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 | Katie Coffin is a sophomore news/editorial journalism major and political science minor from Greenfield, Ind. As news editor for The Franklin, Coffin has covered news and feature stories including the 2008 elections. |
Stories by Katie
On Tuesday night, the fall student art exhibit opened in JCFA with an awards ceremony and the dedication of the new art studio on the second floor.
Franklin College’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is barred from hosting registered parties until April 1, 2011, following a review of the alcohol-related incident on Homecoming weekend.
Last Sunday morning at about 1 a.m., local law enforcement officers responded to a report of a minor possibly suffering from alcohol poisoning at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Franklin College’s campus.
Senior Dan Gates, 26, is a little older than the average college student at Franklin College. Then again, the average college student can’t say they were an E-5 sergeant in the U.S. Army either.
The results for the primary ellection are in, Dan Coats and Dan Burton survive for the next election.
TFO held its 2010 Student Congress Candidate Discussion. Presidential candidates Brooke Gilbert and Sam West talked about their ideas and goals for the coming year if elected.
New law protects consumers under 21 years of age from credit card companies.
A battle raged between alcohol suppliers, wholesalers and retailers in Indiana House and Senate committees Wednesday.
A bill that would restrict locking a gun in a vehicle will be before the Senate Tuesday.
Gov. Mitch Daniels attended an EnerDel press conference Thursday to announce the opening of a third plant.
Rep. jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown, is calling for strengthened state's rights.
Governor Mitch Daniels reviews Indiana's economy, jobs, education and the future during the State of the State address Tuesday.
The Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy voted in favor of three bills dealing with local debt, mergers and sales tax on Tuesday.
Gov. Mitch Daniels prepares State of the State address, including praise for the Indiana General Assembly.
Gov. Daniels admits some surprise over the Indiana General Assembly's passing of constitutional property tax caps legislation by the time he addresses his State of the State address Jan. 19.
Legislation passed the House that, if made into law, will give voters the ability to abolish township government.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Senate passed property tax caps with a 35-15 vote despite continuing questions about ramifications and public awareness.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Senate passed property tax caps with a 35-15 vote despite continuing questions about ramifications and public awareness.
Despite testimony against the property tax caps, the house passed the bill 75-23.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett's REPA reform is set to take effect this summer. The goal is to get more knowledgable teachers in public-school classrooms.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Speaker Pat Bauer, D-South Bend, said the House will take a vote on property tax caps on Monday; however, partisan ideas flared over amendments and their intentions in debate.
INDIANAPOLIS - Senate kicks off the short session with plans to sprint through business and end ahead of schedule.
The Counseling and Health Center sponsored Sexual Health Awareness Week with hopes of informing students before they make sexual decisions.
Proposed changes for Indiana teacher licensing requirements could mean changes in college curriculum.
The privy burning is steeped in tradition, dating back to the days when girls had curfews.
M.W. Wadsworth & Co. Fine Chocolates just opened on Oct. 3. Mike Wadsworth, the owner, said they have a unique atmosphere and affordable products that make them bright spot in Franklin.
Richard's Kitchen offers authentic, brick oven pizza in a parlor on the other side of their formal dining setting. Richard Goss, the owner, said he was excited about the future of the restaurant.
The campus water fountains will be turned back on today after almost a week of inactivity.
Minority Leader Sen. Vi Simpson, D-Bloomington, said she is discouraged by the governor spending certain stimulus money without running it through the legislature as promised.
Despite very little compromise and seemingly two competing budgets, the legislature will return to the Statehouse June 11. Sen. Vi Simpson, D-Bloomington, says she realizes the challenges ahead but remains optimistic. However, Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, said he anticipates a long and difficult session.
After about an hour of discussion, frustrated Democrats walk out of a spacial budget committee meeting with plans to explore other options.
An FC student was taken to the hospital with flu-like symptoms; however, was not diagnosed with any form of the flu.
Jenny Johnson-Kappes, Dennis Cripe and John Stevens prepare to say their farewells to Franklin College, each headed down different paths.
The college uses waivers for activities that pose the possibility of physical injury; however, gray areas exist despite the carefully crafted language.
Tax Day rallies in Noblesville invited protesters out Wednesday in a modern-day throwback to the Boston Tea Party.
Katie shares her views on fire safety for Franklin's dorm life.
The Senate Elections Committee pass bill creating all polling places handicapped accessible.
A bill was introduced Wednesday to the Senate that would force former legislators to wait a year before becoming a lobbyist.
After an audit, it was found that neither group charged taxes. Now, there has been a 28-cent increase on a meal in Sodexo.
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