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INDIANA RESULTS FOR THE 2016 ELECTION Source | The New York Times

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Post-election: What happens now? SHELBY MULLIS

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EVAN BAYH

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The results are in, and the election is over. Republicans swept the slate clean last night in Indiana, with wins in the Senate, governor, attorney general and superintendent. And Republican Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. No more campaign ads. No more rallies. But it’s not all fun and games from here until the day the “newbies” are sworn into office. In fact, it’s far from it. Laura Albright, a University of Indianapolis political science professor, worked on a variety of campaigns early on in her career and offers firsthand experience for what it is candidate-elects spend their time doing following the election. “All of the candidates relax, at least temporarily,” she said. “Regardless of what level, from the presidency all the way down to the school board, espe-

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cially in American elections, our cycle is so long and takes so much energy, resources, everything.”

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We must remember that each of us looks at election results through very different and very personal lenses. – Thomas Minar, Franklin College president

Albright said the moment after the election, victory or defeat, the candidate can exhale before they start the process of building their administration—back to work they go. Randall Smith, a political science professor at Franklin, said these elected candidates must begin to develop ways to fulfill their promises made on the campaign trail, while also devising ways to prove to voters that they made the right choice. “You have to really start getting your ducks in a row,” he said. “Yeah, sure you get to party for a little bit, but you have to turn that thing around. You have to Shelby Mullis | TheStatehouseFile.com realize you now have Donald Trump was elected president of the United States early Wednesday to cover.” morning. He earned 57.2 percent of Indiana’s vote. Referring to a book

titled, “You Won, Now What?,” Smith said the author poses the question of where a candidate goes from election night. “You’ve been promising all these things over here, but how are you going to implement them, make them work?” Smith said. “That becomes sort of the reality.” But the candidates are the only people with duties following Election Day. Smith said students have a responsibility too. He encourages students to visit reliable news sources daily to stay up-todate with what is happening politically across the nation and to simply stay involved. “18- to 25-year-olds are the lowest turnout age segment,” Smith said. “You go and many of you in the 18- to 25-year-old segment don’t vote and don’t pay attention to what happens after you vote. Then, what happens is that you get the bill. The war in Iraq? The war in Afghanistan? Guess who’s going to pay for that? Not me. That’s going to you guys.” If more college students got involved and voiced their opinions through the ballot on Election Day, Smith said there could be a change. Similarly, Albright said students can get involved in several ways following Election Day. “The most important, of course if the candidate you voted for was elected, you probably feel quite good,” she said. “But it’s important to understand what is on the agenda.” Following Tuesday night’s election results, Franklin College President Thomas Minar released a statement via a campus-wide email, calling on

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the campus community “to listen to each other, teach each other and open our hearts to learn about others.” “We must remember that each of us looks at election results through very different and very personal lenses,” Minar said in his email. “Civility is the key. Franklin College strongly values its commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. One that honors the dignity of self and others; demonstrates empathy, sincerity and openness; and most importantly, shows respect for all. Behavior violating these values will be addressed.”

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11/12 Midwest Rhythm Exchange show See this Indianapolis-based acoustic quartet at The Willard in downtown Franklin. Midwest Rhythm Exchange performs a little bit of everything to create a sound called “gypsy grass.” The show runs 8 to 11 p.m. and is free. 11/12 “Arrival” showing See a high-rated movie getting Oscar buzz at Canary Creek Cinemas in Franklin. “Arrival,” which is opening this weekend, is a sci-fi drama about a linguist who is recruited by the military to translate alien communications. Get show times and buy tickets at canarycreekcinemas.com. 11/12 - 11/13 Great Indy Pet Expo Pet lover? Attend the biggest animal trade show with more than 100 booths and live entertainment at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this weekend. Admission is $8. Pets get in free. For more information, visit greatindyexpo.com.

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Out with the new and in with the old. That could be the motto for Franklin’s newest downtown shop, Trinkets N Threads. The shop’s cozy, homey location at 251 E. Jefferson St. is filled with handcrafted, upcycled and repurposed furniture, home decor, jewelry and a variety of other items. Owner Amy McCrory doesn’t just carry upcycled items, though. She teaches customers how to create them themselves. In a workshop in the back, McCrory plans to host classes that teach people how to create popular crafts, including chalk painting, wreaths and mason jar containers. These classes typically cost about $40 with supplies included. The classes will be held about three to four times per week after the holiday season. The shop can also schedule private parties. Those interested can send the business a message on Facebook, or call McCrory at 317-4122091. The business may be new to Franklin residents, but it’s been in business for almost a year. Trinkets N Threads was originally located in her hometown of Shelbyville, Indiana. “I was trying to stay where I was at, but the rent was just outrageous,” she said. “My new landlord in Shelbyville

was more than tripling my rent … and I was paying utilities, so I just couldn’t stay.” One of her four regular vendors, Tagalong Farms, asked McCrory if she would be interested in sharing her business space in Franklin.

