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Faculty, students call for ‘civil discussion’ despite division SHELBY MULLIS

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“…one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Indivisible. Division continues to seize the nation after election results poured in last week, and Franklin College faculty and students are calling for civil discussion. Vulgar homemade signs, TrumpPence signs and LGBTQ pride flags hang in windows across campus, while students participate in various movements to show their support or disapproval of the results.

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Although students are encouraged to voice their opinions and stand for their individual beliefs, Dean of Students Ellis Hall said lashing out against opponents is not the best way to do it. “This is obviously a difficult time for lots of people, not just on campus but across the country,” Hall said. “Some of what we’re seeing is a reflection of what is happening everywhere as people try to come to terms with their feelings, their emotions, their hopes of where this country is going.” Hall said the results created a need

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A whiteboard hanging on a student’s dorm door was the source of a political exchange on campus. In the first photo, the board was vandalized with the saying, “Killary is going to prison,” among other remarks. The student who lives in the dorm responded with a quote from Michelle Obama: “When they go low, we go high.” The whiteboard exchange is one of many encounters students with differing political views have had following the Nov. 8 election results.

for everyone to shift their perspective of the future of the nation, which he added is “not surprising.” Hall said he hopes both students and faculty react in compliance to the college’s values, which include respect and inclusivity. “Anytime someone steps out of compliance or takes action that isn’t fitting with those values, I’m concerned and the college is concerned,” Hall said. “Address those feelings in appropriate ways. It’s okay to talk about it. It’s okay to talk to each other and say, ‘I don’t understand,’ but that conversation must be done in a respectful and supportive manner.” Junior Taylor Condre is making it a priority to ensure the discussion continues. When she first saw the election results, she said she was upset. Although she said she didn’t support Hillary Clinton 100 percent, she felt Clinton was the best candidate against Trump. In an effort to stand for her views, she is participating in two movements. Condre started wearing a hijab, a head covering worn by some Muslim women, to show solidarity for her “Muslim brothers and sisters.” “I’m a huge advocate for interfaith discussion, especially when it comes to Islam, because I think that Islam

is seriously misunderstood,” Condre said. “It gives a chance to humanize the religion and make people see that it isn’t just terrorists who are Muslim and really start that conversation on campus.” Additionally, Condre is participating in the safety pin movement, which originated in the United Kingdom following the Brexit vote as a way to express solidarity for refugees and immigrants. She said the safety pin signifies that she is a safe person to talk to. She wears it in her hijab for people to see it. And although these movements serve as a way for Condre and other students to publicly show disapproval of the results, she said discussion is the real key. “This election has definitely divided the campus and the country. That’s really sad,” Condre said. “But having those conversations are really important, and it’s important to realize that we can still get along and do good on our campus, in the country and around the world—even if we disagree.” While senior Sam Pollock said he was not a Trump supporter nor a Clinton supporter he fully supports his classmates’ right to express their own opinions. “It’s extremely important to voice your views, as long as it’s written or verbal, whether it’s marching or protesting in some way, that’s great,” Pollock said. “That’s the correct way to do it—voice your opinion and let it be known. But the line is drawn when you’re destructive or violent toward another individual.” Dean Hall noted that while several students are struggling with the outcome of the election, a majority of students on campus are reacting appropriately. And over his several years spent in education, Hall said he’s never been a witness to such a heated response to an election result. “Seek dialogue and conversation and self-reflection about what you’re feeling and then act on that in a responsible manner, rather than in a compulsive or rash manner,” Hall said.

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Ben’s Den competes with area convenience stores MATTHEW BROWN

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11/18 - 12/30 Festival of Trees Kick off the holiday season during the Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees opening weekend. The event features 72 trees decorated with unique themes like “Santa’s Library.” Student admission is $5. 11/19 Chloe x Halle Tour Want to see Beyonce’s teenage prodigies in concert? Saturday is your chance. Catch sister-duo Chloe and Halle Bailey perform with Andra Day at The Vogue in Broad Ripple. Tickets start at $30 on thevogue.com.

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Need a late-night snack? Want gummy worms? Or an ice cream sandwich? Franklin College’s convenience store on campus, Ben’s Den, can satisfy student cravings. Ben’s Den is located in the basement of the Napolitan Student Center, sandwiched between mail room and security office. Though it appears small, the store holds many of the same products students could find at an area convenience store. Ben’s Den began on campus about five to six years ago. It was started because some students didn’t have the transportation they needed to get to other convenience stores for food once the dining hall was closed. Ben’s Den gave those students the leisure of having a convenience store in walking distance. Over the years, though, Sodexo Food Service Director Les Petroff said more students have been driving and decide to travel into town to get for their late night needs. Another reason Ben’s Den’s revenue has seen a drop is because of the recent

