October, 2007 - The Temple News

History of, life as a campus commuter

09 October 2007

One hundred and twenty years ago, Russell Conwell founded Temple as a school for Philadelphia residents to commute to from their own backyards. One hundred and twenty years later, commuters still hold the majority in

Selling tokens, serving the public with SEPTA

09 October 2007

Ronald Wise, a 17-year SEPTA veteran, holds the morning shift in the token booth at the northbound Cecil B. Moore station. He has put two children through college with this position and he’s sticking to

Cut costs, save environment: PhillyCarShare

09 October 2007

The green men were spotted again. The matching pair, sporting green spandex bodysuits complete with green face paint and reflector shades, slivered through an afternoon crowd near the Bell Tower last Tuesday during Fall Fest.

Commuting to campus in $3 or less

09 October 2007

Gene Maggioncalda gets mobbed at car shows when he drives his ’78 El Camino into the lot. Not because it’s been restored to perfect showroom condition, but because it barely makes a sound. Maggioncalda, a

Give up your Hollywood idols

09 October 2007

I can’t recall exactly how many girls have said to me, “God, [insert superhumanly gorgeous celebrity here] is so amazing. How can I compete with that?” I’d have to say it’s been enough to fill

Swept Away

09 October 2007 Editorial Board

That was quick. After waiting 14 years to return to the playoffs, the Phillies won the National League East Division on the final day of the regular season last Sunday. The city, basking in the

Coming Home

09 October 2007 Editorial Board

There was a time when being a Temple student was something to overcome. It was at some point under the Peter Liacouras presidency in the 1980s that the shift began. Still, no time has it

Campus violence finds a match on North Broad Street

09 October 2007

There hasn’t been a murder on or around Main Campus since 2005. Considering the high crime rates in the surrounding neighborhood, one murder in the course of three years is something to be happy about.

Bono gets Philly’s highest honor, on a night of privilege

09 October 2007

Last month’s Liberty Medal ceremony was a rare chance for the philanthropic community to celebrate its accomplishments before a large captive audience. Undoubtedly the award’s honoree, U2’s Bono, was the big draw, attracting music fans,

Owls come from behind to win second straight

09 October 2007

AKRON, Ohio- From one homecoming win to another. The football team spoiled Akron’s homecoming game Saturday, rallying from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit to win, 24-20, at the Rubber Bowl. The Owls trailed their Mid-American Conference