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An abundance of upcycled items fill the rooms in Trinkets N Threads, Franklin’s newest downtown shop. The business is located at 251 E Jefferson St.

McCrory toyed with the idea of having two locations, but decided the pressure of two businesses would have been too much. “I thought, ‘You know, I just want a simpler life,’” McCrory said. “I don’t want the stress. I don’t want to be running back and forth.” But McCrory said being the single owner of one shop is still difficult. Last

weekend, she had to enlist the help of her 15-year-old son to work her booth at a craft fair, while McCrory stayed at the store for the annual Downtown Franklin’s Holiday Open House. The other downtown businesses, however, have gone out of their way to welcome Trinkets N Threads to the area, McCrory said. They even gave her flowers and gifts. “On my opening day, almost every single one of my neighbors either closed their business or had someone watch their business to come in and say, ‘Congratulations. We’re glad you’re here,’” she said. “It’s wonderful. It’s almost like they’re saying, ‘If I don’t succeed, they’re not succeeding.’” Trinkets N Threads is close to the thick of the current Jefferson Street construction, but McCrory said she hasn’t noticed it affecting her business. “The construction isn’t bad,” she said. “The community gets it. They get what it’s about and what it’s for. They get that change is needed. It’s needed for the growth.” McCrory said she is committed to providing good quality pieces for reasonable prices for both her vendors and the “wonderful” Franklin customers. “This is so great,” she said. “Franklin really has become a destination.”

Students, professors to perform in first Blues Fest ADRIANNA PITRELLI

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Next Tuesday, some students and professors will have the chance to show off their talents. Jason Jimmerson, sociology professor, has traveled the state and country playing blues music for years. He said he wanted to get students involved and have a blues jam at Franklin College. In a blues jam, a main band performs an array of songs, then welcomes guest performers on stage. The Franklin College Blues Jam will have guest performers join Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors on stage to perform a mix of classic and contemporary blues. Davis is an Indiana blues artist with albums “Live” and “I Am the Governor.” Jimmerson reached out to public relations professor Ray Begovich about teaming up with public relations students. He said Begovich was on board and more than willing to assist.

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“Of course, Ray and his class have also done most of the public relations work, such as designing the graphics for advertisements promoting this blues jam,” Jimmerson said. He reached out to a handful of students he felt would be interested in performing. One those students is junior Kody Emrich, who has been playing guitar for four years. He said he was honored to be chosen to perform in Franklin College’s first jam. “My role in this event is to add a little color and a bit of style to the overall sound,” Emrich said. “I’m looking forward to playing with other musicians almost completely improvised.” Emrich said he is glad he and other Grizzlies are able to show off their passion for music. As for Jimmerson, he said he hopes there is a big turnout for what he hopes becomes an annual event.

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Frank Dean plays the harmonica and guitar as Reverend Charlie Edmonds looks on. The two may make appearances at Tuesday’s Blues Jam.

“I encourage people to attend for fun, to see the friends, classmates and professors perform, to hear professional musicians, to hear great classic songs, and to learn about American music,” he said. The Blues Fest is Tuesday in the Branigin Room inside the Napolitan Student Center at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Career fairs give students in-person connections ABRAHM HURT abrahm.hurt@franklincollege.edu

Thinking about the future is sometimes scary for a college student. Just getting a foot in the door with a company can be overwhelming. But career fairs can help relieve some of that stress by connecting students to potential employers and internships. Franklin College participates in five of these fairs throughout the year, only one of which is held on campus. The other fairs, like the Indiana Means Business fair or the Collegiate Career Expo, are put together by the college and other primarily small private liberal arts institutions in the state. Another thing to know about these job fairs is the number of students and companies that attend. The on-campus job fair attracts about 100 to 150 student attendees, according to Kirk Bixler, career services director. He said the career fairs in Indianapolis are larger and garner 400 to 500 students. The Indiana Means Business fair has about 85 companies and organizations registered each year with booths. Bixler said he, along with others,

start contacting companies to get them to register as early as the summer of the year they are coming.

