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Students perform modern remake of classic Greek play By Amanda Creech
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The Franklin College Theatre Department performed “Anon(ymous)” as its first play of the year on Wednesday evening. Students will also perform the play on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. “Anon(ymous),” written by Naomi Iizuka, is a modern retelling of Homer’s “Odyssey.” The main character, Anon, must find his mother after they are separated. Junior Eli Curry plays Anon, who travels through the United States, crossing a one-eyed butcher, barflies and an odd truck driver before finding his mother in a sweatshop. Curry has been in eight plays at Franklin, including this one. He said in order to get into his character, he had to think about what it would be like to not have known his mother or have anyone he could call on for help – just like what it would be like as a foreigner in a different country, struggling to find his way. “The thing I liked most about this play is that I like taking classic tales and giving them a modern spin,” Curry said. He said he loved taking something that has lived through the
ages and touching it up to bring in the modern ways of storytelling. Theatre professor Nick Crisafulli, who has been with Franklin’s theatre department for five years, directed the play. He said he enjoys directing and is looking forward to “the audience finding the play visually interesting and creative… and (attaching) themselves to the main character in the play.” Crisafulli said the play highlights what it means to be in a new environment and determine the differences between a friend and a foe. “There is also a heavy immigration theme in this piece,” he said. “And it lends itself to the politics of the day.” Freshman Katelyn Rayl, who performed in the play as Ritu, Serz and the second sewing lady, said she enjoyed it. “It was a far different experience than what I’ve ever done before,” said Rayl, who performed in high school. She said a lot went into building the set and memorizing lines. “We had a lot of fun, but it wasn’t ‘all work no play,’” Rayl said. See “Play” on Page 10
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Freshman Julia Dembroski gets her hair done Wednesday night (top). Senior Alex Lancaster and junior Eli Curry play two characters who have a conflict during the main character’s journey through the United States (bottom).
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Reach for the stars As children, we are told we should dream big and set our goals high. No matter how hard it gets or how far you have to go, always reach for the stars, because you never know what will happen. We are told we can change the world with our goals; a prime example of this is the first ever satellite to orbit the earth, Sputnik. Sputnik, which was constructed by the Soviet Union, was the first satellite in space. It was launched at 10:29 p.m. on Oct. 4, 1957, but was seen around the globe at different times. This was a remarkable accomplishment for anyone, but the United States saw the launch as a communist advantage, which the government didn’t want. Thus, the competition between the Soviet Union and the United States began. The Cold War led to many great discoveries, including the unforgettable American trip to the moon and the first woman in space. Despite the tension, the competition between America and the Soviet Union bettered the whole world. The launch of Sputnik teaches us that anything is possible. You never know what could change the world for the better, what lives could be impacted or how one little event in history can cause everyone else to dream bigger. Dream and dream big, and don’t let anyone tell you no, because you can change the world.
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Students, like sophomores Mia Taskey and Richard Miller (top left), left painted handprints and signatures on Up ‘til Dawn’s “high five” banner last Tuesday (bottom left). Students could also register for the upcoming event and vote for which FC professor or student would shave his head or beard – the result was professor Nick Crisafulli shaving his beard last Friday (right).
Fundraising tactics changed for philanthropy event By Seth Morin
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With new organizational changes this year, St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn will challenge faculty, staff, and students to stay up for good and support the fight against childhood cancer. Members of Franklin College’s St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn organization aim to raise awareness and funds for the children of St. Jude Hospital. The funds cover the medical bills for the families and pay for their travel and housing fees. The fundraising also allows for doctors and researchers to continue finding life-saving treatments. This year, students have to raise $100 each in order to participate in November’s Up ‘til Dawn event. In previous years, participants paid a small registration fee and wrote letters at the event asking for donations. Emma Peavey, co-executive director of the organization, said it can be challenging to raise $100 if “effort is not put in the fundraising process.” “Raising $100 is pretty simple,” Peavey said. “Just think about it – all you have to do is ask 10 people for $10 each.” Now, people can register and donate online, versus sending letters in past years.
“Letters are still sent to families but they are via email,” said sophomore Erin Moll, who is the team cultivation chair for the organization. Students can register for the event at the national St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn website. Individuals that register are given a page on the website, which they can personalize and use to ask for donations. Teams, on the other hand, consist of six people with one captain and have a team page. Currently, there are 11 teams registered, but Peavey said she expects more to register. She said the group made these changes in an attempt to raise more awareness. She said it’s easier to raise funds because people can pay with cash, check or credit card. Junior Melody Quante, a participant of Up ’til Dawn, said she joined the organization because she loves the cause and the opportunity for Franklin students to make such a huge impact. See “St. Jude” on page 10
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Franklin community prepares for festival By Halie Solea
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A variety of entertainment programs and vendors will be set up for the Franklin community to enjoy at this year’s Fall Festival. This free event, put on by the staff of the Franklin Parks and Recreation department, will take place Friday night and Saturday in downtown Franklin. Activities range from a community baking contest to a parade and a Dachshund Derby. Event coordinator Holly Johnston said she expects the festival to attract a “few thousand people throughout the two days” and larger crowds if the weather is good.
