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Some students lose work-study jobs at end of year By Paige Clark
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Rumors claimed work-study jobs were being cut on campus, but Andrew Hendricks, coordinator of student employment, said this isn’t necessarily the case. “Students can only earn up to their limit as set by the federal government,” Hendricks said. “Once that money runs out, the job is completed, and the student can no longer qualify for work study funds. This process is the same as it has been in past years.” There are more than 500 work-study jobs, which are part of the financial aid program, available on campus. More than 400 students have these jobs. “The federal work-study program was set up to help students earn another level of financial aid while contributing to the campus,” Hendricks said. “Work-study awards are
calculated based on federal formulas and usually do not exceed $2000 in a given year per qualified student.” Hendricks said the amount of work-study jobs depends on each department’s work-study budget. “Many departments have workstudy budgets they must stay within,” Hendricks said. “A department may choose to spend their money quickly, or they may choose to spread that money out over the course of the year. Regardless, once the budget is maximized, the jobs are complete, and students must focus on other jobs or other earning potential.” But senior Tiana Babb said she has noticed a lot of students losing their work-study jobs. “There are indeed a lot of students losing their work-study jobs, even if they have work-study See “Work-study” on page 10
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Freshman Caylie Guinn works in the mailroom for her work-study position. Although some students have lost their work-study positions for the rest of the semester, Guinn can continue working.
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Students, faculty recognized for awards By Erika Brock
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Editor’s Farewell Before I started classes at Franklin College, I knew I wanted to be the editor of the newspaper one day. I always set high goals for myself, and this was no exception. Being the executive editor of The Franklin this semester wasn’t exactly what I had imagined, though. The size of our staff decreased and the stress increased. But the end of the semester is here. We made it. We couldn’t have produced weekly issues without the staff members who made The Franklin a priority, even when they were overwhelmed. It’s impossible to thank them enough for taking multiple assignments each week or finding ways to make stressful deadline nights enjoyable. The Franklin staff has become a family. We each have our own unique quirks, but we’ll always be there for each other. Looking back, I realize I got caught up in stress. I was so focused on making sure we had enough content for each week’s issue that I often didn’t fully appreciate how blessed I am. I’ve gotten the opportunity to gain more experience and work with an amazing team of editors, reporters, photographers and advisers. I couldn’t have asked my time as editor to go any other way. Next fall, Olivia Covington and Caitlin Soard will lead The Franklin as the executive and opinion editors, and I’m confident the success of The Franklin will continue because of their dedication. I recommend focusing on the moment and dealing with only one stressor at a time. But don’t forget to enjoy the work and take time for deadline night shenanigans. Without a doubt, this has been a highlight of my Franklin College career.
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A new award was given out Wednesday night to recognize one of the retiring professors on campus. “This award recipient has touched the lives of generations of students, faculty and staff,” said Kerri Ellington, director of student activities. “And the extra hours she has given of herself could likely add up to surpass the age of some in this room.” Bonnie Pribush, director of the leadership department, received The Franklin College Distinguished Service Award, which was created specifically for her. Fifteen awards and recognitions were given Wednesday to recognize all the best organizations, events, students and faculty/staff on campus. To receive an award, Ellington said the organization or person must be nominated. Then a committee of
five people review and rank them. Once they are ranked, the scores are tabulated and the winner is the one with the highest score. “The numerical system makes it so that no one person makes that decision,” Ellington said. The first recognition was the Student Affairs Leadership Citation, where five students were recognized—freshman Tre’Von Sevion, senior Tyler Pahnke, junior Kristen Davis, senior Allison Seward and junior Ann Gilly. Sevion, Pahnke and Davis were not there to receive their awards. Melissa Harvey, residential life coordinator, said Seward was deserving of this recognition because she is good at “balancing at being a leader and a follower.” Terri Roberts said Gilly’s
passion for leadership and service is why she deserved this award. The recipient of the “Doug Grant” Service Award, Raphaela Mueller, was described as being “quick to volunteer,” by her nominator. The Champion of Diversity award is given to both a faculty/staff member and a student. The faculty/staff member that received this award was Meredith Clark Wiltz, assistant history professor. Her nominator said, “her commitment to and appreciation for diversity at Franklin is considerable.” Junior Natavia Howell received the student award because she is “responsible, dependable and does all of her work with respect and a positive attitude,” said her nominator. See “Organizations” on page 10
New event to serve pancakes to raise money By Natavia Howell
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Delta Delta Delta will hold its first ever Flapjack Attack event on Saturday. It is a pancake breakfast in which both students and faculty can partake. The event will be split into two parts – one for faculty from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Dietz Center and another for students from midnight to 3 a.m. outside of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Admission is $5 for the faculty portion and then $2 a plate for the student portion. Sophomore Darian Eswine, Tri Delta’s philanthropy chair, said many chapters hold similar events in the nation, but she got the idea after attending a leadership conference. “I wanted to try one new event this year and I really liked the idea of a pancake breakfast,” Eswine said. “There were a lot of girls that I met that seemed to really talk up that event and said how much people enjoyed it.” Eswine said Tri Delta was also looking for a way to announce its fundraising total so far this year and
the pancake breakfast was a convenient and creative way to do it. For the faculty portion, Eswine described it as a non-formal “come and go event” during which the chapter will announce its fundraising total. She also said she is working on getting the pancakes catered by a breakfast place in the area, but members will definitely be making the pancakes for the student portion. Sophomore Olivia Covington is helping Eswine with the event. “We will have roaming waitresses who will go to the dorms and serve the pancakes,” Covington said. The waitresses will walk in pairs and serve to students outside. Covington said admission for the student portion is $2 a plate. Eswine added that members of Tri Delta will cook the pancakes during the time in between the faculty portion and the student portion in order to have them ready for students. “We’re using my budget money to pay for all the decorations so everything that is actually made from the
event will go directly to St. Jude,” Eswine said. “Our number for our fundraising total this year is looking to be a really good number so we’re really excited to announce that as well.” The total will include every fundraising event Tri Delta has held this year between last May and the Flapjack Attack. “People should come because everyone loves pancakes,” Eswine said. “It’s a new event so we want to make sure it’s something that should stay on campus if people are interested in it. Every single dollar goes to St. Jude and it’s such an amazing organization and something that I’m really passionate about and I really want the campus to be passionate about it.” Eswine said there will be lots of toppings and that students should “come support, eat pancakes and pile up on food.” Editor’s note: Darian Eswine and Olivia Covington are editors of The Franklin.
