Posted on 02 October 2007 by Terrance McNeil
SEPTA has increased their fares - again.
This hike in token and transfer costs comes after SEPTA increased TransPass costs and
regional rail fares in July. The price of tokens and transfers will both increase
15 cents.
It may not sound like much at first glance - just an extra 15 cents. But particularly for struggling college students, every [...]
Posted on 25 September 2007 by Terrance McNeil
College sports players are in some of the most envious positions on campus. Their tuitions are paid for by the university, their social status is usually cemented as popular and they get to play the games and compete in the sports they love to play.
Not to take away the pressure they feel, the grueling hours [...]
Posted on 18 September 2007 by Terrance McNeil
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Hits and misses.
That was the story of Temple’s game at Connecticut Saturday.
The Owls had their share of big plays - both positive and negative - as they fell to the Huskies, 22-17, dropping their record to 0-3.
A big hit by red-shirt junior Omar McDonnaugh-Hales forced Connecticut quarterback Tyler Lorenzen to cough [...]
Posted on 11 September 2007 by Terrance McNeil
There was an air of confidence surrounding the football team as it entered its second game of the season Saturday, against Buffalo. Sure, the Owls had lost their season-opener a week earlier, 30-19, to Navy, but they had scored 19 points, a feat they accomplished just three times in 2006.
The defense had also demonstrated the [...]
Posted on 28 August 2007 by Terrance McNeil
This is a time of change for the football team. The Owls unveiled new jerseys and helmets earlier this summer. They begin their inaugural Mid-American Conference season Friday. They also have changed their defense.
The Owls switched to a 4-3 defensive scheme after utilizing a 3-4 system last season. The extra defensive lineman
might help place extra [...]
Posted on 28 August 2007 by Terrance McNeil
42-6.
That was the final score of Temple’s last game, the season finale at Navy last year. This year, that score has been drilled into the heads of the players as they prepare to take on the Midshipmen Friday at Lincoln Financial Field.
“Every day we’re reminded, 42-6,” said red-shirt junior wide receiver Travis Shelton, who started [...]
Posted on 21 August 2007 by Terrance McNeil
The scholastic year is back. That means Temple’s athletic teams have a fresh start as well. It’s time for school spirit, mascots and enthusiasm. But for those who are new to the campus atmosphere or need a refresher on Temple athletics, this guide is designed for you.
Since it’s been a while since some have been [...]
Posted on 28 November 2006 by Terrance McNeil
With the indoor track and field season set to begin this Friday at the Jack Pyrah Invitational in Haverford, Pa., both the men’s and the women’s teams aim to progress from last seasons’ finishes at the Atlantic Ten Conference Championships.The women’s team, led by senior Tynisha Gardner, seeks to improve upon its ninth place finish [...]