March, 2009 - The Temple News

World Series trophy to stop at Temple

17 March 2009 Sergei Blair

Temple alum Craig Solomon travels the world with the Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series trophy. Next week, Solomon and the prize will make a special stop at Main Campus.

Abuse is easier to find than shelter

17 March 2009

In Guatemala, women’s options when suffering from abuse are limited, but their courage should inspire abuse victims.

University needs more continuity but earns a ‘B’

17 March 2009

In a survey of both current and former students, Temple was graded on its overall physical and academic presentation. It deserves the grade it got: a B. The survey, conducted by the Students Review Corporation,

The art of the cupcake

17 March 2009

There’s a cupcake for everyone — from carrot cake to strawberry buttercream.

Contract Closure

17 March 2009 Editorial Board

Both sides of the contract disputes at Temple and its unions should compromise.

Green Living: Spring a good time to brush up on park life

17 March 2009

Spring break is over and class is back in session, but the gradually warming weather opens up a world of opportunity once again.

Letter: AFSCME responds to article

17 March 2009 Letter

To the editor: In an article dated March 3, 2009, Kathryn A. López wrote that Temple’s members of the American Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees union Local 1723 were “lashing out against their negotiation

Passing Up

17 March 2009 Editorial Board

New housing near Temple will be convenient, but the university doesn’t benefit.

Tax delinquents are flaunting city codes

17 March 2009

Mayor Michael Nutter recently published a revised list of tax delinquents, some of whom owe the city more than $1 million dollars. The staggering amount of back taxes owed, and the people and companies who

Society promotes forum for philosophy

17 March 2009 Mike Revak

The newly revived Temple University Philosophy Society attempts to answer the enigmatic questions students pose.