Letter:TSG has proved its worth in past semester
January 27, 2009 by Letter
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On March 3, 2008, The Temple News editorialized about Temple Student Government’s constitutional changes. In short, TSG reshaped the way in which it operates and created a Senate comprised of representatives from every school and college. In this editorial, you opined that “these changes will not increase participation and knowledge of student government [...]
Truck serves as grocery oasis
January 27, 2009 by Greg Adomaitis
Filed under News, Research
Just outside Progress Plaza along Jefferson Street, Mike Hunter sells fresh produce from an unmarked, oversized white truck that bears a few graffiti tags. Hunter, a native of the area who now lives in Frankford, has operated his business in the same location for the past 16 years. “I tried it out, everything was good, [...]
City Literate
January 27, 2009 by Editorial Board
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Philly’s abysmal illiteracy rate may be taken on by the city’s volunteer program.
Strengthening your corps
January 27, 2009 by Maureen Coulter
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Philadelphia
City Year volunteers are changing Philadelphia for the better – one step at a time.
Area struggles, starving for a supermarket
January 27, 2009 by Greg Adomaitis
Filed under News, Research
Bringing home a handful of bagged groceries on the Broad Street Line is a tough but necessary reality for Temple students. The selection of fresh food for North Philadelphia residents north of Girard Avenue is limited, but they have found ways around it. “There is nowhere else to go around here. I keep wondering when [...]
Crime Report: Jan. 27
January 27, 2009 by Police Reports
Filed under News
Click here to view this week’s crime map. Jan. 18 Gladfelter Hall Faculty member received a bomb threat phone call from an unknown male between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 25, 2008. 2012 N. Broad St. SEPTA Police arrested a Temple student for marijuana possession. Temple Towers Student reported an unknown person removed 32’ [...]
Shout it out: Q&A with PhillyShout.com owner
January 27, 2009 by Shari DaCosta
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Philadelphia
John Henning created PhillyShout.com to give Philadelphians a chance to let their voices be heard.
Eagles lose title game, soar with wind power
January 27, 2009 by Michael Podlogar
Filed under Living, Trends
In the debut of his new column, Mike Podlogar tries to shed some positive light on the Eagles’ season.
Grant helps team study effects of HIV
January 27, 2009 by Kylee Messner
Filed under News, Research
Shohreh Amini previously received $7 million from the organization. She will study HIV and the central nervous system.
Bell Tower gets rink for a night
January 27, 2009 by Christeen Vilbrun
Filed under Events, Living
Students braved a cold night last Thursday for some improvised ice skating at the centerpoint of Main Campus.





