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Regional music festivals welcome spring season

28 February 2011 Andrew Aiser

From New Jersey to Maryland, music festivals are worth traveling to this spring. With spring right around the corner, why not enjoy the nice weather with some great music? It’s the best of both worlds.

A breath of fresh air away from the cityscape

28 February 2011 Alexandra Olivier

Camp in these nearby sites to explore the outdoors in an inexpensive way. Green grass, blue lakes and s’mores roasting over a fire are the essence of camping. As the snow fades and warm weather

Simplifying inter-college travel

28 February 2011 Haley Kmetz

Without access to a car, commuting to visit friends at other colleges can be costly if students get stuck with pricey bus fares. But Pennsylvania has several forms of public transportation that can make the

Quick trips: Suburbs

28 February 2011 Carl O'Donnell

Explore easily accessible art communities located right outside the Philadelphia area. The suburbs offer an affordable alternative to Philly’s First Fridays and neighborhood galleries. Less than an hour outside the city suburbs, such as Bethlehem,

Quick trips: New York City

28 February 2011 Nichole Baldino

Celebrate spring with cheap outdoor flea markets, fairs and tours. New York is a city of luxury – of expensive tastes and high fashion. But New York City can be a very budget-friendly destination. You

Quick trips: New Jersey

28 February 2011 Amy Stansbury

Fun activities don’t require fist pumping. At one point or another, New Jersey natives’ fists tire of pumping. When this happens, they are forced to put away their Ed Hardy T-shirts, leave Seaside Heights, N.J.,

Exploring NYC on four wheels

28 February 2011 Dan Dorr

A day trip to New York City presents skateboarders with new spots to conquer. When visiting a new city, one wants to take in the sights it has to offer. The problem with being a

Quick trips: Baltimore

28 February 2011 Lauren Hertzler

Colonial history meets maritime culture in Baltimore’s harbor. Feeling the urge to get out of Philadelphia? Baltimore has what seems like an endless amount of attractions for visitors of all ages – one weekend may

Forum engages Main Campus and community

25 February 2011

The Metro-Engagement Forum ran from Feb. 22 to 23 and gave a glimpse of what Temple does around the community. “The forum shows the synergy between faculty and students who are advancing the community,” said

Setbacks affect Bowl winners

22 February 2011 Angelo Fichera

The 2010 winners of the Be Your Own Boss Bowl are experiencing unforeseen challenges. Four Temple students started an engineering company that produced a shock-absorbing product for motorcycles, entered it into an entrepreneurial contest and