“The festival has been going on for about 20 years,” Johnston said. “I wasn’t around then, but it started in Province Park and then was moved to downtown.” She said the community enjoys the free event. “It is now a tradition in most families to come to the festival,” Johnston said. “It is a great way to kick off fall in Franklin.” Junior Taylor Thompson, who is the president of Passion for Paws, said she’s excited for the event. The club plans to help the
Johnson County Humane Society set up for the Dachshund. “We literally put tables and tents and all of that fun stuff out,” Thompson said. “We also help run the registration table, which is where the community comes to register their dogs or, if they’re already registered, we give them their t-shirts to get ready for the races.” Marketing director Mallory Mendez is also looking forward to the festival. Mendez informs the community about the event through a
variety of Internet sources, posters and even a billboard on US 31. “It is a family-friendly event that has something for everyone, from a Kids’ Zone including bounce houses to a beer garden for the adults,” Mendez said. “I am most excited about the free concerts.” Aside from on-stage entertainment, recreation director Sharon Hood is in charge of setting up the vendor booths. She said many of the applicants are returning vendors, including See “Festival” on Page 10
Computer store brings its business to Franklin By Ryanne Wise
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Students with computer repair problems now have one more option to seek out before tossing out their favorite electronics. Geek in Pink, a computer repair shop, opened its doors to the Franklin community this past August. Geek in Pink Owner Regina Miller is a 1991 graduate of Franklin College. She decided to add the Franklin location to Main Street after she was a part of the Business Exchange Team for two years. “I was planning on looking into it at some point,” Miller said. “The BET was very friendly and encouraging.” She also said the town’s residents and the atmosphere helped her make her decision. “I looked into downtown itself and was really happy with the improvements being made,” Miller said. “There’s a real sense of community, and the residents looked excited and happy.” She began planning last November, with an intended opening date in April. But the construction on Main Street was a large concern, so Miller put off the opening date until August and began renovations in May.
“We tried to time it well with the construction,” Miller said. “We were shooting for two months, but it took three.” The new shop offers full services, including on-site and drop off repairs. While the name Geek in Pink was named to imply females doing tech work, the business is actually an equal opportunity employer with male and female technicians and desk attendants. Miller said the store would greatly benefit FC students because of its proximity to campus, quick turnaround and customer attention. “It’s well within walking distance,” Miller said. “There’s a fast turnaround, and we’re boutique style, so we can give personal attention and take time to fix quirky problems that bigger chains don’t have time for.” Her daughter Emily Miller, who is a freshman at FC, started training at the Greenwood location and now works at the new Franklin store. She said she believes the move to the Franklin community was the right choice. See “Geek” on page 11
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The computer store Geek in Pink opened this August in downtown Franklin (top). Its employees stood outside for the ribbon cutting, announcing it open for business (bottom).
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What not to ask professors
Reporter Caitlin Soard asked three professors what questions annoy them. Susan Crisafulli (English): •When are we going to get our papers back? •Is there any way I can get extra credit? (Especially when the student realizes he or she is failing the last week of class.) Ann Barton (Journalism): •Do I really need all the books on the syllabus? •Does it need to be typed? (Yes.) Angie Walls (Math): •Did I miss anything when I was absent?
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It’s finally fall, and Halloween is approaching, so jack-o’-lanterns will soon start peering out from porches and doorsteps all over town. If you want to make your own, you can do so using five easy steps from Martha Stewart: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Hollow out the pumpkin using a keyhole saw. If you will be using a candle, cut the hole in the top. Use a plaster scraper or fleshing tool to scoop out the flesh, pulp and seeds. Place a tracing of your design on the pumpkin and trace it by poking holes with a needle tool or T-pin. You can free hand or use a marker. Carve along the pattern with a miniature saw. You can get creative with patterns and designs. Cut a hole in the carved pumpkin and place a battery-operated candle inside.
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Junior Taylor Thompson is president of Passion for Paws, which will hold a pumpkin-carving contest later this month in the days leading up to Halloween. Thompson said not to pick a pumpkin that is too big, since the bigger the pumpkin, the more “gunk” it will have. She recommended that people use the method of poking holes to outline the design because “ink tends to smear and get all messed up” and that they be patient careful when using the tools to carve. And she said to “be generous” when making any holes because bigger holes will allow more light through, which will make the jack-o’-lantern look cooler.
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FC chapel promotes religious diversity By Micheal McNicholas
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Franklin College’s Catholic students no longer need to search for a place of worship. As of early September, Richardson Chapel has started hosting Catholic Masses on campus once again. Campus Minister Davis Weatherspoon said he was “more than happy” to allow a priest to come to campus. “I’m just hoping to make sure that we provide the spiritual development of all our folks who want to take part,” he said. Weatherspoon said since the chapel is ecumenical, representing many different Christian churches, it is open to whomever. “But sometimes, there are students who prefer to observe in their own tradition,” Weatherspoon said.
“Since we have a good percentage of Catholic students and faculty and staff, I thought this would be a really good opportunity to try to meet the needs of that community.” Since the Masses have been on campus, several students have taken advantage of this opportunity. “It’s a lot more convenient,” senior Maria Wagner said. Wagner said the campus Masses differ from typical Catholic services in terms of attendance, but it otherwise stays true to a typical experience. “I’m glad they brought it back,” she said. Jim Williams, a business professor, said the college has offered See “Chapel” on Page 10
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Sophomore Corie Walton takes communion at Mass on Sunday.
