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Holyn Eldridge, sophomore “It affects my mom more because she pays my tuition. My mom has to pay for three college tuitions, so that stresses her out a little bit. It also makes me have to work and get another job to help pay out-of-school things. So it kind of puts me back a little bit from saving money from when I graduate.”

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Tuition breaking $30K for first time in college’s history ASHLEY STEEB

Ben Woodward, freshman

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“It affects me a lot actually because I’m 21st Century and FAFSA. So I don’t have to pay hardly anything to go here, but that’s going to raise it so I have to pay $2,000 out of my own pocket now to pay for that.

So it’s going to hurt me a lot.”

is competitive with the other institutions the school competes with.

“It’s very personal for students because you’re not looking broader, you’re looking at us,” Minar said.

“And what we’re trying to do is make sure we’re leaders, and that we keep the college as affordable as possible for everybody.”

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20152016

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$30,735

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$34,744

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$33,744 $28,840

$25,680 $28,250

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$28,000 $32,423

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How FRANKLIN COLLEGE tuition stacks up to HANOVER COLLEGE’s over the last decade

$35,750

COMPETING COSTS

$23,170 $25,800

ates with bachelor’s degrees, allowing them to earn $1 million more in their lifetimes than those with only a high school diploma.

In the email, Minar also said this past academic year 95 percent of the students received some amount of financial aid through scholarships.

“We expect to continue that level of support this next year thanks to our generous alumni and friends,” Minar said in the email.

James Vincent-Dunn, financial aid director, said he encourages students to check their school emails on a regular basis for additional scholarships to help offset the increase.

“There are tremendous opportunities offered daily,” Vincent-Dunn said.

“Always stay alert because different academic departments, clubs and activities offer scholarship opportunities which may become available throughout the year.”

Students and families who are concerned or confused about the increase can visit the Office of Financial Aid to get answers about tuition costs.

Franklin College has a similar tuition price to a couple other schools in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference in which it competes.

Hanover College, which is similarly sized and has a similar curriculum to Franklin College, has been in the $30,000 range since the 2013-2014 academic year. Their tuition for the upcoming school year will be $35,750.

The tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year at Earlham College will reach $44,820. Manchester University’s tuition next year is set at $30,450.

Minar said Franklin College’s tuition

$22,259 $23,700

Tuition will break $30,000 next semester for the first time in Franklin College history.

That’s an increase of nearly 3 percent more than what it is now.

The tuition uptick was announced in an all-campus email to faculty, staff and students from President Thomas Minar — who says the college wouldn’t raise the price if it wasn’t necessary.

“Tuition increases at colleges, universities and schools, just like other costs increase in our economy,” Minar said. “It’s an economic fact that the institutional costs rise, and we have to meet those institutional costs.”

A few of the increased institutional costs will work to retain quality faculty members, including gathering more money for healthcare benefits and possible faculty salary increases.

There are also more costs to be considered during the budget discussion in the spring and summer by the Board of Trustees, who sets the college’s tuition.

Minar said that, although increases are inevitable, the school works to keep costs down without altering the student learning experience.

Minar ensured students and parents who are worried about the tuition increase that the education a student receives at Franklin College will have a return on their investment for the rest of their lives.

While the cost of a college education is certainly not inexpensive, national data continue to support the claim that a college degree is a prudent investment. Minar mentioned that research shows 97 percent of good jobs created since 2010 have gone to college gradu-

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OUT & ABOUT

4/14 Basic lettering class Walk into downtown Franklin to learn the basics of hand lettering this weekend. Each The Art of Kira Studios student will receive a notebook, pencil, brush and watercolor paint to use.

Sign up for $15 and learn more on www.theartofkira.com.

4/15 Culture Shock Into cool, free music?

Take a trip south tomorrow for this indie music festival, dubbed the Coachella of Bloomington. The event is being hosted by WIUX 99.1 FM, Indiana University’s student radio station, for the 31st year. The festival is headlined by hip hop artist Noname.

