Ann Weaver Hart speaks at State of Campus address

On Monday, Feb. 28, Temple Student Government held its second State of the Campus address of the semester. At the address, President Ann Weaver Hart explained some of the projects in the 20/20 plan and discussed the university’s budgeting process. Hart said the 20/20 plan was designed to support the university’s academic and research mission [...]

In the News: 3/1

Temple’s graphic design major Sade Adeyina made news this week for studying abroad in Italy. Adeyina was featured as one of few African American students to study abroad, as about 81 percent of students who go abroad are white. Mark Salzer and his colleagues studied the effectiveness of online peer counseling for individuals with mental [...]

Regional music festivals welcome spring season

From New Jersey to Maryland, music festivals are worth traveling to this spring. With spring right around the corner, why not enjoy the nice weather with some great music? It’s the best of both worlds. And no, Hannah Montana won’t be making any appearances. Regardless, if you’re not sure where to go, here are some [...]

A breath of fresh air away from the cityscape

Camp in these nearby sites to explore the outdoors in an inexpensive way. Green grass, blue lakes and s’mores roasting over a fire are the essence of camping. As the snow fades and warm weather picks up, there are a few student-friendly campsites ready to welcome your winter-weathered body. Upstate New York, New Jersey and [...]

Simplifying inter-college travel

Without access to a car, commuting to visit friends at other colleges can be costly if students get stuck with pricey bus fares. But Pennsylvania has several forms of public transportation that can make the inter-college commute possible, for less. Featured below are some suggested transportation options to make travels to some of Temple’s surrounding [...]

Quick trips: Suburbs

Explore easily accessible art communities located right outside the Philadelphia area. The suburbs offer an affordable alternative to Philly’s First Fridays and neighborhood galleries. Less than an hour outside the city suburbs, such as Bethlehem, Doylestown and even the Main Line, offer cultural experiences at student-friendly prices. Bethlehem (Bieber TOURWAYS – $24.25 round trip) A [...]

Quick trips: New York City

Celebrate spring with cheap outdoor flea markets, fairs and tours. New York is a city of luxury – of expensive tastes and high fashion. But New York City can be a very budget-friendly destination. You don’t have to live the high-life – dining at premier restaurants and seeing glamorous shows on the “Great White Way” [...]

Quick trips: New Jersey

Fun activities don’t require fist pumping. At one point or another, New Jersey natives’ fists tire of pumping. When this happens, they are forced to put away their Ed Hardy T-shirts, leave Seaside Heights, N.J., and find something else to do in the area. Indeed, there is life beyond the Jersey Shore. One place to [...]

Exploring NYC on four wheels

A day trip to New York City presents skateboarders with new spots to conquer. When visiting a new city, one wants to take in the sights it has to offer. The problem with being a skateboarder is that you see 50 things to skate along the way. You’ve killed all the spots around your house, [...]

Quick trips: Baltimore

Colonial history meets maritime culture in Baltimore’s harbor. Feeling the urge to get out of Philadelphia? Baltimore has what seems like an endless amount of attractions for visitors of all ages – one weekend may not even be long enough. Accessible by Megabus, Inner Harbor is the most-visited area in Baltimore. It accommodates the National [...]

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