August, 2007 - The Temple News

Vets adjust to camp’s demands

21 August 2007

Red-shirt juniors Alex Derenthal and Leyon Azubuike are two of more than 20 players who participated in a Temple football training camp before coach Al Golden arrived on campus on Dec. 5, 2005. Azubuike said

Temple Athletics 101: An ABC guide to the Owls

21 August 2007

The scholastic year is back. That means Temple’s athletic teams have a fresh start as well. It’s time for school spirit, mascots and enthusiasm. But for those who are new to the campus atmosphere or

Striking out cancer

21 August 2007

There are those genuine, charitable people of the world who make monetary donations, run marathons or even raise awareness for the perils of cancer. Then there is Tim Riley. The 25-year-old Temple graduate has immersed

Venture past city’s pro venues teams

21 August 2007

Four massive venues rest amid a concrete desert just above the Philadelphia Navy yard. These stadiums house four of this city’s best-known sports teams – the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers. These teams are often

‘A great guy’: Teammates recall the late Richie Gargel.

21 August 2007

Temple pitcher Richie Gargel passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, following a swimming pool accident earlier in the week. The 6-foot, 145 pound pitcher from Brigantine, N.J. was 19. After a steadily improving freshman season for

Position battles still hot as camp winds down

21 August 2007

Pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together for the football team. But even 18 days into fall practice, the picture is not completely clear. Second-year coach Al Golden and the rest of his

Your city … by the book

21 August 2007

The Temple News shows it knows its alphabet when it comes to the City of Brotherly Love. From restaurants and bars to landmarks and “Rocky,” this list can help you begin to get situated in

‘Invasion’ does little to thrill audiences

21 August 2007

If director James McTeigue can’t spruce up a movie, it’s doomed to Blockbuster purgatory. The assistant director of “Star Wars: Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones” and “The Matrix” trilogy co-directs “The Invasion,” loosely

Wow! adds a little art to Passyunk

21 August 2007

Passyunk Avenue isn’t known for it’s art galleries. But that didn’t leave Paul Kauffman too jaded to open one. Kauffman transformed his antique shop Century Cool on 20th Street into an art exhibit. On July

Setting freshman fashion faux pas straight

21 August 2007

Of all the changes and transitions freshmen must make as they begin their college careers, perhaps fashion is not among the top-ranking. As I enter into my second year as a Resident Assistant for freshmen,