4/14 - 4/16 Indiana Comic Con Meet celebrity guests — including actors Val Kilmer and Charlie Cox — at the Indiana Convention Center this weekend. Single day passes start at $30.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017

Johnson County resident Erin Davis can thank her five-year-old daughter, unicorns and rainbows for the success behind her latest mission.

Davis recently created “Love More” yard signs, which are popping up across the country.

On her way home from work one afternoon, Davis saw a confederate flag and misogynistic signs flying outside a Franklin home. She couldn’t believe she was seeing this in her small town.

But her six-year-old daughter made everything better. After a birthday party that evening, her daughter carried in a painting of a unicorn and a rainbow.

“It was such a funny contrast,” Davis said. “They were completely opposite experiences, and it made me realize no one has taught her to hate.”

When Davis posted about the inci-

dent on Facebook, one response stood out to her. In a comment, Davis’ cousin said, “Not everyone has hate in their heart, they’re just not painting stuff about it.”

“So I said, ‘Maybe we should,” Davis said.

That’s when the “Love More” signs took off. The yard signs, which simply read “LOVE MORE” with a heart and rainbow in the background, can not only be seen throughout Johnson County, but across the nation.

With an original order of just 18 signs since the movement started in 2016, Davis has since sold more than 1,000 yard signs, 1,000 stickers and nearly 400 t-shirts with the saying.

More than $3,000 has been earned from the sign sales, which has been donated to philanthropic organizations

and charities across the state, including Gleaner’s Food Bank of Indianapolis, KIC-IT and Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County to spread the message of love.

“The feedback has been outpouring,” she said.

Although her six-year-old daughter doesn’t fully understand the negative rhetoric that sparked the creation of the signs, she’s still happy to see her idea around town.

“She was definitely the inspiration,” Davis said. “We still get excited when we drive through town to see signs.

She doesn’t fully understand the magnitude of it because I don’t want her to know how horrible the world is, but I encourage her to embrace everyone and be kind.”

Grocery delivery aims to reduce hiccups on campuses ASHLEY SHULER ashley.shuler@franklincollege.edu

Getting Green BEAN Delivery groceries at Franklin College is more like getting a pizza delivered.

The streamlined service — which uses reusable green bins full of fresh produce designed to be dropped off on door steps and left for hours — breaks down on college campuses, which don’t have a central, convenient place to drop off bins for busy students.

Instead, the driver must call the student in their dorm and have them meet them curbside to receive the delivery, causing hiccups to many aspects of the streamlined model Green BEAN prides itself on.

That’s what Shane Towne, president of the delivery service’s parent company, said they’re working on.

“We’re definitely interested in finding a solution to go to schools,” he said.

Green BEAN Delivery doesn’t have a problem servicing tens of thousands of gated communities and apartment buildings in the Midwest because they’re set up to receive deliveries without the customer being available.

But Towne said colleges and universities don’t work the same way — and many institutions restrict or prevent drop offs at a central administration or mailing office because of worries it may become overwhelming for employees to manage.

“We have that challenge when we go

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up against a potential college policy,” he said. “That’s where it becomes a bit of a struggle.”

Towne says the company is currently working on some models that would be viable for a dorm setting, which may mirror the service’s “Green BEAN Office” model where companies order groceries to be delivered on Mondays to feed their employees throughout the week.

Right now, this sort of model is being used by professors or specific academic buildings at colleges and universities.

The student version is still in the works and has yet to be launched.

“We’re working on getting around those pitfalls of actual dorm delivery,” he said.

Green BEAN Delivery lets customers shop for organic produce and natural groceries — like fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, dairy and meat — online and schedule them for weekly or biweekly delivery.

All the items have prices comparable to other organic grocers, Towne said, because of the shared buying power the company has across its six major warehouses throughout the Midwest, including Indianapolis.

Each of the bins, which start at $20, are completely customizable for members until 10 a.m. the day before delivery.

“This translates very well to a busy student intimately involved with their

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Grean BEAN Delivery is a grocery delivery service that brings fresh produce straight to the doorstep.

studies and their curriculum,” he said.

