April, 2008 - The Temple News

Provost’s plan for 10-12 new initiatives at Temple nearly completed

07 April 2008

Provost Lisa Staiano-Coico is creating new initiatives to improve Temple’s academic affairs. This month, nine work groups created to focus on particular topics of Temple’s academic life and student success offered Staiano-Coico their initial suggestions

Booze Bust: Temple’s alcohol amnesty policy fails in keeping

07 April 2008 Editorial Board

If you’re underage and out for a night of drinking, it’s best that you drink to the point of hospitalization so that you won’t be punished by Temple. That’s what Temple’s amnesty clause outlines in

Researchers find possible source of HIV progression to AIDS

07 April 2008

Temple researchers may have discovered the monocyte subset leading to the advancement of HIV to AIDS. Monocytes, white cells in the bloodstream, help the immune system to fight against infections. Once monocytes leave circulation, they

Clean City: Philly Spring Cleanup stands as an example of the enthusiasm the city needs

07 April 2008 Editorial Board

Philadelphia has seen a wave of grassroots action in recent months. The tepid 10,000 Men organization held a community action fair this weekend in an effort to cut crime in the city’s most dangerous areas,