To the editor: Ms. d’Andrea’s 2/15/05 article in support of “gentrification” neglects several of its realities. As a four-year resident of University City, I can attest that “gentrification” has created geographic neighborhood boundaries separating people
Ah, the bar scene in Philadelphia. It reminds one of cheesy neon signs, random liquor advertising, crazy sports fans and cough-inducing clouds of smoke. That could all change in a few months as City Councilman
There comes a time in everyone’s career when it is appropriate to retire. Some politicians and other officials can never seem to grasp that notion and Pope John Paul II is the mascot of this
First Friday is conveniently alliterative and a simple enough concept: On the first Friday evening of every month, the 40-plus art galleries, museums, shops and theaters of Old City host free open houses. Many of
After you see the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s production of The Story, you’ll never read a newspaper article the way you did before. But pay attention, or you might miss something. Rapid-fire dialogue and scenes in
William Shakespeare. This name doesn’t exactly invoke a reaction of excitement and enthusiasm from most college students. So when a new Shakespeare film is playing in theaters, most college students don’t even know it exists.
Last week I had about an hour between classes to eat and relax. In the past, I would have just headed right to my dorm, grabbed food and maybe watched some TV. Now that I
Hello, just a note to thank you for the voice-mail message you left me. I understand the policy and of course it’s fine. In another vein, I most likely will be beginning another master’s program
I am a full-time undergraduate student. I am not a full time employee, hence I don’t have health insurance. Cysts were detected in both of my breasts when I was 16 years old. One of
Since her arrival at Temple, Candice Dupree has been a mainstay in the Owls’ starting lineup. With the exception of a foot injury sustained late in her freshman season, Dupree has played in all but