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decision to allow students to use their meal bucks at local stores, Petroff said. “We lose money,” Petroff said. “We do not make a profit in Ben’s Den. And that really has come about since all the restaurants in town have allowed for students to use their meal bucks off campus.” Zoie Richey | The Franklin Though Ben’s Ben’s Den Supervisor Renee McCoy stocks the shelves. The convenience store is Den has to comopen Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. – 12 a.m., Friday from 4:30 – 8 p.m. pete with the ever and Sunday from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. growing market just like many this year,” Freshour said. “Sometimes, businesses, it does things different you might see me randomly go up that makes it unique. and ask students ‘Hey, what are you For one, it allows students to use buying here? What would you like their unused meal swipe on their card to see? What’s not in here that you towards a sandwich or salad, a side want?’” and a bottle of water. This is called a Freshman Taylor Shoemake said “meal equivalency” and can only be the only real perk of Ben’s Den, over used once a day. This was implement- name-brand convience stores and fast ed for students who have to travel off food restaurants in the area, is having campus or miss the dinner bell. a quiet place to work on homework. Another thing that makes Ben’s Den “People rarely come down there, so different from other stores is that the it’s always a win-win when it comes staff takes student suggestions. to not having a lot of sound close to Catering Manager Haley Freshour [the dining hall],” she said. “I don't said she loves to fulfill what students have many interruptions when doing want to see. homework.” “That has been one of my big goals

“It gives a lot of pressure on the parents to go out on Black Friday. By pushing it on Thanksgiving, they don’t even get a chance to spend it with their children. They’re more worried about making sure their Christmas is okay. And I hate that feeling. I want to spend time with my parents, and they feel always pressured to make sure my Christmas is okay. By opening stores earlier, they’re not going to be there for when I need them for Thanksgiving.”

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Katie Wehner, assistant dean for academic affairs “I think it’s never too early to get a bargain. I enjoy bargain shopping, and I enjoy being able to buy the best things for friends and family for Christmas and being able to get the best price on it. I don’t think any time is too early.”

SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING Troy Bridges, sophomore “I personally worked in retail. It’s a lot better to have sales beforehand so people aren’t cramming to get it on the weekend. I feel like it’s personally fine to have the sales start before Black Friday. I’ve worked two years for Black Friday, and it’s pretty hectic. Customers get upset when you don’t have something in the store, but that’s because people already pre-shopped before Black Friday.”

A dive into the importance of, changes to LA 100 QUINN FITZGERALD elizabeth.fitzgerald@franklincollege.edu

WHAT’S LA 100? LA 100 is one of eight core courses Franklin College students are required to take before graduation. Typically, students take the course the first semester of their freshman year. The course meets once a week. The idea is for students to be educated on what means to have a liberal arts education, as well as what it means to be a student at Franklin. At its core, LA 100 is a partnership between Academic Affairs and New Student Programs. The goal is to give students the foundation to be successful at college and the ability to persist through graduation. TEACHING METHODS VARY The LA 100 course is taught by multiple professors, each with their own teaching methods and background. Although the course is outlined with what instructors must cover so students across the board are learning the same things, the way professors teach the material is up to them. Jenna Day, coordinator of new student programs, said her office provides instructors with a list of activities and readings but allows instructors to have some autonomy. “Just like students are different learners, faculty are different instructors,” Day said. “This helps them to meet the student where they are so they can be open to the information.” Sophomore Dean Elrod, an LA 100 student mentor, shared one disadvantage of having multiple instructors and open syllabus he’s heard other students complain about. “[Having a variety of teachers] can reflect on grades,” Elrod said. “One class, where there is an English professor, might grade papers harder than someone who does not have that background.” But because it’s only a one-credit hour class, Elrod said it shouldn’t be something for students to worry about. “One credit hour is not going to make or break someone,” he said. “In the end, this class makes you more prepared for other classes.” FOCUS ON DIVERSITY One of the key topics this year in LA

100 is diversity. Day said this shift in focus was due, in part, to an incident that occurred last school year when a student was suspended one semester for sending racist Snapchats. That’s when students on campus requested more diversity discussion. “I wouldn’t say that it’s directly related, but I would say that it is part of a response,” Day said. “In the spring, the president, faculty, staff and students had an open forum where they talked about some of those things but not necessarily the specific actions.”

IN BRIEF: WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION NEAR ELSEY TO BE COMPLETED BY 2017

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Campus Minister Leah Rumsey teaches an LA 100 class Thursdays at