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I felt very prepared as a young professional, due to Franklin College providing me with opportunities to develop the skills necessary for having success at these events. – Brandon Scrggs, sophomore

Junior Hannah White went to Accounting Interview Day and said she thinks going to these fairs helps you better yourself for the future. “I got an email from three of the companies I talked to to go in and

interview with them again,” White said. “I ended up getting an internship … for next semester, but I’m sure it will help me be prepared for the busy season, which is tax season, and what it is like to go through it.” Senior Brandon Scruggs said his experiences at two career fairs “could not have been better.” “I felt very prepared as a young professional, due to Franklin College providing me with opportunities to develop the skills necessary for having success at these events,” Scruggs said. Bixler said the most important idea to remember is that these fairs help students make connections with possible employers. “They’re actually talking face-toface with people, they’re getting their names out there and they’re handing out their resumes,” he said. “Most of the companies and organizations that attend may get hundreds or thousands of applications, and the one thing that will help a student raise a little bit higher, in terms of priority hired, is actually having that opportunity to network and meet face to face.”

Several students take creative approach toward major ABRAHM HURT abrahm.hurt@franklincollege.edu

While most students opt for a traditional major, there are some that create their own individualized majors. Six Franklin College students have declared individualized majors, according to the Academic Records Office. Two students share their experiences in creating their own unique major.

Courtney Sonner, ‘17 Major: Digital design

Sonner is studying a combination of fine arts photography and graphic design. “I wanted to study digital design because I developed an interest in visual design aspects after taking publication design my sophomore year,” Sonner said. “It was a required class for the public relations major and after getting the basic knowledge down, I was very eager to learn more.” Design professor Wendy Shapiro helped Sonner determine what classes she needed to for her major. “It all happened very quick for me,” Sonner said. “She helped me plan everything out from my letter to the Academic Affairs committee to what classes would get me the best experience and knowledge to be successful with what I am interested

in.” Sonner said that the most difficult part of having an individualized major is that she doesn’t fit into a specific type of student. “I take majority public relations classes, as well as art classes and there definitely is a big difference between the two areas,” Sonner said. “Art classes offer me more creative freedom and means to express myself through my designs and work, but public relations offers me the ability to take on a wide array of projects while offering an incredible structure and connection between topics.”

Jackson Barnes, ‘19 Major: Undecided Barnes is still undecided on what to call his individualized major, but he plans to specialize in something that focuses

on photography and videography. “What I want to do with that is go into documentary filmmaking,” Barnes said. “Hopefully one day I will produce documentaries.” Barnes started off as a multimedia journalism major before he decided to make a switch. About a month ago, Barnes sat down with his academic adviser and explained his desire to create an individualized major. “I definitely wouldn’t have gotten the help and advising to do this if I’d gone to Indiana University, Purdue University or somewhere else,” he said. “The meeting where I decided to change my major was about a twoand-a-half-hour long meeting. I don’t think that I would have gotten that if I would have gone to a bigger school.” Barnes said the biggest difficulty associated with an individualized major is picking out the classes needed to design a major. @THEFRANKLINNEWS

IN BRIEF: COMPETITION AGAINST HANOVER RAISES MONEY FOR RILEY Franklin College Dance Marathon is facing off against Hanover College Dance Marathon in a week-long fundraising competition ending tomorrow. This is the first time the schools have competed in Rivals for Riley. The school that collects the most money for families at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis between Monday and tomorrow wins. Franklin’s organization will have penny wars set up in the Napolitan Student Center today. They will also be taking online donations toward the weekly total. To make a donation, visit donate.rileykids.org/franklincollege. The winning school will be announced at the Bell Game tomorrow.

JOHNSON COUNTY VOTES TO REPLACE INCUMBENT WITH YOUNG Johnson County voters chose to elect a new representative for Indiana House District 47 Tuesday night. Voters elected Republican John Young, a Franklin attorney, to the position. Current Rep. John Price opted not to seek re-election after serving two terms, according to a recent Daily Journal news article. Young’s district covers most of Johnson County, including Franklin Township. Young’s campaign has centered on improving education in the county. Johnson County voted Republican across the board for all local officials. Major winners are listed below. • Johnson County Treasurer: Michele Ann Graves • Johnson County Coroner: Craig Lutz, uncontested • Johnson County Surveyor: J. Gregory Cantwell, uncontested • Johnson County Commissioner District 1: Brian Baird, uncontested • Johnson County Commissioner District 3: Ron West, uncontested • Johnson County Council At-Large: Josh McCarty, John Myers, Josh Turner

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Five takeaways from campus chat on security ASHLEY SHULER ashley.shuler@franklincollege.edu

A campus chat with Security Director Steve Leonard replaced the usual Student Congress meeting Wednesday last week. Leonard spoke to a room of about 30 attendees, mostly made up of Student Congress representatives, about the services campus security offers and what concerns and questions students may have about the policies. The five main issues discussed at the meeting are listed below.