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Police report no arrests during Grizzly Grand Prix By Ellie Price
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No students or visitors were arrested for alcohol-related incidents on campus during Grizzly Grand Prix weekend. One student and one minor were arrested last October during homecoming weekend. Although Franklin police and campus security officers filed incident reports during Grizzly Grand Prix last weekend, no students or guests were arrested. Franklin police officers filed four incident reports on Saturday and Sunday. Two were for medical reasons, one was for a car accident in the Elsey Hall parking lot, and the other was for an intoxicated 22-year-old who was asleep in a car. Steve Leonard, director of security, said he’s hopeful that students made good choices during the weekend, which included a bike race and three registered parties. But, Leonard said he doesn’t want to make a “direct correlation
that because there were no arrests, it was a safe Grand Prix.” Security patrolled campus and parking lots and responded to calls. Officers also staffed two fraternity parties and a third approved party last weekend. Security completed two “walk-throughs” at the events – at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. – and followed a social responsibility checklist to make sure the party met all of the qualifications required for an approved event. But, Leonard said security could have missed situations involving alcohol that occurred behind closed doors. “Sometimes, for their own safety and for the safety of others around them, it’s warranted to have an arrest,” Leonard said. “I think fortunately this year that just wasn’t the case in any incidents that security had to deal with.” The college’s security staff reported 15 incidents related to alcohol from Thursday to early Sunday. Some were
not violations of the college’s alcohol policy, but alcohol was involved. Leonard said most of the violations from this Grizzly Grand Prix weekend were with students and guests older than 21 who violated the open container policy, which prohibits people from carrying open containers of alcohol across campus. He said guests typically responded by saying they didn’t know of the policy. “In all cases, the people we stopped were cooperative,” Leonard said. “We explained the policies to them and they understood why we had them, disposed of the alcohol, and it was a pretty minor incident. People aren’t typically happy about being held accountable, or written up as students say, but they handled it maturely and understood why. “ Senior Drew Hutchens organized Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s SigStock on Saturday. He said the
fraternity focused on not letting people in who weren’t on the guest list or seemed intoxicated. “I think we’ve stepped our game up on enforcing those rules, so we can try to keep ourselves safe,” Hutchens said. He said the fraternity has had trouble with alcohol-related incidents in the past. The national fraternity has taken away charters at other colleges recently, he said. “We don’t want to be one of those numbers,” Hutchens said. “If anything goes wrong, even the smallest thing, we’re in huge trouble.” Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted its luau party on Friday. Freshman Sam Pollock said the fraternity planned possible scenarios in advance in case any serious problem developed at the party. But he said everyone was well behaved and was safe at the event.
Incoming class number increased from last year By Megan Banta
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As of Wednesday, the college had received 364 deposits from students wholly committed to coming to Franklin, according to Alan Hill, vice president of enrollment and marketing. That’s 119 more than it had received at this point last year. Ellis Hall, dean of students, said as of Monday, 630 returning students were registered full time for the fall semester. That means 87 percent of current students not graduating on May 24 are registered as full-time students in the fall, and Hall said that number is expected to go up to 91 percent. Combining the number of returning students based on registration numbers with the number of incoming students puts the total en-
rollment above 900 and around the 1,000 figure that Hill said the college generally shoots for. He said admissions and the college as a whole are excited about those numbers. He credited the jump in deposits to various changes in the admissions process, including personalization, a greater use of social media and, in general, “more attention to detail across the board.” And he said the department constantly is looking at further changes the staff can make to make the process even better and more successful. “You have to tweak it all the time,” Hill said. Those constant tweaks, he said, are part of a change in the way the department evaluates its work. He said admissions used to do an
annual evaluation, but has shifted to multiple evaluations at staff retreats throughout the year. And their work isn’t done yet, he said. They still have to keep in touch with the students who haven’t registered yet and ensure they complete the necessary paperwork and get out to one of the June registration dates. Hill said overall, though, the college is “pleased with where we are at this point.” And he said a large part of that is the quality of the incoming class. He said while last year’s incoming class was smaller, the feedback from faculty about the quality of the students has been positive. He said admissions hasn’t sacrificed that quality for quantity in the new
incoming class and that the “quality indicators are very consistent.” And he said having more deposits at this point in the year means that moving forward, the college can be more selective about whom else it admits. “We’re not closed, but we’re able to consider students that fit our profile,” Hill said. And they’ll be able to do so while maintaining the same level of expectations for the quality of students. Hall said while things are still in flex and the numbers won’t be concrete until the college has an official head count in the fall, things are looking up.
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There are a lot of different places that would be great to spend time at this summer. England, Canada and Japan are a few far away destinations, but they are not very practical for most students who are busy working, studying or taking classes. To help those who will be spending time in Indiana this summer, I have created a list of places and activities that are within Indiana that would be wonderful for a day trip, a night out or even a weekend excursion (because everyone needs to have a little fun). 1. Indianapolis is a wonderful and geographically close location for some fun this summer. There are museums, sporting events, performances and much more that happen in the capital city every week. Because Indianapolis is in the middle of the state (for those of us northerners and southerners), it is a good distance for a weekend trip. Sometimes, there are summer deals to different events and shows, so planning and checking online could help make this option even better. 2. State parks are a perfect escape from campus and work environments. Brown County State Park is not a long drive away down I-65, but there are many county parks that are fantastic for a day picnic or hike. Events also happen at the parks that would be fun to attend – check the parks’ websites. 3. The Indiana State Dunes are an option that is a bit further north for some people, but the lake can give you the feeling of visiting an ocean if a break to the coast is not possible. Yes, it is a freshwater lake, but it is just as refreshing as visiting its cousin. There are many different places to stay by the lake to make this idea a great weekend getaway. Before making this trip, I would highly recommend checking the water condition online because there are times when the water is not safe to swim in.
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4. If you cannot take time off to travel around the state, keep it local. Small events happen in towns half the size of Indianapolis. For example, in my hometown, we have an event every month called Second Saturdays. It happens, as you think it would, the second Saturday of every month during the summer. Second Saturday is a night where the shops and businesses of downtown are open late to showcase music, art, shopping and food. I can meet with friends and spend one night just walking up and down the main streets while supporting locally owned businesses. 5. Summer is a time for festivals throughout the state and most can be found with a simple Google search. I typed in “Indiana festivals” in my search bar and was directed to a website that allowed me to search and filter by date and location. From the Monday after commencement to August 20, there are 293 festivals and craft fairs in Indiana that range from one-day events to eight.
