About scouch
 | Suzannah Couch is a freshman Journalism news editorial major from Nashville, Ind. As reporter for The Franklin, Couch has written about several key issues such as the Yellow Ribbon Program, Alcohol Awareness and sub committees in Franklin College's Student Congress. Couch is a student mentor for the intro journalism class at Franklin College.
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Stories by Suzannah
Students will show what they have learned about love, family and religion in other cultures around the world at this year’s Intercultural Honors Experience Symposium. The theme for the symposium is marriage in other cultures.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday approved an anti-abortion bill that would give the state one of the nation’s most strict abortion laws.
INDIANAPOLIS — Two critical pieces of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ education reform plan received final legislative approval Wednesday.
INDIANAPOLIS — Senate Democrats walked out of the Senate Wednesday evening over an amendment that would allow private citizens to sue lawmakers who boycott for $1,000 per day they miss.
INDIANAPOLIS — Bills that would alter Indiana's legislative and congressional district lines passed both the state House of Representatives and the state Senate Wednesday. The proposed district maps were made available to the public last week.
A committee in the state House of Representatives debated a bill that would extend sentences for those who commit severe crimes but allow offenders to serve part of their time outside of prison.
INDIANAPOLIS - While House Democrats remain in Illinois for what will be the fourth week, House and the Senate Republicans stay busy at the state capitol.
A state Senate committee made several changes to a bill intended to expand Indiana’s number of charter schools before approving the bill Wednesday afternoon.
A state Senate committee made several changes to a bill intended to expand Indiana’s number of charter schools before approving the bill Wednesday afternoon.
A bill that would loosen up the restrictions regarding the creation of charter schools got a hearing before a state Senate committee Wednesday.
Democrats in the state House of Representatives will remain in Illinois and prevent a quorum in the House as long as Speaker of the House Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, continues to extend legislative deadlines and House Republicans refuse to compromise, a Democratic spokesman said.
Zeta Tau Alpha challenged Franklin College students to question their drinking buddies during an event with the Sam Spady Foundation Wednesday night.
Hoosier motorists will have to stop sending texts and e-mails from their cell phones if a measure that the state Senate approved Thursday becomes law.
Hoosier motorists would have to stop sending texts and e-mails from their cell phones if a measure that the state Senate approved Thursday becomes law.
State lawmakers advanced two controversial pieces of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ education reform agenda Wednesday.
Teachers’ salaries would be based in part on student performance if a measure approved by a state Senate committee Wednesday becomes law.
Methods for teacher evaluations and layoff determinations would be removed from the collective bargaining process under a Republican-backed bill.
A committee tasked with finding ways to reduce the size of government in Indiana held what amounted to a brainstorming session Tuesday morning.
The Indiana House of Representatives moved a smoking ban one step closer to passage Monday afternoon, but not before tacking on several new exemptions.
House passes bills pertaining to off-road vehicles, college board of trustees and military veterans. All bills passed through the House successfully.
Gov. Mitch Daniels and other speakers said township government should be eliminated Wednesday during a forum at the Indiana History Center.
Official state documents will be printed only in English if a measure before the Indiana House of Representatives becomes law.
A bill that recommends the elimination of the three county commissioner system faces criticism from the Association of Indiana Counties and association presidents.
Gov. Mitch Daniels outlined a plan to abolish township government with local government reform legislation. This brings support from Mark Lawrance of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Rep. Phil Hinkle, and opposition from Debbie Driskell of the Indiana Township Association.
Freshman representatives look forward to working within agenda laid out by Gov. Mitch Daniels in State of the State.
The Indiana House of Representatives opened its 2011 session Wednesday. The house majority and minority argued about rule 115 and 116. Bipartisan efforts were not apparent.
Students are not allowed to carry pepper spray with them on Franklin College campus said Director of Security Steve Leonard.
Franklin received a visit this past October from it’s sister city Kuji, Japan. Franklin and Kuji have been sister cities for 50 years. The October visit marked the 50th anniversary of the relationship.
Franklin College students who wish to find an internship for winter or spring term this year should begin the search now, said Director of Career Services Kirk Bixler.
During Tuesday’s State of the College address President Jay Moseley praised the college’s financial situation and said almost all Franklin College students have financial assistance.
Even 60 years ago, students knew how to have a good time during Homecoming week.
Suzannah Couch shares her views about the burning of the Quran and religious intolerance in the United States.
Local businesses and restaurants are offering members of the community, including students, the opportunity to lead a healthier lifestyle as part of the Get Healthy Franklin program.
Franklin hires adjunct professors to add expertise to the various departments on campus.
Students should take extra measures to help prevent car break-ins.
Professors at Franklin are joining together in the classroom to give a new beneficial way of teaching.
Merri Taylor and Larry Snyder both help enforce the rules of sports.
Local musician Bryan Hodge will play at Franklin's Jefferson Street Pub.
Franklin College organizations, staff and the Franklin community get involved in order to help the Haiti relief effort.
Barnes Hall faces renovations following a pipe explosion Monday that caused sprinkler systems to flood the building. The amount of damage remains unknown.
Three juniors traveled to Prague for eight days to take part in an International Leadership Association conference.
Residence Life constructed the Alcohol Awareness Wall to inform students of the dangers of alcohol abuse.
Residence Life crafted the Alcohol Awareness Wall to show students the potential danger that alcohol abuse holds.
Franklin College is one of 50 Indiana colleges participating in the program aimed at aiding veterans with school expenses.
The Student Congress has added four new subcommittees and developed a newsletter to help communicate with the student body.
During recruitment, fraternities and sororities flaunt the work they do for their different philanthropies.
Photos by Suzannah
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