Pierce rushes for record five TDs to shock Terps

Owls’ offense receives boost from junior running back Bernard Pierce’s career day. The Owls, who beat Maryland last Saturday 37-8, entered Byrd Stadium as a nine-point underdog last Saturday, but some Maryland fans in attendance had begun to file out of the stands around halftime as the Owls led by 31-0. Junior running back Bernard [...]

TTN Video: Popped! Music Festival

Video by Nick Centore

College Day introduces students to city wide sights

College students stormed Philadelphia this past Saturday. The 25th annual Campus Philly College Day welcomed new and returning college students to the cultural centers of Philadelphia. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven museums opened their doors to college students, free of charge Once a year, students can tour some Philadelphia cultural institutions for free. [...]

Under the radar

ComedySportz/ThePlaygroundatTheAdrienne2030 Samson St./Friday, Sept. 30/ $15/ 7:30 p.m./ www.comedysportzphilly.com ComedySportz, and improv comedy show with new rising talent, features two teams who compete in an interactive event to decide who is better at their ‘sport.’ A referee watches over the match, calling out fouls and adding more chaos to the already hectic head-to-head match. This [...]

Artists with Blue Tape Collective release first installment and zine

Blue Tape Collective and “Disparate Thoughts” unite a multi-state indie scene, and released its first volume. No longer do artists need to be in the same vicinity to be part of the same scene. The Blue Tape Collective and “Disparate Thoughts: A Zine” prove this notion, uniting musicians, poets and photographers from across the country. [...]

Street sounds

ARRAH AND THE FERNS Upon first listen, one might mistake the vocals for Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs or Brandi Carlile. Add a touch of country, just a splash of girl rock, combined with a healthy dose of indie rock. Arrah and The Ferns is one of the smoothest and most ‘eargasmic’ groups Philly has to [...]

Crafty cup sleeve saves hands

Columnist Meghan White teaches readers how to keep their drinks hot and their hands cool with a coffee cup sleeve. This week I messed up. I didn’t mess up a lot, but I messed up enough that it was frustrating. No, don’t worry–you still get your craft. I know you were very concerned. This week, [...]

Popped! prevails despite indoor move

Despite threats of floods, the two-day music extravaganza Popped! Music Festival offered indie and electronic beats to listeners of all ages this past weekend. The weekend’s forecasted weather and possible flooding prompted organizers on Wednesday, Sept. 21, to move the event from FDR Park in South Philadelphia to the Liacouras Center. Headlining performances  came from [...]

Philly Fashion Week 2011, Versatile styles showcased on catwalk

Columnist Mark Longacre recounts the runways and hottest styles of Philly Fashion Week. Nothing excites me more than a fashion show–it’s a magical experience when hundreds of people gather together to be dazzled by an art that applies to everyday life. During the weekend, FBH The Agency held Philadelphia’s fifth annual Fashion Week. Starting last [...]

Our top ten

The Temple News’ staff voted on our Top 10 picks for the 2011 Lunchies Awards. 1. Sexy Green Truck A long-time favorite of Main Campus, the Sexy Green Truck came out on top again this year. Located on Montgomery Avenue between 12th and 13th streets, the Sexy Green Truck’s green exterior draws in hungry students [...]

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