February, 2009 - The Temple News

Applications pour in despite economy

03 February 2009

The faltering economy makes Temple an attractive, affordable option for prospective students, but academics still come first for hopeful Owls.

Exhibit collects donations for the Calcutta House

03 February 2009

Tyler grad Jason Lutz organized a water-themed mutlimedia showcase at the
Fortress of the Arts.

Students juggle work and play

03 February 2009

The Temple Juggling Club entertains students across campus with complex routines.

Conwell’s ‘acres’ of success

03 February 2009

From its humble beginnings as a night school, Temple has become a first-class school.

Alumni achievements add to legacy, progression

03 February 2009

From Pulitzer Prize winners to renowned comedians, Temple’s vast alumni network carries diplomas and memories along with career accolades.

Under the Radar

03 February 2009

This weekend, celebrate the start of Black History Month, but don’t forget your (potential) valentine.

Professor retires after 40 years

03 February 2009

Thaddeus Mathis is retiring after nearly 40 years but isn’t done teaching yet.

Practice makes perfect

03 February 2009

Women’s basketball practice player Mike Mullen has been with the team for two years.

President Hart aids mayor in budget reforms

03 February 2009

Presiding over Temple isn’t President Ann Weaver Hart’s only job. Recently, she added fixing the city of Philadelphia’s budget to her résumé. Hart is one of the seven private sector leaders chosen to aid Mayor

SAT is a poor evaluation tool

03 February 2009

The SAT has many flaws, but colleges still use it as an evaluation method for potential students. A better system should be devised that wouldn’t lump 12 years of education into a single, grueling test.