October, 2011 - The Temple News

Occupy protestor clears misconception

17 October 2011 Kierra Bussey

The Occupy movement went global Oct. 15. Nathaniel Miller said that it involves people from every background. Oct. 15 marked the Global Day of Occupation. The Occupy movement has spread worldwide with demonstrations in more

Drink ban limits free will

17 October 2011 Daniel Craig

The University of New Hampshire claims that its proposed energy drink ban is best for its students, but Daniel Craig suggests students should decide for themselves. Energy drinks are bad for you. If one wishes

Religion evaluated in class

17 October 2011 Maryline Dossou

Intellectual heritage, a required course at Temple, is meant to share and analyze differing viewpoints, not to demean any faiths. Philadelphia is a melting pot of ideas presenting themselves at every street corner, every public

Flight cancellation dooms volleyball

17 October 2011 Jake Adams

Uncooperative travel arrangements and a duo of straight-set losses to Atlantic Ten Conference opponents caused the women’s volleyball team to fall to a 2-5 conference record (6-14 overall) with Friday and Sunday to Saint Louis

Study shows graduation rates at its lowest

17 October 2011 Sarae Gdovin

According to the CCA, it is taking students too much time to graduate. However, this new epidemic is a result of the many changes that have hit university culture. In recent years, college students have

Cross country teams battle weather at Penn State

17 October 2011 Avery Maehrer

For the second consecutive meet, the Owls’ cross country teams found themselves at a war with Mother Nature. Facing heavy rain and slippery mud at the Penn State National Invitational last Friday, the men’s team

Ice hockey fails to capitalize on home rink

17 October 2011 Brandon Stoneburg

Frustration continues to mount for the struggling ice hockey club after two losses last weekend extending the losing streak to eight games. The Owls were outscored 7-2 on Saturday at University of Maryland-Baltimore County in

Mentors matter

17 October 2011 The Temple News

Although students have busy lives, students should take the time to mentor. Busy college students often get so caught up in work and hectic schedules that they lose sight of investing time in unselfish, worthy

Fiscal awareness

17 October 2011 The Temple News

Students need to pay attention to talks about state appropriations. Last week, the university welcomed the commonwealth’s Senate Appropriations Committee and began talks about state appropriations. These talks are something that Temple has come to

Women’s soccer falls to St. Joseph’s 7-1

17 October 2011 Elizabeth Sim

The women’s soccer team was unable to keep up with St. Joseph’s last weekend, as the Owls were defeated by the Hawks, 7-1. Playing the cross-town rivals’ at their home turf, Finnesey Field, Temple fell