2010 - The Temple News

Despite gains, GLBT activism still essential

08 November 2010 Brandon Baker

“Buck up, or stay in the truck.” These words of wisdom come from the infamous former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. Now, I’d be lying if I said she was my activist idol, but even

People You Should KNOW: Darragh Friedman

08 November 2010 Kara Savidge

When it comes to stories that serve as universal reminders of the Holocaust, Anne Frank’s nearly always comes to mind. But many survivors with inspiring stories are still living today – many who aren’t given

Tokyo lacks sane consumer market, fire safety

08 November 2010 Lee Miller

TOKYO – Now that I’ve passed the halfway point of my stay in Japan and have more time behind me than ahead, I thought I’d take some time to reflect on some things. You learn

College students take their chances on the Web

08 November 2010 Haley Kmetz

Zak Dombrowski a sophomore criminal justice major, and Jovan Hernandez, a senior human resource management major, are online poker players, and just may be part of a growing trend among college students in the United

Re: Re: Addressing the text-and-drive problem in Pennsylvania and beyond

08 November 2010 Letter

Dear Editor, People love to text – there is no disputing it. Our thumbs are now our links to constant communication, but at what point do we agree that enough is enough? Texting and driving is

Re: Temple students and the North Philadelphia “renaissance”

08 November 2010 Letter

Dear Editor, Temple has experienced unprecedented growth in the last decade. While that growth has resulted in a stronger, academically richer university, it has also presented challenges that must be addressed. Let me explain how

Stop the frisking

08 November 2010 Josh Fernandez

It’s a policy used by police departments in major cities across the United States. It’s also a legal practice under a 1986 Supreme Court decision to establish “reasonable suspicion” as a standard lower than the

Tweeting out for attention

08 November 2010

Before Facebook chat or Twitter updates, people would broadcast their every action and emotion to the world through away messages. For those who remember AOL Instant Messenger, they probably remember the away messages that usually

Reaching for Student Activities’ STARS

08 November 2010 Lauren Hertzler

Not all the new initiatives intended for Temple student organizations are a major thumbs-down. The Office of Student Activities has developed a new motivational program to provide opportunities and new techniques for student organizations through

Seeking Support

08 November 2010 Editorial Board

Life at a college or university setting can be exciting and fresh for many undergraduates. They have the option to live away from home, construct their own class schedules, form new relationships and have the