September, 2007 - The Temple News

Mengingitis a growing concern

25 September 2007

In the wake of the meningitis death of a University of Pennsylvania student two weeks ago, Temple has taken strides to protect its own student body, officials said. On the morning of Sept. 9, Anne

Libertarians plan to bring a new political view to campus

25 September 2007

Their beliefs are uncommon in comparison to mainstream political parties, but their ideology is being embraced on Temple’s campus. In March 2007, the Temple Libertarians were officially registered as a student organization on campus. Ryan

Teacher’s pet or student’s regret

25 September 2007

The eyebrows of the students around the room rose when Cassandra Jackson, counselor coordinator for the Russell Conwell Center suggested, “Invite [your professor] over to lunch or coffee.” Seeing the students’ reactions, Jackson said, “The

Howard Gittis, 73, made numerous contributions to the university

25 September 2007

Howard Gittis, member of Temple’s Board of Trustees and philanthropist, died in his sleep Sept. 17 of a heart ailment. He was 73. Gittis, who was a great benefactor to the Temple community, served on

Students rally for “Jena Six”

25 September 2007

Traffic came to a halt Wednesday at Broad and Spring Garden streets as more than 200 Temple students made their way to City Hall rallying in support of the “Jena Six.” The so-called Jena Six

Senior official meets with labor groups

25 September 2007

Temple University broke its longstanding neutrality in the fight between labor groups and AlliedBarton, the company contracted for campus security, when a senior university official met with the groups on Friday to discuss the security

Nearby Francisville is led by a man with a past

25 September 2007

In June 1968, two months after his death, the Francisville community of North Philadelphia named what they boast to be the world’s first monument for Martin Luther King, Jr. In June 1968, Fred Sneed, who

Every hook-up has its price

25 September 2007

Kirk: When I was eight years old, my brother told me that he was dating three girls at once. I had no idea what this meant. But damn, I wanted to be him. I wanted

Motocross, Talib Kweli and museums

25 September 2007

Normally I try to change it up, providing a little of this and a bit of that. Instead this week, all events featured take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, and involve my favorite word –

Similiar movie releases with no creativity

25 September 2007

The creative geniuses in Hollywood have a little secret that may just shake you to the very fabric of your being and perhaps blow your mind. When this knowledge is thrust upon your undoubtedly unprepared