TWICE A WEEK? 11 a.m. LA 100 is one of eight core courses Franklin College students Dean Ellis Hall, who are required to take before graduation. also instructs an LA 100 Sander said it all depends on the course, proposed to bump the class up amount of effort students put into it. to meeting two times a week. “It’s definitely how much students This would move LA 100 to a participate,” she said. “If you put the two-credit hour class. work into the class, you get a lot more “It’s challenging to meet only once a out of it.” week. I would love to meet with them Day added that, while it might seem twice a week. I could see them more elementary and basic at the time, LA and engage with them more,” Hall 100 is important because it’s the first said. time a freshman or transfer sets foot Freshman Tara Sander said meeting on the campus. more than once a week would make it Many of the basic things students less enjoyable. need to know for the rest of their years “If it was changed to twice a week, I at the college, Day said, are taught in don’t think it would be as enjoyable of LA 100. a class,” Sander said. “You can’t have a house without a Elrod said meeting more than once foundation,” she said. “Once you leave a week would have more disadvantagthe class, then at that point, first-year es than advantages, especially since it students will have the tools in their doesn’t strike the interest of the stutool belt to build whatever house they dents in the first place. want to build.” “I think that would make students Hall said that students have to trust resent it more,” Elrod said. “It’s not a they will gain valuable knowledge and class that will help in your direct maexperiences the class—just like Frankjor, even though you need it to gradlin College plans for them to do. uate. Doing an extra hour will make “You don’t always get it until you’re them space out more.” done with it,” he said. “Life has a lot of things you are required to do. … At UNDERSTANDING THE the end you might not think the class IMPORTANCE OF LA 100 was valuable, but hopefully if you went Some students argue that LA 100 is through it with a positive attitude, and unnecessary to have as a class and that you learned something.” it is a waste of their time. @THEFRANKLINNEWS

The water pipe construction on the north side and east side of campus will be complete by the end of December. Indiana American Water is replacing 3,100 feet of aging six- and eightinch water main pipes with new, 12inch ones along Forsythe Street, along with several other projects in Franklin, according to a news release from the company. The existing pipe dates back to the 1950s. The company said the pipe is being replaced because it has reached the end of its useful life. The project also includes installing new fire hydrants and replacing service lines. The improvements should enhance water reliability and water flows, according to the same release. Temporary traffic disruptions are expected to continue, but residents should have access to the street at all times. Weather permitting, final paving and restoration will be completed by the spring.

OUTDOOR GREENWOOD SHOPPING CONSTRUCTION SLOW TO START The start of construction for the Greenwood Town Center is looking promising now that developers have secured tenants. Construction of the outdoor shopping center could begin in early spring or summer 2017, according to a recent Daily Journal article. In the article, Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers said the developer needed longer than expected to sign on enough venues to start the project, but now has enough to start construction. The developer, Gershman Partners, announced the plan to build the center a little more than a year ago. The current, and proposed, construction plan is to build a $90 million shopping center on 105 acres at County Line Road and Interstate 65, according to the same Daily Journal story.

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Security has no cameras inside, outside residence halls LAURA OLIVO maria.olivo@franklincollege.edu

There are 52 security cameras around campus to protect property, but zero of these are in the college’s residence halls. Security Director Steve Leonard said that is because his department values security officers patrolling and being readily available, rather than sitting in a room and monitoring security cameras. “Security cameras that we have are for review purposes,” he said. “If something happens, we can review and see if it can give us more info on what occurred.” The following buildings are home to the 52 security cameras on campus. • Napolitan Student Center: 22 cameras, two of which are on the outside. • Barnes Hall: Four cameras, all inside. • Old Main: 10 cameras, one of which is outside. • Shirk Hall: Four cameras, all inside. • Johnson Center for Fine Arts: Four cameras, all inside. • Physical Plant: Six cameras, one of which is outside. • Spurlock Center: Two cameras, both inside. Freshman Laura Smith lives in Elsey Hall and said she didn’t know there were security cameras around campus. “I feel like if there were security

cameras at dorms, it would make the lives of the residence assistants easier,” Smith said. “But at the same time, I like not feeling that I’m under surveillance in my home.” Leonard said it’s hard to predict if a security camera has prevented anything in the past, but said there have been multiple times when something was stolen, and the individual was caught on camera and held accountable for the theft. There have also been a couple of occasions where footage had been handed to the Franklin Police Department. “One gentleman stole a purse from Shirk,” Leonard said. “He was convicted on a federal charge because he’s done that to many colleges in different states.” In another occasion, a high-quality camera was used to find a suspect committing a crime in an on-campus parking lot. The crime was caught on camera, but because of bad lighting, they were unable to identify the person. “There are alternative ways to improve security,” Leonard said. “Each year, typically in November, I take a walk of campus with members of Student Congress and anyone who is willing to go, that have ideas where lighting can be improved on campus.” The lighting audit has been going on

for eight years and receives feedback from students on what areas should have better lighting. Facilities take that feedback and find ways to add more light, either by putting up more lights, repositioning lights or by trimming trees that block the light. Jordan Brodner | The Franklin “Each year, Fifty-two security cameras can be spotted around campus. Security Director Steve having different Leonard said the cameras are used for review purposes. s t u d e n t s ’ perspective afford to do,” Bowling said. where they think should be better lit is If students have concerns regarding highly valuable,” Leonard said. “Each security cameras outside of residence student walks their own path, and I’m halls, they are encouraged to discuss always grateful on their opinions.” them with Student Congress. Sophomore Christian Bowling is the “I personally believe [cameras] judicial chair of Student Congress. He won’t make a difference,” Bowling went on the light audit this year. said. “Without the proper resources, Bowling said the group verified they would be useless. I believe that several areas where more lighting it is better to use the money to install was needed—specifically in spots near better lighting.” Spurlock, Dietz and Elsey. “The majority of the stuff we came up with are actually things the school can

