September, 2009 - The Temple News

Coming out 101

03 September 2009

In his debut queer-living column, Josh Fernandez discusses the rewards and challenges many LGBT students face when assimilating to the college atmosphere.

Making the move

03 September 2009 Quentin Williams

Moving from Main Campus to its outskirts can come with more baggage than planned for.

Students promote sustainability by design

03 September 2009

Breathe Green, a business started by junior finance major Nishid Patel, is focusing its eco-fight on deforestation through raising money and spreading awareness through contests and event appearances. “I always dreamed of starting a business,”

Developer has big plans for closed middle school

02 September 2009 Kali Wyrosdic

A local school will see students and use again, thanks to a developer-community partnership.

Students adjust to living with extra roommates

02 September 2009

The newest residents of Temple Towers had more than renovations to anticipate. Some will live with more people than expected.

One battling union finds compromise

02 September 2009

Of Temple’s two employee unions that spent last year without contract, one is nearing an accord.

Seashore vacation turns fatal for budding student athlete

02 September 2009 Caitlin Berry

Rugby player Josias Sterling, 19, was enjoying the waves on Ocean City, N.J. when he fell victim to a rip current.

Gun violence takes student’s life during botched robbery

02 September 2009 Don Hoegg

Police say a language barrier caused the Southwest Philly robbery to turn deadly for a Mali-born student.

Reps. vote in favor of state funding

02 September 2009

After Rep. John Taylor’s threats to cut millions in appropriations to Temple, legislators vote to renew 2009 money.

Fired stylist sues Chop Shop

02 September 2009

Daniel Brant, 25, a gay man who prefers to wear women’s clothes, filed a discrimination suit against the salon alleging gender stereotyping.