Professional development offers programs at FC
By Erika Brock
erika.brock@franklincollege.edu
Franklin College students have a chance to learn how to write a cover letter, look for an internship, or practice their interviewing skills at three of the eight professional development events taking place this month. The topics of these events range from benefits of financial planning to an internship fair, but they are focused on one of two objectives. The career services department teaches students skills that they need to know to find a job and obtain it, while professional development teaches students how to keep the job once they gain one. Kirk Bixler, director of career services, said the events that take place over the semester help students plan for the future. He said all of the events teach students something different, from the beginning of the job search process to the end result – getting a job. Since the first step to getting a job is writing a cover letter and resume, the college will hold a workshop to help students on Oct. 23. Bixler said it will inform students how to write
an effective cover letter that will catch the eye of a future employer. The second step is attending networking events, he said. During the next two months, there are many networking events and workshops to teach students how to prepare elevator speeches and how to be presentable at an event. Bixler said 30 to 35 companies will be at the internship fair on Oct. 24. At this networking event, students can learn about different internships the companies offer. “The networking workshop (held on Sept. 25) helped me learn new information, but didn’t bog me down with it,” freshman Jessica Seabolt said. “I loved that we have something like this on campus. It opens up many doors for meetings in the future.” Bixler said the third step – interviewing – can be tough. But he said interviewing is “common sense” if students think about the questions and their possible answers before going into the interview.
“I learned to bring a well written resume and dress nice,” junior Max Larreur said. To help students with their interviewing skills, career services will hold mock interviews in November. “Students in (professional development courses) will participate in mock interviews,” Bixler said. “But if other students would like to have one, they can schedule one. The mock interviews give students practice interviewing in front of alumni, who could be future employers.” Bixler said the final step is receiving and considering a job offer. The college also has a professional development event called Benefits and Financial Planning to teach students how to learn about benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, in new jobs. Bixler said while many of these events are mandatory for students in professional development courses, many other students do not attend the sessions. He said he “wishes this wasn’t the case.”
Campus programs to watch for: Benefits and Financial Planning
Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Dietz Dining Room Celebrating Liberal Arts Education
Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in Branigin Room Cover Letter Writing
Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Dietz Dining Room Internship Fair
Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Branigin Room Etiquette Dinner
Oct. 27 from 6 – 8 p.m. in Branigin Room Grad/Professional School Panel
Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Dietz Von Boll Formal Lounge Mock Interviews
Nov. 5, 6, 13 & 14 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
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Music class teaches students about cultures By Caitlin Soard
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The world music class at Franklin College fills Dame Mall with the sounds of African drumming, panpipes and other instruments every Friday morning. The class meets on the mall every Friday to practice playing the djembe drum—a type of west-African drum that is popular across the world, especially in urban settings. With the cost of the course, students also receive a set of Peruvian pan pipes, which are played as part of the class. Non-western music classes have not always been part of Franklin’s curriculum; in fact, the world music class did not come about until Kevin Burke, associate professor of music, arrived at Franklin.
“Listening is great, reading is great, but to actually play an instrument and do those types of things, I thought it was very important,” Burke said. He said the world music class is designed to encourage students to play music without the fear of not playing “correctly.” “The great thing about non-western instruments is that no one really has any expectations for what they should sound like,” Burke said. “So everyone’s kind of on the same page as to how good they are and how quickly they pick it up…it’s a much more accessible way to get people to play music (and) to help them learn to enjoy listening to music.”
Students will play djembe drums, panpipes, rattles and shakers during the course. The course fulfills both a fine arts and intercultural requirement, making it useful for students who have less time to fulfill all of their liberal arts requirements, such as senior Sarah Neibold. She said most students in the class are enjoying learning how to play the new instruments. “I think the thing I’m taking away the most would be recognizing that everybody’s music is different, and just because it sounds one way in one culture doesn’t mean it sounds the same in another,” Neibold said.
Junior Immanuel Jones, another of Burkes’ students, took the class not only because it fulfilled several requirements, but also because he loves listening to music. “The way that music is in your culture is the way that your social structure is; they perfectly mirror each other,” Jones said. “Music defines your culture.” Burke said he believes that learning about music in other cultures can help students relate to people of other beliefs and value systems. “Music is just a window into learning about other types of cultures,” Burke said. “You can learn a lot about other people by how they make and perform music.”
Former “Invisible Children” student studies at Franklin By Olivia Ober
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Freshman Sunday Okello has spent much of his life at an internally displaced persons camp in northern Uganda. After seeing so much suffering, Okello knew he wanted to receive the schooling to someday be a doctor. Okello was displaced in the war in northern Uganda. Joseph Kony led a rebel group called the Lord’s Resistance Army through the area, which tore families apart and sent many to IDP camps. Unlike refugees, IDPs are displaced within their own country where they often cannot receive medical care or adequate food and water. “You wake up in the morning, and each day is the same, but you still have to believe it is going to be better,” Okello said. “That’s what kept me moving until today.” Orphaned by the war and paying his way through high school as he raised his siblings, Okello never lost sight of his dreams of someday making it through school and practicing medicine. “I had a really hard time going through high school because I had to go through it on my own,” Okello said. “It was really tough for me
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because I could go to school one day, and the next day they would say, ‘You need to pay tuition.’ Sometimes I didn’t have enough (money.)” He had the opportunity to tell his story when filmmakers from the organization Invisible Children visited his high school. Invisible Children seeks to make documentaries that expose the conflict in northern Uganda and fund education and relief for IDPs. Invisible Children funded Okello’s high school education and created a documentary called “Black is for Sunday.” They sold the movie with a black bracelet, and sales from the movie helped fund students’ education in Uganda. “I was like the dad and the mom and the owner of the family,” Okello said. “The story was touching to (Invisible Children.) They said, ‘How at the age of 15 are you able to look after your family, your siblings, your grades, and money for your home?’” Franklin College students saw the documentary and wanted to meet Okello as part of their winter term trip to Uganda in 2011.