Sodexo board gives students power of suggestion ADRIANNA PITRELLI adrianna.pitrelli@franklincollege.edu

Franklin College’s dining service, Sodexo, offers a variety of options, but some students say it doesn’t go far enough. “I pay $3.75 every day, and only end up getting a salad or a bowl of cereal,” junior Elisia Ott said. “It’s not really worth it. At the beginning of the year, I noticed that there were menu changes, which were a good start.” But Ott said as the year went on, she noticed a lack of choices and options. She said she feels it is almost a better option to go to a local fast food restaurant to get more variety. That’s why Sodexo Executive Chef Rosie Neel decided to start a “what you crave” board, which she said is different than the typical suggestion cards.

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The suggestion cards in Sodexo are the dining service, Neel said. used for students, staff and community Neel said the idea came after she members to write their thoughts and heard conversations from student’s feelings about the not being pleased food, regulations with the options and services. Sodexo offers. Suggestions left “I wanted on the cards range students to feel from positive like they have a say comments to in their options in suggestions about the dining hall,” faster service. Neel said. But the “what If students you crave” board have a certain offers students item or meal a way to make they crave, they suggestions are encouraged about what they to write their – Rosie Neel, Sodexo Executive Chef would like to see suggestion on the implemented in board.

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enough students would enjoy the item, we will take the meal into consideration.

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“As a staff, if we think enough students would enjoy the item, we will take the meal into consideration,” Neel. Neel said not as many students have left suggestions as she thought would, but said she hopes more students will become aware of the board and leave suggestions. According to Neel, some suggestions have already been put into use, including the macaroni bar and recipes for the recent crepe bar. “I hope to see more students putting suggestions on the board,” Neel said. “If they do, we will start to receive better feedback.”

Calculus students learn visually with 3D printer ASHLEY SHULER

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The world is in three dimensions. Everything around us has an X, Y and Z axis. We can feel it. We can see it. We can visualize it in our space. But until this semester, professor Dan Callon’s Calculus 3 students— which is made up of math majors taking their first class at the college that has to do with three dimensional space, not two—haven’t been able to physically touch and create the functions they were learning. That’s where the campus 3D printer comes in. The leadership department on campus received a grant from the IT department last semester to purchase the 3D printer which, unlike normal printers that only print in one direction, prints in three directions to create plastic objects. In March, The Franklin reported the department bought a LulzBot Mini brand 3D Printer for about $1,000. And ever since he heard the news, Callon said he wanted to plan a lesson using the 3D printer over summer, but hadn’t gotten around to it. Sophomore Cody Burker, who is taking Callon’s calculus course, came up with his own lesson plan to use the 3D printer for class.

The Calculus 3 class reviews students on more than math. Callon has students rate themselves throughout the semester on their professionalism, their preparation for class, their communication skills and their ability to contribute to others’ learning. “Cody knew the contest and developed his own program,” Callon said. “That’s exactly what the class wants out of students.” Burker said the engineering and leadership students are all benefitting from the printer, and the investment shows that the school is willing to keep up with technological advancement. “[3D printers are] an awesome opportunity for hands-on experience of rapid prototyping technology,” Burker said in the March 18 issue of The Franklin. Before this semester, the class has relied on a program called CalcPlot 3, where students plot a function on a graph with the three axises and rotate it in three-dimensional space created on the screen. The software even has the ability to turn on a mode and look at the screen through 3D glasses. Still, it isn’t realistic. “It’s one thing to look on there and see

it, but if you hold it and see how it works—that’s the neat thing,” Callon said. “If you can see that and hold it in our hand, it will only reinforce those learning concepts.” Callon also noted that different Matt Thomas | The Franklin learning styles such as visual, au- The LulzBot Mini brand 3D Printer prints a function for a Calculus 3 class. ditory and tactile Students are able to see and feel these complex functions thanks to the techwere used in the nology of the 3D printer. 3D printing leshe said. son. Junior John Beineke is one of Cal“You can hit all three learning styles lon’s students. His function took two that way,” he said. For the exercise, Callon paired his hours and 10 minutes to print. “You can visualize what’s happenclass of 14 students into groups of two. ing,” Beineke said. “It gives you an Although students stuck around for idea of how it moves. … Being a comthe first five or so minutes of printing puter science major, I can see how the to watch, each function took two or three hours to finish printing, as plas- 3D printer will have other outside opportunities with other applications.” tic was put down layer by layer. The 3D printer is available for stuSophomore Cory Bugelholl said it dents to use, inside and outside of was interesting to see the printer move class. Last semester, other students step by step. printed off items like an iPhone case “And on a class day, we all brought them in and played a matching game,” and a small octopus.

