March, 2011 - The Temple News

Brandon Baker: Use of online dating sites makes ritual less romantic

22 March 2011 Brandon Baker

Columnist Brandon Baker asks why people turn to dating sites. The other day, as I waited for my northbound train to arrive and take me to the wonderful world of Temple, my eye caught a

Fighting Irish flatten Owls during Salt Lake City shootout

22 March 2011

SALT LAKE CITY – The women’s basketball team’s dreams of advancing to its first-ever Sweet 16 vanished on Monday night as No.10 seed Temple fell to No. 2 seed Notre Dame, 77-64, in the second

Bar Guide: Drinkers get crafty at lounge

22 March 2011 Chase Grier

Las Vegas Lounge 704 Chestnut St. 215-592-9533 Mon.-Sat.: 11:00 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. https://lasvegaslounge.com The Las Vegas Lounge is the perfect weekend spot for college students. The restaurant and bar, on the corner

Undocumented youth declare themselves

22 March 2011

Sudents joined to celebrate “National Coming Out of the Shadows” week. Video by Luis Rodriguez Standing on the green lawn of Independence Mall Saturday, 23-year-old Maria Marroquín declared it a “good day.” In front of

Street Sounds: On Display

22 March 2011 Matthew Breen

Beginning six years ago as a two-piece acoustic set, On Display has blossomed into a nine-member band that blends a trio of horns, well-written lyrics and an up-tempo rhythm, creating its distinct, ska-influenced sound. With

Bar Guide: Sampling foreign-brewed flavor

22 March 2011 Dan Dorr

The Belgian Cafe 21st and Green streets 215-235-3500 Daily: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. https://www.thebelgiancafe.com On an average night, the Belgian Cafe offers fresh food, strong beer and crowds of people ranging in ages – from seasoned

People You Should Know: Kelsey Nielsen

22 March 2011 Marisa Steinberg

Junior social work major Kelsey Nielsen did not spend her 21st birthday in a bar – She spent it in a bed in the middle of Uganda, fighting the often-fatal cerebral malaria, a disease Nielsen

Student volunteers gain global perspective

22 March 2011 Lauren Hertzler

University Housing gave students a spring break alternative. Seven students and two advisors from Temple spent their spring break in Gandoca, Costa Rica, serving the local community while gaining cultural awareness. The vision of the

TTN Video: DREAM Act Rally – Coming Out of the Shadows

22 March 2011 The Temple News

Check out this TTN Exclusive video about undocumented students rallying in favor of the DREAM Act in Independence Mall.

Baseball posts nine-game win streak

22 March 2011 Connor Showalter

The team has won six-straight home games during its recent non-conference surge. After trailing 5-0 in the second inning to St. Peter’s on Sunday, the baseball team responded by scoring nine-unanswered runs over five frames