February, 2008 - The Temple News

Canning shines at the Liberty Classic

04 February 2008

Freshman Katie Canning has already established herself as a consistent performer for the women’s gymnastics team, as the 5-foot-3 Billerica, Mass.-native continued her early-season individual success Saturday. Canning earned high scores on the vault, the

Sports Rewind for 2/05

04 February 2008

Crew Both the men’s and women’s tams learned Friday, Jan. 25 that the East Park Canoe House, which they used as a storage and changing facility, has been closed by Philadelphia’s City of Licenses and

Tennis team overcomes tough start with weekend victory

04 February 2008

Despite their slow start to the season, the men’s tennis team found their way to a win at Rhode Island Saturday. The Owls finished the match 4-2. “We won a hard-fought match,” coach Joe Mirabile

As advertised, duo sparks offense

04 February 2008

Rising above the many uncertainties stemming from the men’s basketball team last year stood a defiant truth: the Owls had the most dynamic and formidable scoring tandem in the Atlantic Ten Conference. The tandem of

Kimmel adapts to new role

04 February 2008

Lindsay Kimmel does not like to start basketball games on the bench. But she, like most others, had to do it. The freshman guard worked hard enough to earn a spot in the starting lineup

Back Home offers second chances

04 February 2008

It’s common to be asked for spare change, a cigarette or a subway token. And a common response for such a request is, “Get a job.” On the surface, it may seem like the simple

Philly’s a hipster hub, but is that such a bad thing?

04 February 2008

Hate me, for I am a hipster! Yes, you read it right. I’m sick of hearing young people in Philadelphia throw this silly term around at each other so disparagingly, without anyone ever owning up

Lounges Fez, Shouk do hookah right

04 February 2008

Dim lights, exotic music and a fruitful aroma. If this doesn’t peak your interest, perhaps Mediterranean food that delights the palate and puts a warm sensation in your stomach will. A Mediterranean commonplace, hookah lounges

‘Small is good’ for West Philly label Badmaster

04 February 2008

In today’s mainstream record industry, it has become increasingly hard for new music to circulate and grow. But there are still a few rebels who are dedicated to making their mark. Badmaster Records is one

The bold Labold brothers go Extraboriginal with fashion art

04 February 2008

The Labold brothers are making a mark in the underground art community in Philadelphia. Greg and James Labold have dedicated themselves to creating fashionable, innovative and multifaceted art together for the past two years. Greg,