September, 2011 - The Temple News

North Philadelphia vegetation is useful

27 September 2011 Shannon

Nance Klehm, a horticulturist, educates students about the uses of plants and shrubs. On the corner of Norris and 10th streets, an overgrown patch of earth is often overlooked by passersby. That was until Chicago-based

Proposed bill lacks validity and proof

27 September 2011

Darrell Clarke’s bill proposal doesn’t have enough supportive evidence for his strong claims against Temple students. Councilman Darrell Clarke’s weak proposal to ban student-housing near Temple demonstrates another of his unfounded claims and sends an

Vegetarian initiative offers more options

27 September 2011 Rachael Edwards

Meat lovers should explore the options available at J&H on Meatless Mondays. Edwards argues that this new initiative will increase awareness regarding people’s eating habits. Whether they’re vegan, vegetarian or someone who eats mindfully,

Carrying does more harm than good

27 September 2011 Cary Carr

While carrying guns for self-defense may make one feel safe, it is also important to consider the responsibility that comes with carrying a lethal weapon. The TU alerts and headlines reporting shootings off-campus have become

Financially Savvy

27 September 2011 The Temple News

Students must be responsible when financing their education with loans. This week The Temple News reported in [For-profit colleges influence rising loan default rates for graduates, p. 3] that the default rate for student loans

Community Exclusion

27 September 2011 The Temple News

A proposed bill may prohibit Temple students from residing in areas around Main Campus. On Sept. 22, City Councilman Darrell Clarke introduced a bill that would halt development projects for student housing in the area

Tense community relations discussed at General Assembly meeting

27 September 2011 Amelia Brust

Last night’s General Assembly meeting had students discussing community relations and helping an alumnus. Both Temple Student Government Campus Life & Diversity and Local & Community Affairs committees discussed the ongoing hostility between area residents

For-profit colleges influence rising loan default rates for graduates

27 September 2011 Josue Mercado

Recent statistics show the rate of loan defaults is increasing in an uncertain economy. As the cost of tuition rises with the rate of inflation, the default rate for students across the country between October

Committee talks projects, facilities

27 September 2011 Lily Fronden

Campus facilities and renovations were discussed recently by Temple trustees. A recent Board of Trustees’ Facilities Committee meeting highlighted projects in the works by the university, touching upon community relations and campus beautification. Under Temple’s

Garden grows interest in horticulture, fresh foods

27 September 2011 Courtney Thompson

A new garden project at HSC will officially open tomorrow. Officials will unveil a new garden near the Health Sciences Campus tomorrow, Sept. 28, after collaboration by Temple healthcare students, neighborhood organizations and pharmacy faculty.