November, 2007 - The Temple News

Come on, Bill: a review of Bill Cosby’s “Come on People”

29 November 2007

Last month, Bill Cosby co-published “Come on People,” a book criticizing the black community. Read a review.

Crime Report for 11/27

27 November 2007

Nov. 12 1940 Residence Hall, Third Floor Students reported an unknown person removed two Apple laptops from their room between 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 8 a.m. Nov. 12. No force found, but the apartment

Drama ‘Bella’ takes an emotional journey through New York

27 November 2007

REVIEW – In the era of the big-budget blockbuster movie, it is hard to find a film that doesn’t rely on explicit sex, violence and car chases to draw in audiences and make money. It’s

Cintioli’s sells guitars, accordions at low prices

27 November 2007

If there were to be a king of accordions, it would be Benny Cintioli. The owner of Cintioli’s Music Center in Northeast Philadelphia makes sure his store serves as a bastion of anyone’s musical needs.

Air Play Trapeze turns workouts upside down

27 November 2007

It’s a victorious pain. The kind that results from accomplishing something more than sitting on the couch and watching The Hills reruns. A few hours ago, I was 10 feet in the air, hanging from

Label seeks taking back the streets

27 November 2007

Unlike most record companies, Manny Strong Records stresses the importance of family and community and cares about providing the highest quality product for the cheapest price. Promoting fresh hip-hop with a positive message is the

Students’ films on the way to big screen

27 November 2007

Temple film students are gaining exposure in Philadelphia and beyond through the Solstice Film Series, a monthly event that showcases independent cinema from local artists. Solstice held its sixth screening on Nov. 15 at the

Vying to make the lineup of Phillies ballgirls

27 November 2007

Meghan Essman stood before a group of 15 college-aged women, glancing at the batting cage behind her. “Don’t kill the ball,” she said. “Don’t hit me. I’ve been hit twice already by the last group.”

Draught Horse of a new color

27 November 2007

South Philly native Jolly Weldon is a veteran restaurateur. Ten years ago, he opened Prime Rib at the Warwick Hotel at 17th and Locust streets. In 2001, he opened Jolly’s American Bar at 17th and

Temple’s ‘Diversity University’ stature is a sham

27 November 2007 Letter

Dear Editor: As we all have been repeatedly, creatively and probably unconsciously informed over the past few months, our own Temple University has proudly ranked No. 1 in diversity according to The Princeton Review’s list