Freshman Sunday Okello talks with a friend about the daily paper in the cafeteria. Alumna Katey Humphries, who graduated in 2011, went on both the 2009 and 2011 trip to Uganda and later returned for a year on her own. She said she formed a friendship with Okello during her time in Uganda, and they still stay in contact. “Just being there with him gave us a pretty special bond, and we’ve been friends ever since,” Humphries said. “He is one of the brightest people I have ever come in contact with. Part of it is life experience, and part of it is because God gifted him with an incredible brain.”
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Doug Grant, service learning coordinator, was one of the leaders for the trip. Okello asked Grant if he would be able to apply to Franklin College during a safari at the end of the trip. Grant, Director of Student Activities and Organizations Keri Ellington, and several others across campus and in the admissions office helped Okello apply to Franklin College. Okello is currently aiming to major in chemistry, though he may later major in biology as well. See “Sunday” on page 10
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Study abroad program receives more focus By Halie Solea
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Some students dream of traveling abroad during their schooling, and the newly dedicated study abroad office can help make students’ dreams a reality. Franklin College hired Jenny Cataldi, director of the study abroad office, in August. She said she loves that FC is now placing a bigger focus on studying away, both internationally and domestically. “It’s an opportunity for me to interact with students and help guide them through what can be a really transformative experience,” Cataldi said. “I’ve seen some students come back and re-examine their major and career path. It’s really rewarding at the end of the day.” Cataldi also said the college is exploring ways to make travel abroad more affordable; one such way is through the Intercultural Honors Experience, a competitive program that involves a seminar-style class that changes every year. Once completed, the class gives students the opportunity to apply for select travel abroad scholarships. “IHE is the main way (that we try to help students financially),” Cataldi said. “It doesn’t guarantee you a scholarship, but it allows you access to apply.” Seniors Patrick Sloane and Tyler Heavin both have returned to campus from a semester abroad in England, having attended University of Westminster in London and Oxford University, respectively. For Sloane, a broadcast journalism major, this past semester was not his first time traveling overseas. “I was born in Luton, England,” Sloane said. “I have family over there and I got to see cousins I haven’t seen in 10 years. (This past semester) was the first time going by myself. It was the first time I was truly on my own in the big city. It was very different seeing it from an adult’s perspective instead of an eight-year-old kid’s perspective.” When he wasn’t studying for some of his history classes, Sloane spent time working on sports journalism
as an intern for a SportInspired, a small social enterprise, that works to help bring sports and healthy lifestyles into the lives of young people. “I got to meet some really cool people,” Sloane said. “It was really eye-opening to see that poverty-stricken level, and the love and care that goes in to helping those kids to just go out and play a sport. It’s a great organization, I got some great experience in the field and it was really good networking.” Heavin, a biology and chemistry double major, also met many new people on his trip. He said that interacting with others is a crucial component of getting the most out of a trip abroad. “I realized about a week and half in that I was only eating lunch with other American students; I kind of just fell into it,” Heavin said. “You have to kind of make a conscious effort not to just congregate with the all of the other Americans but actually branch out and go hang out with actual international students from the other country. Now I have this awesome global network of friends.” Both Sloane and Heavin not only had the opportunity to experience the city of their respective schools, but were also able to use their down time and breaks from classes to see even more of Europe. Sloane spent approximately four weeks traveling around England, Scotland, Barcelona and Germany, while Heavin spent two or three weeks hiking through the Scottish highlands and visited much of England, Wales and Paris, France. “I actually had my passport pick-pocketed in Paris, so that was a little bit of an experience trying to get back into the UK,” Heavin said. “I had 11 hours to go get a new passport and was detained at the border in Dover for four or five hours. Apparently, my new passport didn’t register in the border agency’s database so they thought I was trying to sneak into the country illegally.”
But that misstep didn’t prevent Heavin from appreciating his time outside of the United States. “The world doesn’t really seem as big as it used to,” he said. “After having traveled abroad, it took away the fear of international travel so traveling abroad doesn’t seem so intimidating. It doesn’t seem so scary.”
Conversely, Sloane says the experience reiterated the idea that “the world is so much bigger than you think.” “There’s so much more than what we know growing up in Indiana,” Sloane said. “They say that studying abroad changes you, and it really does, for the better.”
Photos submitted by Tyler Heavin (top) and Patrick Sloane (bottom).
Seniors Tyler Heavin (top) and Patrick Sloane (bottom) each spent last semester in England. They had the opportunity to sight-see not only in England, but also in other Eurpoean countries.
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features Junior Brooke Stamper is, in her own words, “super busy.” On top of classes, she is a Resident Assistant in Johnson-Dietz Residence Hall, holds a position in her sorority, and is co-captain of the volleyball team. Stamper, who was also a co-captain last year, said she makes an effort to lead by example both on and off the court. On the court she stays positive, provides an example “by always working hard and always giving 110 percent,” and gives feedback to other players. Stamper said she provides an example off the court by being smart on the weekends and otherwise being responsible and managing her priorities. She said because she does have so much going on, her commitment to playing volleyball and being a captain shows the other players the importance of prioritizing and having good time management skills. “If I’m responsible, they can look to me to see how I can do all these things even though I’m super busy,” Stamper said. “Being involved in all that keeps me focused on what I really want, and being on the team, being captain, is really important to me.” Making time for volleyball despite her other commitments is important to Stamper because she loves the game, which she has played since fourth grade. She said she loves volleyball because since “you have to get three touches each time,” it’s a team-oriented sport. “You can’t have a superstar, because there are six people that play all the time,” she said. All six of those players work together to score 25 points and win three of five matches. Stamper said the team’s expectation this year is to win those matches by focusing on doing the little things right, one point at a time.
