithole teaching his class, it said Sunahori.

Hall said he’s not taking the same class that he had originally signed up for. He was in the calculus-based physics and the class is now being taught as an algebra-based.

“I liked him as a person,” Hall said.

“He was very interesting and fun to talk to. His classes were tough, though.”

First 3D printer on campus offers new experiences MAKENNA MAYS makenna.mays@franklincollege.edu

After receiving a grant from the IT department, Franklin College now owns a 3D printer.

The printer is freely available for students to use, and so far, students have printed off cell phone holders, an iPhone case and a small octopus.

Dale Rebhorn, director of the leadership department, took the initiative to purchase the printer because it’s becoming more common to own 3D printers – businesses up and down U.S. 31, as well as Franklin High School, all have them.

The printers are becoming increasingly useful in the manufacturing and healthcare fields, and some auto stores are already using them to print out car parts.

Unlike normal printers that only print in one direction, 3D printers print in three directions to create plastic objects.

Rebhorn said he was enthusiastic about the leadership department’s new purchase.

“It’s a technology that will be bigger in the future, so it’s a good learning experience for students,” Rebhorn said.

The department bought a LulzBot Mini brand 3D Printer for about $1,000, which comes with a little, yellow, plastic octopus for quality insurance.

Rebhorn said he and his students are still in the learning process with the new printer when it comes to its uses.

Some education students were also planning a visit to see how the printer could be used for in class purposes.

Freshman Cody Burker said he is optimistic about the new printer and what projects it will lead to.

“It’s an awesome opportunity for hands-on experience of rapid prototyping technology,” Burker said.

He said the engineering and leadership students would benefit from the printer, and the investment shows that the school is willing to keep up with technological advancement.

While the campus is still in the learning period with operating and allowing students to sign up to use the new printer, Rebhorn is happy about the new technology and Nicole Hernandez | The Franklin how it is evolving.

The 3D printer, located on the first floor of JCFA, is available to students and He said the 3D faculty, free of charge. printer technology will eventually evolve be able to print out medicine. so much that we will be able to print “In the long run, everyone will have off food, and healthcare facilities will one,” Rebhorn said.

Mailroom thefts leave unanswered questions ASHLEY STEEB ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

Campus mailroom employees are searching for ways to prevent thefts after some students reported open mail with missing contents.

Freshman Gaeron Gruber, a mailroom employee, said campus mail services sometimes deliver open mail.

“Sometimes when we are putting the mail in the mailboxes, we’ll see the flap is not sealed all the way,” Gruber said.

“That’s how we get it from the post office or FedEx or UPS. The condition we get the mail is how we deliver the mail.”

Mailroom coordinator Jill Radford said she wants everyone to know there is no one in the mailroom stealing other students’ property.

“We sort the mail; there are two of us there,” Radford said. “It’s not us, and I know that for a fact. I trust all the stu-

dents I have. It’s a trust thing, and I’m “They should definitely be punvery strict about that.” ished,” junior Megan Lalioff said. “It’s Gruber echoes Radford’s confidence not their mail. Mail is run by the govin the mailroom ernment, so it is workers. a federal crime.

“Before we I say it’s a severe switch out, we’ll crime.” tell each othLalioff said she er what we got is not concerned done and what yet, but many stuneeds to be sorted dents are. through,” Gruber “Some students said. “I’d be apare concerned palled and very about the current – Jilly Radford, mailroom coordinator surprised if somelevel of security one was being in the mail room,” that dishonest.”

Lalioff said. “If I keep hearing about it, Not every student knows about the then I’ll be concerned about it.” situation, but they want the possible However, Radford guarantees the thief to receive a hefty punishment for security in the mailroom has never their actions. been stricter.

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I trust all the students I have. It’s a trust thing, and I’m very strict about that.

“We are doing everything here to secure the mail,” Radford said. “I do have cameras up in here. I feel secure about this. I have been in here for three years or so, and I have upped the security part of it.”

Radford said she wants students to tell her if they did not receive their mail.

“I will try and help anybody if they don’t have a package,” Radford said. “I will do whatever I can to help anybody find anything.”

Radford advises everyone to have a tracking number on packages and to double-check to make sure the address information is correct.

