2009 - The Temple News

Crafts an unfair art subcategory

17 November 2009 Nicole Welk

The distinction between fine art and crafts is a highly debated topic in the art world.

Live Arts finds new residency

17 November 2009 Lauren Williams

Northern Liberties’ Area 919 will be a permanent artist’s residency.

Playing on a different platform

17 November 2009 Abe Rosenthal

An under-the-radar music genre being popularized in big cities such as New York and Philadelphia, chiptune or 8bit music turns video game consoles into instruments.

New Hillel opens amidst tradition

17 November 2009 Rosella Eleanor LaFevre

The Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center officially opened its doors for all students in a ceremony last week.

SHS administers H1N1 vaccines

17 November 2009 Sergei Blair

Temple received a limited supply of 1,900 free swine flu vaccines and distributed them last week to “high priority” groups, including pregnant students and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Students, locals have mixed reaction to “SHOT!”

17 November 2009 Jenn Stanley

Temple Theaters’ SHOT! tells the story of violence in North Philly through the eyes of witnesses.

Student-activist hosts event for acceptance

17 November 2009 Victoria Hudgins

Nicholas Deroose’s “Gays, Greeks and Gay Asians” event was the first step for his lifetime aspirations – to fight for gay rights in his home country.

For “Juici Hour,” no topic is taboo

17 November 2009 Stacyann Chaplin

On a new WHIP show launched by three students, nothing is off-limits, from sex positions to religion.

Fate of state funds still unclear

17 November 2009

TSG representatives and administrators continue to push state legislature to pass Temple’s funding.

txting has g2g

17 November 2009

Beginning Dec. 1, fines of at least $75 will be issued to drivers caught text messaging while on the road in Philadelphia.