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“My words cannot express how glad I am,” Okello said. “I am extremely glad to be in Franklin, and I could not have made it without them. They say I made it to Franklin, but they brought me to Franklin.” Outside of class, Okello enjoys soccer and hopes to join Habitat for Humanity. Grant hopes that Okello is not just “the torchbearer” for the Ugandan conflict. He wants Okello to have a positive college experience like any other student. Grant wears the “Black is for Sunday” bracelet from the Invisible Children documentary, and says he plans to every day until he sees
Okello cross the stage and receive his Franklin College diploma. “I hope the campus community gets a chance to embrace him,” Grant said. “Obviously, we hope that this will lead to his dream of becoming a doctor. There are a lot of steps between here and there, but I think this could give him a foundation.” Humphries hopes that Franklin College can not only be a place where Okello makes a difference, but a place “that will impact him as well.” “Definitely, Franklin changed my life, and I hope it does the same for him because it’s an amazing place,” Humphries said.
>> St. Jude Continued from page 2 “Up ‘til Dawn is all about the kids... and patients,” Quante said. “And their families never receive a bill and are taken care of by the hospital during the duration of their stay.” Peavey said she decided to become involved in the organization because she met passionate people and wanted to join because of their
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Senior Alex Lancaster played Mr. Mackus, Strygal and a barfly. “The play is a great adaptation of the Odyssey and deals with heavy subject matter in a unique and different way,” Lancaster said. “There are action parts,
>> Festival Continued from page 3 passion. She said she also loves the fact they are helping kids. Moll said she joined the organization because when she was in high school, her sister was diagnosed with a brain tumor and ever since then she has developed a passion for helping fight cancer.
and sad and funny parts.” Freshman Tara Luise attended the play on Wednesday. Luise said she suggests that students see the play because “it’s definitely not what I thought it was; it’s pretty great.”
>> Chapel Continued from page 5 the services “off and on” since he came to the college in 1983. “There have been, traditionally, a large number of Roman Catholic students on campus – many of whom don’t have transportation or have scheduling issues trying to get to a Saturday evening or a Sunday,” Williams said. “It’s always been a very nice bow in the direction of a large number of students, making it convenient for them to practice their faith.” Williams said he has gone to some of the previous Masses. He
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Freshman Sunday Okello eats lunch and talks with friends.
said he attends to show students that there are others who participate within their faith and they can find fellowship on campus. Williams said he encourages students to attend the Masses. Weatherspoon said he sees the college “staying true to our American Baptist heritage” by most of its services remaining Christian. Franklin College will continue to host the Masses throughout the semester.
ones offering “crafts, food and information booths.” One of those vendors is 73-year-old Jim Writt, who sells Grand Pop’s Kettle Corn and will return to the festival for his fourth year as a vendor. “It’s a good festival with lots of people,” Writt said. “And it’s only one day (for vendors). There are excellent vendors of all types. It’s a great location. Normally the weather is pretty decent and (it shows people that) there are lots of other things to do in Franklin aside from the festival.” Hood has also organized one of the sweeter aspects of the day.
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“Another job I oversee is the baking contest, which is open to anyone who lives in Johnson County,” Hood said. “Our local extension office has volunteers who take the entries and has someone judge the items. The flavor for the contest this year is cherry.” Entries are due by 11 a.m. on Saturday. With all of the activities packed into the two days, Johnston described the event as “fun for all ages.” Disclaimer: The reporter works at the front desk of Franklin Parks and Recreation, but is not involved in the organization of the Fall Festival.
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With enrollment down this semester, the budget decrease has affected all of campus, including Hamilton Library. Ron Scheutz, director of the library, said the library was asked to hold off on purchasing new materials unless they were needed for a class;
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“The Franklin community has been so welcoming and supportive throughout the whole process of opening our newest location,” Emily Miller said. “I love having a computer and cell phone repair shop located right off campus.” Regina Miller said with the grand opening just a month behind them, the store is now on the search for someone who can repair cell phones and also an experienced computer tech person.
however, there were no cutbacks to hours, services and databases. “Everything as far as the students are concerned will continue as usual,” Schuetz said. At the moment, the library is holding off on building collections, Schuetz said. Similarly, entertain-
“Self-taught or certified, it doesn’t matter,” Regina Miller said. “I don’t mind someone who is experienced and self-taught, because that means they know how to be resourceful.” Regina Miller said she hopes the store will become a larger presence in the community and wants to give back to the community and school that she was part of years ago. “We’re looking to be a community partner with the college,” she said. “I want to give back to the students and the professors.”
ment items such as popular DVDs and light reading have been paused. Heather Myers, the circulation coordinator, said the library was more liberal with spending in the past. “And we do really want to have the items that people want and need in the collection,” Myers said.
New DVDs in the Library
Located in the popular DVD section on the first floor • “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” starring Emma Watson and Paul Rudd A poignant and funny coming of age story based on the best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky. • “Promised Land,” starring Matt Damon and John Krasinski An environmental activist battles a corporate salesman who is trying to buy drilling rights. • “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” based on the bestselling fantasy novel by JRR Tolkien An influential and insightful book on the twenty first century woman. • “Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Beginners” Build strength, lose weight, and feel energized with this fitness DVD. 71413 • “Farewell, My Queen,” starring Diane Kruger Based on the bestselling novel by Chantal Thomas, a “behind the scenes” look at Marie Antoinette’s ladies in waiting.