International students, athletes stay on campus for Thanksgiving ASHLEY STEEB

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Holiday breaks are often known as a time to travel home and enjoy a homecooked meal with family. But some students have to—or decide to—stay on campus during school breaks. Reasons to stay on campus vary from being an international student who simply can’t go back home, athletes with games during break, or an independent student with no one to visit. Senior Sunday Okello has spent the last three Thanksgiving breaks on campus. This year will mark the fourth time Okello has made the decision to stay on campus. “Unlike a majority of [Franklin College] students, I come from over 7,000 miles away,” Okello said. “Going home just for Thanksgiving is not only a

complete waste of time, but also extremely expensive.” Director of Residence Life Jacob Knight said students who decide to stay on campus must submit a form that describes their purpose for staying on campus. Knight reviews the forms and approves or denies the student’s request. “About the only thing that we will say ‘no’ to when it comes to this application is people trying to do social activities during that break period,” Knight said. “On occasion, we have a party that’s happening. We’re going to turn you away, unfortunately.” Knight said athletic coaches and staff will contact him on behalf of student athletes if they have a scheduled practice or game. Students who plan to stay on campus

because of their local job may have to ask their employer to write a letter saying the student is scheduled to work during break. The cost of staying on campus varies depending on the student’s situation. During breaks, international students, student athletes and students going on an academic trip stay on campus for free. Other students will pay 10 dollars for every day they stay on campus. Knight offered a few suggestions to make the most of staying on campus during break. • If a student doesn’t have a car, go with a friend to the store before they leave. Sodexo’s dining hall and Ben’s Den is closed Wednesday to Sunday of Thanksgiving break. • Take advantage of Franklin’s public @THEFRANKLINNEWS

transit system, Access Johnson County. The bus pickup and drop-off location is in front of the Dietz Center. • Make sure you have some movies, video games or books so you have something to avoid boredom. If any trouble arises during the days of break, students can contact the on-duty residence life assistant and the counseling services. Some students, like Okello, consider staying on campus the best option for their situation. “I would encourage those [who] can’t go home—especially international students—to apply [to stay on campus],” Okello said. “This would save oneself from the struggles of looking for places to stay during Thanksgiving.”

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I put my heart and soul into this campaign and losing was something I never expected. It came as a surprise. Erika Brock, Clinton campaign staffer

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Senior Erika Brock reflects on her time as a Clinton campaign staffer

In an election where many found themselves voting for what they called the “lesser of two evils” or solely for keeping the opposing candidate out of office, senior Erika Brock was all in. Brock took the semester off to be involved with Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Ohio. While on the campaign trail, Brock served as a staffer and was in charge of the volunteers and made sure the pool of volunteers was large enough. “I made phone calls, knocked on doors, registered people to vote, and built this team of people to do that for me and help me along the way,” she said. As part of her job, she also spoke to a crowd of nearly 3,000 people at a Clinton rally in Cincinnati. Brock decided to get involved with the campaign because of her childhood love for Clinton. “I’ve always loved Hillary Clinton,” Brock said “She’s always been my idol, and I couldn’t just sit back and watch someone become president who I didn’t think was fit.” So Brock decided to take a semester off and go back home to work the campaign. She lives across the river from Cincinnati, where she was working. Brock first came to appreciate politics when she was in eighth grade. That’s when President Barack Obama was elected to be President of the United States. “I was 13 when Obama and Hillary ran against each other,” Brock said. “I can remember my

first real political moment was when she lost to him in ‘08, and I told myself I was going to work for her one day.” Brock began to seriously get involved with politics when she was in high school by joining the “We The People” team. “We The People” is a statewide and national competition where students prepare statements to be read and discussed in front of former and current judges, politicians and other politically involved people. “I really fell in love with what the Constitution says and what it does,” Brock said. “I just used it to my advantage from there. “ Brock said she tends to focus on how politics not only are good for an individual, but it is also important in promoting equality. “I’m interested in politics because it is so important in our daily lives” Brock said. She said that—if someone were to ask her friends and family—they’d describe her as a “giver,” something she tries to carry throughout her life. “I care so much about everyone,” she said. “I just want to make the world equal for everyone, and the best way to do that is through politics and through making sure they have the same rights.” Brock said it was “heartbreaking” when she found out Clinton lost. She was surrounded by her coworkers while watching. “Having been on the campaign made it hurt so much more,” she said. “I gave my life to the

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campaign. I stopped school. I worked 80-hour weeks. I didn’t sleep and worked harder than I ever have before. I put my heart and soul into this campaign and losing was something I never expected. It came as a surprise” Last week, Brock and her team spoke to Clinton. “It helped,” she said. “It helped hearing her say she was proud of us and hearing her tell us not to give up. I definitely will listen to her. This isn’t the end for me. I have to keep fighting this fight.” Although Clinton lost, Brock maintains positivity. The county she worked in made history, as more Democrats voted than ever before. Brock continues to pursue her goals. She gets up every day and studies politics to learn about how great America already is—and can continue to be. “I just think that we have something very special here that we can’t lose,” she said. Although Brock took a semester off in college, she intends to return to Franklin College in the spring and complete her degree in political science. From there, she’s not sure what’s next. Brock said she’s considering going to law school or starting her working career after she graduates this year. “I definitely just want to fight for what I believe in, and I know that’s where I will be going,” she said. “Who knows where that will actually lead?”

