October, 2010 - The Temple News

Cigars and poker replace candy and greeting cards

04 October 2010 Bob Kaplan

Anthony Renzulli creates an escape for South Philadelphia. Inside the Twin Shoppe smoke shop at 10th and Tasker streets, shelves that were once stocked with chocolates and greeting cards are now filled with boxes of

Sporting muffin-tops isn’t OK, even at the gym

04 October 2010 Kenny Thapoung

Columnist Kenny Thapoung explores what to avoid wearing while working out. Hiding in the IBC Student Recreation Center on laundry day is no longer an option when one’s choice of attire is slim. Temple’s gym

AIDS activist creates nonprofit thrift store

04 October 2010 Dana Ricci

Philly AIDS Thrift’s staff, volunteers and customers contribute to the growth of the community. “If we knew, we’d tell you,” reads a strip of paper taped to a shelf inside Philly AIDS Thrift Store at

Free, even in London

04 October 2010 Caitlin Weigel

Caitlin Weigel makes going to free museums cross-cultural. LONDON – Perhaps the most magical four-letter word in the English language is “free.” Nothing seems to capture the attention of college students quite like the F-word.

TSG discusses upcoming events

04 October 2010 Cary Carr

On Monday, Oct. 4, Temple Student Government met for its second Senate meeting where its members brought up upcoming events and provided an update on new initiatives. Dr. Theresa Powell, Vice President of Student Affairs,

Beer champ scores again

04 October 2010 Angelo Fichera

The Temple News sits down with author of “A——s Finish First,” Tucker Max.

Fashioning feminism

04 October 2010 Mia Cammisa

Feminine girls shouldn’t shy away from embracing feminism. Bored on the train home, I began questioning whether I have any real hobbies. Almost immediately, I thought, “Shopping!” and then instantly felt ashamed because shopping is

Casino glitz and glam won’t last

04 October 2010 Samantha Byles

The new casino on Delaware Avenue could leave the community in bad shape. Philly loves a winner,” is the motto for the city’s latest addition, the SugarHouse Casino, which made its grand opening Sept. 23

Heads up, phones away

04 October 2010 Brittany Thomas

Students should look both ways and put their cell phones in their pockets to ensure the safety of themselves and their peers. It’s a powerful piece of advice, one of the most basic survival tools

Save Nursing

04 October 2010 Editorial Board

Hospitals should do more than raise money to alleviate the nursing shortages. Last month, Downtown Philadelphia Marriot held the third Promise of Nursing for Pennsylvania gala. Temple University Hospital participated the event along with 27