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Six forcible sex offenses were reported in residence halls, and an additional incident took place on public property near the campus.

“I am hopeful that the great jump is because we are better educating students and encouraging them to seek the resources we have available, so more are being reported, not necessarily more are happening,”

Director of Security Steve Leonard said in the Oct. 9 issue of The Franklin.

The task force will send periodic reports to the Board of Trustees and larger campus.

Students with concerns about sexual assault can contact one of the following eight members: Denise Baird, faculty and academic affairs co-chair; John @THEFRANKLINNEWS

Dickerson, trustee co-chair; Erika Brock, student congress president; Alli Fetter-Herrott, political science professor; Ellis Hall, dean of student affairs; Worthe Holt, trustee member; Steve Huddleston, trustee and General Counsel; and Theressa Wright, trustee member.

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SENIOR ACCEPTS POSITION T O T E A C H I N K U J I , J A PA N Taylor Carlton is saying “sayonara” to Franklin College and “konnichiwa” to Kuji, Japan.

The senior, who will graduate in May as a history major with an American studies minor, accepted a position with the college’s Kuji Assistant Language Teachers Program.

The position allows her to teach English to elementary and junior high school students in Japan and serve as a cultural ambassador for the Kuji Mayor’s Office.

“Not only do I love teaching people skills, I love English — and I love teaching people English skills,” Carlton said. “But I also really like the aspect that it’s global education and getting to see how the Japanese education system differs from the American education system and living and working abroad always appealed to me.”

At the beginning of the year, Carlton had considered applying for history or American studies Ph.D. programs.

“As I kind of got through it, I realized it wasn’t really what I wanted to do,” Carlton said. “So I looked back at the experiences I had at Franklin, and study abroad experiences were really my favorite part of my Franklin College experience.”

During her sophomore year, Carlton travelled to England for winter term. She also visited France, Belgium and Spain as a junior.

“I think both trips helped me learn how to adapt to not being in America,” Carlton said.

“Being abroad helped me realize that I can do so much more than what I thought I could and really grow confidence in interacting with people and being in places that aren’t familiar.”

These trips also led Carlton to an interest in worldwide education.

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Her ultimate career goal is to work in higher education, either in global education or an international affairs or business position. She said taking this position in Japan will help her grow both personally and professionally.

Carlton will not be alone in her adventure to Japan – two Franklin College graduates are currently in the program in Kuji.

She will be joining Renee Estridge, who graduated in 2011 and will be starting her fifth year in the program. Carlton is taking the place of another 2011 graduate, Krista Coy, who is leaving after her fourth year.

Her adviser, Meredith Clark-Wiltz, assistant professor of history, recommended the position, which is a temporary, two-year contract.

Carlton plans to arrive in Japan on June 25, just a month after she graduates.

Leading up to her departure, Carlton is taking cultural and Japanese lessons from economics professor Hisaya Kitaoka every Wednesday. She said she is at a “basic level” with her Japanese, only knowing how to say hello and goodbye.

“It’s been very interesting,” Carlton said.

“Most of my learning’s going to take place when I get there.”

Carlton said she is most nervous about being away from the place she has called home for the past four years.

“I think I’m just most nervous about being away from Franklin,” Carlton said. “That sounds really ridiculous, but I made really good friends here and really good connections here and just not being able to see those friends every day or not being able to sit in Saga for four hours, or just being around people and places that I’m so familiar with … is going to take a little bit of an adjustment.”

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College administrators educate campus members on sexual assult

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EDITORIAL

BRITTNEY CORUM

Toxic water gets attention How many times in our lives have we had that one friend who always was the voice of reason? By asking, “Why didn’t you listen to me the first time?” or, “I tried to warn you.” This sounds like the problem in Flint, Michigan.

It all started in April 2014 when the city of Flint switched its primary source of water from Lake Huron, through to the Flint River.

Big mistake.

When they made the switch, the water turned brown. Yes, you read that right. Brown water. Which turned out to be toxic to users.

A class-action lawsuit said the state Department of Environmental Quality wasn’t treating the Flint River water with an anti-corrosive agent, in violation of federal law, accorrding to CNN. Therefore, the water was eroding the iron water mains, turning water brown.

