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 | Renee Bruck, a sophomore news-editorial, broadcast and public relations journalism major and history minor, is the news editor for The Franklin. She has covered a variety of campus news stories, including the campus master plan and about the economy, among other topics. She interned at the Indiana Statehouse in January 2009 and 2010 and was a HSPA Pulliam Intern at The Madison Courier in Madison, Ind. She has also written for the Howey Political Report, NUVO, New Albany Tribune and Mooresville Reporter-Times. |
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Franklin College’s Wellness Program is coming to the halfway point of the year-long initiative and attendance to the events have been better than expected.
A $22.7 million budget gained approval from the Franklin College Board of Trustees during their semi-annual board meeting on Oct. 8.
The majority of construction involved with Phase One of Franklin College’s Campus Master Plan should be complete by the end of November and other summer construction projects have been completed, said Lisa Fears, vice president of planning, plant and technology.
Work-study jobs are expected to increase again this year as the numbers have for the last three years, said Shaun Mahoney, director of student financial services.
Doug Cox stepped down Thursday morning as chief deputy at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department after learning of a Hatch Act complaint being filed against him.
Repairs to the Napolitan Alumni House, Henry St., continue after a fire damaged the house during the morning of July 29.
The Franklin College Religious Life Convocation Series kicked off Sunday night with Byron Pitts, a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes and author, speaking about faith and his life’s journey.
The economy is making it more difficult for students to find jobs after college.
Franklin College has not been as effected as the nation when it comes to the economy.
Students living on campus now have another option when it comes to housing. They can now live in themed housing.
Mission IMPROVable performs short skits and brings laughs to Franklin College Thursday night.
Bills in the Senate defining how legislative and congressional districts are redrawn in Indiana and establishing a redistricting committee passed out of the full Senate Thursday.
A bill prohibiting townships, municipalities and fire departments from collecting emergency response service fees brought mixed testimony during the Senate Local Government committee meeting Wednesday.
The Indiana Senate is looking at strict education reform.
Members of the Indiana State Teachers Association share concerns about Gov. Daniels' State of the State address Tuesday.
Statehouse legislation round-up featuring redistricting, tax caps and an update on State Rep. Dennie Oxley.
Both the House and the Senate are currently working on redistricting bills that could help determine which party has control of each chamber.
Legislators heard strong debate Wednesday over a measure to eliminate townships and township trustees.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Township Association executive director Debbie Driskell testified against a House bill that would eliminate township trustee positions.
INDIANAPOLIS-- Rep. Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis introduced a new bill for this session that would do away with townships, trustees and township advisory boards across the state of Indiana.
Vice president for academic affairs Dean Brailow said that, because Franklin is a liberal arts college and already provides a comprehensive education, the REPA proposals will not have as much of an effect on the campus.
In the third annual State of the College address, President Jay Moseley announced upcoming campus improvements, including changes to the Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium.
Sen. Richard Lugar will be speaking at the college on Sunday. It is anticipated that Lugar will comment on service and its value.
Campus officials meet to discuss the Franklin College Campus Master Plan.
The college uses waivers for activities that pose the possibility of physical injury; however, gray areas exist despite the carefully crafted language.
The Grizzly Pride Alliance and Drama Club hosted a drag race to support the Indiana Youth Group on Wednesday. Ten men dressed in dresses, lipstick and heels and participated.
The Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon houses are in a 100-year flood plain, said Lisa Fears, vice president for planning, plant and technology. Concept plans for the future will be reviewed in May.
Thursday's debate invited Student Congress Presidential candidates Aaron Hommell and Chelsi Mobley to speak on their positions if elected Student Congress President for 2009-2010.
Fundraising efforts are underway as plans evolve for the future of the Franklin sports complex.
Franklin's value of service learning shines throughout campus with a variety of programs for students.
The Franklin Fund encourages students to donate money back to Franklin for the four years following graduation.
The last week in Feb. marked Religious Emphasis Week, and Franklin marked the occasion with several events and speakers.
Assistant basketball coach now has role of keeping the college's retention rate high and keep students satisfied.
With more than 8 percent of Hoosiers out of work, state lawmakers on Thursday discussed ways to make sure the state can pay for unemployment checks itself, rather than continuing to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars from the federal government to cover those payments.
Public pension funds invested in companies headquartered in Iran, Syria and Cuba approved to be disallowed.
The Senate honored the late Sen. David Ford on Monday by naming Indiana's educational technology fund after him.
House Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities Committee voted unanimously to increasing energy savings in schools.
Senate members pass silver alert, adds missing adults on the Indiana clearinghouse.
At the House Labor and Employment Committee meeting on Thursday, unemployed Hoosiers expressed their anger to the legislators.
With two major speeching approaching, Gov. Daniels resists calls to use state emergency money
Franklin College prepares to celebrate its 175th anniversary, which will take place at the beginning of next school year.
Though some banks are adjusting the prices and qualifications for private students loans or just doing away with private loans completely, Director of Financial Aid Elizabeth Sappenfield said students won't be affected until next academic year.
Democrat Mary Ann Sullivan is challenging one-term incumbent Republican Indiana Rep. Jon Elrod for his District 97 seat in the Indiana House.
Ronnie Jordan gets college audience involved in stand up.
In last meeting before Susan DeVoss becomes new chair, Board of Trustees set to approve budget discussed in May.
Franklin College is making many adjustments to help adjust to the slipping economy.
The College is planning to install more One Card readers on buildings that do not have scanners yet.
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