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Branigin Fund:

Luck of the Irish:

Choir heads to Ireland for spring break tour

Lean on me: Leadership, service professors reflect on long-term impact

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FCDM fundraising increases six-fold over four years ABRAHM HURT

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When senior Jaime Robbins started Franklin College Dance Marathon her freshman year, she never dreamed the organization would reach where it is now. “I’ve been trying to find the words to describe how I feel about this past weekend, and I still don’t know what to say,” she said in an Instagram caption a few days after the event. “FCDM helped shape me into who I am today, and I will forever be grateful to those students who stood by my side throughout it all and showed this campus how to love Riley.” Last Saturday, marathon participants raised $33,371.76 for Riley Hospital for Children under Robbins’ leadership. That’s $10,000 more than their goal. Riley Dance Marathons happen on campuses statewide each year. The marathons are multi-hour, philanthropic events that blend dancing, games, crafts, food and fun into one experience. Students are on their feet for the entire marathon, as they stand for the kids at Riley. Robbins, who was the president of

the dance marathon at her high school, wanted to kick start the event at Franklin College because she is a Riley kid who spent a lot of time at the hospital. She said she’s passionate about Riley because the doctors saved her life, and they save others’ lives every day. “I actually received open-heart surgery at Riley the summer before attending college,” she said. “And when I got on campus, I made it my personal goal to bring the incredible, fun and philanthropic organization to campus.” Over her four years of leading FCDM, Robbins said she has not only seen it grow in participation and in fundraising, but has also seen the participants grow closer. “FCDM is a group of people who typically would have no reason to associate with one another, but by the end of the year our eclectic group of students becomes one big, happy family,” she said. “We grow as individuals and as a group, and we all become leaders.” Senior Sarah

Ramon became involved with the marathon through her friendship with Robbins. She said she loves that the college students who participate forget all their responsibilities for six hours to act like kids again. “We play games, dance, rave and just goof around,” Ramon said. “I love being able to interact with the Riley kids who participate in the event.” Robbins said her favorite memory from her FCDM career was right after they flipped the cards to see the total money raised her freshman year. “It was the proudest moment of my life,” she said. They had raised

$5,567 — nearly six times less than their 2017 total. Robbins also said, although starting the organization on campus was difficult and seemed impossible at times, it was great to see how far they could come by the end of it. “In that moment, I realized that we had overcome all of our obstacles,” she said. “I knew for sure that FCDM would strive for years to come.” After leading FCDM the past four years, Robbins said the organization will soon begin interviewing for a new president. “We have many wonderful candidates, and I know FCDM will continue to succeed in the future,” she said. Since Robbins started the organization in 2013, the marathon has raised nearly $73,000 for the kids. “It is with a heavy-heart that I hang up my dancing shoes, but looking back, I couldn’t be happier with the way things turned out,” Robbins said in the caption. “FTK, always.”

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A look at what FCDM has raised since its start

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Top: Freshman Alex Frey holds the limbo bar for senior Amber Hambach during the 4th annual Dance Marathon. Bottom: Attendees reveal the total fundraising amount. The money — more than $33,000 — is the most the organization has raised in its four years.

Fund lets students request money for internships, research ASHLEY STEEB ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

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OUT & ABOUT

3/24–3/25 “The Philadelphia Story” movie Staying in town for spring break? Relax at the Historic Artcraft Theatre with a 1940s romantic comedy about a rich woman’s dating journey just before her planned remarriage. More information and tickets available on historicartcrafttheatre.org. 3/25 Black Business Bazaar Shop numerous small, minorityowned businesses — including food, self-care, jewelry, art and apparel vendors — this Saturday. The bazaar runs 1 to 6 p.m. at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center on the north side of Indianapolis. 3/25–3/26

Indiana Artisan Marketplace For $10 and a trip to the Indiana State Fairgrounds, you can explore art, wine and food from high-quality Hoosier vendors around the state. Learn more about the 7th annual marketplace on indianaartisan.org.