Above: In my hometown, we have an ice cream parlor called Temple New’s Agency. It is one of my favorite locations to go during the summer, and the business usually participates in 2nd Saturdays. Bottom left: Even if the water is too cold at Lake Michigan, the beach is a remarkable spot to take a walk. On some nights, you can see across the waters to Chicago. Bottom right: Turkey Run is one of many beautiful state parks open to the public.
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Students direct short plays for class By James Reid james.reid@franklincollege.edu Nick Crisafulli, theater professor, has a hands-on final project for his Directing I students. The students have to direct a short, 10-minute play or a 10-minute excerpt from a longer play. The student-directed plays will be performed on Thursday in Custer Theater. Crisafulli has been doing this project for about five years with his students and said the goal is to give students the experience of directing a play for the public. Senior Sarah James is directing the play “Grey Matter—”, a play about not basing your inferences upon superficial things, because you never know where a friendship lies. “First we have to choose the play, which for me meant that I read a lot of plays before finding one I liked and felt that I could successfully do here,” James said. She said auditions were next. “Normally in auditions the director can choose who he/she wants to cast and can pick from everyone,” James said. “That’s not the case with these auditions because we’re all picking
from the same group of people. So we might not get to cast someone we really wanted for our play.” James said then the student-directors have to structure their own rehearsal schedule and try to follow it out to ensure the performance will be ready. “We’ll have to communicate to our actors about the story we are telling and develop blocking (the use of positioning to perfect the scene) that will do the story and stage justice,” she said. Sophomore Amanda Creech obtained a role in “Traces of Memory,” a short play directed by sophomore Kelsey Stouse. Creech works with freshman Tara Timmins in this two-person play, which involves murder. “(Rehearsals have) been pretty laid back,” Creech said. “Kelsey has been sick and we’ve been busy with ‘The Internationalist’ so Tara and I haven’t had a lot of time to rehearse. But, Kelsey is lenient with rehearsal schedules. She’s a really good director.”
Creech took part in the Festival of Short Plays last year, which was also directed by another class of students. But, she said she likes this play better because she “fit(s) the character better than I did in the previous one.” Stouse had the pair complete various exercises to help them get into character, Creech said. “She had both of us enact what we are doing before we come on to the scene, which I think is really interesting,” Creech said. “I think it helps because it puts me in the mindset of this crazy character. Thinking about murdering someone – it helps gets in that mindset.” James said she is excited about the overall project. “It’ll be a lot of hard work, but hopefully it will be fun and we will successfully tell a story that I believe needs to be told,” she said.
“She had both of us enact what we are doing before we come on to the scene, which I think is really interesting. I think it helps because it puts me in the mindset of this crazy character. Thinking about murdering someone – it helps gets in that mindset.” Amanda Creech, sophomore
Editor’s note: Amanda Creech is a reporter for The Franklin. Reporter Danielle Faczan contributed to this story.
Choral concerts demonstrate semester-long practice By Erika Brock erika.brock@franklincollege.edu From music heard on the radio today to classical music from the 17th century, this year’s choir concert covers it all. The men’s choir, women’s choir and FC Singers will end this school year with performances at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in Custer Theater. Freshman Paige Lundy said the hardest part about doing her solo in “Bohemian Rhapsody” is trying not to get nervous – because everyone knows the song. While some performers are excited about the newer styles
of music, others are more interested in the older pieces. “We are doing a beautiful piece from the Renaissance,” sophomore Jacob Broyer said. “It is in eight parts, meaning the each part (alto, soprano, tenor and bass) are divided into two. It is the most difficult piece we have done, but that makes it beautiful.” Casey Hayes, director and assistant professor of music, said between the three choirs, 90 performers will perform 18 songs. “Picking the songs is very different for each group,” Hayes said. “We pass out quite a few songs at the beginning of the semester and
since the makeup of the group changes, some songs work better for some groups rather than others.” Hayes said deciding which songs depends on where the strength of the voices are and what clicks with the performers. If a piece of music doesn’t click, then the singers don’t perform it. While the choirs have been practicing all semester, this performance is not their only performance. The choir has one concert on campus, but they do several performances around the community. The men’s chorus recently went to a nursing home last Friday to perform.
Hayes said the choirs perform for the community so the community knows Franklin College is here. The music department uses this as a music ambassador for the school. Recently, a group performed at the Palladium with the Chieftains. For students and members of the community that were not able to make it to their performance at the Palladium, the group will be doing a special performance from that show. “Going up there and singing for people is what I live for,” Broyer said.
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Music professor moves along By Paige Clark paige.clark@franklincollege.edu Cale Hoeflicker is driven by music. The lecturer of music has taught at Franklin for three years – guitar classes, private lessons and the sociology of music course. “I’ve been completely consumed by music since I was a young teenager and it has been the main driving force in most of my life, deciding where I live and how I spend the vast majority of my time,” Hoeflicker said. “It’s probably not the healthiest way to live, but I can’t imagine it any other way.” Hoeflicker said he absolutely thinks music programs are necessary. “I think that all students who want to learn to play an instrument should have the opportunity to pursue it as part of their education. Students have a rare opportunity in college to explore a lot of different activities, not
just music,” Hoeflicker said. “This is what a liberal arts education is all about. It is so much more than just making sure you’re ready to join the workforce. After college, most people become very busy with work and family life and it can be a lot more difficult to try something new.” Senior Alec Gray took advantage of the guitar classes offered by Hoeflicker, starting with private lessons his sophomore year. “I think everyone should at least try to learn an instrument,” Gray said. “It is a great stress reliever and is a lot of fun. The professors that do the private lessons here all seem like really nice
people that just want to help students learn about how fun music really is.”
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Lecturer of Music Cale Hoeflicker works with freshman Clay Murphy during guitar lessons. Hoeflicker will move to Philadelphia for a job offer after this semester concludes.