1. OFFICER INTERACTIONS The overwhelming issue in the room came from students concerned with their interactions with security officers. Sophomore Abigail Jones was the first student to ask a question. She detailed an experience when she was approached by a security officer and questioned after a night of sorority recruitment while she was walking around campus. Leonard said that, if a student like Jones is to be approached by a security officer and questioned, the student should be compliant. Not complying with a security officer is a violation of college policy. He also said security officers should be uniformed and professional when approaching students—not demeaning or aggressive. Sophomore Logan Thompson and senior Antonio Brown also shared stories of either themselves or their friends being approached by officers. “It seems as though they were trying to accuse us of something when there was nothing wrong at all,” Thompson said. Again, Leonard said the actions of not talking to an officer when approached may get someone who is innocent and not violating college policy in trouble.

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Leonard said students who think an officer approached them unprofessionally should report the specific instance to himself or to Dean of Students Ellis Hall. Despite student criticism, Leonard said security’s priority is not to get students in trouble. “I have never once, in 19 years, gotten a student in trouble on this campus,” he said. “Students’ decisions got themselves in trouble. We hold them accountable. That’s a fact.”

2. LACK OF CAMERAS Leonard said more security cameras on campus would be great—if he had the staff to monitor them. “That’s where they would be valuable,” he said. “But none of them are monitored.” Leonard said the cameras only work if a security officer were to catch some mischief on campus and immediately respond. He said the security car patrols prevent the type of crimes that would take place in campus parking lots. He thinks money is better spent patrolling, not installing cameras. 3. PARKING TICKET ISSUES Leonard said security doesn’t write parking tickets to generate income. They do it to control parking. The money collected from parking tickets goes to the college’s general fund, not to the security department. Leonard said one way to avoid parking tickets is to get temporary parking passes for visiting guests. The security office can distribute overnight or weekend passes for students’ guests for free. But if a student or guest does get a ticket on campus, the student can go through the appeals process by filling

Danielle Nuckols, sophomore

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out a form available in the Student Activities Center on the second floor of the Napolitan Student Center. Appeals are reviewed by the Student Congress judicial committee. The committee chooses to keep or get rid of the ticket. Leonard said he has never overturned what Student Congress has recommended.

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Security Director Steve Leonard speaks to a group of students about campus

4. UNDERUSED ES- security. Some students asked questions about being approached by officers, and CORT SERVICE Leonard told them they should comply with professional and uniformed officers. Leonard said security’s dusk until dawn New this year, though, students can escort service is a “terribly underused fill out an online form for reporting service.” sexual misconduct on myFC’s home Student can even request an escort page. in advance to meet them somewhere This report can be formal, including when they are arriving to campus late a student’s name, or anonymous with at night. no way to track. Requests can be made by calling Leonard said the college’s goal is to campus security at 317-738-8888. provide support to the student that the “Please don’t feel silly,” he said. “I behavior happened to. used to do these. I worked nights, and He is one of four members of the every time, when I would get there, a Franklin College response team. Ellis student would apologize: ‘I’m sorry for Hall, Title IX Coordinator Maureen bothering you.’ It’s not a bother, at all. Pinnick, and Interim Provost and So encourage your friends to use it and Dean of the College Tim Garner are use it yourself.” also on the team. When they receive anonymous, con5. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY fidential or formal reports of sexual Although the college’s entire sexual assault, Leonard said they ask themmisconduct policy was rewritten, re- selves: “How do we respond, if at all?” vamped and revisited over the sumSecurity can help the victim translate mer, security’s role hasn’t changed. a report to the police, or collect eviStudents who experience an incident dence if they want to pursue the case. of sexual assault can report it to a security officer.

Lee Wroblewski, junior

“I start celebrating Christmas when school ends and my family from Houston comes in. You could say it starts Dec. 1, though, because [Freeform’s] 25 Days of Christmas starts then.”

Shayla Jones, junior

“I like to wait because it allows us to have that moment for Thanksgiving. But after that, I’m all Buddy the Elf.”

Theater to perform ‘The Exonerated’ next week ASHLEY STEEB

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The college’s theater department will perform “The Exonerated” starting Nov. 16. The play is about the death penalty, told through six real life stories about people who served time on death row and got out of jail. “The stories will be told by using transcript interviews and court cases that were relevant to those six people’s stories,” said Nicholas Crisafulli, assistant fine arts professor.

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Junior Kevin Dooley rehearses his portion of the play. He plays Kerry Max Cook, a man who was accused of rape and murder of a woman in 1977.

