April, 2011 - The Temple News

Religion’s interconnectivity comes full circle in Rome

19 April 2011 Matt Flocco

Columnist Matt Flocco sums up his religious studies in Rome with “Music of the Spheres.” ROME – While chanting monks, accordion players and the Italian version of “Beauty and the Beast” I saw last week

Census data reveals significant change in racial makeup

19 April 2011 Angelo Fichera

In the last decade, the white population has exceeded the black population in the area. Over the past decade, the racial makeup of the area directly west of Main Campus has changed a significant amount,

Sanctuary sets stage for concerts

19 April 2011 Marisa Steinberg

The First Unitarian Church provides an intimate setting for concertgoers. On a Thursday night at the First Unitarian Church, the first floor resonates with the ethereal sounds of a perfectly harmonized church choir, as well

Notes From Oates

19 April 2011 Kara Savidge

Temple alumnus John Oates shares stories from his musical past. Main Campus has set the stage for the beginnings of many kinds of relationships – friendships, mentorships, romances – and for John Oates, pop superstar

Michelle Kapusta: ‘Friday’ backlash stings

19 April 2011 Michelle Kapusta

With viral videos on the rise, entertainers no longer need talent to be a pop music sensation. Remember when people had to have musicality and talent to become famous singers? Not anymore. The price of

Photography and dance unite as artists show ‘How Philly Moves’

19 April 2011 Nichole Baldino

The Mural Arts program highlights “How Philly Moves” as part of PIFA events. “How Philly Moves” is a photographic project started by Philadelphia-based photographer Jacques-Jean “JJ” Tiziou in spring of 2008 with a clear mission:

Joel Faltermayer, Phillip McCausland: Private matters

19 April 2011 Joel Faltermayer and Phil McCausland

As budget cuts plague state-related schools, one option has been kept mum: privatization. This four-part series will examine the longevity of Temple as a state-related university. On the mezzanine level of the Samuel L. Paley

Myles shines in Cherry and White game

19 April 2011 Kyle Gauss

Redshirt-freshman running back Myron Myles had three scores in the intrasquad game. A running back from the suburbs dominated during the football team’s Cherry and White game, but it wasn’t junior running back Bernard Pierce.

Sustainability Pledge nears its goal of 4,500 signatures

19 April 2011

The Office of Sustainability hopes to sign 10 percent of Temple’s population. When the Office of Sustainability launched its Sustainability Pledge in November, its goal was 3,000 signatures by Earth Day. As April 22 nears,

TU Nation sworn as executive officers

19 April 2011 Cary Carr

As TSG inaugurated its new leaders, President Natalie Ramos-Castillo stepped down. Yesterday, April 18, Temple Student Government held its 2011 inauguration for winning executive ticket TU Nation. Natalie Ramos-Castillo, whose term as TSG student body