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Protesting: Our right as Americans

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Current issues being protested: Dakota Access Pipeline The Army Corps of Engineers’ have a permit to build a pipeline a half-mile away from the Standing Rock Nation. The tribe claims that they were not consulted about it and that a survey of the area shows that it had cultural and historic value and that there is a burial ground in the path of the pipeline. Source: http://billmoyers.com

The Election of Donald Trump Many people are protesting the results of the election because they are angry over the President-elects policies on various issues such as immigration, the environment and LGBT rights. Source: CNN

Over the last few weeks, protests have become more prevalent. Protesting is a means for people with common opinions on an issue to band together and stand up for what they believe in. It’s a way for people to speak out loudly against an event that has happened that they don’t agree with. Our right — as Americans citizens — to protest is protected by the First Amendment. It allows people to voice opinions without the fear of prosecution. What the amendment doesn’t allow is for people to be violent when stating that opinion in the form of protesting. Violent protesting is what gets the attention of most people because it’s hurting others or destroying property. Violent protesting is never appropriate. Harming someone or something is not an effective way to get your point across. Protesting can be an effective method of standing up against what you believe is unjust, or at least have your opinion noticed. We should exercise these rights peacefully. Peaceful protesting is okay. People

around campus: WHAT IS YOUR GENERAL OPINION ON PROTESTING?

Logan Hale, junior

“I think that as long as it is peaceful that it is part of our rights to do. It is good to be active and letting your views and voices be heard. Obliviously if it gets violent that’s when I get very angry. Violent protesters are one of the worst. Also paid protesters, if you are paid to protest I feel like that’s wrong.”

are more willing to listen to you if you remain civil. Getting violent, hurting others or destroying buildings and businesses don’t typical get willing to listen to you. It often adds dangerous fuel to an already dangerous fire, and it can lead

OUR POSITION The majority of the opinion staff is in agreement that protesting peacefully is okay to do because it is our right to do so. to a lot more violent situations that could have been avoided. When people protest effectively, it’s for a major cause that they are passionate about. People protested about same-sex marriage equality. People protested during the civil rights movements. People protest for women’s rights still today. These protests happened because people wanted to see a change and

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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“Protesting peacefully is our right as Americans. However, violence is unacceptable.”

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“Protesting is acceptable as long as it is based on fighting for what you believe and not the violence aspect of it.” Tisha Townsend, freshman

wanted their thoughts to be heard. Groups who don’t understand the importance and value of protesting take away from the power of those who do understand. For instance, some people are paid to protest. Paid protesting is exactly what it sounds like: Organizations pay citizens to exercise their rights to protest against injustice. However, these people are misleading. They aren’t doing it because they want to see a change; they’re just in it for the paycheck. The right to protest is something we should value as Americans. We are lucky to have the opportunity to express our concerns actively, and violence and paid protesting devalue this right.

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Students and charities During the holidays, people are encouraged to donate to those less fortunate than them. But what if you don’t have much money to spare? These columnists weigh in.

Students should donate money and time

BRITTNEY CORUM brittney.corum@franklincollege.edu

‘Tis the season of giving. The Salvation Army bells are ringing. St. Jude’s Up ‘til Dawn kicks off tonight, and Franklin College Dance Marathon members are fundraising for their spring event. Many people don’t like this time of year because they think people are just

out for their money. Some people are like Ebenezer Scrooge and don’t care; others are strapped for cash and are not sure if they can do anything to help others. In my opinion, you should give this season. It is a good way to share your blessings. Giving to a charity is a great thing to do because it can help make our world a little nicer to live in. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ensures that no patients and parents pay a dime as they are treated for cancer, lifting a burden that a family might not otherwise recover from. A Home for the Holidays is also a good cause. This organization centers its focus on children in the foster care system.

There is also the well-known Angel Tree program, where children who may not receive Christmas presents write their lists on little paper angels to put on a public Christmas tree. This gives complete strangers an opportunity to purchase gifts for these children. Now you’re probably thinking, “I’m just a poor broke college student. How can I be charitable?” You can also donate your time to different organizations you love. Volunteer at your local animal shelter, library or nursing home—any place you can think of that might need your help this holiday season. Just because you don’t have any money doesn’t mean you can’t give in another way.

