March, 2008 - The Temple News

Researchers help school eat healthy

17 March 2008

Temple researchers are working to help make Wilson Jr. High School in Northeast Philadelphia healthier through a two-year health program study. Wilson is one of 42 schools nationwide where the study was conducted. Six of

Students seek environmental action with Philly Eco Kids

17 March 2008

The nation’s environmental movement has long been associated with middle- and upper-class Americans who have the economic agency and political sway to combat issues such as global warming. Temple organization Philly Eco Kids strives to

New hub at Ambler

17 March 2008

AMBLER – Acting Dean Jim Hilty at the Ambler Campus predicted that the modern, spacious and high-tech Ambler Learning Center “very likely will become the central point of the campus” when it opened in fall

New Office of Sustainability looks for leader

17 March 2008

The Office of Sustainability, recently announced by President Ann Weaver Hart, is the first step to new university-wide policies on making Temple’s campuses more environmentally friendly. The function of the new office will be to

Hearing held for student accused of rape

17 March 2008

Andrew Porter’s mother left the courtroom in tears Thursday morning when a judge ruled that her son would still face charges of alleged rape for an incident in late January. His father stayed in the

Clinton comes to campus, agrees to second debate

17 March 2008

Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will debate yet again in Philadelphia as the race to become the Democratic nominee for this year’s election continues. The April 16 debate will be held at the National

Trustees approve upgrades

17 March 2008

The Board of Trustees Facilities Committee announced Feb. 28 that it would approve funding for the completion of the lower level and atrium of the new Tyler School of Art building, currently under construction. Also

A-10 Championship gives Owls NCAA Tournament berth

17 March 2008

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – In the chaotic scene that followed the Owls’ 69-64 victory over Saint Joseph’s in the Atlantic Ten Conference Championship game Saturday, Mark Tyndale could be found milling about the crowd, hugging

Dancin’ into Denver

17 March 2008

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After the final horn sounded Saturday night, after the fans had rushed the Boardwalk Hall hardwood, and after four roller-coaster seasons, Mark Tyndale and Chris Clark found each other amid a

Oprah’s plan of world domination

17 March 2008

Oprah is going to take over the world. It’s as simple as that. Maybe it’s her net worth of more than $2.5 billion. Maybe it’s her domination of every form of media. Or maybe it’s