Erick Jensen and Jessica Blank wrote the play. Crisafulli is the director. Six students will assume the roles of the six exonerated—or freed—people, and will also play as supporting characters in the other stories. Junior Meg West will be play Sunny Jacobs, a white woman convicted to death row in 1976 for allegedly murdering two policemen with her husband Jesse. After 16 years on death row, she was found not guilty of all charges in 1992 after Walter Rhodes, Jesse’s friend, confessed. “This play introduces a conversation about the American justice system and the problems it had and continues to have,” West said. “We, as actors, are merely telling their stories, and it’s an extremely empowering production.” During rehearsals, the cast was pushed to their limits as they told the stories about heart-wrenching tragedies, West said. “This is my third production as an actor at Franklin College,” West said. “Through being a part of ‘The Exonerated,’ I have become a better actor.” Junior Kevin Dooley said he originally wasn’t going to audition for an acting role, opting instead to help with

technology for the play. But because five of the six main characters are male, he auditioned and will play Kerry Max Cook, a white man accused of rape and murder of a woman in 1977. After 22 years on death row, and 11 days before his scheduled execution, Cook was exonerated by DNA Zoie Richey | The Franklin evidence. Junior Kiera Patton practices the choreography for her role in ‘The Exon“For me, the fact erated.’ The play follows six real-life stories about people who spent time that these cases are on death row before getting out of jail. real makes the stakes of the narrative far Crisafulli said students should see more meaningful in the moment,” the play because it’s an important Dooley said. script that will make people think Crisafulli said he chose to direct the about the way the death penalty is emplay because the death penalty is an ployed in the United States. important issue that needs to be talked The play will be performed at Theabout on a college campus. atre Margot in the Johnson Center for “I saw it 10 years ago, and we all have Fine Arts from Nov. 16 through Nov. some sort of connection to someone 19 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. who has been in jail,” Crisafulli said. Franklin College students, faculty “I felt it was a good time to do it this and staff are admitted free with valid semester.” Franklin College identification.

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n America, people can join many different teams ranging from academia to sports. For senior Austin Day, he is a part of a completely different type of team. On July 22, 2015, Day enlisted in the Army National Guard, where he served as a Private First Class. In July 2016, he contracted into the Army ROTC, where he is now a cadet. “I joined the military because this will be a great replacement for football,” Day said. “I’m now a part of another team, and it turns out to be one of the strongest teams in the world.” Army ROTC is a college elective that trains cadets in leadership skills so they can be an officer in the Army, Army National Guard or the Army Reserves. Day said he has two years left in his training and will be commissioned as an Active Army Officer or as an officer in the Army National Guard at the end. When Day is not completing ROTC duties—like his favorite, firing range practice—members of the Franklin College community can find him studying for

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business marketing and management, computer science or military science. He can also be found leading the Franklin Grizzlies at Faught Stadium as a captain of the football team, a member of the men’s choir and a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. “The schedule I have with having some kind of training with ROTC every day of the week, being a captain on the football team, and staying on top of my grades has been a challenge,” he said. “But, I have always liked a challenge because I know it will help me grow as a person.” Day took a semester off to complete the mandated Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training last year. He said this period of time really changed his focus about his education. “Once I came back to school, the big thing I realized was that I now had a greater appreciation for education,” Day said. “From training with people from all over the country and some from different countries, it showed me that not everyone has the opportunities as other, so when you have an opportunity you need to take advantage of it.”

With the college community by his side, Day said the transition between student to soldier has not been hard. The football team even had a “tribute to service” themed game—something he hopes will become a tradition for the Franklin College football team. Day also said his education and extracurricular activities have helped in his military training. He graduated with honors from multiple training cycles—something he attributes to football. “Football has helped me in transitioning to a soldier,” Day said. “Coach [Mike] Leonard and the coaching staff at Franklin teach you not only how to be great players on the field, but they teach you how to be a man and install critical character values in our team that has helped me thrive in the military.” Day said he wants to stay in active service after he graduates. He wants to be an officer in the Army National Guard, while he pursues a civilian career in either marketing, logistics or information technology.

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Brains over beauty: Society says beauty is more important; we beg to differ

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EDITORIAL We live in a society where looks are valued over skills. It shouldn’t be this way, but it is and there is research that supports it. The book ‘Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful’ by Daniel Hamermesh shows that attractive people are hired sooner and promoted quicker. They also sell more products and earn better interest rates on bank loans. The worst part? They’re paid more than less attractive people. Why is this? Well, the answer is simple, according to Professor Dario Maestripieri in an article posted on Psychology Today. these advantages are based on the “sex-factor.” People are more likely to hire those who they could see themselves in a relationship with. When did our society become based on looks instead of someone’s skill set? It’s more logical to hire someone with the skills for a job than to hire someone

who is attractive and may lack those get any work done? necessary skills. Many people spend Skills will, in theory, get you a lot years in higher education to earn those further than just having “the look.” skills. When you focus on being attractive more Looks can only get a person so far. than learning how to do something, you In certain are losing industries, valuable OUR POSITION such as the knowledge. f a s h i o n I t ’ s The staff believes that skills are more industry, important looks do to look important than beauty when it comes matter more. presentable, Those types of but all of to an individual being considered for industries rely your effort a job. on attraction shouldn’t go to sell their into being products. the most However, attractive for a corporate job or something person. that requires hands-on work, hiring There are those who suggest that someone just because they fit your if you don’t have “the look,” you definition of attractive isn’t very logical shouldn’t do something that requires or practical. If you don’t have the skills you to be attractive, like a movie star the job requires, how are you going to or a broadcast journalist. That’s just

around campus:

