September, 2008 - The Temple News

Fashion designer melts down guns for jewelry

30 September 2008

Frustrated with the city’s rampant gun violence, Philly native Melanie Brandon transformed confiscated weapons into necklaces, pendants and bracelets.

Voter registration equals gift of power

30 September 2008

Voter registration volunteers may be annoying, but they allow students to gain more leverage with today’s politicians.

Students far from home turn to absentee ballots

30 September 2008

Voting away from home is tricky for some and political strategy for others.

Philly’s Outfest features drag performances

30 September 2008

The Dumpsta Players, a post-modern drag troupe that celebrates ‘90s icons Madonna and Green Day, is the best act among many at Outfest 2008.

Crime Report: Sept. 30

30 September 2008

Read the full crime report from the Sept. 30 issue.

Up Next: Miami (Ohio)

30 September 2008

Following a Homecoming loss, Temple faces Miami (Ohio) next.

Offense lets down defense

30 September 2008

Netting just one field goal and playing without redshirt senior quarterback Adam DiMichele, the offense was totally lost.

Fitting in a tradition

30 September 2008

Temple doesn’t recognize Jewish holidays on the academic calendar, so students often have to sacrifice their school work in order to celebrate with family.

High schools recruit for upcoming year

30 September 2008

Nearly 500 people went to the Liacouras Center to check out high schools for the 2009-2010 school year.

Book Worm: Banned Book Week isn’t enough

30 September 2008

Attending a reading for The Catcher in the Rye is “intellectual masturbation.” If you really want to help, donate a banned book to your local library.