September, 2007 - The Temple News

Glimpses at life lost and FOUND

18 September 2007

Davy Rothbart found an angry girlfriend’s note to her boyfriend mistakenly placed on his car windshield. It was this entertaining note that inspired the creation of FOUND Magazine. Rothbart put together the first issue of

40 ounces of booze on the wall

18 September 2007

40s are quite the anomaly: they are consumed by both dark-alley dwellers and frat boys alike. But the 40 ounces of cheap booze (count ’em, that’s well over a liter of drunk juice) don’t really

Dane Cook tries his luck as Chuck

18 September 2007

When I hear the name Dane Cook, a barrage of images comes to mind. Dane, clad in black, running around animatedly on stage while dousing himself with bottled water. Dane writhing on the floor and

Ratha yatra, Mexicali and magic

18 September 2007

It’s only mid-September, but before you know it, students will be wearing heavy coats and sweaters. Until that day arrives, I’m providing outdoor things for you to do. Readers can soak up rays and breathe

Trade a melodramatic tale of slavery, prostitution

18 September 2007

REVIEW – Don’t feel bad if you aren’t familiar with Martin Kreuzpaintner’s film Trade. Before reviewing it, I wasn’t either. Now I understand why. While Kreuzpaintner makes a noble effort to raise awareness of sexual

‘Man of La Mancha’ creates magical night

18 September 2007

REVIEW – When the lights dimmed and Man of La Mancha began at the Walnut Street Theatre, I thought, “Oh no, not another one of these plays within a play. Can’t we just leave that

Eco-friendly fashion mixes style and social consciousness

18 September 2007

During the past few years, Philadelphia’s trends in music, art and countless other areas developed almost too quickly to keep track of. One interesting trend in fashion gets better with every wave: eco-friendly clothing. Philly

High seniors take on fifth year after doubling up and changing majors

18 September 2007 The Temple News

Senior kinesiology major Nicole Gillespie’s journey towards graduation has been a long one. She is now a sixth-year senior. Since enrolling at Temple in Fall 2001, she has undergone surgeries for chronic pelvic pain, forcing

Make it to class in 10 or else

18 September 2007

Two classes back-to-back. One on the fifth floor of Ritter Annex, and the other on the ninth floor of Gladfelter Hall. Only 10 minutes in between to get there. “I’m always in a rush,” junior

Trends for the new season: looks and pieces for autumn fashion

18 September 2007

For men and women alike, the overall vibe for the upcoming fall season is “a casual yet dressed up look,” said Marsha Dibona, store manager of South Moon Under. The chain boutique, located at 1731