2006 - The Temple News

More than just shops, eats

26 September 2006 The Temple News

Once you step through the Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch streets, it’s a completely different world. Roasted ducks hang in restaurant windows, bonsai trees are on sale and the street signs are in Chinese.

Crime Report

26 September 2006 The Temple News

Compiled from Campus Safety Services’ daily crime log. Sept. 18 1932 Beasley WalkWindow broken, 1994 Nissan, hockey sticks, skates and other miscellaneous equipment taken between 1 a.m. Sept. 17 and 7 a.m. Sept. 18. 1932

Looking to settle the score

26 September 2006 The Temple News

Before the field hockey team even stepped foot on the field this year, coaches and players alike had their eyes on a few teams that they needed to settle a score with. Those teams were

Strong showing at Cissie Leary Invitational brings optimism for spring season

26 September 2006 The Temple News

A sense of optimism surrounds the women’s tennis team. With a strong showing at last weekend’s Cissie Leary Invitational, that optimism could turn into reality. Freshman Radka Ferancova compiled a 3-1 record in the singles

Fall Fashion

26 September 2006 The Temple News

Mixed and matched outfits for women and layers for the fellas are dominating fall fashion trends this season. Popular for women, are the skinny-leg and straight-leg jeans. Shopping for jeans can be a disaster, especially

Celeb-watching might be inescapable

19 September 2006 The Temple News

When I was younger, the concept of hobbies was so simple: Sports activities, social functions and TV shows made the top of most people’s hobby lists. However, in this new age of TV channels devoted

Crime Report

19 September 2006 The Temple News

This report is taken from Campus Safety Services’ Daily Crime Log. Sept. 11 Carlisle Street Student reported an unknown person removed an iPod from his stereo between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sept. 9 during

Campus Notes

19 September 2006 The Temple News

Facebook not just for coeds anymore In a change announced last week, Facebook.com, a social networking Web site, announced that it would now allow non-school networks onto the site. Previously, the only way to be

Avenue North set to open

19 September 2006 The Temple News

Anticipating its Oct. 15 completion date for construction, some stores in the Avenue North complex will open their doors by Nov. 1, according to Brandon Dixon, asset manager for Tower Investments, a Philadelphia-based development company.

Four distinct freshmen get acquainted with Temple and share their stories of adjusting to college life.

19 September 2006 The Temple News

The move to college is considered one of life’s defining moments, offering students exposure to new ideas, experiences and responsibilities. Every year college campuses are buzzing with new students trying to adjust not only to