April, 2011 - The Temple News

Women’s tennis places third at A-10 Tournament

12 April 2011 Joseph Cranney

The women’s tennis team lost in the semifinals to Saint Louis. After a year of 17 wins, including one against the University of Massachusetts in the Atlantic Ten Conference Tournament quarterfinals, the women’s tennis team’s

Kierra Bussey: Binging on belligerence

12 April 2011 Kierra Bussey

College students’ binge-drinking habits are reprehensible and destructive. College students went wild this past March in Albany, N.Y., when a small group of students from University at Albany – SUNY took their annual celebration of

Lacrosse team splits two games at Geasey Field

12 April 2011 Brandon Stoneburg

Temple defeated George Washington, 13-10, but lost to Richmond, 13-9. With two games against conference foes at Geasey Field, the lacrosse team had a chance to move up in the standings and to be closer

Injury-plagued Owls look to rebound on diamond

12 April 2011 Connor Showalter

Baseball returned from the road in Ohio only to face more challenges at home. The baseball team is struggling to close out games against opponents as of late after losing both games of a doubleheader

Baseball lives and dies with its skill at the plate

12 April 2011 Connor Showalter

The baseball team’s hitting has been strong, but pitching is holding it back. The Owls’ offense has recorded some big numbers this season, ranking as one of the top offensive squads in Division I baseball

Competitions in camp

12 April 2011 Kyle Gauss

The Temple News breaks down the position battles during spring football. The Cherry and White game, the football team’s annual spring contest, is on Saturday and will offer the public its first look at new

Coupling becomes obsession in society

12 April 2011 Brandon Baker

Columnist Brandon Baker questions the state of the institution of marriage. You hear a lot in the news about the GLBT community fighting in the name of “love.” It’s a wonderful concept that fills your

Vigil commemorates seven undocumented activists

12 April 2011 Ashley Pawlowski

A candle-light vigil was held to support undocumented youth who were arrested. On April 7, family and friends of Maria Marroquín, 23, participated in a candle-light vigil outside of Sen. Pat Toomey’s [R-Pa.] Philadelphia district

Major Oversights

12 April 2011 Editorial Board

The benefits of collapsing the interdisciplinary programs do not outweigh the damage. Last week, College of Liberal Arts Dean Teresa Scott Soufas announced to collapse five interdisciplinary programs into existing CLA departments. The Temple News

Cary Carr: Exercise has the capability to shape all aspects of lifestyle

12 April 2011 Cary Carr

Columnist Cary Carr finds out that yoga is not only an exercise, but a way of life. This semester, I signed up for a yoga class, thinking it would be an easy two credits and