August, 2007 - The Temple News

Racy Tracy

28 August 2007 The Temple News

Temple tried something Saturday night. Students were treated to a free performance by comedian Tracy Morgan. Of course, having free concerts and shows to give students something to do other than drinking is regular fare

Fresh Service

28 August 2007 Editorial Board

Temple University is a part of Philadelphia. Not the other way around. That’s why Saturday’s inaugural FreshServe, a community service day designed to give students – particularly freshmen – the opportunity to learn the value

Crime Report for 8/28

28 August 2007 The Temple News

Aug. 20 Parkinson Pavilion, 9th Fl. Employee reported an unknown person used a marker to write graffiti on walls in a bathroom between Aug. 17 and Aug. 20. ACC, 3rd Floor Employee reported receiving a

TempleFest informs new students about campus

28 August 2007

Dozens of clubs, businesses and organizations lined Liacouras Walk and Berks Mall for TempleFest last week, an annual two-day festival where new students get information about campus organizations, along with a variety of giveaways. At

‘Helicopter parents’ unable to let go

28 August 2007

Rested, refreshed and ready to embark on a new realm of independence, Temple’s new class of undergraduates piled onto campus last week. Trailing behind these freshmen at many colleges and universities across the nation are

TSG leaders look to cash-in on productive summer

28 August 2007

Leaders of Temple Student Government have big plans in store for the student body and university, but it needs student participation to succeed, TSG officials said. The three members of the “Owl Potential” slate, President

Convocation marks the start of student “legacy”

28 August 2007

The newest members of the Temple family were treated to grand pomp and circumstance at convocation Sunday. President Dr. Ann Weaver Hart welcomed the new Owls with open arms. “I know this will be a

A space for a new type of community

28 August 2007

For many students, a career opportunity could be one click away. Without leaving home, a job-seeking student could find an internship, a mentor or a potential employer with whom they share a common trait –

Taking Control

21 August 2007

No more excuses. After two years toiling as an affiliate league member, the football team has finally found a home as a full member of the Mid-American Conference. “It means everything,” coach Al Golden said

Switching gears to new year

21 August 2007

Students undergo inevitable transitions at the start of each semester – and for some, it’s harder to adjust than others. For those who kept busy all summer with full-time jobs and internships, the switch to