Joel Faltermayer: Corporate university

Temple has turned to corporate methods to run the university, control costs and manage hiring practices. I’ve had professors who talk about their personal lives. I’ve had professors who talk about their family. But lately, faculty around me are responding to the recent politics of higher education in a way that makes the phrase “budget [...]

Science Matters

The accomplishments of researchers at Temple deserve recognition. On any given week, Temple researchers flood the headlines in local and national publications, explaining, often in scientific terms, the influential projects they’ve undertaken. While The Temple News might not always recognize Temple research with featured stories on the front page, we acknowledge and support the important [...]

Merger between theater and Boyer unlikely

A task force’s findings show the theater department will not join the Boyer College of Music and Dance. As the school year comes to an end, some academic facets are left in uncertainty in the midst of potential cuts to funding to the university by the commonwealth. But it seems like students who objected to [...]

Keeping it classy until the last day of classes

Columnist Alexis Sachdev offers ways  to stay fashionable during finals. Good morning, fashionistas. Or, if you’re like me – say, “hello,” to your third day without sleep. Womp. I’m sad to report I haven’t stuck to my New Year’s resolution to dress well every day. Should you stalk my Facebook, you’ll find several tagged posts [...]

Experimental chutney takes over columnist’s kitchen

Columnist Caitlin Weigel gives chutney a chance and is pleasantly surprised with the taste outcome. I’ve always been slightly biased against chutney. Something about the word – which sounds an awful lot like “chunky” and conjures up images of fatty bits floating around in thick liquid – just totally turns me off. I’m usually pretty [...]

Student-parent strives for empirical recognition

Syreeta Martin started a group to advocate for nontraditional students. Last March, senior journalism major Syreeta Martin thought she and her two daughters would be out of a home. Now, with a new student organization under her belt and a job lined up, she said that not only does she have a firm grasp on [...]

Lauren Hertzler: Underprivileged cuts

Proposed budget cuts to the state’s K-12 educational system will fuel problems in future classrooms and the job market. I am from Enola, Pa., a small town just outside of Harrisburg, Pa., and went to a somewhat small public school for my entire K-12 career. We did not have as many resources surrounding schools had [...]

Obtaining Justice

Added transparency legislation will only be effective if sexual assault survivors report cases. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) recently introduced the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE) in an effort for universities to have more transparent sexual assault policies. The Temple News applauds Casey’s efforts, as well as Temple administrators for preparing for increased accountability. But [...]

Golf wins first tournament in two years at invitational

The golf team won the rain-shortened URI Invitational in Portsmouth, R.I. Thanks to the rain, the golf team didn’t have to wait another day to win its first tournament in more than two years. Temple won the rain-shortened University of Rhode Island Spring Invitational by four strokes with a team score of 299, winning a [...]

Lacrosse team enters A-10 playoffs as the No. 3 seed

The lacrosse team will host this year’s A-10 Tournament this week at Geasey Field. Geasey Field will play host to the Atlantic Ten Conference Championships for the first time from April 29 through May 1. The conference boasts eight teams in lacrosse, but only the Top 4 teams will make the tournament. The four schools [...]

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