“This way, they don’t have to carve out time in their busy schedule. You can order from the comfort of your dorm, a classroom or a study hall between classes.”

The root of the company’s mission is to provide healthy, nutritious and artisanal products to people who would otherwise have difficulty getting them — including in food desert areas where residents don’t have transportation to get to grocery stores.

“All campuses are somewhat of a microcosm of their own entities,” Towne said.

Since its inception in 2007, Towne said the service has been committed to combating the issue. Aside from serving customers by physically driving in fresh goods on refrigerated trucks, he said the company often donates fresh produce to food banks in the communities it serves.

College mirrors national suicidal thought trends ASHLEY SHULER ashley.shuler@franklincollege.edu

Nearly 35 years ago, in May 1982, a Franklin College student took his life in a fiery one-vehicle crash.

The student died when he ran a stop sign in Johnson County and crashed his truck into a large rock. After his truck flew into the air and traveled about 200 feet, it burst into flames in a cornfield.

In the aftermath of the wreck, authorities found two notes left by the student, according to a front page Daily Journal article published the morning after suicide.

One note flew out of the truck and was found in a field near the wreckage. Another “quite detailed” note was found in the student’s Hoover dorm room, according to the same article.

In the note, the student mentioned his uncle, who had died of a gunshot wound that same week.

Tim Hasewinkel was a 20-year-old sophomore at the time of his suicide.

He was majoring in philosophy and regularly made the Dean’s List.

“Everyone’s just stunned by it,” a professor who worked with Hasewinkel on student publications said in the article. “He was just a very intelligent, thoughtful person.”

This is the case of the most recent suicide of a student at Franklin College.

But although a suicide hasn’t hit Franklin’s community in decades, more than 80 families around the state experience the suicide of a young person in their lives each year.

The Indiana Youth Institute puts out a data book about the wellbeing of young Hoosiers up to 24 years old annually. In this year’s national survey of more than 30 states, Indiana ranked higher than the national rate in all four categories relating to suicide.

Additionally, Indiana ranks 10th for the percentage of students who actually attempted to take their own lives.

Suicide issues are frequently linked to mental health problems, the most common of which is depression. In 2015, about 30 percent of Hoosier students reported feeling so sad or hopeless that they stopped doing some of their normal activities for two or more weeks in a row.

That’s why Franklin College has a Counseling Center — to provide therapy for students who have mental health issues, which can lead to thoughts of suicide.

Counseling director John Shafer, who specializes in treating depression and psychological first aid in emergency situations, said it’s startling to see that more and more young people are diagnosed with mental illness at a younger age.

“The youth suicide statistics in our state are alarming,” he said.

Shafer is one of two campus counselors who provide therapy for students who have thoughts of suicide.

“Depression is very common among many college students nationwide,” Shafer said. “Franklin College is no exception to that rule.”

If a student is currently suicidal and has a plan, the center refers the student to an off-campus health care provider to assess and diagnose the student.

Shafer said there are fewer students that come into the Counseling Center for depression who then need to be referred outside for suicidal intentions.

But if the stages were to progress and a Franklin College student were to actually commit suicide, the college’s emergency response team would react.

Security director Steve Leonard is the chair of the comprehensive safety and security committee, which oversees the college’s responses to a crisis and several policies that could be related to on-campus emergencies.

Vice President of Student Affairs Ellis Hall and Director of Communications Deidra Baumgardner are just a few of the other members on the team.

The college follows the strategy that the United States Department of Homeland Security uses for their emergency response plan, which focuses more on developing relationships with on-campus and community resources, rather than following a 10step checklist.

“The emergency that you plan for is rarely the emergency that happens,” Leonard said. “If you know the right people to be involved, it’s a more efficient and effective way to respond.”

The team gets together twice a year to practice responding to an imaginary emergency situation that could happen on campus, such as severe weather or violence.

In addition to the team’s response, the Counseling Center would provide professional intervention and provide debriefing and support groups to the campus community regarding the death of a student.