Residents of the town tried to voice their concerns to the government, yet it seemed to fall on deaf ears.

The move was supposed to save the city millions of dollars, yet citizens complained the tap water appeared discolored, smelled rotten and caused kids to break out in rash.

That isn’t the worse of it, though.

A total of 10 people have died because of Legionnaires Disease, a pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria.

Whether it’s connected to the water or not has yet to be determined.

It’s gotten so bad, President Barack Obama and Michigan Gov. Richard (Rick) Snyder have declared the city in a state of emergency.

It’s about time. Colored water. What other sign do you need?

The state needed to listen to the people of Michigan.

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The recent sexual assault programs males and females are at fault. are not shaming just men nor is the Not only do having these programs college automatically placing blame on help educate campus students and men; both are at fault as seen by the staff, it also helps survivors of rape. above statistics.

Did you know that 81 percent of Before the Franklin College class of women and 35 percent of men report 2019 had their first day of classes, they a time period of post-traumatic stress had their first college assignment to disorder after a rape? complete.

Did you know that after an event This year, the college implemented like this, your friend, brother or sister the “NO MORE” program, which ed- might not act like themselves and peoucates incoming students on domestic ple call them crazy? violence and sexual assault.

They aren’t crazy. They are hurting, The program launched nationally in and they deserve love and understand2013 by a coalition of leading advocacy ing like every human deserves. groups, including the U.S. Department No one should place blame on vicof Justice and major corporations such tims ever. It is not their fault. as Mary Kay, Macy’s and the Avon Both genders are at fault, and the Foundation for Women – just to name programs are used as an educational a few. device to prove this point.

“NO MORE” is supported by hunIf you feel that blame should be dreds of naused on anytional and loone, maybe it OUR POSITION cal groups and should be the by thousands criticizer.

Sexual assault programs are of individuals, Next time not shaming just men nor organizations, you try to universities and tear people is the college automatically communities down, think placing blame on men, both who are using about what its signature the person genders are at fault. blue symbol to went through increase visibiland could still ity for domestic deal with daiviolence and sexual assault, according ly or for the past few years. to their website.

Survivors are not limited to, but It is important to acknowledge that could suffer from post-traumatic stress sexual assault and domestic violence disorder, pregnancy, flashbacks, sexuhappen everywhere against both men ally transmitted diseases, depression, and women. substance use, self-harm and eating or Each year, 12.7 million people are sleeping disorders. physically abused, raped or stalked.

Almost half of victims – 47 percent For a visual reference, that’s about – were raped by someone they knew, the population size of New York City according to the Rape, Abuse and Inand Los Angeles combined, according cest National Network. to nomore.org.

Just take a moment and picture your A study done by the National Sexual best friend. Could you see them vioViolence Center found that one in five late you sexually? You might say they women are sexually assaulted while in would never do such an action, but college. for some, they unfortunately learn it’s In addition, one in 16 college men possible. are sexually assaulted.

The question above is broad because By implementing the program, in- it could affect any women or man. coming students have a better under- There is no gender barrier. standing of sexual assault and what it When it comes to sexual assault, looks like. victims are victims and shouldn’t be As seen by the above statistics, both treated with less respect based on their

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gender.

Is it seriously so hard be compassionate and understanding towards another we have reached the point where we need to place blame? Why not on the rapist?

That’s right, because 98 percent of rapists will never spend a day in jail, according to the rape and abuse national network mentioned above.

When is comes to a topic like sexual assault, it can happen to anyone, no matter your gender. We are all equal in this dilemma.

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Abortion in the United States:

Should it be illegal or legal?

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A traveler MEGAN POWELL megan.powell@franklincollege.edu

ASHLEY STEEB ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

I was raised in a Christian home where we all were taught life begins at the moment of conception. From there, we were called to live a life where “thou shalt not murder.”

During one of my church services one morning my pastor said, “The size of a person does not define them; their spirit defines them.”

I also heard a scientist say a fetus can form memories.

I’m not a science genius, but this sounds like a fetus is a person.

The federal government takes a conflicting stance on its opinion of what is and not murder.

