February, 2008 - The Temple News

Serg-ing Ahead: Junior center Sergio Olmos is playing a bigger role

11 February 2008

Philadelphia sure is a long way from Valencia, Spain. But for junior center Sergio Olmos of the men’s basketball team, it’s beginning to feel a lot more like home. Agreeing to come to Temple without

Owls look to rebound after layoff

11 February 2008

It’s been a whirlwind tour for the women’s basketball team since the New Year. Three straight losses marked the beginning of 2008, but a rejuvenating seven-game win streak had the Owls (14-11, 7-2 Atlantic Ten

Photographer documents Philthy moments

11 February 2008

Paul Thorson, the one-time musician, sometimes painter and all-around artist, uses his camera to document “distinct moments” of the new subculture evolving in Philadelphia clubs. His favorite locations include the Medusa Lounge at 21st and

Sweet Jane goes classic with clothing, music

11 February 2008

Until recently, life was difficult for Philadelphians with an affinity for vintage. But despair no more: a new store on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia caters to the quirky whims of people who fancy

‘Rewind’ is charming, sweet and wildly creative

11 February 2008

REVIEW – Michel Gondry has done it again. The ever-innovative Academy Award-winning writer and director, known for his masterful creativity and command of mise en scène, has filmed another gem of a movie, a heartfelt

New comedy unites Black and Gondry

11 February 2008

LOS ANGELES – It’s a Saturday morning at L.A.’s plush Four Seasons Hotel, and Britney Spears isn’t around to make trouble. She was rushed by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center just two days before, and

South Street knows sex

11 February 2008

The Mood 531 South St. At The Mood, just a hop and skip away from the famous Condom Kingdom, the employees are advocates of safe sex and are eager to use all of the store’s

Valentine advice celebs should love to take

11 February 2008

Note: This article has been corrected Celebrities need help nowadays. When celebrity actions prove to be so newsworthy that they lead CNN’s headlines every hour, something is clearly wrong with society. So I’m here to

Joking around and waiting for laughs

11 February 2008

PAT HOUSE Senior public relations major Pat House is humble about his accomplishments. In class, he sits quietly and keeps to himself. “I’m shy,” House said. “I don’t start conversations with people I don’t know.”

Reasons why some students choose to wait until marriage

11 February 2008

Senior tourism and hospitality major Rob Szostak said he really enjoyed the movie The 40 Year Old Virgin. But afterward, he had a revelation. “Oh my God, that’s me,” Szostak said. Szostak isn’t 40, but