Students who want to pursue an international internship, participate in an academic competition or a myriad of other experiences are now eligible to apply for funding to offset their expenses. For the past two years, Franklin College has offered aid to students through the Elba L. and Gene Portteuss Branigin Engaged Learning Fund from a $100,000 grant from the foundation. The program was created to give students the opportunity to connect their liberal arts education with the application of their knowledge to real life situations. It also allows them to pursue something they may not have been financially able to do on their own. “We deeply appreciate the Branigin Foundation’s generosity and commitment to higher education in Indiana,” President Thomas Minar said in a college press release. “Franklin College encourages its students to be engaged learners, rather than passive recipients of information. This type of grant enables students to put their liberal arts education to work in a positive and meaningful way.” Students may recognize Brooke

Worland, assistant provost and dean of engaged learning, as the person sending reminders about the money available to students via email this semester. “We want to see students take advantage of these opportunities,” Worland said. “Sometimes they’re truly transformative, and maybe a once in a lifetime opportunity, and could be—and often is that—very thing that separates you from others.” Students —and their faculty advisers—have until the 15th of every month to submit applications for awards. Individual students, a group of students or an entire class can all submit an application. Applicants must have a faculty member sponsor them, and they must explain their expected outcomes for what they are asking to be funded. Applications are evaluated by a board of eight members. Worland, the director of professional development and employer relations; Jill Novotny, Assistant Dean of Students; Director of Career Services Kirk Bixler; and five professors hold positions on the board. Worland said if a student misses

the deadline and needs the money by a certain time, the board will discuss the application by email or a special meeting. Benjamin O’Neal, an assistant biology professor, is a supporter of the program. He said 20 of the students he has worked with have already used the fund’s money, and he encourages students to use the program because it offers them the chance to grow as people while having fun doing something they are passionate about. “The monetary support of this program enables my students to dive head first into some of the most meaningful experiences of their entire college career and even their lives,” O’Neal said. “They gain professional skills, develop relationships with individuals in their field, distinguish themselves as candidates for graduate school and the marketplace.” The school is currently developing a website to showcase the experiences of the students who received money from the program with the goal of encouraging other students to take advantage of it.

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FreshmanMickeyDeputywipestearsawayfromseniorJaimeRobbinsfaceafterRobbinstolda story about her experience at Riley Children’s Hospital.

Senior Jaime Robbins and sophomore MeghanYencer pose for a photo in front of a handmade backdrop. Photos by Quinn Fitzgerald

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History comes to Franklin in new exhibit ASHLEY STEEB ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

A nationally traveling exhibit about black history is making its only stop in Indiana at Franklin College. The exhibit, titled “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963,” is about the history of the black freedom struggle between those two periods in the United States. In order to get the exhibit, Meredith Clark-Wiltz — an assistant history professor, who is also the program coordinator — applied for a grant through the American Library Association. The exhibit consists of nine panels, each containing photographs and texts from the period. A significant portion will be Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. A recording of the speech will also be played for an audio experience. All of the materials for the exhibit came from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History in collaboration with the American Library Association Public Programs Office.

The “Changing America” exhibit also ties into the curriculum in one of Clark-Wiltz’s classes. As a way to learn about managing exhibits, students from her public history class worked together to set the exhibit up and will help manage and deconstruct it. “I like studying African American history,” sophomore Hannah Rollett said. “So to be able to come and set up and be responsible for an exhibit about African American history is really exciting for me.” In accordance with the exhibit, two evening programs are scheduled for April 6 and 27. The first program will be presented by the last convocation speaker Barbara Ransby, interim vice provost for planning and programs at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She will speak about the Black Freedom Movement and the Black Lives Matter Movement and talk about what the future could hold for these movements. During the second program on April 27, two students will perform spokenword poetry on the subjects of race and equality.

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Students in Meredith Clark-Wiltz’s public history class set up the Changing America exhibit on

“There is so much going on in the world with race and social justice and discussions of social justice moving forward,” Ransby said. “That’s mirrored on our campus with our strategic plan, and diversity is a major part of that.” Franklin College is one of 50 stops the traveling exhibit is making across the country. The exhibit is open to students, faculty, staff and the public and will be on campus inside the Richardson Chapel from March 22 to May 5.

Chamber choir traveling to Ireland for spring break ASHLEY SHULER ashley.shuler@franklincollege.edu

A group of 16 choir students are going to the land of luck — Ireland. The students, who are members of an array of campus choirs, are going as a newly-formed chamber choir for the trip. A chamber choir is a smaller singing group that performs in spaces large groups can’t fit in. Casey Hayes, music department chair, said the chamber choir was created especially for this trip. Students have spent hours practicing together each Thursday all semester long, learning a new repertoire of music that would be appealing to an Irish audience, including classical choir music and uniquely American tunes. “It was an interesting task putting together a concert to take overseas,” Hayes said. While on the trip, the group will visit the Irish cities of Cork, Kilkenny and Killybegs. Killybegs is Hayes’ hometown. Hayes, an Irish citizen, will take the group on a tour of Ireland from March 25 to April 1 during the college’s spring break. “Ireland is such a small country.

