February, 2007 - The Temple News

Getting a grip on handshakes

27 February 2007 The Temple News

Europeans have their double cheek-smooch and the Japanese have their bows. And Americans, we opt for the handshake – and a nice firm one at that. But different social situations call for different shakes. Here’s

On the recycling bandwagon

27 February 2007

Before tossing a soda can into the regular garbage bin, consider putting it in a container with Temple’s 23 tons of weekly recyclable material. The addition could help Temple win this year’s RecycleMania, a 10-week

Sidewalk Philadelphia: Week Three

27 February 2007 The Temple News

I am a bit behind schedule because Valentine’s Day of course was last, last Wednesday, but frowns and tears aside, a ‘couple’ themed edition is granted to all those a la mode lovebirds who define

Adore athletes for their charity, not their game

27 February 2007 The Temple News

The Super Bowl has come and gone. With its passing comes baseball spring training and the hope that the 2007 football season will be half as exciting as the 2006 season was. But we should

Profs cleaning Blackboard slate

27 February 2007 The Temple News

Since its introduction to Temple in 1999, many professors have utilized Blackboard to its fullest, allowing students to access course material, online exams, class discussion boards, grades and pre-class lecture notes. But some professors refuse

Another late-game scoreless stretch spells doom for Owls

27 February 2007 The Temple News

ATLANTIC CITY – The men’s basketball team has suffered through late-game scoreless streaks several times this season. Those prolonged stretches often cost Temple a win. This time, such a draught ended the Owls’ season. The

Crime Report

27 February 2007 The Temple News

Compiled from Campus Safety Services’ daily crime log. Feb. 19 Gladfelter Hall Employee reported receiving harassing phone calls from a former friend. Beasley Hall Student reported that an unknown person removed two textbooks from her

Infielders shifting around the horn

27 February 2007 The Temple News

After the baseball team’s 12-41 finish last season, coach Rob Valli sensed that there needed to be some changes. By moving senior Dan Brady from third base to first, handing freshman Matt Heltz the job

Upperclassmen don’t anticipate any slip-ups under new head coach

20 February 2007 The Temple News

The lacrosse team, facing a year of adjustments and high expectations, expects big things from its new coach, Bonnie Rosen, who takes over a team that is rich with veteran talent and leadership. The Owls

Staley’s team slows up opposition while speeding toward victories

20 February 2007 The Temple News

The women’s basketball team has established itself as a defensive juggernaut under coach Dawn Staley. For the second consecutive season, opponents have struggled to score more than 60 points per game against the Owls. Temple