In court cases like Roe v. Wade, the government states it’s all right for a woman to abort her baby because it is her right to choose.

In a December 2015, Indiana criminal case, 18-yearold Larry Taylor Jr. and 21-year-old Jalen Watson were charged with the murder of 28-year-old Amanda Blackburn during a home invasion. Both were found guilty by the court of law and faced double prison time.

Why? They killed an expectant mother – one charge for the mother and then for the baby.

One law says aborting babies is not murder, and another law says murdering a pregnant woman is murdering two people.

This is a double standard. One law needs to be repealed, and in this case, abortion laws need to be repealed.

The pro-choice movement is rather selfish because the women only think of themselves and not the child.

If the woman did not want a child, she should have refrained from the activities that led to conception.

However, I understand there are terrible circumstances, like rape, that can lead to pregnancy.

There are options for women who cannot raise their children, such as adoption.

A couple wanting to have children will take an unwanted child into their loving home.

How is that a horrible idea?

A pregnant woman should accept the responsibilities of being a mother or give up that right to someone who wants a child.

Under no circumstance should she murder her own child.

CHRISTINA RAMEY christina.ramey@franklincollege.edu

As a woman, I believe that women should have a choice of what to do with their bodies.

Most agree with this until the conversation turns to abortion, and then they feel it should be illegal.

I don’t believe in the killing of innocent babies, but I also don’t think women should have the right taken away from them to choose what they do with their bodies.

Abortions aren’t right in my opinion, but the choice to have one should not be taken away from a women. There are times when an abortion is the only answer that a woman may have.

The decision the Supreme Court made in 1973 in response to the Roe v. Wade case should stay. That case made abortion legal for most of a women’s pregnancy.

Now, do I think a woman should terminate her pregnancy if she is two to nine months pregnant? No, but they should have the right to choose.

It is not up to the government or anyone else to tell a woman what she can and cannot do to her body. This is the 21st century; women can wear pants, have jobs and have the right to be educated.

They know the risk.

Abortion is such a touchy subject. People need to be able to talk about it openly without the fear of being judged or ridiculed.

If people were able to talk about abortion freely, without fear, then it would be easier to learn why a woman wants to make the choice to get an abortion.

We’re taught to be informed when making any kind of decisions from the time we are young.

Knowing more information will save people from making a snap judgment based on the little information they would have.

A Washington Post columnist said, “For too long, abortion has been treated in black and white. Any discussion that deviates from legal or illegal, women or fetus, faces criticism from the twin absolutes of choice or life. If the choice movement does not change, control of policy on abortion will remain in the hands of those who want it criminalized.”

Abortion, while wrong, shouldn’t be made illegal because the right to choice should not be taken away from women.

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Now boarding flight 1888 to Boston, “We will start with section A and then board mothers with children younger than 6.”

Yes, I have been in an airport so many times that I might as well announce the boarding procedures myself.

Whether it be flying or driving, the travel bug hit me hard.

As I wrote this column Monday night, I was getting ready to leave for Ohio to cover the presidential primary.

When I was younger, I always had this dream to live in a mansion. That all changed at the end of middle school.

During my eighth grade year, we had to take Spanish. There, I was first exposed to Spanish culture, something I had never experienced before.

That year we had a project on a country. I chose Argentina, and my teacher told me when I get to high school, Roncalli would offer a trip to Spain my sophomore year.

Looking back three years ago, going to Spain taught me independence.

Now, I did have three teachers, a few parents and 29 other students with me.

When I went over, I only had a semester of high school Spanish behind me, but somehow I managed.

From there I decided to go to Germany knowing absolutely no German whatsoever. Then senior year, I went back to a Spanish-speaking country Costa Rica.

Travelling not only opens your eyes to another county, but it puts into perspective the blessings that we Americans have — free water and refills. Yes, you have to pay for water.

I’ll leave you with a quote I saw on Facebook when I was in eighth grade that gave me a life goal: “ I would rather have a passport full of stamps than a house of things collecting dust.”

Go travel and see the world for yourself and discover a new country, even if you do not know the language.