Students shouldn’t feel pressured to donate

ASHLEY STEEB ashley.steeb@franklincollege.edu

Have you ever turned on the television, only to find a commercial asking you for a charitable donation? In all honesty, I despise these commercials. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not

that I don’t like helping others, because I do. I like to donate my time during the holidays to help others when they need it. I don’t like these commercials because they make me feel awful for not being able to afford to donate money. I have said multiple times that I am a flat-broke college student, like several others. I can barely afford basic necessities; let alone can I afford to donate money. I wish people would stop basing the amount of someone’s charity on the amount of money they donate to a cause. Donating your time can be just as good, or even better in some cases. Franklin College’s F.O.C.U.S day

proves that time is just as helpful. Multiple organizations have said the work that a group of students do in just a few hours is worth a week of work, which allows these organizations to focus on other important areas. Once I get a steady job and a steady, reasonable income, I plan to donate more a larger sum of my money to charities. Needless to say, I will also donate my time to help because I have witnessed firsthand how helpful time is to some. I’m not advocating for never giving money to charities when you’re a college student. I’m just suggesting another way to help those who in need. @THEFRANKLINNEWS

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Explore all your options

College is the glorious and terrifying time when you explore all of your options and decide who you’re going to be and what kind of life you’re going to live and all the other things that determine the entire course of your future. No pressure, though, right? Many freshmen come in with a strong idea of what they want to do. They declare their major, schedule their entire four-year plan around it and everything is peachy keen. Until all of a sudden it’s not. You’re not enjoying any of your classes, you’re having second thoughts about your major and everything feels like it’s out of your hands. Never fear, dear freshmen. This happens to a lot of students—including me. I came to Franklin knowing I would be a journalist. After four years of journalism in high school and high expectations from the professors, I felt that I had no other option than to be a PSJ prodigy. At the end of my fall semester as a freshman, I finally decided that I knew the journalism career path wasn’t for me. I had been pulled toward the English and secondary education direction for so long, so I finally stopped resisting and did something about it. It took a lot of tears and a lot of soul-searching, but I finally switched my major. To this day, it’s the best decision I’ve made in my college career. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to have second thoughts. College is about trying new things and exploring all your options. Don’t ever feel like you have to stay with the major you originally came in with. Don’t let anyone try to convince you that you have to stay—because sometimes professors will try to. The day I switched my major was the day a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. Don’t deprive yourself of that feeling.

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Men’s basketball team hopeful for season MEGAN POWELL megan.powell@franklincollege.edu

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IN BRIEF: CHASE BURTON REPEATS AS HCAC FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR In his second season as the Grizzlies starting quarterback, junior Chase Burton has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year. The team also received news that eight players earned the honor of first-team all-conference honors. There were also an additional six players named to the second team and honorable mention list.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LOSES SEASON OPENER TO ELMHURST After practices and a summer of self-development and practice, the women’s team has high hopes for the upcoming season. Tuesday night marked the first night the Spurlock Center welcomed basketball back to campus. Grizzlies lost 70-39 to Elmhurst College during the program’s 20162017 season opener. The team was led by junior Riley Achenbach when she posted seven points at the early week matchup. Just a point away from Achenbach, senior guard Blayr Poston registered six points on the night. One of the main problems the team faced during the game could be attributed to recording only 13 field goals. Senior forward Sarah Taylor contributed to the team with four rebounds for the blue and gold. Elmhurst was credited with having a h strong offensive shooting 48.2% from the field and 43.5% from behind the three-point line. The Blue Jays were led by forward Mikaela Eppard with 17 points. In addition to her scoring, Eppard also recorded 11 rebounds and two assists on the night. Franklin will compete in the Hope Tournament today and tomorrow in Holland, Michigan. Source: Franklin College Athletics

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Wednesday marked the season opener for the men’s basketball team when the Grizzlies faced the Tigers of DePauw University. The men look to have a good run under the leadership of four seniors, a strong freshman class and a healthy roster. “We are healthy, and one of our goals is to remain healthy,” said Kerry Prather, head coach. “Some of that is controllable and some of that is not.” Last year, senior Robbie Prather suffered a shoulder injury to the point when surgery was needed, but he remains optimistic on this season. “Coming off a pretty intense shoulder surgery, my main goal is to reach the level of aggressiveness and confidence I was playing with prior to the injury,” Robby Prather said. “After that, I’m just determined to do everything that I can to ensure that I put the team in the best position to win as many games as possible.” After months in the off-season, the team had time to develop overall techniques, as well as continuing strength and conditioning reps to prepare for the upcoming season. From what can be seen in practice, the work put in this summer had “paid off” and Rob-

bie Prather is “really excited to get the season underway and prove what we’re capable of.” Sophomore Blake Oakley was able to experience an ample amount of playing time when he appeared in all 25 games as freshman. Entering this season, he wants to make contributions to the team that set them up for success. “Individually, I want to be the best player I can be, on and off the court, and be a positive influence to our team,” Oakley said. “I want to provide leadership and be the best player I can be.” Although individual goals make contributions to the overall well-being of the team, the team brainstormed goals to ensure they stay motivated. This season, the Grizzlies welcomed seven freshmen. Some issues freshmen face when entering college basketball is the lack of physical development, but nevertheless Kerry Prather and the team believed they could make an impact for the years to come. “I think our freshman class has a great group of guys that are really skilled already, and they are fun to be around on and off the court,” Oakley

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Senior Aaron Mann made 169 rebounds and averaged seven rebounds per game last season.

said. “They love to learn new things from coaches and older players, which is key for a freshman. A couple of them will have big roles on our team.” After the team registered an 86-74 season opener victory against DePauw Wednesday night, they will travel to the Sunshine State to play against Florida College and Eckerd College during Thanksgiving break. Grizzlies return home on Dec. 3 to face Defiance College at 4 p.m.