It’s an island. You can do the entire country in a week,” Hayes said. “So it’s a perfect place for something that’s kind of short term, and I know it like the back of my hand.” Sophomore Christian Bowling has traveled internationally before, but has never explored Ireland, where his family lineage is from. “It’s an opportunity to learn cool cultural stuff about Ireland and perform,” he said. “It’s doing the two things I love most at the same time.” Aside from the three scheduled chamber choir performances, the itinerary includes a few tourist things, like kissing the Blarney Stone, exploring the Cliffs of Moher and visiting the Guinness Storehouse. Bowling said he’s most excited about the final evening of the trip, when the group will share an old-fashioned dinner like the kings and queens of Ireland used to. “Year-round, these are my people,” Bowling said. “This is like having your best friends to come with you on a trip. The whole choir is going together, like a family.” The group will also have a lot of free

time each day to explore. Hayes said Ireland is one of the best and easiest countries to take firsttime international travelers to, as the primary language is English and the culture isn’t drastically different to that of the United States. He said his favorite part of going back to Ireland is visiting his hometown and exposing students to the sights and sounds of Killybegs. “It’s a relatively isolated area, and because it is a county were Gaelic is the primary language, I think that’s going to be an extremely interesting experience for me, just to see the students’ reaction to a language other than English,” Hayes said. This isn’t the first time Hayes has taken a group to Ireland. In 2012, he took students on a similar trip to sing in the country on spring break. “You get a huge sense of history in a very short dose,” Hayes said. “Because it’s everywhere you look. You could be stopping on the side of the road to get a Coke, and you could look in any direction and see a castle and just walk up to it.” @THEFRANKLINNEWS

Signs calling attention to the gender wage gap debate were pinned on the dining hall bulletin boards Monday. The papers, printed in black and white with large text, stated a single sentence: “The gender wage gap is a myth.” The fliers were placed near signs advertising the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Equal Pay Day event on April 4. The April date is a symbol for how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned the previous year, according to a study the flier cites from the Economic Policy Institute. Keri Ellington, assistant dean of students and student involvement, said she became aware of the gender wage gap myth flyers from students who posted about them on social media Monday evening. Ellington said the signs are in violation of college policy. Franklin College’s 2016–2017 “The Key” outlines the rules for posting signs on campus, including that all sponsors of printed materials must boldly display their name on all posted literature — something these signs didn’t do. At the time this article went to print, Ellington said she was unaware of who originally posted the signs or who took them down.

MAN HIT BY TRAIN NEAR COLLEGE A 27-year-old man was hit by a train after playing on the tracks outside BoJaks Bar and Grille near the college last weekend. The man, Indianapolis resident Matthew Huffaker, had not moved far enough away from the tracks when the train came. The metal railing on the train’s stairs clipped him and flung him to the ground, causing internal injuries, according to a Daily Journal article said. The accident happened shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday, March 18. Huffaker was taken to Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital with internal injuries. At the time this article went to print, he was in critical condition.

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LEAN ON

Although they describe themselves as two grayhaired men always wearing plaid shirts, Doug Grant and Dale Rebhorn are much more than that. With offices housed side-by-side in the Ruth Lilly Leadership Center, Grant, the college’s director of service-learning and civic engagement, and Rebhorn, director of leadership development, are always partnering with each other to create worthwhile experiences for students. “My objective is always to make sure every student who crosses that stage has been given the best opportunity possible to become an engaged citizen,” Grant said. “To be able to address conflict, work with others, understand their own personality and how they can lend a hand in their community in whatever way that looks like; if we can instill that in students as they go out into the world, then I sleep really well at night.” Through the college’s engaged learning department, which houses leadership, service-learning and civic engagement, professional development and global education under one roof, Grant and Rebhorn work with Jill Novotny and Jennifer Cataldi to encourage students to pursue a different level of engagement learning. With years of different experiences under their belts, together, Grant and Rebhorn offer a plethora of knowledge to all students across campus. Grant came to Franklin College 14 years ago with a desire to work with students. After 15 years in the restaurant industry, Grant said he sought change. “I took a hard right turn and went into education, which is where I think I was supposed to have been all along,” Grant said. “I felt like I could