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Halie Solea
Benjamin’s Café offers favorite fall foods, atmosphere Ah, fall! Here at last! We’ve all seen the hipster memes with the dramatically colored landscape shots of the changing leaves and the scripted font declaring “‘Tis the season for sweaters, bonfires, tea and pumpkin-flavored everything.” I’m not going to pretend I don’t love the sudden outpouring of fall flavors. If I’m anywhere near a café during this time, my wallet tends to shy away (or run screaming) from my hand. Some of you may have noticed that our beloved 66 Water Street Arts Cafe isn’t open until 3 p.m. most days. Before you go into a chai-tea relapse, here’s my solution for your frantic fall-flavored fix: Benjamin’s Coffeehouse and Bakeshop, open for breakfast and lunch every day but Sunday, literally located on the flip side of 66 Water Street. When I walked through the doors of Benjamin’s for the first time, I was greeted by the wonderful smell of coffee and baked goods and the din of friendly, small-town regulars. The case of scones by the register zapped any will power I thought I had, and I ended up ordering an orange-flavored one. It was bigger than my fist and easily the best scone I’ve ever had, the kind that’s not so dry you need some sort of beverage, but that, if you want a drink, will still soak up the liquid. Benjamin’s is also now sporting some spunky, deco table tops, which I plan to check out when I investigate their featured “Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches.” The word on the street is there are chocolate chips involved.
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Franklin College Wi-Fi, technology remain inconsistent Every year when students return to campus, they are met with countless informational sessions, hand-outs and emails explaining the “new and improved” technology on campus. Even though we’ve been promised an easier experience with campus technology, students have been relentlessly plagued with problems this year. Campus Wi-Fi always has been and always will be a recurring problem. The Wi-Fi connection comes and goes, often at the most inconvenient times. Professors have trouble launching online videos for class demonstrations, students can’t connect to the Internet to do research, and no one can access their email. It’s become a constant battle, and most of us would rather surrender than continue to deal with the headache. In today’s world, access to the Internet is crucial, especially for college students. We use the Internet for research, to market ourselves, to publicize campus events and even to turn in our assignments. Similarly, professors post assignments, grades and class materials online, making it impossible for students to prepare for class ahead of time if the Internet is down. We live in an age in which technology is crucial to the functioning of every day life, which means we need a good and consistent Wi-Fi connection in order to complete every day tasks. In an effort to improve their Wi-Fi connections, some Franklin students bought routers to put in their rooms. But, the IT department recently disabled the routers, thus forcing students to use Franklin College Wi-Fi. It’s understandable for IT to want all students to use the same Wi-Fi connection; if everyone is connecting to the Internet from the same source, it’s easier to diagnose and fix cam-
pus-wide problems. But at this point, we’ve been in school for six weeks, and the problem hasn’t gotten that much better. If we all have to use the same Internet connection, we need to be provided with one that works. More frustrating than the inconsistent Wi-Fi connection are the extremely fickle tendencies of the Franklin College email system. One minute you’re able to send and receive emails without a problem, and the next minute the entire system freezes and you’re forced to completely exit out of your Internet browser and start over. Email is now the communication tool of choice on college campuses, which means it’s vital to campus life. If there is one technological tool that Franklin College needs to work consistently, it’s our email. Also, campus printers have proved to be a bigger problem than normal on campus this year. We have a new printing system that, in theory, is meant to make printing documents from campus computers easier. Rather than having to log into a separate computer to approve your printing transaction, like used to be required in the 24-hour lab, students now only have to swipe their ID on the card reader on the printer, then approve the transaction on the computer they were already using. Unfortunately, despite the easier system, the printers often malfunction. They jam, they don’t process your transaction or they never print documents at all. This is particularly frustrating when you’re trying to print a document you need for your next class. College students write a notoriously large amount of papers each school year, and the ability to print is almost more vital than the ability to email, so the printers need to work.
Our Position: The Franklin editorial board believes Wi-Fi and technological problems on campus should be resolved quickly and without hindering student work. The Franklin College IT department goes to great lengths to help students whenever they encounter technological problems, especially when they have trouble with the library technology. But after more than a month of classes, too many problems still persist. Obviously, it takes time to fix technological problems, and the IT department is doing all it can to work out any kinks. In the meantime, though, Franklin students should be allowed to fix the problems on their own if they can. Routers shouldn’t be shut off and students shouldn’t be reprimanded if the printer is jammed, as often happens. Additionally, technology complaints should be responded to more quickly than they currently are. Students need the Internet and other technology to get through college, so it’s essential that our campus technology work consistently. 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 junior Adam Lee, sophomores Darian Eswine, Caitlin Soard and freshmen Brittney Corum and Halie Solea. Megan Banta, 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.
provs. con Required co-curricular events and activities
Students listen to the Jose Vargas: Define American convocation on Sept. 26. Many professors required students to attend this event for class credit.
Anna Wilson: The Franklin
Events provide opportunities
Students too busy for extra events
As most students know, and often complain about, many professors require that we attend co-curricular events as part of a class grade. It’s easy to complain about these requirements and claim that it wastes our time in the midst of our hectic schedules, but co-curricular events are more beneficial than students might think. Participating in co-curricular activities can open your eyes to many issues that students don’t often think about. Sophomore Dominic Roberts was one of the many people who attended the Jose Vargas, “Define American” convocation last Thursday, and he said even though he was required to attend, he was happy that he went. “I didn’t expect much out of it, but when I was there I noticed I was learning a lot of new things,” Roberts said. “It was eye-opening.” Not only can these events broaden your perspective on issues around the world, but they can also help you to become more involved on campus. Instead of only attending class and going through the motions, co-curricular events and activities force students to change up their routines and take notice of the different things going on around the campus outside of class. Attending co-curricular events can also serve as a recruitment tool for student organizations. If nothing else, consider why co-curricular events are so common on our campus. We pay for extra opportunities in our tuition, and getting your money’s worth means going to things outside of class.
