The euphemisms we use say much about us as a society. They point out what makes us uncomfortable and help us ignore unpleasant things. Nine Iraqi police officers were killed Sept. 12 in a “friendly
Name: Erik Westervelt Major: JPRA E-mail: erik5150vh@yahoo.com, vheagle@temple.edu Phone #: (610)636-3949 Temple’s Own Cosby receives Special Emmy Humanitarian Award On September 21, Temple’s very own living legend Bill Cosby was honored at the 55th annual
The Plea for Peace: Take Action Tour rolled through town this past week, treating Philadelphia to a hearty sampling of mildly popular metal and hardcore sounds. The tour is a rollicking punked-out annual benefit tour
Gaining weight at college has become so typical, it has received a common nickname: the freshman 15. Now, college students have an additional dilemma: keeping the freshman fifteen from becoming a senior 60. In addition
With last week’s announcement that the Barnes Foundation would be expanding its board, Philadelphia is coming one step closer to having another world class museum. Currently located in a Lower Merion mansion, the Barnes Foundation
Next Wednesday will usher in the fifth annual Safe Space Coffeehouse being held in the Owl Cove of Mitten Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students and their
Sparks have already begun to fly at Temple Stadium, where the men’s soccer team is off to a torrid start. Returning nine starters, including two of the top players in the Atlantic 10 Conference in
Sequels and crossovers and Gigli, oh my! Despite summer 2003’s 4 percent lead over last summer’s earnings, the box office offered a smorgasbord of poor choices and lousy T-shirts. Case in point: a Boston radio
College memories last a lifetime, but unfortunately one of those memories is the price of textbooks. After working the summer away in retail, I was horrified when I arrived at Temple two years ago to
As fall commences, homework and stress begin to weave its way into everyday life. While many people wait until the weekend to find adventure and escape from boredom, there are those who seek excitement right