But despite the college’s mapped out plan of how to respond in the case of a student suicide, Shafer said all schools could be doing more to prevent and respond to suicide.

“In a perfect world, Franklin College would have a staff member whose primary responsibility is to provide psychoeducational programs to students, including suicide education and prevention,” he said.

Students experiencing suicidal thoughts should call 911 immediately.

Students can also call campus security at 317-738-8888. If a counselor is needed, a campus security officer will contact one of the counselors to come to campus to provide support.

Students, faculty and staff members can also speak with a counselor if they are concerned about another student having suicidal thoughts.

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IN BRIEF:

FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE HOPES FOR 600 DONATIONS

The college hopes to have 600 people donate to Franklin College during its fifth annual fundraising challenge Thursday.

Meeting the #GiveToGriz challenge goal of 600 donors will unlock more than $25,000 from other college donors, who have pledged money toward the challenge goals for the specific day.

One set of donations comes from the Kowalski Endowed Fund established

by Jim and Shirley Kowalski, who graduated from the college in 1957 and 1960, respectively. Their grant supports the college’s annual giving efforts by challenging young alumni to donate to unlock more money for the Franklin Fund.

The fund gives money to Franklin College students, including many who would not be otherwise able to afford college costs. Ninety-five percent of the college’s students receive some form of financial aid.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for drivers to tell them what needs to come on or off the list of local road projects that will be paid for with some federal money.

The list of projects across the state is planned through summer 2021 and includes projects to maintain or modernize current roads and bridges and projects on city, town or county streets, according to a recent Daily Journal article.

Franklin has two projects on the list.

The first would redo the portion of State Road 44 at Interstate-65, which is owned by the state. The city of Franklin has taken over all of the road except a small portion underneath the interstate overpass just west of the interstate. The state would remove and replace the concrete, according to the same article.

The second would remove the median at Simon Road and U.S. 31 in Franklin that allows drivers to cross the highway.

Students, faculty and staff who want to see another project prioritized should contact the local government that owns the road.

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laine Fuhs’ eyes fill with tears as he begins to tell one of his favorite stories.

“This is where God comes in to a huge factor,” said the Franklin College sophomore.

When Fuhs traveled to Hawaii to film a video for a client through his business, Fuhs Video, he never imagined it would lead him to Palm Springs, California, where he shared his faith in God with a young woman.

While in Hawaii, Fuhs met a native named Bob. He shared his contact information and never thought much of it until he received a call from Bob three months later.

“He said, ‘My daughter is getting married in two days in Palm Springs, California, and their wedding videographer canceled. I was really impressed with your work, and I’d love to have you fly out here,’” Fuhs said of his conversation with Bob. With his equipment and a $700 plane ticket in hand, Fuhs and his team flew out to California with a mission to provide a groom and bride with a video to keep forever.

“I love conveying the world in the way I see it,” Fuhs said. “The camera gives you that power.”

With this specific video, Fuhs wanted to do something different.

While his teammate filmed the reception per their usual method, Fuhs traveled 500 yards away from the area to film a time lapse.

But what he found next is something that still gives him goosebumps today.

While sitting on a hill filming the time lapse, he saw the silhouette of a girl. After walking toward her, he found her sobbing.

“I’ve never seen someone cry that much. Her fiancé’s brother just passed away in a car accident, and she said, ‘God’s not real.

How could he do this to us?’” he said.

After going through the list of everything that had happened that brought him to the situation he was in, he had one thought: “All of this was for this young woman.”

If he wouldn’t have gone to Hawaii. If he didn’t go eat at that one restaurant and meet that one guy. If their videographer wouldn’t have canceled two days before. If they were 30 minutes later to book that flight—none of this would’ve happened.

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“Because of all these things, I saw you. Everything was for you.

Let me pray for you,” he said.

After praying with the young woman for nearly 40 minutes, she thanked him and told him: “If you weren’t here, I would’ve completely pushed God out of my life.”

Now, Fuhs said he does everything through the grace of God. Fuhs Video first took flight when Fuhs was just a teenager.