TWITTER POLL We asked Franklin College students on Twitter:

HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU DIDN’T GET A JOB BASED ON HOW YOU LOOK INSTEAD OF THE SKILLS YOU HAVE?

ridiculous. If you have the skills and are able to do the job, then you should do it. The way you look shouldn’t determine your career. What should determine it is your skill set and ability to do the job well. Don’t be discouraged by the statistics and research. Statistics are always changing as more research is done and more information is gathered. If you think you can do the job well and you have the skills for it, then go for it.

OUR BOARD The editorial board represents the opinion of The Franklin and its staff members. Opinion editor Christina Ramey moderates the board and its members, including Brittney Corum 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.

16% beauty over skills

What do you value more? Beauty or skills?

“No, not really. I’m part Japanese and people think that I’m Mexican, but that hasn’t caused me trouble yet. “

84% skills over beauty

Cody Burker, sophomore

“I’ve only had two jobs and they both been here on campus and I’ve haven’t been turned down. ”

UNIVERSAL SKILLS EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR:

Bethany Moll, sophomore

“I wouldn’t say so. Much of the jobs I apply for are low on the totem pole. But in the future, I believe it could be a problem.”

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Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Various computer skills Problem-solving Skills

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(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe software, etc.)

Student by day, reporter by night

WORK, WORK, WORK

We all need money. So what’s the best way to get it? Off-campus? Work study? Read these columnists’ experiences with both.

Off campus jobs promote responsibility MATT THOMAS matthew.thomas@franklincollege.edu

I am a sophomore in college. I am 19 years old. I have five jobs. When asked why I choose to live life such as this, I have one simple answer:

Money. On top of being a full-time student with a 19-credit hour schedule, I work at a local dry cleaner’s and a local ice cream shop. I am a substitute teacher and a private math tutor. And most re-

cently, I accepted a position at a video rental store. (Yes, that is still a thing in 2016, despite the soaring popularity of Netflix, Hulu and Redbox rentals.) Although having a large number of jobs can be very stressful at times, it also keeps me organized and on top of all of the responsibilities in my life. This is similar to what some athletes may say—many times they feel as though their lives are more organized when they’re in the midst of their athletic season. On-campus jobs are also beneficial and can be a simple way for college students to earn money, but they can

give a somewhat false impression of how jobs are meant to be. While I can relax and do homework sometimes at a couple of my jobs, I am usually always occupied with tasks related to my job, instead of being able to get paid to sit and do my homework, which is one of the benefits of a work-study job. All in all, I will be happy to graduate and have one full-time job to consume my time instead of multiple part-time jobs and school work. Until that time comes, I’ll be glad to serve you ice cream, dry-clean your clothes, rent you a DVD, tutor you in math, or be a substitute teacher at your local school.

On campus jobs provides easy cash ASHLEY STEEB ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

Last year, Shirk Hall became my home away from home. And it’s been that way ever since. It’s not always been sweet, but it’s al-

ways entertaining. This semester, it feels like I should invest in a cot and call it my official home. I’m there for hours on end—attending classes, doing homework and going to newspaper meetings. Now, I can add a work-study job to that list. I sit in Shirk for two hours, four days a week, and help journalism professors with whatever they need. It’s not a difficult job, by any means, and I get paid to do homework. But sometimes there is a lot more work than there is studying.

Balancing homework and work-study has been difficult in the aspect that those two hours spent working would have been my only free time this semester. I enjoy the job because I can talk with friends when they are on their way to class, Zoie Richey | The Franklin but there is one Ashley Steeb works diligently at her work study job in the lobby of Shirk. Steeb likes downside. the fact that she can do homework while she works. Anyone who has a work-study To be honest, sometimes I wish I had job knows the pay is not the greatest. those two hours for myself, but at the My full-time summer job paid more in end of the day, the job is nothing but two weeks than I now earn in a month. beneficial to me. But for a poor college student like me, money is money.