Swim team on pace for record setting season ABRAHM HURT abrahm.hurt@franklincollege.edu

because it shows how the team works together and is motivated for one another. Our women’s 200 freestyle relay, for example, is ranked 23rd in the nation, while our men’s 400 Zoie Richey l The Franklin freestyle relay is The Franklin Grizzlies return to action on Dec. 3 when they travel to the University of ranked 17th in Kentucky for the Transylvania Invitational. the nation.” All of FrankLast weekend, the men’s and women’s lin’s relay teams are ranked in the top swimming and diving teams compet50 in the nation, according to Hened against Principia College, Lincoln dricks. College and Lindenwood-Belleville On the men’s side, the 400 freestyle University. Both teams swept all three team of Sam Hall, Artur Schneider, competitors and moved to 9-0 on their James Hone, and Bailey Willoughby seasons. won with a time of 3:11.90, currently “Our relays are really starting to the 16th fastest time in the country. show through,” said Andrew Hen“My highlight was definitely my redricks, head coach. “This is important cord in the 400 IM and my fast times

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in both the 100 back and 100 free,” Schneider said. “The best highlight was the 400 free relay. We managed to get a nationally competitive time on the board.” Schneider, a senior, was able to put up a time of 4:12.25, which broke the previous record by over five seconds. For the women, the Grizzlies were able to win 10 of the 16 events. “I was impressed with our perseverance,” junior Kaitlin Mans said. “We have been working extremely hard this year. Most of us are putting up times we haven’t touched this early in the season. It isn’t just a fast time here or there, but we are swimming consistently fast times. It was our second weekend where we had back-to-back meets, which are tough, but we pulled it together and swam fast, yet again.” Both teams will be off this weekend as they prepare for the midseason championship meet at the University of Kentucky on Dec. 3.

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former member of the Franklin College women’s basketball team will hit the court again, except on a larger stage in front of thousands of supporters. As a member of the Franklin College Athletic Hall of Fame and Indiana’s first Miss Basketball, Judi Warren will be featured in the Pacers’ Hickory Series. The series, which kicked off last year, honors Indiana high school basketball players and their accomplishments. During her high school career at Warsaw High School, Warren helped lead her team to the program’s first girls state championship. She also received the honor of being named the state’s first Miss Basketball title in 1976. More recently, the 1980 Franklin College graduate was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002 for her high school record. Senior Lauren DeSutter said it is important for women like Warren to have

their hard work featured for everyone to recognize. DeSutter said it is players like Warren who have influenced her own basketball career. “I have not had the pleasure of meeting Judi Warren, but I have learned a lot about her this year due to her being inducted into the Hall of Fame,” DeSutter said. “However, it is women like Judi Warren that inspired me to want to play basketball in the first place.” Athletic Director Kerry Prather said the way Warren changed the sport of basketball for women is one of the reasons she should be featured in the Hickory Series. “From a state wide perspective, she represents the evolution of women’s basketball at the high school level to finally a point of equity with the boys,” Prather said. He added that with Warren’s help, the women’s basketball program became what it is today at Franklin College. He said many female stu-

dent-athletes may have attended the school because she did. During Warren’s college career, she posted 1,033 career points, placing her in the 13th position for the most points scored by a female basketball player at the college. She also broke into three digits when she recorded 100 steals in one single season during the college’s 1976-77 season. Warren still holds the school’s record for steals during one season. Although Warren was very talented on the court, it was not just her talent that earned her awards. Warren was also the first recipient of the Patricia L. Roy Mental Attitude award. This award honors high school students who excel in leadership roles, basketball skills and mental attitude. DeSutter said Warren’s attitude and personality, both on and off the court, are two of the many traits current basketball Franklin players can learn from her.

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“I think that players can learn determination and positivity from Judi Warren,” DeSutter said. “Not too often does an athlete receive a high athletic award, alongside a Mental Attitude award. I am sure that Judi played with excellent determination and filled her teammates with positivity along the way.” Warren also used her determination and confidence throughout her coachingcareer at Carmel, South Dearborn and Maconaquah High Schools. In 1995, she led Carmel High School to a runner-up finish in the state championship. She is not the first Franklin College graduate to be honored in the Hickory Series. Last year, Franklin alumni Gene White and Roger Schroder were featured during the series’ inaugural season. Warren will be honored during the Denver Nuggets game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 24 at 7 p.m.

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