One of the things Franklin College is notorious for is requiring students to go to events outside of the time that’s already being used for class sessions and homework. As a freshman, students, quite frankly, probably have time to attend these things: study sessions, convocations, events, etc. It’s hard to be overcommitted when you don’t know anybody on campus yet and haven’t had an opportunity to join many activities. But after a semester or two on campus, that all changes. You have a fraction of the free time that you once had, and what little is still there is typically taken up by organizations, homework or maybe, if you’re really lucky, some sleep. It’s understandable that our professors want us to do well, and that’s not something that every college has; but we’re not super-humans. We simply cannot make it to a convocation, a study session and an event on top of our (probably) already strenuous class schedule and organizational activities. Granted, it isn’t required that students join organizations, but leadership in clubs is something that is going to put us at more of an advantage when looking for jobs in a few short years than going to an event that may not even pertain to our majors. I think encouraging students to broaden their horizons or do better academically is great, but ultimately, that should be the responsibility of students, not professors. This isn’t high school. We’re all adults here.
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Darian Eswine
Sharknado raises questions
Sharknado is a movie about a shark tornado. Literally. Before we go any further, be warned: there are spoilers. Other than the stunning visuals matching those of Avatar and the incredible acting, definitely ranking right up there with Liam Neeson in Schindler’s List, this film brings up a truly important question— what would you do if your city was attacked by a shark tornado? The simple answer is you and your family would take C4 and blow the city up, as the family in Sharknado did. Obviously, your family is the only family in the entire country that could handle such a feat and you will also just happen to come across C4 in your hour and a half hour journey of heroics. The most thrilling scene of the entire movie came after a young woman dropped right into a shark’s mouth and supposedly died. Our hero, Ian Ziering, slow-motion jumps into a shark’s mouth for an important reason that I’m sure was accidentally left out. Oh, and he had a chainsaw. Naturally, he chainsaws his way out of the shark in a dramatic, not-toolong at all three-minute scene. The excitement doesn’t end there. Just as his family is celebrating his return, he turns around, reaches in the shark’s stomach and pulls out the woman that was swallowed. Woah! It was just so lucky that out of the hundreds of sharks, they were swallowed by the same one. After watching this movie, one question remains in my head. It’s the same question that pops into my head after I watch one of the Star Wars prequels--Why, just why?
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Book of Manning
Last Tuesday, ESPN aired its newest film in the “30 for 30” series, “The Book of Manning,” which covers the storied careers of football’s greatest family, the Mannings. The Manning family patriarch, Archie, was a high school and college standout. He played for Ole Miss and built a legendary reputation during his time with the Rebels, but his play was very unlike that of his two sons. His NFL career was less than impressive, playing for the New Orleans Saints and never having a winning season, mostly due to lack of overall team talent, but he managed to make the Pro-Bowl twice in his career. Archie’s greatest legacy may not even be something he accomplished on the field. The former Rebel raised possibly the most successful family in sports. Cooper, Peyton and Eli are all great athletes who have made big waves in football. Archie claims to have never pushed the sport on his kids, but rather he didn’t really care if they decided to play. He simply wanted to be there for them as a good father. Archie’s first son, Cooper, is the least known of the Mannings. Cooper was, like his father, a high school standout and an All-State receiver. He followed his father’s legacy to Ole Miss before being diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, ending his future in football. I believe Cooper is a large contributor to his brothers’ career successes, which they dedicate to their older brother. The two younger brothers hardly need an introduction. Peyton and Eli Manning are two of the elite NFL quarterbacks today, and of all time. Super Bowl rings, MVP’s and a lot of touchdowns have been the norm for the brothers, but the focus of the film is not simply concerned with their play on the field. The film reveals Archie’s secret to breeding NFL caliber athletes. His method – just be a good dad and a “good guy.”
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Senior Chad Parrett reaches to defend a ball played by a Birmingham Southern player in last Saturday’s home game.
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Men’s soccer starts conference play Saturday By Alex Engelbert
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The men’s soccer team begins conference play tomorrow in Richmond as it battles Earlham. It will be the beginning of what will hopefully be a successful conference season as the Grizzlies look to improve upon last year’s 4th place finish. “Our first goal is to reach the conference tournament, but our overall goal is to make the national tournament,” senior captain Lucas Hill said. Franklin has prepared well in the pre-conference season, playing numerous top-ranked opponents, such as Ohio Northern and DePauw. Sophomore Cody Chapman believes the preparation will pay dividends. “I think playing top-ranked opponents in the beginning of the season prepares us to compete in a very tough conference, play at a high level and reach our peak during conference play,” he said. This year’s squad is overloaded with senior leadership. Hill and his co-captains, Blake Bowers and Will Hilgendorf,
combine to lead the experienced and versatile Grizzlies. The leadership has already had positive affects on the younger players, which freshman Logan McNamee attested to. “The guys are really close and have really welcomed me in,” he said. “I’d like to help win a conference tournament for them.” The goal of making the conference and national tournaments will not come easily for Franklin. The gauntlet that is the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference looks to be especially tough this year. Should the Grizzlies win the championship, it would be the first conference title in school history. “Quite honestly, there are six teams that could have a legitimate chance at winning the conference,” head coach Shaun Mahoney said. Perhaps the toughest challenge of the conference season will come tomorrow, as the Quakers tend
to have one of the toughest soccer environments in the HCAC. “Earlham men’s soccer is Earlham’s sport,” Mahoney said. “The program is well-supported and is probably the toughest environment in the conference because of the international population.” Although Franklin has experience, the team will still rely on younger contributors. This reliance places a welcomed burden on some first-year players. “I’m going to be nervous as a freshman,” McNamee said. “But, I feel that the upperclassman have put a lot of trust in me.” In past seasons, this conference matchup has been close. Last year, the Grizzlies tied the Quakers 1-1 in a tough competition. As Franklin begins its championship hunt, confidence fills the air. “We have a core group of seniors and strong leadership,” Hill said. “This year is the best time to reach the national tournament.”