Student to participate in English Teaching Program in Japan By Amanda Creech amanda.creech@franklincollege.edu The English Teaching Experience had seven applications this spring from students wanting to travel to Japan to teach English as a second language. But, this year only one student, senior Shanice Myers, was chosen to participate in the program. The English Teaching Experience is a two-year program available to Franklin College graduates interested in helping students in Kuji, Japan, learn the English language. The program began in 1988, and previously the town of Franklin had been a sister-city to Kuji. Jennifer Cataldi, director of the office of global education, said students must submit a resume, recommendation letter, transcript and a letter explaining why they would be good candidates for the trip by March 10 to be eligible. After an interview process, one or two students are chosen to participate in the trip. Cataldi said the program requires graduates to teach in Japan
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for two years, but students have chosen to stay for a third year. “This year, for example, we have two Franklin College graduates who are still in Japan,” Cataldi said. “One is choosing to stay for a third year, so that’s why we only have one ALT that’s going over this year.” Students do not have to be a certain major to apply for the program and they do not have to have a teaching license. Myers is a political science major. Myers applied for the program and was chosen for a two-year contract to work not only with teaching English to students in Kuji but will also be working in the major’s office, as well. Myers’s title will be Assistant Language Teacher and she said she is looking forward to the opportunity to teach in Kuji. “I’m really looking forward to learning how to teach English as a second language and working with the kids in the schools and just
learning more about the Japanese culture and becoming as fluent as I can in the language,” she said. Myers has been working extensively with Hisaya Kitaoka, assistant professor of economics, before graduation. Kitaoka grew up in Tokyo and helps students once they’ve been chosen to learn about the culture. “Before she applied, she came to me several times to learn about my Japanese culture,” Kitaoka said. “After she was selected, she still comes to me once a week to learn about Japanese culture for about one and a half hours a week. She cannot come to me after she graduates because she lives in D.C so we are doing this before commencement.” Kitaoka said he has enjoyed working with Myers on her immersion into the program. “She has tons of interest for the culture. When I teach something about Japanese culture she’s not just listening, she’s trying to interact with me,”
he said. “One big advantage that I feel for her is that she is so interested and she has a lot of curiosity and she has a strong mind to learn Japanese and the Japanese culture. It means Kuji people will welcome her.” Myers will leave the United States in August. She said she hopes this will opportunity will also help her pursue her plan of going to law school. “I think law schools really look for individuals that embrace the global mindset who have a different, wide-array of experiences to bring to the classroom,” Myers said. “So I think this experience will strengthen my application because of the experience I’m going to get by being there.”
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Campus Minister David Weatherspoon walks around campus with students and faculty (left) and teeters on the edge of a pipe in front of the Capital in Washington, D.C. (right). Weatherspoon will leave Franklin College to follow his wife, who has obtained a job in Tennessee, at the end of the school year.
Campus minister to leave Franklin College By Ally Marlow allyssa.marlow@franklincollege.edu After 10 years of service to Franklin College, Campus Minister David Weatherspoon will be leaving to pursue a career in Tennessee. Weatherspoon’s wife received a job offer at a children’s hospital in Memphis, and he will follow her to become the hospital’s chaplain. Weatherspoon said his time here at Franklin has been a “tremendous experience.” “I have loved the opportunity to work with students over the years and to see folks grow from the time they enter Franklin College and the time they exit, and even beyond,” Weatherspoon said. “And to do weddings of former students, now alumni; it’s fun to participate in all facets of students’ lives.” On top of being campus minister, Weatherspoon has also co-taught a non-violence class in previous years with Professor Diana Hadley. The class this semester was cancelled due to technical problems, but Hadley and Weatherspoon still invited students to attend a non-credit
version of the class. Hadley said she and Weatherspoon strongly believe in the value of the topic and are hopeful that a few students might learn from it, one day changing the world and making the difference. Weatherspoon said working with these students and Hadley has been a “humbling experience.” “I get to walk beside people as they wrestle with the big questions of who am I? What do I believe? What do I want to do with my life?” Weatherspoon said. “It’s been fun getting to mentor and being able to teach, particularly with my colleague Diana Hadley.” Hadley said Weatherspoon has gained “rock-star status” during his time here at Franklin and will be leaving big shoes to fill. Professor of Mathematics John Boardman agreed. “From a personal standpoint, David is one of the most likeable people that I have met on campus,” Boardman said. “He’s always smiling and making people feel welcomed. It is apparent from the numbers of
students and the diversity of students involved in religious life that David has created a safe place for students to nurture their faiths.” Weatherspoon said after he leaves, he hopes he has helped make a positive, lasting impact on the community. “I just want to know that whatever we’ve done here, with building relationships, creating opportunities for students to enact their faith in a very positive way – from chapels to mission and service opportunities to interfaith group – I just want the positives to continue,” Weatherspoon said. “I hope whoever comes in next will put their own spin on things and create new things, but I know we left them a good foundation from which they can draw from.” The position for the new campus minister is still undetermined. On-campus interviews, which are open to students and staff, are being held in the chapel for the next two Mondays, where feedback can be given and received on the potential candidates.
This past Monday the first of the candidates, the Rev. Jake Hofmeister, had his interview. Many faculty members, including Hadley, and a few students were in attendance. The position of campus minister will not be decided until all the interviews and presentations are complete. Weatherspoon said he will never forget the experiences he has had at Franklin College, especially the travelling he got to experience with students. “I hope people have learned, no matter what they are doing, that what they do faith-wise matters,” Weatherspoon said. “Whether it’s being a journalist, and doing some real good, authentic journalism, or whether it’s being a teacher and taking that to the classroom one day, or whether it’s being a med school student and learn ethically how to look at something and ask some good questions.”
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Taylor Johnson is rounding out her freshman year of playing softball at Franklin College, but this nearly 13-year veteran has been playing a new ballgame. “Being a student athlete in college is different than being a student athlete in high school,” Johnson said. “Your time management is definitely a big change and something that you have to learn to work with.” The change was not only limited to time management but also a change in the people she played with. For the first time in her life, Johnson is playing for a different coach. “My entire family is into baseball and softball,” Johnson said. Before coming to Franklin, Johnson was coached by her father.
She said one of the biggest transitions she had to work through was playing for a different coach. But, Johnson said the transition was pretty easy because “the basics were still the same.”
One aspect that has stayed the same is her love of playing catcher. Out of all the positions she has played since starting softball at 5-years-old, Johnson said her favorite was still catcher.
Johnson said one other transition was joining a new team, but not all her teammates were strangers. Before coming to college, Johnson played summer travel leagues and met some of her current teammates while playing.
“You are in every play,” Johnson said. “I like being in every play; it keeps you in the game.”
“It’s really cool because you’re playing against them in the summer, and you are kind of like rivals but you get to know them playing on the same team,” Johnson said. “It’s really awesome getting to know new girls.”
The Lady Grizzlies had 21 wins this season but lost a tiebreaker to enter the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament, Johnson said. “The fact that the opportunity with such a young team, and we had 21 wins overall and that is the most wins that Franklin College softball has ever had – that was really cool to me in my first year, to come in and to experience that and being a part of the history,” Johnson said.