With a drone and a camera, Fuhs filmed videos for contractors across the Midwest as a sales technique for their businesses.

His most-watched video is about an event called Night to Shine, a prom-type experience for special needs youth centered on God and sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The video has 16,000 views on Facebook.

As word spread about his videos both online and by word of mouth, Fuhs started filming a variety of videos across the country. Since starting his business in high school, Fuhs has traveled to Ghana, Hawaii, Ireland and all across the country.

“When you want to wake up at 4:50 a.m. when everyone’s asleep just to do something, that’s how you know you care,” Fuhs said.

“You don’t do it for the views. You don’t do it for the recognition.

You do it because you love to do it.”

His company also specializes in screen-printing and graphic design work.

For now, Fuhs is pursuing a degree in graphic design, but his end goal is to one-day work for GoPro — the company that kickstarted his videography passion.

But his prized possession, and what he’s most known for, is his drone, which allows him to capture aerial images the naked eye may never see.

Despite his love for the technology that accelerates his talents, for Fuhs, everything goes back to one thing: his faith in God. “The power of God’s work through our company is huge,” Fuhs said. “We do these videos, and it may be a business or foundation or wedding video, but it really makes my heart full to think about the people that is impacts that we never have any idea about. With every production we do, our goal is to bring value to other people.”

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I love conveying the world the way I see it.

The camera gives you that power.

- Blaine Fuhs, sophomore

Photos contributed by Blaine Fuhs

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Students should have freedom to write what they want

OPINION

Increase in tuition could mean a decrease in enrollment

MATT THOMAS

matthew.thomas@franklincollege.edu

Is anyone really a fan of paying an increased price for the same product or service? I know I’m not, but is this a valid comparison when it comes to paying college tuition?

The campus could be very divided on this matter. For me, as an education major at Franklin College, I’m almost guaranteed a teaching job once I graduate from here in 2019 due to the esteemed reputation the education department has on campus. For me, I don’t mind paying about 3% more this next school year.

But I can’t say the same for my friends that are pursuing degrees in other majors. Other schools may be more reputable for certain degrees, which means Franklin College graduates may not be at the top of the list of employment candidates.

All opinions aside, and given the fact that I was born and raised in Franklin, I know of several fellow Franklin Community High School graduates that gave the thought of attending Franklin College for their undergraduate degree a chance, but simply did not enroll because of the price tag of four years on this campus.

Do I regret my decision to attend college in my hometown at Franklin College? Not a chance.

Some prospective students, however, may be turned away from a ticket price of nearly $40K/year to be a Grizzly. Of course, financial aid is a huge help and is one of the main reasons I was able to come here.

I’ve heard the phrase that you get what you pay for, and that’s a true sentiment about Franklin College.

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Under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, we are granted five freedoms, including the freedoms of speech and press.

However, these freedoms don’t come without restrictions for student journalists.

Student newspapers across the country are censored by principals, school boards and superintendents for stories that may be deemed “controversial.” These stories center around topics like teen pregnancy, suicide and abortion, among the most popular.

One Indiana House bill made strides in the Indiana Statehouse earlier this year to offer more protections for student journalists. In its original form, House Bill 1130 would have prohibited public schools and school corporations from disciplining student journalists for exercising their freedoms of speech and press in school publications.

When the legislation reached the Indiana Senate, though, the bill saw significant changes. These included changing the grades the protections would affect to only 9th through 12th grades and prohibiting students from controlling what was advertised in the publication.

However, Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Buck Creek, killed the bill last week after learning the Indiana Department

of Education was concerned with the bill’s language, which said protections would not be put in place if school administrators could prove the content to be “gratuitously profane.”

But student journalists don’t have to lose hope, yet. The bill’s language

OUR POSITION

This censorship completely dishonors professional journalism.

If a student reported on teen pregnancy — something becoming more prevalent in high schools — the reporter could provide students with a variety of resources to turn to if they are searching for help.

