February, 2008 - The Temple News

Black History Month: unknown and quirky contributions to society

29 February 2008

Lonnie G. Johnson Invented the Super Soaker water gun. Holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in nuclear engineering and his doctorate in science from Tuskegee University. The Super Soaker water gun

Students arrested in connection with hate crime

28 February 2008

According to the daily crime report compiled by Campus Safety Services, police arrested three students Feb. 27 for aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation and related charges in connection with the Feb. 15 attack President Ann Weaver

Former U.S. President Clinton speaks at Penn

28 February 2008

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton gave the opening address of a two day conference on inequality at the University of Pennsylvania this morning. “In the last decade, inequality has returned with a vengeance, and it

Building Brooks

28 February 2008

Sophomore guard Ryan Brooks benefited most from senior guard Mark Tyndale’s lack of minutes against Charlotte Wednesday night. In the Owls’ 75-61 win over Charlotte, Tyndale played only 29 minutes and failed to reach double

Attendance spotty at event to improve attendance

28 February 2008

Earlier tonight, a pep band member submitted his name three times to a raffle in the Fox Gittis Room of the Liacouras Center. He won each time. Attendance was indeed thin at an event intended

Staley’s squad remains atop A-10 with win over Saint Louis

28 February 2008

The women’s basketball team has been holding up its end of the bargain. The Owls have won 11 of their last 12 games, including a 77-66 win against host Saint Louis Wednesday night, in the

Men’s basketball team stops Goldwire, beats Charlotte

28 February 2008

Normally, when a team holds the conference’s fifth leading scorer to a paltry three points, the coach is going to be pleased. Well, not every coach is Fran Dunphy. Thanks in large put to a

SEPTA goes green by reducing pollution

27 February 2008

To expand the “Go Green” campaign, SEPTA announced a new environmental strategy aimed at reducing city pollution during a press conference at Market East station on Tuesday afternoon. The new campaign promotes the use of

TSG discusses Constitutional Convention

26 February 2008

Temple Student Government President Juan Galeano began Monday’s meeting with a discussion of the Constitutional Convention. The convention will be held March 2. Galeano outlined the goal for the convention and its importance. “Temple students

University creates wiki for selected students’ feedback

26 February 2008

“Help us improve Temple!” reads the top of a new Web site that is giving students the chance to voice their opinions on Temple related issues. University officials and faculty members have recently launched a