September, 2011 - The Temple News

Student ‘orientation’ into Philadelphia unrealistic

12 September 2011 Joel Faltermayer

Faltermayer discusses Temple’s changing demographics and how this has affected surrounding communities. He suggests that students should be oriented into Philadelphia in a more realistic way. For those who grew up in and around the

Rethinking charisma and its role in politics

12 September 2011 Zachary Scott

While charisma is a great quality to possess, it shouldn’t be the deciding factor when electing a politician. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has recently become quite the topic of interest due to her success at

Never Forgotten

12 September 2011 The Temple News

Sept. 11 will always be a day that Americans never forget. It taught us valuable lessons. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. It showed that, America too, was vulnerable

Abrupt Sign-off

12 September 2011 The Temple News

Hart leaves The Temple News with mixed feelings about her tenure as she is set to resign June 30, 2012. President Ann Weaver Hart’s resignation provides The Temple News and the student body with the

Under the Radar

12 September 2011 Danielle Miess

Philly Mini Golf / Weeklong / Franklin Square, between 6th and 7th streets/ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / $8 / www.phillyfunguide.com/event/detail/57963/Philly_Mini_Golf This is perfect for those with a passion for mini golf, or even

Easily retain a summer glow in the fall season

12 September 2011 Mark Longacre

It seems like yesterday we were just sipping a Tanqueray and tonic with a hint of lime on a boat, but all good things must come to an end. Although we’re spending the greater amount

Street sounds, City Rain

12 September 2011 Victoria Marchiony

The Temple alumni who make up City Rain discuss their motivation, inspiration and the cleansing power of music. For approximately the past year-and-a-half, City Rain– a duo composed of Temple alumni Ben Runyan and Jarrett

Decor brightens dreary dorms

12 September 2011 Meghan White

The first few weeks of the semester are always a bit hectic. Even in my fourth year here, I still find myself exhausted at the end of the day because I’m not quite into the

Asian tradition honored

12 September 2011 John Corrigan

Racers in Dragon Boat Festival bring Southeast Asian culture to Penn’s Landing. PECO ended its summer-long multicultural series Sept. 10 by hosting the Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival at Penn’s Landing. The Southeast Asia Dragon

Ampersand blends circus with story

12 September 2011 Amanda Rossetti

Tangle: Movement Arts’ Fringe Fest show, Ampersand employs circus techniques such as aerial acrobatics and trapeze. Ampersand, Tangle: Movement Arts’ first full length production, made its debut Thursday at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Ampersand weaves