About wjlee
 | Whitney Lee is a news-editorial journalism major with a minor in political science, and is the Managing Editor for The Franklin. She has covered various news and features stories for The Franklin including political rallies, the Franklin endowment and a wide variety of campus events. She has interned at the Indianapolis Business Journal and the Indianapolis Statehouse. She has also written for The New Albany Tribune, Evansville Courier and Press, Howey Political Report and The Martinsville Reporter-Times. |
Stories by Whitney
Whitney Lee writes a farewell column about her experiences from the past four years.
This year is the official Year of Service to honor Sept. 11 and help those hurt by the economy.
Speech professor Steve Comiskey’s daughter, Kate, died five years ago in a car accident caused by an intoxicated driver. Her death inspired a scholarship and a memorial fund that provides money for school-age children who need an extra hand.
With high retention rates and a record-setting freshman class, campus housing was inadequate. Residence life made it work by converting study lounges to rooms and offering new housing options.
Jenny Johnson-Kappes, Dennis Cripe and John Stevens prepare to say their farewells to Franklin College, each headed down different paths.
Some ICU members' data compromised in January, notified cardholders late April.
Freedom rings through America--but not in its schools. The Supreme Court landmark case of Tinker v. Des Moines stated that students have full First Amendment rights.
Tuesday's First Amendment Symposium focused on four core values: truth, freedom, intergrity and courage. The event also invited Governor Daniels to speak on the dangers American democracy faces in the future.
Despite efforts to make the endowment more secure in 2001, it took a "pretty good hit" according to Vice President of Finance Bryan Spetter.
DNA testing could be on the rise in Indiana if three bills passed through committee Thursday continue their journey through the Statehouse.
Franklin College gets packed on by snow as students find other means of activities to occupy their time.
In this year’s first step toward writing last year’s property tax caps into Indiana’s constitution, a panel of state lawmakers on Tuesday began a debate that promises to last into the final days of this year’s legislative session.
The Senate introduced legislation to make the sugar cream pie the official state pie of Indiana.
Economic stimulus bills stress to buy homemade, not foreign.
Bill passes Senate commmittee that would require landlords to give more notice if their property is foreclosed.
Senate committee passes adoption bill, courts would gain complete jurisdiction.
Newly sworn-in Tony Bennett says education will be improved even in tough economy.
Governor's budget passes hands from joint committee back to the governor's office.
Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday announced his budget for the next two years, Including cuts to many programs.
Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, made another stop in Indiana on Wednesday, this time appearing in front of more than 20,000 people at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis. While the Illinois senator hit on a variety of issues, a good deal of his speech focused on the economy.
Bayh goes to wrong polling precinct
Starting in May, the Franklin College chapel will be undergoing renovations.
Whitney looks back on Women's History Month as it comes to a close.
David Brailow was among three finalists for a dean position at Ithaca College. Leslie W. Lewis was named to the position earlier this week.
Mayor Fred Paris says money will help older section of city.
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