To continue playing this summer, Johnson said there are two options: join a summer travel league if eligible or create a summer team similar to the baseball team. To her understanding, in the summer league, the team would play other college teams, but the women are still looking into the possibility. Johnson said she has high hopes for the future. “I plan, throughout the next few years, that our team is going to become closer and learn to work better together, and we want to make it to the tournament definitely,” Johnson said. “I think we have a good chance to win the tournament.”
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money still available,” Babb said. Babb worked at the information desk in the student center and lost her job a few weeks ago. “Everyone at the info desk lost their job,” Babb said. “We were all given warning the funds were running low and that our hours may be cut, and then a few days later we all got an email telling us not to work. I believe there were 15 to 20 students employed at that particular job.” Hendricks said the campus is trying to “target the jobs that are most beneficial to campus” and that some departments are more serious about work-study than others. He also said the program has really developed in the last five years. “Ten years ago, the work-study program on campus was very small and nearly non-existent. The last five years has seen more organization and support from those running the program,” Hendricks said. “As such, there were a few years when not all opportunities were taken advantage of, but students are learning to search out jobs more effectively today.There are many students who are work-study qualified that choose not to work on campus and have never had a job.” Babb said she has taken full advantage of her work-study opportunities over the last four years. “I do think that work-study is important to Franklin College. It gives students that ability to work in an environment that has the potential
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to provide them with skills that they can use for the future,” Babb said. “I know for me, it would have been more challenging for me to try and pay my way through school without it. This is due to the fact that I do not get help from my parents, so my work-study check would cover my car payment and cell phone.” Hendricks said while work-study is beneficial, “no student should rely on hourly wages to pay for college.” A big argument on college tuition is that it is no longer possible for students to pay their way through college. “I do think that with the amount of tuition we pay that the least thing the school can do is budget better with the work-study money so that students can keep their jobs the full year,” Babb said. She said she was not sure how this would affect the college overall. Hendricks said it should not affect Franklin’s ability to recruit new students. “Work-study should not be a defining reason students choose a particular college or university because it is based on federal formulas,” Hendricks said. “The college actually receives a very small percentage of its work-study budget from the government. Franklin College utilizes its work-study funds to a much greater extent and helps students to a much greater extent than many other colleges and universities.”
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Gray said Hoeflicker worked really well one-on-one with his students. “During classes, he tried to make sure you learned how to read music, but also made sure that you had the chance to learn songs that you wanted to know how to play,” Gray said. Gray said he took the class because he was interested in playing guitar and knew a few chords already. Hoeflicker had decided to leave Franklin because his wife has a job opportunity in Philadelphia. “The thing I’ll miss the most is seeing the progress students make as they continue to study over the course of a few semesters,” Hoe-
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flicker said. “I’ve seen several students start out as complete beginners, and after a few semesters they are able to play songs that they know from the radio and having a lot of fun with the instrument.” However, Hoeflicker said he will not miss the commute to Franklin every day. “Anyone who has taken a class with Cale knows that he is a really awesome guy,” Gray said. “He is an amazing guitarist. Franklin is really losing a huge asset to the music department.”
SEB Outstanding Member award went to senior Sarah White. Her nominator said, “she attends everything,” handles transition well and is a key role model on campus. Joel Cramer, journalism professor, received the Academic Advisor of the year award, because of how caring he was in helping the nominator find her passion and career choice. Cramer’s nominator wrote, “I am beyond lucky to have an academic advisor that has provided long term guidance and believed in me.” Faculty/Staff Service Award recipient Keri Ellington had taken herself off this nomination in years past, but this year the nominator kept her on it because of Ellington’s “kind heart… the high expectation she holds for herself and students,” and how she upholds the mission statement. Ben O’Neal, Organization Advisor of the Year, received the award for his help in creating the new Franklin Outdoors organization and being so “encouraging,” according to his nominator. There was a tie for Organization Officer of the Year: both Gilly and junior Tess Anglin received this award. Gilly’s nominator said there aren’t enough words to describe her and the work she does for SASOM. Anglin’s nominator wrote that her attention to detail, passion and how she juggles many roles helps her be a great leader in Student Congress. The Black Student Union’s Fashion Show won the Event/Project of the year awards, because of their work for their philanthropy Women in motion. BSU was also said to have created an event that was fun and educational all wrapped into one. This year the Fashion Show had a record number of people come to the event.
The overall winner of the Organization of the Year was SASOM, because this year was all about rebuilding for this organization. Members rebuilt membership, rewrote their constitution and focused on efficiency and effectiveness, said their nominator Senior Johnny Bretz received the Student Congress Service Award. Bretz was a four-year Student Congress member, whose “commitment to Student Congress and Franklin College has been steadfast.” “Tonight begins a new era for Franklin College,” said freshman Adam Flamion, the newly elected president of Student Congress. Along with giving awards other recognitions were announced. The new executive council and cabinet of Student Congress were also sworn in. Junior Tess Anglin swore in freshman Adam Flamion, president; junior Kurt Davis, vice president; junior Matt Haggard, treasurer; and sophomore Shelby Pierson, secretary. After Student Congress was sworn in, the Top Ten seniors were announced. Top Ten include: Matthew Bachman, David Barickman, James Barton, Allison Bayley, Vanessa Benham, Aaron Blair, Shelby Dobson, Allison Reed, Karla Rodriguez and John Sittler. To be nominated for Top Ten, the faculty and staff first nominates members, then the senior class decides. Along with being on Top Ten, Bachman was also announced as the senior speaker at graduation. In the end, the Organization awards highlighted the achievements of many student, faculty and staff from the 2013-2014 school year.
news Turnout is light for Tuesday’s election By Jess Seabolt
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INDIANAPOLIS – Turnout was light Tuesday as voters went to the polls to choose Republican and Democratic nominees in county, legislative and congressional races. Robert Dion of the University of Evansville said there wasn’t much motivation for voters. That’s because it was a primary election and an off-year, which means there’s no race for governor or president, and therefore little of the political advertising that drives voters to the polls. “It would be astonishing to see big numbers,” Dion said. By midday, the Indiana Secretary of State’s office – which oversees elections statewide – reported no calls about voting problems. And county officials reported few problems – and even fewer voters. At 10 a.m., only about 30 people had come to vote at the two precincts located in Garfield Park in Indianapolis. Laura Garcia was handing out campaign literature at the park’s recreation for Michelle Smith Scott, a candidate for Center Township Small Claims Court. “I’m surprised. It’s kinda slow,” Garcia said as she took a break on a park bench. “Maybe it’s too early. I hope more people will come later.” Garcia said she was surprised so many voters asked whether she was a Republican or a Democrat. “I’m not really into politics,” she said. “But Michelle is a wonderful woman.”
