October, 2011 - The Temple News

Occupy Philadelphia slated to begin tomorrow

05 October 2011 Amanda Plaksin

At a second planning meeting last night, nearly 1,000 activists filled the United Methodist Church on Arch Street to determine the start of Occupy Philadelphia. Following in the footsteps of, and in solidarity with, Occupy

Ice Hockey losing streak extended as power play woes continue

05 October 2011 Brandon Stoneburg

Two games. Six periods. Eleven power plays. Zero goals. The team’s early season issues with the power play continued last weekend and it cost the Owls two more games. “We’re five games into the season

Universities’ admissions seek out students of means, survey shows

04 October 2011 Courtney Thompson

To fill budget voids, colleges are looking for students who can pay the full tuition. With slimmer portions of expenditures allotted to financial aid, universities are increasingly opting to admit students of financial means, a

DADT repeal changes policy, not attitudes

04 October 2011 Josue Mercado

The military’s policy that banned gays and lesbians from serving openly was repealed. After 18 years, the military’s controversial Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy was repealed on Sept. 20. The policy, which banned gays and

Complaints about student behavior, off-campus living lead to task force

04 October 2011 Amelia Brust

Representatives from across Temple and the community will meet to mend relations. In light of complaints from area residents about unruly students and days after a bill was introduced into City Council that seeks to

Violent statistics

04 October 2011 Becky Kerner and Matt Petrillo

Temple’s safety report arrives in time for the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Gabrielle Wetzel smiled in embarrassment when she remembered what happened during her first few weeks at college last year. “I chose to

Law students observe Wall Street protests during weekend of arrests

04 October 2011 Kate Kelly

The NYC occupation is influencing similar Philadelphia plans for action by citizens. While most students were celebrating the start of the weekend or preparing for Temple’s football game, several Temple law students were boarding a

Women’s soccer falters in A-10 play

04 October 2011 Elizabeth Sim

Women’s soccer drops first two A-10 matchups last weekend. This weekend’s road games proved to be a rough ride for the Temple women’s soccer team (3-8, Atlantic Ten Conference 0-2), losing to cross-town rival La

Golf aims for consistency

04 October 2011 Anthony Bellino

Macdonald Cup points out early-season flaws for the golf team during last weekend. The Owls golf team struggled at the Macdonald Cup this weekend, but coach Brian Quinn said he knows his team has the

Volleyball fails to match the Rams’ blockers

04 October 2011 Connor Showalter

Volleyball comes up short in fourth set against Fordham, as the Owls lose 3-1. The Owls’ volleyball team struggled to find its outside hitters open at the net, as the Rams set a new school