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LEAVING A LEGACY THROUGH LEADERSHIP + SERVICE make a difference in the lives of young people.” Through Leadership Johnson County, an adult leadership program, Grant discovered a disconnect between the college and the community. He immediately offered to investigate the lack of integration between the two entities. “It was really exciting because they gave me an opportunity to come in and start from scratch, trying to develop those relationships and build those opportunities for our faculty and staff to really partner with the community in a meaningful way,” he said. Grant’s position as director of service-learning and civic engagement received funding during his third year at the college. But for Rebhorn, education was nothing new when he joined the college faculty three years ago. As a former middle and high school teacher, he knew the responsibilities that accompanied teaching. Before coming to the college as the leadership department director, Rebhorn spent 30 years traveling the world for IBM. “It was time to make a change for a variety of reasons,” Rebhorn said. Since making that transition, Rebhorn has made a large impact on the college. “Working with the students—it’s what I love to do,” he said. “It’s all about what we can do in class, outside of class, through programs. I get to work with students from all over campus.” The leadership curriculum is a minor that involves four required leadership courses and two additional electives from related fields. Rebhorn said the program is known for its ability to partner

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with all majors on campus. Last year, Rebhorn also received a grant to create a “Maker Space,” which includes a 3D printer and a button maker, among other technology open to all students. Meanwhile, Grant is well-known on campus for his work with F.O.C.U.S. Day. He also worked with students to create the county’s Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Every other year, Grant can be found teaching the Inner-City Mission course, which gives students a firsthand look at homelessness and poverty in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. “Every day is a little different,” Grant said. “I get to wear a different hat, sometimes two or three in a day. It makes it fun.” Together, Grant and Rebhorn continue to make strides in their service to the campus community. With service projects and leadership programs, the plaid-shirt-wearing duo is making an impact. “We call on each other. We can lend assistance,” Grant said. “We all have different skills, different personalities and things that we bring to the table that we are able to help each other out with.”

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College should offer intensive term in summer

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around campus: DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD HAVE A MAY OR AUGUST TERM?

Nathan Higbie, freshman “Yeah that would be nice — ease into the school year doing [a term] at the beginning. Doing one at the beginning would probably be the best idea, and you could still have a winter term. A nice little easy class before you start classes, then one in the middle before you start your spring semester.”

Sam Godby, junior “I don’t think so. J-term is kind of unique to Franklin. I think it makes Franklin unique compared to other schools.”

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As a student at Franklin College, you’re more than likely used to being the last of your hometown friends to kick off summer break. But why is that? J-term could be to blame. With a month in between the fall and spring semesters, students have the opportunity to complete a one-month internship, take a class that otherwise would not fit in their regular schedule, earn extra money by working extra hours at their job, or relax before the stressful semester approaches. In most cases, this monthlong _ does not add a significant amount of importance to a student’s curriculum. The idea behind J-term is great — students get a choice to do what they so desire. Without it, many students wouldn’t be able to study abroad or take trips because of prior commitments and required classes during the fall and spring semesters. Students can also choose to take more interesting courses during the month, rather than a general education class. However, January isn’t the best option for this month-long term. First, the weather in January can be dreadful. This may keep students from enrolling in a certain class to avoid the weather. One of the most important issues revolving around J-term is the _ for internships. Several businesses opt against having interns for just one month. By the time the intern is trained for the position, it’s time to head back to school for the spring semester. It would be more beneficial for students if the college replaced J-term with a May or August term. Most summer internships start in the middle of May, lasting through August. But because Franklin College students are oftentimes the last to begin their summer, their internships may be cut short. If the month-long term was offered in August, students would have the option to continue their internship for

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a greater amount of time or complete a class. Also, our December holiday break and January winter break could be combined to give students a longer break during the holiday season. Plenty of people would rather add those two extra days onto their two-week break. A two-day break doesn’t give students enough time to do anything. The college should consider replacing J-term with a May or August term.

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The staff believes a May or August term would be more beneficial to students.

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OUR BOARD The opinions, beliefs and view points expressed by the various authors in the opinion section do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the entire The Franklin staff. Opinion editor Christina Ramey moderates the board and its members, including Brittney Corum, Matt Thomas and Ashley Steeb. Leigh Durphey, the executive editor, sits on the board. If you have an issue you would like the

HAVE AN OPINION YOU WANT TO SHARE? Is there a topic, idea or issue you want the opinion board to cover? Do you want to see your ideas published? Contact Christina Ramey at christina.ramey@franklincollege.edu for more information.