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The polls closed at 6 p.m. but official voter turnout numbers won’t be available for days or weeks. Washington County Deputy Clerk Susan Pennington said early turnout had been light but she had seen more absentee voting. And Harrison County Clerk Sally Whitis said turnout had been light and she had no reports of voting issues. But that’s no surprise. There were no contested races on the ballot there. That was true in many areas of the state – but not all. “There are a number of exciting races but only in specific areas,” said Andrew Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Politics at Indiana-Purdue, Fort Wayne. Also, for the first time in 12 years, there were no statewide races on the primary ballot. The top races were congressional contests, although only a few of the state’s incumbents had serious challenges, Dion said. But Dion said a light voter turnout can sometimes lead to unusual outcomes. “Just a small motivated group can grab a nomination,” he said. Most of the state’s better races will take place in the fall, when there will be two statewide matchups – state auditor and treasurer – on the ballot. Republicans and Democrats will choose their nominees for those races at political conventions in the coming weeks.
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Seniors Megan Banta, Jessica Wray and alumni Samm Quinn, Zach Osowski received awards at the banquet.
Society of Professional Journalists dinner honors alumni, seniors By Jesse Wilson
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Six Franklin College students and graduates received awards for their work on the student newspaper and the school’s statehouse bureau on Friday at a journalism banquet. The Society of Professional Journalists hosts an annual dinner to give recognition to Indiana’s top journalists for the previous year. The Franklin won third place for its website. The paper—edited during the contest period by senior Megan Banta and 2013 graduate Suzannah Couch—competed in the student media division. “These honors confirm what we at Franklin College have known for a long time: That our students can accomplish remarkable things,” said Franklin College President Jay Moseley. “Everyone at the college is proud of them not just for putting the lessons they have learned here to work, but because they have done so in the service of an essential profession that informs and enriches the lives of people all over Indiana.” Zach Osowski, 2013 graduate, was recognized for the work he and his partner Chase Howell did on a story for their senior project, which looked at concussions among young athletes and what lawmakers are doing about it. Osowski and Howell received third in their field. “This is the first award I’ve won from the SPJ,” said Osowski. “It
is a big honor to realize that work you put in gets recognized especially by professional journalists who were able to look at work we did as an under graduate and say that’s better than what others who are professionals have done.” Osowski, now a reporter at The Herald Bulletin in Anderson, Ind., hopes to receive more awards in the future. Reporters for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news publication of the college’s Pulliam School of Journalism (PSJ), competed in the contest’s largest professional category—one for online publications, wire services and newspapers with a circulation of more than 40,000. Senior Jessica Wray, alumna Samm Quinn and PSJ director John Krull were present to receive an honorable mention in the category of Coverage of Government or Politics. “It is really exciting to not only network with other journalists, but to see that TheStatehouseFile is being recognized not as a student organization but as a professional news publication,” Wray said. “I think the SPJ is a great organization to join as a journalist and they do a great job of recognizing journalists for the work they do. They also are a great source of scholarships for young journalism students.”
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Senior farewell: Journalism school was family
For the past six months my mantra has been, “I cannot wait for graduation!” But now, getting down to the last few weeks of college, I’ve realized just how much I’m going to miss the academic department that has been my pseudo-family and the amazing friends I’ve made. I want to say thank you to the faculty who listened to every one of my rants about scheduling difficulties, who helped me dry my tears when I had “major” life crises and who were there to give me great career, life and love advice. I couldn’t have asked for a better support system. To my newspaper friends: Deadline nights at 2 a.m. will forever be my favorite college memories. From crazy Star Wars debates to hilariously awkward conversations, I’ve had more fun and laughter with you than I could’ve ever hoped for. Although I’m ready to move on, I understand now why people say your college years are some of the best years of your life. I’ve met some of the best people at Franklin College. Franklin not only gave me an incredible education and taught me the value of life-long learning, it helped me build relationships with truly amazing individuals. To two of my favorite people, thank you for the late nights and friendship. You’re amazing women and I can’t wait to see how much you’ll grow. And in the words of my favorite past editor (which he stole from one of my favorite shows), “What’s next?”
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Franklin College students should take advantage of summer, be productive Summer. It’s finally here – almost. Really, it’s kind of hard to believe that the school year is coming to an end. It seems like the entirety of the student body has been stressed out and tired for the last few weeks, and we’ve all been praying for the third week of May to get here so we can get out. But, like every year, now that we’re really at the end, the moment is bittersweet. Yes, we’re completely ready to be done with classes and homework and tests, but we’re also not ready to leave behind our friends. We don’t all live near each other, so college goodbyes are particularly hard. But Franklin students shouldn’t dwell too much on what they’re leaving behind. Instead, as cliché as it sounds, we should look forward to what we have coming this summer. Some of us will be working summer jobs or internships. It may seem scary, especially if you’re doing an internship in your field. But summer jobs can only help. If you’re doing an internship in your field, the experience you get in the summer is invaluable. You don’t have to worry about schoolwork or other school-related responsibilities, so you can focus all of your attention and efforts on becoming the best teacher/journalist/biologist/businessperson you can be. And, on the off-chance that your internship shows you that you don’t really love what you’re doing as much as you thought, it’s not the end of the world. It’s actually a good thing, because you’ll avoid spending your life in a field that you’re not really passionate about. Summer classes are often a necessary evil for many students, especially for those who want to graduate
early or on time. Going to school while most other students are enjoying their academic freedom can be upsetting, but it’s also an excellent opportunity. And, like with summer jobs, going to school in the summer can help you determine if you’re majoring in the right area for you. For seniors and other students not returning to Franklin for whatever reason next fall, the end of the school year is particularly hard. You’re not just leaving your friends and memories behind for a few months, but possibly for a longer period of time. Again, embrace the change; don’t be afraid of it. You’ve been hearing this same thing over and over again for the entire semester, but now that the end of your Franklin experience is imminent, the words are probably ringing true. There’s no stopping the change coming in your lives, but Franklin will always be here for you to visit. You may be moving on, but the college isn’t. Whenever you want to come back and relive some of your favorite Franklin memories or traditions, we’ll be here waiting. Most importantly, don’t waste your summer. If you’re not working, take a class. If you’re not taking a class, work. It’s OK to relax you’re entire summer when you’re younger, but once you start getting older, constantly using your mind becomes more and more important. On the side, though, don’t work too hard. You’ve spent two semesters reading, writing, editing and scheduling more than you ever thought possible. Yes, it’s important to keep your mind stimulated during the summer, but don’t push yourself too hard.
