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Technical duties a 24/7 profession

March 3, 2009 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under Temple Living, Trends

The work of Computer Services is often overlooked and even unheard of, but it keeps Temple’s vital systems running.

Preachers try to reach ‘sinners’

December 9, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under People, Temple Living

Every Friday, two men preach impromptu sermons to passers-by at the Bell Tower, receiving mixed reactions from students and faculty.

Dorm differences shape freshman relationships

September 8, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under Featured, People, Temple Living

Having made the initial steps during the first two weeks, freshmen explain the benefits and drawbacks of communal- and suite-style dorms.

The sexy green vending machine

May 12, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under Trends

Most successful businesses start as a good idea. A couple of students found themselves able to turn one such idea into a great experience that they are trying to use to benefit the community.
Parked indefinitely in front of the Student Center, the newly dubbed “Sexy Green Truck” offers a rare treat for college students – [...]

The search for the next best Hooters

April 28, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under People, Sports

For everyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to be Temple’s mascot, Hooter the Owl, or thought that it’s something they’d be good at, this could be your big break.
Much like a rare comet or eclipse that only occurs every few years, the position of being Hooter the Owl is open, but [...]

High-tech recording capabilities now available at the TECH Center

April 21, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under Trends

As an attempt to stay on the ever-moving “cusp of technology,” the TECH Center’s newest addition enables students to make recordings of professional quality in soundproof privacy.
The three recording booths are prefabricated, soundproofed rooms located in the Blue Lab, next to the Macintosh computers. As with other TECH Center features, this new amenity is [...]

TECH savvy in 15 minutes or less

March 31, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under Events

Technology is ever-evolving, and it isn’t always simple. Since not everyone is a tech wizard, the staff at the TECH Center are trying to help students who are looking to better their knowledge of technologies that they use in their daily lives through the new TECHminutes program.
Sometimes the little things you just can’t figure out [...]

No snow days for workers of the grounds department

February 11, 2008 by John A. Dailey  
Filed under People

What do flowers, litter, snow, leaves, horticulture, flyers stapled to trees, the turf on the sports fields and that funny looking mega-vacuum cleaner that travels around campus all have in common?
The grounds department happens to be responsible for each one.
Part of the Support Services division of Temple’s Facilities Management, the grounds department is in charge [...]