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As I write this, I’m sitting on the floor of the Statehouse basement awaiting election results. As I wait, I reflect: One national convention. Two national presidential debates. 10 presidential rallies. And more than 100 interviews. To call Election Day a bittersweet day for me would be an understatement. My life over the course of the last year has revolved around this one day. My first event was a Donald Trump rally on Nov. 9 in Springfield, Illinois. All politics aside, I simply drove four hours with two friends, just so I could write my first commentary piece for TheStatehouseFile.com. I have a selfie to prove it. And that was only the beginning. In February, I traveled to Flint, Michigan where I reported at the Democratic Presidential Primary Debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Throughout the spring, I stood within feet of Trump, Clinton, Sanders and Libertarian Gary Johnson on multiple occasions. In July, I took off for Philadelphia to report at the Democratic National Convention for a week. How many times have I had to listen to Elton John’s Tiny Dancer on repeat in the last year? Too many. How many pantsuits have I seen in the last year? Too many. Covering one of the most historic elections to ever face America as a college student from small-town Franklin has been an experience like no other. I never would have imagined that I’d be following candidates on campaign trails across the Midwest. I have to admit that I’m not your ordinary college student, but I wouldn’t change that for the world. Why? Because I have a pretty darn good resume, and I’ve only been in college for one and a half years.

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A battle between the Grizzlies and the Panthers LAURA OLIVO maria.olivo@franklincollege.edu

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Since 1898, Franklin College and Hanover College have battled it out on the football field to gain possession of the prestigious bell. And tomorrow will determine who gains possession of the bell when the Grizzlies and Panthers go head-to-head. This year marks game 86 between Franklin and Hanover. There were years where there were no games due to wars and a 17-year drought from 1971 and 1987, but he rivalry was renewed in 1988 when Head Football Coach Mike Leonard had his first game as an assistant coach at Hanover. Leonard previously coached at Hanover for 14 years, but made the switch to Franklin as head coach 14 years ago.

“The Franklin College athletic director called me Dec. 9, 2002, and asked if I would be interested in being the head coach,” Leonard said. “At first I was hesitant because I didn’t consider myself coaching material, but thank goodness he called. I’m very happy here.” The crossover from Hanover to Franklin doesn’t end there. This year, Matthew Theobald, a 1996 Hanover graduate, reigns as the southern Indiana school’s new head football coach after previously serving as the assistant football coach at Franklin College from 2003 to 2015. “It is exciting and nervous to return to Faught Stadium and play the Griz,” Theobald said. “I am sure there will be flood of emotions when I get back on campus because I have a ton of great memories at Franklin.” Theobald hired four assistant coaches, who also have ties to Franklin College, because they all “share the same vision for what a football program should look like.” Assistant coaches at Hanover are Jonny West, a 2014 Franklin graduate who coached from 2014 to 2015; Jeremy Parker, a 2015 Franklin graduate and 2014 Homecoming King; Matt Brown, Franklin’s offensive coordinator from 2013 to 2015; and Aarik Gault, Franklin’s defensive coordinator from 2010 to 2013. “It’s adding more to the rivalry now because all our previous coaches are

Sullivan pointed to the hard work of his players and the experience as one of the reasons for this year’s success. “We certainly have worked to achieve the successes we’ve earned, but along with that work rate, we have some very talented student-athletes within the women’s soccer program,” Sullivan said. “Many have been playing soccer since they were five or six years old. Most played at a very high level prior to coming here, but have continued to work hard and take our program to new heights.” Although the team did not receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III tournament, the team looks back at what they accomplished this year such as knocking off its first national-

ly ranked opponent with a 4-3 win against No. 17-ranked DePauw, beat Hanover 2-0 at home and received votes for the national poll. “I think the improvements have been minimal yet resounding,” Sullivan said. “I think we have been more potent in our attack, refining Zoie Richey | The Franklin the details while adding threatening pieces. Per- Junior Bret Roberts makes an attempt to pass the ball in a home game. The haps the biggest gain has team was 8-1 in conference play. been in our defending. Our resolve, our commitment, and our communication there 18th we’ve only conceded three goals has been resolute. Since September while scoring 41.”