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The Franklin editorial board believes Franklin College students should use their summer break to work or take classes, as well as relax and regroup for the next school year.
Before you start work or classes, give yourself a few days, or even a couple weeks, to relax and regroup. It’s hard to transition in and out of school-mode, but your brain desperately needs that transition. If you don’t give yourself some sort of small break, you’ll never transition fully, which will make coming back to school in the fall even harder. Whatever you do this summer, make sure it’s something you love. Don’t spend your time doing something that bores you, because that’s not what summer is about. Find your perfect internship, take a fun class and spend time with your family. So enjoy the summer, Franklin College. You deserve it. The editorial board represents the opinion of The Franklin and its staff members. The board meets once a week to discuss pressing issues relevant to Franklin College students. Meetings are moderated by Olivia Covington, the opinion editor. Board members are juniors Ann Gilly and Adam Lee, sophomore Caitlin Soard and freshman Brittney Corum. Ellie Price, the executive editor, sits on the editorial board. If you have an issue you would like the editorial board to consider, please feel free to email Olivia Covington at olivia.covington@franklincollege.edu.
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opinion Summer classes vs. summer jobs
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Senior Jesse Wilson works at his summer 2013 internship for TheStatehouseFile.com. Some students choose to work during the summer, while others take classes.
Classes put students ahead
Working gives money, experience
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College is fun, (aside from the long hours, lack of sleep and being broke all of the time) but summer is what everyone really looks forward to. Well, almost everyone. Most of us have to work summer jobs to make a little extra cash, and some of us take summer classes to help offset the costs of the upcoming semester—if you’re really dedicated, you do both. Going to school in the summer is an absolutely horrifying thought for me; by this point in the semester, I am totally burnt out and ready to work my minimum wage summer job and binge watch Netflix for two or three months. But there are a lot of benefits to taking a summer class rather than lounging around. For one, if you want to graduate in less than four years, you almost have to take summer classes—unless you want to take a ton of credit hours during the school year. Often, taking just one or two classes for a summer gives you more time to focus on that particular subject, resulting in better grades. And, if you’re struggling to pick a major, taking summer classes can help you find what you’re passionate about. It’s also often much cheaper to take classes in the summer, particularly if you take classes somewhere like Ivy Tech or through online programs. That’s a definite plus; being able to pay Franklin prices for one less class would take a significant financial burden off of my family and myself. While a real break would have been nice, summer classes are definitely something I’m looking into for this summer, as well as summers in the future.
Unless you’re a bazillionaire, there’s practically no reason why you shouldn’t have a summer job. Will it suck up most of your time and leave you tired at the end of the day? Most likely. But, you’ll find that it’s worth it when you have a comfortable amount of money saved up at the start of the school year. Plus, any job is a resume builder, and in college it’s all about what you can get on your resume. If you have a job for a summer that will be almost guaranteed to look good to a potential employer, you will be ahead of the game. Yes, jobs take effort and time. But you will get days off, and they will be so much sweeter. You’ll be able to appreciate the time off more and make them count. Finding a summer job isn’t easy, though. It’s best to start looking early (read: now, or three weeks ago) and to apply to several. Don’t be afraid to call places where you think you’d like to work and see if they have any openings. This is a great way to experience the application process before you have to do it “for real” after graduation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in July 2013, 23.5 million 16-to-24-year-olds had jobs. That’s 60.5 percent of all people in that age range in the country – over half of the people our age. Those guys saw the benefits of a summer job and jumped at it, so why don’t you? Who knows, you might actually enjoy it.
We all have that one person in our life that we see as the mother figure of our household. We all wonder how she knows where everything is and where everything goes and where everyone needs to be at one time. We’re awed by her ability to know exactly what we’re thinking. In honor of these amazing women, on May 9, 1914 Mother’s Day officially became a holiday. President Woodrow Wilson might have officially created Mother’s Day as a public holiday, but some historians believe that one of two women, Julia Ward Howe or Anna Jarvis, originally had the idea, according to History.com. Mother’s Day was supposed to be a holiday of peace, and while it was celebrated in 1911, it wasn’t officially set on the second Sunday of May until 1914. In 2002 President George W. Bush went the extra mile and honored foster mothers, as well as his own mother, for the “love and sacrifice” that they give to their children, biological or adopted. He also quoted other political leaders, like the sixth U.S. President John Quincy Adams, who said “All I am is what my mother made me.” Bush also quoted Abraham Lincoln who said of his mother, ”all that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother.” Lincoln also said his mother’s prayers “clung to me all my life.” So this Sunday remember to show some love to your mother or mother figure and tell her how much you love her. Do something special for her. She has done so much for you, so just do a little something extra for her on her special day.
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Pacers’ Woes During the last portion of the NBA season and the playoffs up to this point, Roy Hibbert has looked like a middle school kid playing against the professionals. In fact, he has looked like Bow Wow did when his sneakers broke in Like Mike. Wednesday night it seemed as if he got those sneakers repaired. He definitely came to play, providing 28 points and nine rebounds as the Pacers evened the series. Several friends have already messaged me saying he is back to the player he has shown he can be. As for me, I am not so sure. I don’t care about the points he gets, but his scoring early always gives him a spark. But, this is something that can’t be the jumpstart to the rest of his game. No matter who you are you may have a cold shooting night. Despite the misses, I still expect production on the other side – especially when you are over seven foot tall. There should be no reason Hibbert does not come away from every game with at least eight rebounds. The simple fact that he finished with zero points and zero rebounds in the first game is unacceptable. If he doesn’t hit his first couple of shots, the aggressive Hibbert we saw in game two will not be present. We are already in the playoffs. There is no time for him to work on his self-esteem this late in the season and still see great results. The Pacers’ only hope is to get him the ball early and get him easy shots. If we see that, then I have no doubt in my mind the Pacers will reach the Conference Finals or beyond. If they don’t, Hibbert is going to shrink back down and the Pacers have no shot to even get past this round.
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The Franklin College men’s golf team concluded its season this past weekend with the HCAC Championships at Eagle Rock Golf Course in Defiance, Ohio. The team finished sixth out of eight teams with junior Chris Arnold finishing the highest amongst the Grizzlies, tying for fifth place. Arnold’s performance earned him All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. He finished with a four-round total of 305. “I did not play as well as I would have liked,” Arnold said. “I shot a pretty high number on the first day, which took away the chance of catching the leader.” Arnold shot an 82 on Saturday, the first day, and came back on Sunday with a round of 74.
