April, 2010 - The Temple News

Nurse strike continues

06 April 2010

Local politicians are urging Temple Hospital and the union to negotiate in good faith and end the strike as quickly as possible.

Honors to guarantee four-year housing

06 April 2010 Karen Blyton

As part of the provost’s plan to make Temple a destination campus, Honors students will be offered on-campus housing.

Bill means care for grads

06 April 2010 Andy Whitlatch

A provision in the health care reform bill will grant health care to children and young adults until age 26, regardless of their academic status.

Legislation overhauls student aid

06 April 2010

As part of healthcare reform, student loans will become direct.

Green fee off TSG ballot

06 April 2010

The fee will no longer appear as a referendum on tomorrow’s ballot due to tech issues.

Working out change

06 April 2010

Architects and administrators will make major renovations to Pearson and McGonigle halls as part of the 20/20 plan.

Internet shatters reality and personal perceptions

06 April 2010

Steve Ciccarelli takes a look at the World Wide Web and how instant online communication is having an effect on real world communication.

Under the Radar

06 April 2010 Rebecca Bleznak

Expand your horizons this week, and check out some upcoming events in Philadelphia.

Street Sounds: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

06 April 2010 Max Webber

Influenced by hardcore punk acts like Fugazi and modern rock groups like The Jam, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists produce songs about modern warfare (“Bomb. Repeat. Bomb.”), eating disorders (“Me and Mia”) and the demise of the third-wave ska movement (“Where Have All The Rude Boys Gone?”).

Street Sounds: Dangerous Ponies

06 April 2010 Colin Kerrigan

Eight crazy friends from South Philadelphia play in a band together called Dangerous Ponies. They’re known for their colorful clothing, crowd interaction and ability to make people have fun.
The woman behind it all, Chrissy Tashjian, started playing music as a young child.