November, 2009 - The Temple News

The Spectrum signs off

09 November 2009 Rosella Eleanor LaFevre

After four sold-out Pearl Jam shows the last week of October, the legendary building that served as the site of championships and concerts over the years, closed its doors.

Temple Tweets

09 November 2009 Samantha Krotzer

When I open my wallet and dust bunnies hop out at me, it is a little obvious that taking a cab to class isn’t happening. I’m sure if I would have pouted to Temple about

Dispelling stereotypes in the black community

09 November 2009 Iris Still

Junior journalism major Lauren Grant aims to highlight the positive black community in her documentary, What Happened to Our Race?

Millennial minds crave connectivity, self-importance

09 November 2009 Kathryn Lopez and Maria Zankey

The millennial generation’s dependency on new media stems from more than just easy access to technology.

Nightclubs and characters

09 November 2009

Columnist Jimmy Viola’s Halloween in Tokyo exposed him to the Japan’s satirical perspective of Americans.

People you should KNOW

09 November 2009 Quentin Williams

The Temple News: What’s the life story of Colin Emilius? Colin Emilius: I decided to go to Temple because when my older brother was a freshman [here], he was the president of White Hall. I

Fleeting flirting provides possible hurdle for LGBTQ

09 November 2009

After a promiscuous encounter with a not-so-available photographer, columnist Josh Fernandez notices a trend.

Street smarts a necessity for student safety

09 November 2009

In response to the recent break-in of Temple Student Government members’ apartments, columnist Carlene Majorino offers tips for protection.

A major switch

09 November 2009 Matt Flocco

Choosing a major isn’t as simple as deciding between Einstein Bros. Bagels or Mein Bowl in the Student Center. Today, students are changing their majors, multiple times, more than ever.

Letter to the Editor: Donald Hopkins

09 November 2009 Editorial Board

Dear editor, These are tough economic times for all Americans, but few have been hit harder than the Republicans. Bush’s tax cuts for the rich and no-bid contracts for Halliburton are now a thing of