October, 2009 - The Temple News

New albums polarize, unite band fanbases

06 October 2009

When bands put out a new album, there can be cause for concern among diehard fans.

First Friday a beautiful chance for art immersion

06 October 2009 Nicole Welk

The free monthy event, held across several Old City blocks has something for artists and novice admirers alike.

‘Charity’ a well-crafted production

06 October 2009 Quentin Williams

The Temple theater department shines in an all-around entertaining musical with “Sweet Charity.”

The Cogs and Gears of Philadelphia’s Biking Community

06 October 2009

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia This organization promotes the health and safety of cyclists and the environment. At its Web site, www.bikecoalition.org, visitors can find anything from bike maps and safety tips to legal news

Wheels for a revolution

06 October 2009

Philadelphians ride for many different reasons, but the changing subcultures coexist in a fast-paced city.

The master of wordplay

06 October 2009

Work of Philly native John Langdon bends the boundaries of typography, turning it into an art form that is all his own.

E-mail server change brings risks, benefits

06 October 2009

On Sept. 1, Gmail, the popular Google e-mail service, experienced an outage that left nearly 145 colleges and universities, including Temple, without e-mail capabilities for nearly two hours. Again on Sept. 24, the site encountered

Coming Out Week sweeps city, Main Campus

06 October 2009

For the first time, Temple University will celebrate Coming Out Week. The festival happens city-wide Oct. 11 during Philly’s Coming Out Day parade.

$5 green fee garners support from students

06 October 2009 Nadia Elkaddi

In keeping with colleges nationwide, a $5 green fee may be added to tuition in Fall 2010.

Mommy Grads helps student-moms

06 October 2009

A program developed by a Temple alumna helps mothers obtain degrees.