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Time for spring break away from the Frank

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If you’re like me, you’re lucky enough to travel to a destination far away from Franklin as part of your spring break plans. Maybe you won’t get to go somewhere next week; but if you do, make the most of it so it’s safe and enjoyable. Thousands of people head to the beach over spring break to find the warm weather that they have been missing the last few months in Indiana.

There’s something about traveling south to the beach for a week that just screams “spring break.” If you’re making the trek down south, remember that just because it’s your “home” for a week, it’s not your permanent home, so treat it respectfully. You’re not the one taking care of the beach during the other 51 weeks of the year. I understand that a popular pastime on the beach over spring break is to drink. Should you choose to participate, make sure you’re safe and smart about it. Never leave your drink unattended, and never accept drinks from strangers. You may think this is just a “random act of kindness” or something along those lines, but you never know with people anymore. Clean up your mess after your fun on the beach, as well. There’s nothing

worse than seeing a beach completely covered in red Solo cups. If you’re taking the different route and heading somewhere that’s not a beach, there is still plenty of fun to be had. Even if the weather is colder where you’re traveling, you can always find something to do in the city. Use the internet to discover things to do — Google is a beautiful invention. Explore different stores and restaurants in the city that you’re visiting, and try to spend your time and money in places you wouldn’t typically be able to visit in Franklin or your hometown. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter where you’re going for spring break. You can make any place enjoyable if you try hard enough. Spring break is what you make of it.

How you can make a ‘staycation’ worthwhile The best thing about Indiana is no matter what your interests are, there is always something to do during your staycation. Brookville Lake may not be Ft. Myers, but it still offers a plethora of activities for spring breakers who want to enjoy the water. Visitors can spend the day swimming, boating and fishing. Other activities include hiking, bike trails and archery. The lake is located in Brookville, Indiana — 60 miles east of campus.

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We’re halfway into the semester, and it is finally time to celebrate with a week away from the worries of class, homework and projects. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about spring break is the sand between my toes. But sometimes, those trips to the shore can be very costly. That’s why I am here to reassure you that not all fun plans involve breaking the bank or leaving the state.

Indiana basketball fans can catch a Pacers game when the team plays the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 28. Make it a date night with one-of-a-kind tacos at Bakersfield on Massachusetts Avenue.

Small-town girls and boys can find ‘90s-band Journey in Fort Wayne or Evansville on March 30 and April 1, respectively. Headed to the Evansville show? Be sure to stop in at Turoni’s Pizzery and Brewery for delicious pizza and vegetarian options. Going north to Fort Wayne? Try out Coney Island’s classic chili dogs and hamburgers at rock-bottom prices.

Bacon, bacon and more bacon. Check out the Baconfest in Chicago. If you’re looking for all-you-can-eat bacon samples, the UIC Forum is the place to be on March 31.

As you can see, spring break doesn’t have to be flashy or expensive to be fun. Stay close to home, save some money and enjoy your spring break.

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I applaud Disney of its rendition of the classic 1991 fairytale, “Beauty and the Beast.” Growing up, I remember watching the original film, dancing to the eloquent soundtrack, dreaming about the magical characters and reliving the story in my mind as if I were Belle. I must say I was a little worried when I heard about the remake. What could they possibly do to one of my all-time favorite Disney films? But needless to say, Disney did a phenomenal job with the film adaptation, which I made a priority to see during its opening weekend. There are a number of things Disney did well with this film. First of all, a majority of the original soundtrack was present in the new film with only a few new songs. Even so, the new songs fit in perfect with the classics. As I continue to talk about the film’s soundtrack, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the greatest song of this movie, “Be Our Guest.” The biggest fear I had going into the movie was that they would turn the scene into a CGI nightmare, but I was nevertheless amazed by how magical it turned out. It had to be one of my favorite musical numbers in the film. But during the song “Beauty and the Beast,” I found myself patiently waiting for Chip the Teacup (Nathan Mack) to sing his line at the end, but it never came. That spoiled the song for me. I was also disappointed with the fact that Belle’s father was instead portrayed as an artist rather than the whimsical inventor we all know and love him to be. But what surprised me the most was my newfound love for LeFou (Josh Gad) even more than I imagined. I found him to be more driven, and I was ultimately surprised to see him as a guide to Gaston (Luke Evans). All in all, the rendition of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was exceptional. Thank you, Disney, for inviting me to be your guest for one phenomenal film.