SWIMMING, DIVING TEAMS AIM FOR WINS Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams advanced their seasons to 5-0 after its’ wins against Millikin University, Lincoln College, Centre College, and Anderson University last weekend. Freshman Cady Mehringer set a new school record in the 200-yard butterfly, while juniors Kaitlin Mans and Karlee Demse had multiple victories and the 200-yard medley relay team took first place. For the men, senior Artur Schneider won the 50-yard freestyle and 200-yard backstroke. In addition, freshman James Hone took home the first place finish in the 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly. Sophomores Cameron Culp and Sam Hall rounded out the individual event winners when he came in first place in the 100-yard backstroke event and 200-yard individual medley. On the flip side, sophomore Will Combs clinched the first place finish in both one-meter diving competitions, ending the day with a score of 225.4 points. Competition for both teams resumes tonight when they host Transylvania University at Franklin Community Middle School, starting at 6 p.m. Source: Franklin College Athletics

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Senior running back Ty’Ronte Files rushes to gain yards for the Griz at Faught Stadium. The Grizzlies are in action at home tomorrow with kick-off at 1 p.m.

at Hanover and obviously we want to beat our old coaches,” senior Taylor Christensen said. Recently, the bell game became the last regular season game of the year. The trophy, a bell, resides in the Spurlock Center and in 2015, Franklin College won the trophy for the one-hundredth time. “It’s one of the most important games of the year,” Christensen said. “It’s a game that everyone looks forward to the most and we always want to keep the bell in our possession.” The bell has another significance at Franklin College, Dean of Student Affairs Ellis Hall said. During the first weekend of the academic year and graduation day, bell ceremonies take place, where a replica of the Liberty Bell is rung. “I spent 13 years at Franklin and helped build one of the better programs in the nation,” Theobald said. “Seeing those same guys playing against me will be hard because they have some talented guys.” With the coaching changes, the dynamics have created a more intense feeling this year, and a great battle of two rival schools is approaching. “If people want to see an inspirational type game, please come. Cheer loudly, have a blast and come on out to cheer on Franklin College,” Leonard said. “If we win, I would love to have students run to the field.”

Women’s soccer: A season of growth, development ABRAHM HURT abrahm.hurt@franklincollege.edu

The women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Hanover Saturday in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championship game. Despite the loss, the Grizzlies had posted a 16-4 in regular season and lost one in conference. This year marks the third year in a row the team has made it to the HCAC tournament championship game. “We won the regular season championship last year as well,” said Justin Sullivan, head coach. “Going back-toback does have its difficulties, but it is always refreshing to reach your goals. Last year, we shared the title, but had the two seed. This year, we shared the title, but earned the one seed. That was certainly a measurable goal we had as a team this fall.”

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clayton brumfield Freshman yields success in first year of cross country

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he Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference named Franklin College cross country runner Clayton Brumfield the 2016 Freshman of the Year after an eighth-place finish at the annual league championship. He is the third Grizzly cross country runner to earn the award. “I knew that there was a chance, but I was surprised that it actually happened,” Brumfield said. What makes the award even more impressive is that the freshman never ran cross country before coming to Franklin College in August. Up until this year, Brumfield had only played football and ran track. “I started running track my sophomore year; this was my first year in cross country,” Brumfield said. “I figured if I was going to come here and run I should go all in and get in shape for track. Cross country really helps with that.” As an only child whose parents never competitively ran, Brumfield didn’t get into running as a sport until his high school football coach talked to him. Even then, the idea of running was simply a way to stay in shape. “I played football in high school, and one of my position coaches in

football told me that he went out for track just to stay in shape for football, and I figured it would be a good idea, he said. “The only reason I started running was to stay in shape for football by doing track.” The thing Brumfield loves most about running, and the reason he decided to run in college, is being able to compete. “I like going out there and practicing, then showing what I can do on race day,” he said. “It’s just really a great feeling when you can do something unexpected or something you didn’t think you could.” Demetrius Bailey, interim head coach of the men’s cross country team, noted Brumfield’s competitiveness as one of his greatest attributes. “He is hardworking and driven, and very competitive, which is nice to have,” Bailey said. What makes Brumfield stand out from others, besides being their number one runner, is the way he contributes to the team. “He brings a different kind of energy. Not a vocal leader, but he leads by example,” Bailey said. Senior Michael Powell said it is both Brumfield’s ability to run and his positive attitude that makes

him such a big part of the team. “He has helped the team ensure a successful career in the future due to our team being so young,” Powell said. “He is a very encouraging teammate, who is always in a great mood and encouraging.” Even when describing his greatest challenges and goals, Brumfield has an optimistic perspective. Rather than detailing his hardships, the runner focuses on finding ways to view them as motivation to do better. “I just think about how I don’t want to come out and have a disappointing race, Brumfield said. “I’m always trying to improve. Trying to take no days off for practice. If you take a habit of taking days off, you’re not going to improve. Give it everything in practice.” This upbeat and energetic personality caught Bailey’s attention during recruitment, and that same attitude is what makes Brumfield so admirable as an athlete, regardless of his accomplishments. “My first impression was that he is a different kind of athlete. He doesn’t complain. He is hardworking,” Bailey said. “I’m just glad he came to Franklin College. He is a good one to have.”

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“Huck Fanover.”

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