Opinion - The Temple News

Knowing Rights

26 March 2012 The Temple News

In light of recent violations, The Temple News encourages students to know their rights. O n March 14, Ian Van Kuyk, a junior film and media arts major, and his girlfriend, Meghan Feighan, were arrested

Voter identification law invasive to longtime resident

26 March 2012 Connor Showalter

North Philadelphia resident Roland Jones does not like the idea of voter ID laws. Roland Jones, who lives on 18th and West Berks streets, said he has never had to show photo identification in past

letters to the editor

19 March 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor, In Erik Jacob’s letter that ran in The Temple News’ March 13 issue, he failed to address the issue fairly, despite his stated purpose being just that. As conservatives have been doing since

Letters to the editor

19 March 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor, On Saturday, March 24, the 2012 Intercollegiate U.S. China Healthcare Conference is being hosted at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The goal of this conference–organized jointly by Global China Connection,

Inconsistencies exist in drug and alcohol policy

19 March 2012 Emily DiCicco

DiCicco argues Temple’s drug and alcohol policy generates confusion between what’s permissible and what’s not. Students, even those 21-plus, are unable to possess alcohol in Temple’s student housing: This is just one aspect of a

Main Campus needs to talk openly about bike lanes

19 March 2012 Zevenia Dennis

Dennis argues that the implementation of bike lanes on Main Campus is an idea that should be considered. I walk to my 8 a.m. class every Tuesday and Thursday, surrounded by students who walk and those

Explore other parts of the city should NID pass

19 March 2012

Petrillo argues that the NCNID targets students who live in the surrounding off-campus housing. It’s that time of the year when you, hopeful student, might be on hunt for that perfect North Philly house or

Brusque Election

19 March 2012 The Temple News

TSG’s campaigning season should be longer and more visible. Much like the selection of Temple’s 10th president, the election of the next Temple Student Government student body president and his or her cabinet has been

Bar Guide

19 March 2012 The Temple News

The Temple News encourages students to explore Philly’s bar scene and drinking culture. Philadelphia has a vibrant and interesting drinking culture. Each spring, The Temple News explores Philly’s bar scene with our Bar Guide insert

Women leaders pave the way for others

13 March 2012 Kierra Bussey

Elaine Mackey discusses what Women’s History Month means to her. Women’s History Month is celebrated during the month of March and commemorates the achievements that women have made throughout American history. This year’s theme celebrates