If a student wrote about mental illness or suicide awareness, simply because people in their school are affected by it, they could provide important information about how to get help and who to reach out to.

Writing about controversial issues does not have to be a big deal. These stories can be informative and educational.

Administrations need to understand the school newspaper is not a PR attempt or marketing tool. It is a way of informing the public of important issues surrounding the community.

These publications teach student journalists how to be more efficient reporters. By reporting on real issues that matter, they get a feel for how journalism outside of a school campus works.

Student journalists deserve the right to report without fear of administrators censoring their work.

The staff believes all student journalists should have the freedom to write what they choose. could potentially be placed in another House education bill.

Legislation aside, it’s important for students to have control over the content they publish. They are responsible for reporting on events and situations. By covering more controversial topics and hardnews, a gateway for more learning opportunities is opened to student journalists.

Students should be trusted by their administration to provide fair, accurate coverage to any and all topics that may affect their audience. High school is supposed to prepare students for the real world, but how can it do that when newspapers are censored?

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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 board to cover, email christina.ramey@ franklincollege.edu.

HAVE AN OPINION YOU WANT TO SHARE? Is there a topic, idea or issue you want the opinion board to cover?

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LASTWORD AIRPORT SECURITY

System works the way it is

ASHLEYSTEEB

ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

I hate flying in airplanes.

I simply do not like the idea of a large hunk of metal floating that high off the ground.

And no, my strong aversion has nothing to do with the controversial security procedures at airports. In fact, the Transportation Security Administration is doing its job well enough to keep travelers safe.

But I do understand the procedures

can be a hassle, but remember they are in place for a reason.

Airport security has drastically changed since the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001. This horrific event and others that have occurred in recent years prove we need strict airport security.

The procedures are not perfect.

Security officials cannot catch everything, but if the procedures are even tougher, people are bound to complain.

Travelers already complain that security procedures currently in place are too intrusive, and viral videos are bringing these accusations to life.

Most recently, an irate mother of a 13-year-old Texas boy shared a video on Facebook of her son going through a thorough pat-down at an airport TSA checkpoint after an alarm on his laptop went off in security. The video shows what some people are calling a “more-than-thorough” pat down of the boy.

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Millions of people fly around the world every year.

While the Transportation Security Administration, better known as the TSA, has improved security efforts over the last 15 years since 9/11 occurred, there is still room for security procedures to be improved.

In 2013, a shooting incident left one

TSA officer dead and several other injured.

Earlier this year, a gunman opened fire in the Fort Lauderdale airport baggage claim, killing five people and injuring six. These tragic events could have been prevented.

Last month, I visited the Louisville Airport. Similar to most airports across the country, visitors must pass through security before they can go any further. But think about the area where hundreds of people congregate with no screening or checkpoint in order to enter.

With no strict security prior to entering the airport, anyone can do anything. Unfortunately, this is the world we live in — where anything could happen at any time at any place.

Anything.

So how could tragedies like the one

that occurred at the Fort Lauderdale be prevented?

One way is to add security at the entrance of the airport, in the baggage claim and ticket counters, making airports tougher to enter.

Another way is to add more armed officers throughout airports. A consistent, visible presence of these uniformed, armed officers could aid safety efforts in these public areas.

By recognizing certain behaviors of a person who may be preparing to carry out an attack, these officers could react quickly.

Although I applaud the TSA for their continued efforts to keep all people safe, that is not to say our nation’s airports could not do better. While not every situation can be prevented, any improvements could save a number of lives each year from these horrific @THEFRANKLINNEWS

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The father of a ten-year-old girl posted a similar video of a security guard patting his daughter down for longer than necessary.

These situations are unnecessary considering they involve innocent children. For the most part, however, pat downs are an essential part of ensuring the safety of travelers.

Airport security may change once again under the administration of President Donald Trump. Programs the administration considers wasteful may be cut to save money.

But although these programs may not be perfect, they are doing their part in reducing the number of terrorists who attempt to hijack planes or bomb airports.

The procedures are annoying and time-consuming, but they’re saving lives every day. Travelers need to keep one question in mind: Do I prefer convenience or safety?

