April, 2007 - The Temple News

For beginner travelers, Europe’s the GO-to spot

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Western Europe is the “GO” square on the Monopoly gameboard of traveling the world. There are sights and experiences that Europe has to offer which no other corner of the world can. On the same

In film or not, don’t cheer for villains

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Matthew Thompkins, a pimp who operated a sophisticated prostitution ring out of several cities, was sentenced last month to 23 years in prison. According to the “Philadelphia Inquirer”, Thompkins agreed to forfeit four homes, eight

Why does Temple ignore smoking ban?

10 April 2007 Letter

Why does Temple University choose to ignore the city’s smoking ban as stated in Philadelphia Code Chapter 10-600? An amendment to this code (10-602) prohibits smoking in public places. In addition to indoor environment such

Stage Slip-up

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Just when we thought this year’s TSG election was going to be a bore, especially since the election has practically been handed to the Owl Potential team, Temple University Anime Club showed up to add

Concert featuring rapper Ludacris cancelled

10 April 2007 The Temple News

The April l8 show, scheduled to feature rapper Ludacris during Spring Fling week at the Liacouras Center has been cancelled, according to the show’s promoter. The Office of Student Activities student tickets for the event

Go abroad on Hart’s expense

10 April 2007 The Temple News

President Dr. Ann Weaver Hart is so convinced that studying abroad is an invaluable experience for students, she and her husband, Randy, are willing to foot part of the bill. In her March 22 inauguration

After opening own firm, alum seeks spot on bench

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Temple alumna Angeles Roca wants to make her mark on the Philadelphia Court System. Roca, a local lawyer, is running for a seat in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas, which consists of 93 judges who

Don’t let summer be the cause of a fashion meltdown

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Flowering plants, seasonal allergies and Claritin purchases aren’t the only thing on the rise this spring. So are the fashion trends. Fashion Week and its catwalk displayed the sleekest styles this spring and summer. Before

California dreaming for local band

10 April 2007 The Temple News

“Capitol Risk” is a name that some on campus may already know, and one that may be heard more often in the near future. A pop-rock band based out of Malvern, Pa., Capitol Risk calls

Former IH professor vying for vacant City Council seat

10 April 2007 The Temple News

Sometimes, in politics, being at large is the best way to get elected. That’s Marc Stier’s plan, anyway. Stier, a former intellectual heritage professor in the College of Liberal Arts, is seeking the Democratic nomination