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Baseball team prepares for big weekend

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BEN BROWN benjamin.brown@franklincollege.edu

SPORTS

WEEKLY RECAP 3/11 MEN’S BASEBALL Franklin vs. Hope L, 5-2

MEN’S TENNIS

Franklin vs. Greenville L, 8-1

3/12 MEN’S BASEBALL Franklin vs. Hope W, 5-2 Franklin vs. Hope L, 7-1

MEN’S TENNIS

Franklin vs. Rose-Hulman L, 9-0

WOMEN’S GOLF

Katman Klassic Franklin finished 2nd of 3 teams

WOMEN’S LACROSSE Franklin vs. Hendrix L, 15-9

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Franklin vs. DePauw W, 6-1 Franklin vs. DePauw L, 10-4

3/13 MEN’S GOLF

DePauw Invitational Franklin finished 3rd of 8 teams

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The men’s baseball team is preparing for a three-game trip to Westfield, Indiana at Grand Park.

The team will take on Capital on Saturday and will follow that up with a double header on Sunday facing Capital and Adrian. Heading into the weekend, the team is 4-6 on the season.

The team has high goals for the weekend matchups.

“Our expectations as a team for this weekend are to sweep just like every other weekend series that we go into,” freshman Tanner Nicholson said.

Sophomore Christian Sullivan said he thinks the team has the chance to really come together this weekend.

“We have all the tools to be a special team this season, and I think this weekend we will have everything in sync,” Sullivan said.

Last season the team beat Capital once and also lost a close game. They were also defeated by Adrian last season. Capital currently sits at a 7-3 record and Adrian holds a 2-4 overall record.

Despite the losing record, the Grizzlies know what aspects of their game need work.

“As a team, we need to improve on executing better at the plate, putting

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Senior Braden Pelley swings at bat during a game last weekend against Hope College.

better at bats together and working pitch counts,” Sullivan said. “Also scoring runners when given the chance.”

Sullivan said that the team could improve at all aspects of the game.

“Coach Marshall teaches us to strive for perfection because if we come up short of that, then we will still be a great team,” Sullivan said.

Following this weekend the team will begin conference play. The team is set to take on Transylvania in a three-

game series. Sullivan said this weekend at Grand Park would be important.

“This weekend is big for us because it will allow us to go and compete against two really good teams and help gain momentum and confidence going into our conference home opener against a strong Transylvania University team,” Sullivan said.

Men’s tennis still confident after slow start JAY SISKIN kevin.siskin@franklincollege.edu

The men’s tennis team had a slow start to the season.

The Grizzlies are 0-2 after falling to Greenville 8-1 in the home opener. They followed that with a 9-0 loss in their Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opener against Rose-Hulman.

Coach Rusty Hughes said the team has no reason to worry just yet because it’s still early in the season. There’s still time to achieve goals they set out for in the preseason.

“The toughest part of our schedule is the start of the season, but we’ll overcome it,” Hughes said. “We are still on course to make our season goals.”

Junior Ethan Caldwell is one of few upperclassmen the Grizzlies have on the team. He said he thinks the team will be just fine.

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“Our record doesn’t concern me,” Caldwell said. “We’ve only played one conference match so far, and I believe

“ The toughest part of our schedule is the start of the season.

– Rusty Hughes, head tennis coach

that we can beat the rest of the teams in our conference.”

Hughes and the Grizzlies are dealing with injuries and a tough early schedule this season.

“After this weekend our schedule will be a bit easier,” Hughes said.

Franklin’s next match is against Wabash College, a nationally ranked team and one of the strongest opponents on the schedule for the Grizzlies.

“Going into this weekend we are going to have to play smart and tough,” Caldwell said. “We are playing one of the better teams on our schedule. We just need to be consistent with our shots and let them make the mistakes.”

Before the season started, the players had one goal in mind: compete in the HCAC conference tournament.

“Our goal is to make the conference tourney which we’re the only program that has done that every single year in both men’s and women’s tennis,” Caldwell said. “We still have time to achieve that.”

Men’s golf preparing for next match after top three finish

that we have room to improve.”

This weekend, Franklin will take on a tough Mount St. Joseph golf team, who has finished 2nd in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference the past two seasons behind Transylvania, along with a few other teams.