Ramp up security, save lives

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

passengers screened

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2,653 firearms intercepted from carry-on bags

82% of firearms intercepted were loaded

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236 airports intercepted firearms

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Intramural basketball finishes another season QUINN FITZGERALD elizabeth.fitzgerald@franklincollege.edu

SPORTS

IN BRIEF: DEMETRIUS BAILEY APPOINTED TRACK AND FIELD HEAD COACH Last Friday, Franklin College Director of Athletics Kerry Prather announced the appointment of Demetrius Bailey as Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach.

Bailey has been a member of the athletic staff since 2012, serving as an assistant in track, cross-country and football. Since September, he has led the men’s and women’s crosscountry and track and field programs on an interim basis.

Prior to joining Franklin, Bailey was an assistant track and field coach at his alma mater, Muskingum University. He is a 2012 graduate with a degree in physical education and was a four-year letterman in football and track and field.

His athletic accomplishments at Muskingum University included “Outstanding Freshman Male Athlete,” “Outstanding Senior Male Athlete,” four-time Ohio Athletic Conference champion and four-time national qualifier in triple jump, two-time “Most Outstanding Field Athlete,” and All-OAC in long jump.

Bailey’s student activities included membership in the Multicultural Association of Students and the Black Student Union.

Source: Franklin College Athletics

The college’s intramural basketball said. teams can add another chapter to the In the men’s books after the season ended earlier basketball leagues, this week. there are about 15Both IM basketball leagues, 20 student coaches, women’s and men’s, finished their in addition to the season with league championships students who play.

Monday.

Having an A league “I enjoyed [playing] this year,” said and a B league allows junior Garrett Tuley. “I hated how students who are some games got cancelled but it was more serious about still a fun time.” the sport to play at With the season over, Tuley is a more competitive already looking forward to his last level than those who season as a senior. are less serious about “I will definitely play next year,” he intramural sports.

Photo submitted by Spencer Fox said. “I love to play basketball, and The popularity IM IMs are definitely an enjoyable time.” sports has gained The back-to-back champions pose for a photo after the championships game Tuley, like several other students, is larger than Monday. said he joined IM basketball for pure sophomore John not allowed to participate on an enjoyment and time Ward expected. In his intramural team. Similarly, football with his friends. He first days on campus players are also not permitted to called it a popular as a freshman, he was play intramural football. However, activity because it already being asked as in Ward’s case, if a student plays gives students an to join. football, but wants to play intramural outlet to play and “Apparently it’s basketball, then the student can. compete against one a really a big thing “It’s a competition kind-of-thing,” another while having here,” Ward said. “IM Ward said. “Obviously you’d be fun. isn’t until March and better at basketball because that’s Junior Darrell they were asking me what you came to do. It would take Crenshaw described in August.” the fun out of it.”

IM basketball as a Head football Ward encourages more people to way for both men and coach Mike Leonard join intramural sports, calling it a women who don’t even recommends stress reliever. play basketball to being involved in IM “If you don’t have anything else to play competitively. because it keeps his do — if you don’t have a sport and – John Ward, sophomore “IM basketball is athletes in shape, you don’t have to practice — this is just a chance for according to Ward. a good workout,” Ward said. “It’s a ladies and gentlemen who do not Because intramural basketball good release. It gives you something play basketball to form a team and is oftentimes considered a leisure to do outside of homework.” have fun and also have a competitive sport, Ward said Franklin College league and tournament,” Crenshaw basketball team members are

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If you don’t have anything else to do — if you don’t have a sport and you don’t have to practice — this is a good workout.”

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Baseball

Golf

Track & Field

April 14-15 against Mount St. Joseph

Men: Tomorrow at Earlham Invitational Women: Today at Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling (Illinois Western University)

Tomorrow at Indiana DIII Championships

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017

Softball

Tennis

Lacrosse

Today against Calvin

Men: Tomorrow against Transylvania Women: April 15 against Manchester

Tomorrow against Waynesburg

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