March, 2008 - The Temple News

Swinging for the fences, Valli’s team attempts to surpass expectations

03 March 2008

In only its third year under a new coaching staff, Temple’s baseball program is a work in major progress. The Owls may be rough around the edges, and there are some details that aren’t exactly

As Season Opens, Teammates Remember Richie Gargel

03 March 2008

From the first day Richie Gargel strolled into White Hall dormitory ready to play baseball with his long hair and sunglasses, there was an immediate bond with his freshmen teammates. The spontaneous pitcher had an

Duquesne on tap for seniors’ home finale

03 March 2008

Coming off a one-point win Sunday over its Big 5 rival, Saint Joseph’s, the last thing the men’s basketball team needs is a non-game related distraction, even if it may be a positive one. The

Rollin’ Owls teach more than basketball

03 March 2008

Players race down the hardwood, dribbling and passing the ball. A foul is called and a basket is made. These are all the sights and sounds of a familiar game. But this scene doesn’t include

Back on top of the Atlantic 10

03 March 2008

The story was different this year. This time, the women’s basketball team was the underdog in the Atlantic Ten Conference. But, with a ruthless tear through the league, the Owls (19-11, 12-2 A-10) managed to

Men’s Gymnastics Falls Hard in Minnesota

03 March 2008

Before the weekend rolled around, Luke Vexler was eager to get to the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus, where the men’s gymnastics team faced off Saturday in a tri-meet with the Golden Gophers and

Crime Report for 3/4

03 March 2008

Feb. 25 Draught Horse Security employee for the Draught Horse reported being punched, causing a cut to his mouth, while he was attempting to intervene in a minor disturbance involving five non-Temple related males. 1715

TSG pens new constitution, first in 25 years

03 March 2008

Members of Temple Student Government gathered in the Student Center March 2 to redraft the Student Government Constitution for the first time in 25 years. The purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to create a

Law school looks for new dean

03 March 2008

Provost Lisa Staiano-Coico and a search committee will be interviewing potential law school dean candidates this week. Staiano-Coico said the search committee will then nominate two or three candidates to come to campus for a

Trustee’s company faces suit

03 March 2008

Cephalon Inc., the biotechnology company founded by Temple trustee and alumnus Frank Baldino, Jr., is being sued by the Federal Trade Commission for what it calls “anti-competitive conduct.” The FTC filed the complaint Feb. 13,