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Lacrosse prepares for spring break trip to Michigan

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Preparing for the big road trip to Michigan, the lacrosse team packs their bags for a special spring break. On Sunday morning, the lacrosse team will make the trek north to Michigan to play two games. “I think it’s going to be nice just to get away,” said head coach Colin McSharar. The girls have been practicing for almost two months with only a couple of scrimmages under their belt. “We’ve been stuck here on campus for the last month and a half just playing with ourselves, so it’ll be nice going out and playing against somebody else and just getting away from campus,” McSharar said. Because they haven’t had a real taste of competition yet, sophomore Shelbi Hunter said the team is still growing and developing. Overall, however, she is confident that the team is ready for Michigan. “We have the skills. We just have to use the tools in our tool box right now. That’s what our coach tells us every practice,” Hunter said. “We just have to get past the nervous part of the first game and go out there with our full hearts.” Junior Morgan McIntosh said the games in Michigan will be a good opportunity for the team to see where they are and what they will need to work on for the rest of the season. “We just need to test our skills against our opponents and see where we’re at and where we measure up as a team,” she said. McSharar agreed that the Michigan trip will be a test for them, especially

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SOLIK, SCHNEIDER FINISH SWIMMING C A R E E R AT N AT I O N A L S Last weekend, seniors Regina Solik and Artur Schneider wrapped up their collegiate swimming careers at the 2017 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships in Shenandoah, Texas. This was Solik’s first time at nationals. She went as the first female swimmer from Franklin College to compete at nationals, let alone qualify. Solik swam the 50-freestyle and 100-freestyle. In the 50-yard freestyle, Solik drew an outside lane in the seventh of eight heats, but was 0.55 seconds out of scoring position. Solik placed 42nd during the 50-freestyle preliminaries and 55th in the 100-freestyle preliminaries. For Schneider, this was the third time he has qualified for the national competition. He competed in the 200 -individual medley, 100-backstroke and 100-freestyle. In the 200-individual medley, Schneider finished sixth in his heat. He placed 27th in the 200-individual medley preliminaries, 20th in the 100-backstroke preliminaries, and 17th in the 100-freestyle. Source: Franklin College Athletics and College Swimming

since they are low in numbers and will not be able to play full field. In the season so far, there have been some illnesses due to the cold weather. There have also been injuries and other personal d i l e m m a s . Despite these issues, McSharar said there have been only minor Megan Powell | The Franklin setbacks. Sophomore Shelbi Hunter goes for a ground-ball during practice earlier this week. “For the most Hunter will travel with the team to Michigan for a two-game series over spring break. part, everybody’s McSharar. been here and “We start a lot later than everyone showing up, and they’ve all responded else in our conference so it’s a and performed pretty well,” he said. One aspect the team has also disadvantage that we play so many handled well this season is the change games so quickly, but it’s an advantage in coaches, McSharar said. McSharar to where we have everything done moved up from assistant coach to before our first game,” McSharar head coach, and McIntosh said the said. “We’re about as prepared as team has adjusted well to the change. we’re going to be. All we need to do “Coach stepping up has just given after each game is prepare for the us more belief in ourselves because next opponent.” Regardless of the results of the trip, we know someone’s going to be there for us consistently and is there to McSharar said playing in Michigan will be a nice opportunity to see what back us up,” McIntosh said. Hunter agreed, adding that the girls are made of. “It’ll be a good way to kick the McSharar has been both a great coach and father-figure for the girls season off no matter what the outcome of those games be,” he said. when they need him. The team’s first game is Sunday In addition to having time to adjust to a new coach, starting later against Albion College. The girls will in the season has had its advantages kick off their second game Tuesday for the lacrosse team, according to against Calvin College.

UPCOMING GAMES:

BASEBALL

GOLF

TRACK & FIELD

March 24 - 25 @ Transylvania

Men: April 8 - 9 @ Hanover Invitational Women: April 1 @ Mount Saint Joseph

March 25 @ VU Bill Smith Challenge

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017

SOFTBALL

TENNIS

March 26 @ Wilmington

Men: April 1 @ Defiance Women: April 15 vs. Manchester

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