“I did have a nice comeback on the second day, though, so it was a good way to end the season,” Arnold said. As for the overall team performance, Arnold said the players did not play like they had hoped but that a couple of the guys made some improvements from the first weekend. “That is always a win,” Arnold said. “I hope the younger guys work hard on their games this summer, and I will miss our seniors a lot.” This past weekend’s championships concluded the collegiate careers of seniors Griffen Brown and Will Reno. “They were great role models,” junior Joe Abplanalp said. “They are going to be missed, but I have learned a lot from them. They were always willing to help anyone who needed it.”
Two of the Grizzlies were honored at the championships. Arnold was honored with the All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference while Abplanalp took home the honors of being named to the All-HCAC Sportsmanship team.
“I hope the younger guys work hard on their games this summer, and I will miss our seniors a lot.” Chris Arnold, junior
Annual sports banquet gets new look By Carney Gillin
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The athletic department took a different approach to the annual athletic award banquet this year. In past years the program was run by coaches and allowed time for each coach to speak on their respective teams’ accomplishments. With Mary Helak and Allie Qualls at the helm the athletic department, the redesigned program allowed for a more student-athlete focused convocation. The reception was hosted by student athletes and featured multimedia presentations designed by student-athletes. The new format seemed to be a success as many athletes commented that the new, more concise program was much more enjoyable. “The videos and music made it more fun,” said junior swimmer Seth Morin. “It was also nice to get out a little quicker than last year.” The first Grizzly to win an individual award was junior Hil-
lary Cain. Cain was honored with the 2014 Walter and Nadine Hunter Leadership Award. Cain runs track and cross-country. Cain is a two-time HCAC Cross Country Champion and finished second in 2013. She was also named 2nd team all-conference in the 10,000 meter. Cain, who excelled in her first two seasons at Franklin, is experiencing some health issues and was nominated for this award after displaying strong support for her team despite her setbacks. Among the Grizzlies honored was Kyle Linville, who was unable to attend. Linville is currently overseas pursing his dream of playing football professionally. Linville received the Will B. Nelp Award, which is given to the top Senior Male athlete. The football standout amassed a number of records during his career at Franklin College. He set career receiving records in receptions, yards and
touchdowns as well as single season records in the same three categories. Linville was named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association as well as D3.com. Lastly, Linville was a finalist for the Gagliardi trophy. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, the receiver performed well in the classroom, earning academic all-American honors. Receiving the award for top female athlete, the Jenny Johnson Kappes award was soccer player Vanessa Benham. Benham led the HCAC in goals with 14; the star soccer player also led the conference in points with 36. She was named 2nd team all HCAC and received HCAC player of the week. “It meant a lot to me because it reflects the hard work that I have put in off and on the field,” Benham said. Editor’s note: Seth Morin is a reporter and photographer for The Franklin.
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Coach Lance Marshall congratulates sophomore Drew Kammerer for reaching third (left) and Kammerer awaits a pitch against Bluffton University (right).
Baseball Coach Lance Marshall passes 400 win milestone By Ben Brown
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After 17 seasons, Franklin College’s Baseball Coach Lance Marshall reached his 400th win. Marshall’s overall record at Franklin sits at 401-290. During that time, he has led the team to three Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season championships. He has also brought home a conference tournament title and a berth to the NCAA Division III Championship tournament. Marshall brought home his first HCAC title in 2002, coaching Franklin to a school record of 32 wins. In that season Franklin was nationally ranked for the first time ever. Mar-
shall also coached his way to being named the HCAC Coach of the Year. This was also the first time a Franklin coach received the award. He earned the title for the second time in 2005 and his third came in 2009. In 2007 Marshall led the Grizzlies past the University of Notre Dame and past Butler University in 2009, both being victories over Division I schools. Marshall’s 400th victory came at a time when the Grizzlies were fighting to stay in the final spot of the conference tournament. Junior Tyler Ison said Marshall reach-
ing 400 wins was something they were all expecting this season. Senior Chris Hoopingarner believed the 400th win was important but not because of the milestone. “Coach Marshall is a big competitor, and I think he believes his 401st win was more important than his 400th,” Hoopingarner said. “With his 401st win we clinched our spot in the tournament this year. Obviously every coach strives for success on the field, but his 400th win would have been bitter sweet had we not won his 401st.” “Coach Marshall has now made the tournament for seven years straight,
an accomplishment not to be taken lightly,” Hoopingarner said. Ison said Marshall knows everything there is to know about the game and every situation in the game. “He’s been around the game for a long time and knows what needs to be done,” Ison said. “I think what makes Marshall a good coach is his demand for excellence both on the field and off the field,” Hoopingarner said. “He expects his players to play every inning, and every game 100 percemt. Likewise, he expects us to be working as hard as we can in the classroom.”
Senior Scott Windler breaks all-time hit record By Will Reno
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For senior Scott Windler, the 2014 season has proven to be one for the record books. As Windler broke Franklin’s all-time hits record set by former teammate Nick Stoia, he also helped lead the Grizzlies to a birth in the HCAC Tournament. Windler tied Stoia’s record of 232 in the first inning against Bluffton on a single. His 233nd hit of his career came in the sixth
inning. Windler sealed the record with a two-run home run. Within moments of talking to him, Windler’s teamfirst mindset is evident. “The record is an honor; the real joy out of getting this is getting in the conference tournament,” Windler said. “Our team is good enough to win the conference tournament and get to the regional.” Windler leads Franklin with a total of six home runs on the season. This is
also a tie for third place in home runs for the HCAC. Windler is also leading the HCAC in runs batted in with a total of 44 and in stolen bases with 23. The sociology and criminal Justice major said if the right opportunity presented itself, his professional life might take a backseat to a baseball career. “If it lands in my hands, then yeah I’ll take it; if not, I’ll just go on with my life,” Winder said.
Windler said his four years on the team created a special bond, particularly for the senior class. “The groups that I’ve been with have been like family to me, we’re like brothers,” Windler said. The Grizzlies began the HCAC Tournament on Thursday against Manchester University.
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Grizzly Grand Prix 2014 1. Senior Chris Wilham races in Grizzly Grand Prix for his fraternity, Kappa Delta Rho. 2. Women’s, men’s and co-ed teams competed in Grizzly Grand Prix last Saturday morning. 3. Delta Delta Delta placed first in the women’s race for Grizzly Grand Prix. From left to right: freshman Kayanna Wolter, junior Morgan Whitaker, senior Tiana Babb and sophomore Mia Taskey.
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