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Senior Jonny West (left), sophomore Mackenzie Wieneke (center) and senior Mike Wood (right) were three of six Grizzly athletes to receive HCAC Player of the Week honors in a two-week span.
Franklin athletes garner conference honors By Anna Wilson
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The Grizzlies have done well this fall in athletics, but the success isn’t just on a team level. Franklin continued last week’s tradition this week, totaling six HCAC Players of the Week for a two-week period. Senior Kris Sandlin and junior Hillary Cain grabbed Male and Female Runners of the Week last week, while senior quarterback Jonny West brought home an Offensive Player of the Week. The honors didn’t stop there. This week, the HCAC named senior kicker Mike Wood the Special Teams Player of the Week, senior Zach Zehren the Defensive Player of the Week and sophomore Mackenzie Wieneke the Defensive Player of the Week for volleyball. Cain has received this honor ten times in her career, while Sandlin has three times this season. “It kind of helps me regain focus in a way,” Cain said. “The conference meet is coming up, so each week it helps reaffirm the work that I’ve been putting in so far. It’s a reminder to keep doing what I’m doing.” “It’s definitely an honor, but it’s just another stepping stone,” Sandlin said. “It’s not something to lose focus over. You work on doing the small things and doing the right things.” Sandlin has contributed one first place and two second place finishes this season. Cain added two third place and one eighth place finish for the Grizzlies. West has earned six career HCAC honors. Before last Saturday’s game against Earlham, he threw for 864 yards and nine touchdowns, but wants to continue the success. “It’s a good honor and it’s nice to get the recognition amongst your peers. It’s really a team award, especially as an offense,” he said. “We are very excited about the beginning of conference play. We played two solid football games and are hoping to build on that into the coming weeks.” The contributions to winning records continued this week, as Zehren helped lead Franklin to an
80-14 victory over Earlham with two interceptions, a fumble recovery and three forced turnovers. “It felt pretty good to get named the Player of the Week, but it is a short-lived award. Monday comes around, and the past week is over, time to prepare for the next one,” he said. “I think overall, our team played some great football Saturday. The offense put together a lot of great drives and put the ball in the end zone a lot. I think our defense looked like one of the top defenses in the nation like we believe that we are.” On the kicking side, Wood said he couldn’t take full credit for the HCAC honor. “It’s a great honor, but I couldn’t do anything without my line blocking for me, and the holder and snapper, Jake David and Michael Parks,” he said. “Everything has to work together, and it’s just a good unit that we have.” Wood tallied seven extra points and converted a 34-yard field goal in Saturday’s game against the Quakers, topping his season total to 22 points. He hopes to carry the team’s success through the rest of the season. “We’ve got to take one game at a time. We have a really, really good team, great leadership, and everybody is working together real well, but you have to take one game at a time,” he said “If we do that, then the game will follow, but I think we have a pretty good chance of winning all our conference games if we do what we need to do in each game.” Wieneke represented women’s athletics by receiving Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. “To get Player of the Week is an honor,” she said. “It feels really good to be recognized for all of the hard work that has been put in, but, I wouldn’t have been able to receive this award without the help of my teammates.” Before Wednesday night’s match against Earlham, Wieneke lead the HCAC with 318 season digs, tallying 43 total digs in last Saturday’s matches against Manchester and IU-Kokomo.
“This year, we have played very well in conference games. We want to be in the top six, so when we have played conference matches, we know we have to step it up, and that’s what we have done,” she said. “We were also the underdog last year, so this year, other teams are overlooking us. We have all come together as a team and work together really well. We are a young team, and we all mesh so well together.” Although teams are about halfway through their seasons, the competition is about to get fierce as they battle in the HCAC. “It’s nice we get to see our competition a lot, so then we get to see how each other has improved and each other’s running strategies,” Cain said. “The girls are competitive and want to get out there, so that’s really nice to have that on the team this year. They’re willing to work hard and put in the extra effort to get better, and I think that will help us to do well in conference.” “We’re about mid-season, so we just need to keep doing the things that have gotten us this far and stay healthy both individually and as a team,” Sandlin said. “There are individuals that are really talented, and on any given day, if you’re not on your game, then there can be somebody in there that will do well and win it.” Expectations are higher than the past on the football field. “Our conference is definitely not the toughest conference out there, and on paper, we definitely shouldn’t lose, but we aren’t going to over look any teams,” Zehren said. “We are going to prepare each week just like we did for Butler and Mount Union. We believe that the only team that can beat us in our conference is ourselves.” “The first two games really gave us the confidence that we can play with any team that we will potentially compete against in the regular season and post-season,” West said. “We haven’t always had that feeling coming out of our non-conference schedule.”
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In the photos above, Franklin College students in 1976 carry out Homecoming traditions, including the election of a Homecoming queen, a football game and a bonfire. The graduating class of the 1976–77 academic year has its reunion this year. For coverage of this year’s Homecoming events, check out next week’s issue of The Franklin and TheFranklinNews.com for updated weekend coverage. Photos obtained from archived issues of The Franklin
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