August, 2011 - The Temple News

Handmade crafts prove both thrifty and fun

30 August 2011 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White introduces her craft column, and instructs readers how to make a no-sew T-shirt tote bag. Hi, I’m Meghan and I’m a procrastinator. But when I’m procrastinating, I like to at least feel

Study breaks down stereotypes of urban medication borrowing

30 August 2011 Lena Van

Temple researchers recently published a study, disproving myths that areas of low socioeconomic status, such as North Philadelphia, are prone to medication borrowing. A recent study by Temple researchers disproves the stereotype that low-income, urban populations

Local doctor joins TUHS leadership from Jefferson

30 August 2011 Luis Rodriguez

Arthur Feldman hopes to serve the North Philly community and unite students practicing in various medical spheres. After spending nine years at Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Arthur Feldman will assume positions of executive dean of

Excavation of buried settlement continues

30 August 2011 Amelia Brust

A Temple archaeology dig in New Jersey is in its second year. Timbuctoo may be buried underground, but some in Westhampton, N.J. call it home. “They write ‘Westhampton’ [on postage], but if you ask them,

Activists seek to pass state version of DREAM act

30 August 2011 Victoria Hudgins

Undocumented youth and activists are propeling a Pennsylvania DREAM Act. When the federal DREAM Act failed in the Senate in late 2010, a number of states took to state legislation to offer assistance to undocumented

Budget remains an ongoing concern

30 August 2011 Matthew Petrillo

Declining state appropriations have resulted in a 16 percent tuition increase over two years. Over the summer, Temple’s operating budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year was reduced by $36 million, while tuition increased over $1,100,

Program connects city youth to Temple

30 August 2011 Alexis Sachdev

Local students will accept 250 scholarships over a decade. Yesterday, Aug. 29, marked an important event in Temple’s history, not only as the first day of classes for the 2011-12 school year, but also as

Irene spares campus from major damage

30 August 2011 Angelo Fichera

Temple was in the clear to start the fall semester yesterday, but not all made it to campus. Moving up the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend, Hurricane Irene hit Philadelphia, leaving some without power and

Money woes worry students

30 August 2011 The Temple News

After incurring the recent tuition hikes, some students are taking on extra responsibilities to manage the burden. Whether students spent their summer days lounging on the beach or balancing a heavy schedule of summer classes,

Sexters play a dangerous game

30 August 2011 Tina Diserafino

Even for adults, sexting can have dire results. It was a matter of ten seconds before half of the town witnessed what Brianna Pellegrino looked like naked. Literally butt naked. After sending explicit pictures through