“Mount St. Joseph is a great team, but I think we can beat them,” Pollock said. “They have a senior who is one of the best players in the conference.

We have a deep top five on our team which I think will out play Mount St. Joseph Zoie Richey | The Franklin over the season.

Senior Jack Knue takes a swing during golf practice. The team will compete in the Mt. St. Joseph Invitational Pollock said the team starting on Saturday. came close to beating Mt. St. Joseph last season in the conference tournament, and he JAMES POLSTON Freshman Jacob Hash tied for sec- wants to get them back this season. james.polston@franklincollege.edu ond place individually, shooting a 73 “We have a whole team of guys who The golf team will play its second in his collegiate debut. could post a good score on any given match of the spring season this weekThe Grizzlies had two other golf- day, so you never know what will hapend, both Friday and Saturday, at the ers shooting in the 70s – sophomore pen,” he said. “If we all come together Aston Oaks Golf Course in the Mount Spencer Portish with a 76 and junior and put up good scores, we could defiSt. Joseph Invitational.

Sam Pollock with a 77. nitely do big things.”

Last weekend at the DePauw Invita“[This season] has been great,” PolAfter this weekend, the Grizzlies will tional, the Grizzlies finished in third lock said. “I think the team is off to a be back in action in the Rose-Hulman place out of eight teams, shooting a really good start and we are headed in Invitational March 25 and 26 at the 306 on 18 holes. a positive direction. We did well at the Hulman Links in Terre Haute. tournament last weekend, but I think

Lacrosse looks to rebound after first loss of season DARRELL CRENSHAW

darrell.crenshaw@franklincollege.edu

In its second year as an official sport, the women’s lacrosse team looks to build on their skills to make this season one for the books.

Ending last year with four wins and 11 losses, the team is very confident that they can make a run in the conference tournament and also in the NCAA tournament.

“Coming into the year, we were placed sixth pre-season and with top four making the conference tournament,” sophomore Jessica Silva said.

“I truly believe in the group of ladies

that we have that we can be in that top four. And with us being led by a really good coaching staff, getting in that top four is a goal that we can reach this year.”

With their first conference game against Trine approaching and coming off a loss to Hendrix, the Grizzlies are looking to get back in the winning column.

“We are coming off a pretty tough loss that really didn’t settle with us too well,” Silva said. “We are looking forward to getting back to practice,

working on the things we struggled with against Hendrix, coming out and executing like we know we are capable of and getting a much needed conference win.”

Trine is currently 0-2 on the season. The team lost to Transylvania in a blowout with a score of 21-3 in their last match up.

The Grizzlies are set to take on Trine University on March 19 at Faught Stadium on Franklin’s campus. Start time is 1:30 p.m.

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March Madness tips off

It’s March and the madness is just about to start.

Selection Sunday comes around each year, and it’s the best part of the college basketball season.

Personally, my favorite part of the process is to watch the camera run live on a team and see them go crazy when they’re announced.

As the announcers give the matchups live, my dad and I always predict who is going to win. We may not have the teams narrowed down to the Elite Eight or Final Four, but we pretty much have the Sweet Sixteen chosen.

Last year, my parents had Kentucky winning it all (along with a whole slew of people). Towards the end, I thought it was going to happen: the perfect season. We all know what happened next.

I, on the other hand, will always hold out for Michigan State to make it into the finals. Then Duke had to go and beat them by 20 or so points when they played at Banker’s Life.

Needless to say, I am not a Duke fan.

The tournament this year should be exciting. Wednesday night kicked off the Michigan and Tulsa game in Dayton, Ohio. At the time of print, I picked Michigan to win.

The Wolverines do well shooting at the three and Tulsa doesn’t defend the ball. Michigan also matches up well against the Golden Hurricanes, who have proven not to be a rebounding squad.

I expect the Wolverines to advance in March Madness with ease, unless there is an upset and Tulsa won that night.

Tonight continues with the first round of games with a list of eight games starting at 12:15 p.m. on CBS with Dayton vs. Syracuse. I’ll be watching my Spartans advance from Middle Tennessee State at the conclusion of California vs. Hawaii on CBS as well.

Go Spartans!

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