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Bathroom stall writings seen as inspiration to some

March 26, 2012 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Commentary, Opinion

Simmons says students should tap into their inner child when confronted with the writing on the stalls at the TECH Center. If you have not personally done it, you have most definitely witnessed it. Since our single-digit years, many of us have raised our hands to ask for permission to use the bathroom and once [...]

Program’s suspension leaves many questions unanswered

February 21, 2012 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Commentary, Opinion

With the abrupt suspension of the South Africa program, Simmons argues there was a lack in transparancy for its suspension. If someone was asked to recount the events during the summer of 2011, a recollection of memories and emotions would begin to automatically surge through their minds.  For a group of 11 journalism and research [...]

‘STEPS’ taken to spread suicide awareness

February 21, 2012 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Events, Living

On Feb. 16, students, faculty and administrators gathered to raise awareness in light of the suicide on Main Campus earlier this month. Students pass hundreds to thousands of unknown faces each day on Main Campus, whether it’s walking to and from class, grabbing a bite to eat or attending social events. The oddity in it [...]

Sincerely, the Alchemists

January 24, 2012 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Three devoted men with a set vision have stirred up the recipe for success with their band Sincerely, the Alchemists. Members Marc Koza, Justin Muldoon and Dave Lilly have classified their music as pop electronica – a genre that takes strong influences from contemporary pop and metal cultures. “It is such an eclectic genre that [...]

T-shirts raise awareness for Occupy movement

October 31, 2011 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Living, Trends

Joel Bridger founded Socially Conscious Shirts, a company dedicated to raising awareness and providing funds for national protests. As Occupy Philly enters its third week, protesters continue to stand in solidarity and gain supporters. In light of this, one student decided to join the cause by taking a stance outside the physical movement. Joel Bridger, [...]

Organization hosts former Pa. EPA secretary as HR week guest speaker

October 17, 2011 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Events, Living

Earlier this month, Students for Responsible Business welcomed Kathleen McGinty as its guest speaker, who told attendees about her time in the White House and how the sustainable business environment will be changing as they enter the workforce. Fox School of Business dedicates one week at the beginning of October for honoring those who are [...]

Collective makes opera accessible to masses

September 5, 2011 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Theater

Philadelphia Opera Collective and alumni bring an American opera to Philly. After months of preparation, rehearsing and fundraising, cast members from the Philadelphia Opera Collective were finally able to see the fruits of their labor on Saturday as they devotedly gave life to “Susannah: an American Opera.” The opera is  a part of the Philly [...]

Commencement Issue: Ashley Huber

May 10, 2011 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Commencement Issue

Senior Ashley Huber will leave Philadelphia to volunteer in 11 countries after graduation. Senior journalism major Ashley Huber said traveling and studying abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime. While it may not be for everyone, Huber said, students are encouraged to travel because it brings about an insurmountable amount of benefits. Huber was selected [...]

Speaker discusses right and wrong in the business world

May 3, 2011 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Events, Living

Stephen Young gave a presentation to a class about the role of ethics for future business people. The distinction between right and wrong isn’t always clear-cut. It’s a critical distinction to be made in the business world, Stephen Young said “Success divorced from ethics is no success at all,” said Young, a guest speaker in [...]

Future lawyers become acquainted with courtroom

March 15, 2011 by Shanell Simmons  
Filed under Living, People

Members of the mock trial team further their interest in the justice system and public speaking. As notes, props, pads and pens lay spread out across the table, 10 selected teammates fill a classroom with competitive attitudes and dedicated spirits. Founded in 2006, Temple’s mock trial team is made up of 19 students who have [...]

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