September, 2011 - The Temple News

TSG holds first meeting, introduces new structure

13 September 2011 Amelia Brust

The first General Assembly meeting introduced eight new committees. Student organization members filled the first Temple Student Government General Assembly meeting yesterday, Sept. 12, in the Student Center. Eight new committees were introduced. “In the

10 years later, Temple University looks back

13 September 2011 Sean Carlin

Faculty and students discussed Sept. 11 and its effect on Main Campus a decade after the tragic event. The anniversary was recognized through events last week. “Shock, disbelief, eeriness.” That’s how Barbara Ferman, a political

President Hart to step down after six years

13 September 2011 Brian Dzenis, Angelo Fichera and Connor Showalter

Ann Weaver Hart made an announcement last week indicating her resignation. As the weekend drew near Friday afternoon, students and faculty received unexpected word that President Ann Weaver Hart will be stepping down from her

Relocation of residents in dorm-lounges met by petition

12 September 2011 Addy Peterson

After being told they would have to leave their study-lounge-turned-dorm, students petitioned to stay. Freshman theater major Talia Simon said she booked her room in Johnson Hall back in February, but last week she and

Village integrates global students

12 September 2011 Connor Showalter

A new complex offers students, scholars a new housing option close to campus. Beech Interplex, Inc. is in the final stages of completing Beech International Village, an international student housing complex designed to attract more students

Community member advocates unity

12 September 2011 Kierra Bussey

James Carr, a North Philadelphia native, suggests words of advice to strengthen community ties between Temple students and the community. On Sept. 6, The Temple News reported that sophomore Robert Eells, 21, was shot as

Re: Letter to the Editor from College Republicans President Erik Jacobs

12 September 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, I’d like to take a moment to respond to last week’s Letter to the Editor from College Republicans President Erik Jacobs. I think his response requires some fact checking. First, in the Spring

Re: Mayor’s Cup Game on Sept. 2

12 September 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, I want to personally thank the approximately 10,000 students that came out to the Mayor’s Cup football game Sept. 1. You showed that major college football is here in Philadelphia with your Temple

Sept. 11 is commemorated through service project at Wissahickon Park

12 September 2011 Kierra Bussey

For the first time, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation put together a service project in memory of Sept. 11. In honor of Sept. 11, volunteers commemorated the 10th anniversary by dedicating their time and effort to

Impersonal resignation leaves questions unanswered

12 September 2011 Kierra Bussey

Students were not the first to know about Hart’s resignation and some are still unaware. Students were not the first to hear about President Ann Weaver Hart’s resignation. Other news outlets, including The Philadelphia Inquirer,