February, 2008 - The Temple News

Pup might be good luck

18 February 2008

If you’ve been to a women’s basketball game at the Liacouras Center lately, it’s hard not to notice one of the newest fans in the crowd. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t quite fit in. He’s

With only four regular season games remaining, Dawn Staley and the Temple women’s basketball team have their sights set on winning the Atlantic Ten Conference and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. More importantly however,

Crime Report 2/19

18 February 2008

Feb. 11 Emergency Department Patient reported an unknown person took her pocketbook, $65, cell phone and charger between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Feb. 11 while she was out for testing. Feb. 12 2029 N.

Student group campaigns for peace here and abroad

18 February 2008

For Lee Weisberg, finding a passion for peace was as simple as attending a concert. At a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in 2006, Weisberg was given a flier advertising a lobbying event to endorse

New student paramedic group to patrol campus

18 February 2008

After more than two years of planning and an “insane” amount of training, the students finally got what they wanted — bicycles packed with oxygen tanks and automated external defibrillators. The Temple Emergency Medical Services

HPV a rising cause of oral cancer among men

18 February 2008

The controversial human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil may soon be prescribed to men after a recent study revealed that the STD is strongly associated with oral cancer in men. The new study conducted by the National

Emergency alert network tested

18 February 2008

On Valentine’s Day, students at Northern Illinois University witnessed yet another college shooting. According to the New York Times, a lockdown and notification system was put into effect immediately, similar to the TU-Alert system that

House bill to regulate downloads

18 February 2008

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the College Opportunity and Affordability Act on Feb. 7, 2007, in an effort to curb rising tuition costs and another rising illegal trend on college campuses. Within the COAA

Ave. North to accept Diamond Dollars

18 February 2008

Student convenience continues to grow as more off-campus stores and restaurants accept Diamond Dollars as payment. With the help of Temple Student Government and the Diamond Dollars Office, City View Pizza and all of the

Tuition check: House passes education aid bill.

18 February 2008

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the College Opportunity and Affordability Act on Feb. 7 by a vote of 354 to 58. This bill will continue Congress’ year-long effort to make college more affordable

Month: February 2008

Pup might be good luck

Still not quite there yet

Crime Report 2/19

Student group campaigns for peace here and abroad

New student paramedic group to patrol campus

HPV a rising cause of oral cancer among men

Emergency alert network tested

House bill to regulate downloads

Ave. North to accept Diamond Dollars

Tuition check: House passes education aid bill.