2011 - The Temple News

Community Investments

31 October 2011 The Temple News

The surrounding community should be a priority, but tough decisions must be made when it comes to finances. Darrell Clarke, the city councilman who weeks ago introduced a proposal to prevent student housing in the

College-friendly deals prompt a night in the city

31 October 2011 John Corrigan

The Kimmel Center’s STIX program, among others, makes theater more accessibile for students. Although some would say the best perk Temple offers is the surrounding cultural epicenter of Philadelphia, the paradox remains that college students

Street sounds

31 October 2011 Lucas Ballasy

Introducing Mat Kearney Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney, yes that’s Mat with one “T,” originally from Oregon, has spent most of his career living in Nashville, Tenn. Whether it is TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Friday Night

Under the radar

31 October 2011 Shauna Bannan

Taste of Philly Food Tour / Nov. 5 / 10 a.m. / $15.95 / Reading Terminal Market – 12th and Filbert streets / tasteofphillyfoodtour.com Loosen those belt buckles and join this tasty tour at the

First Friday Preview

31 October 2011 Alexandra Olivier

The Locks Gallery in Washington Square displays the work of artist Pat Steir, inspired by nature, at November’s First Friday exhibition. Art has the ability to embody a story that can be so graphic and

Coldplay takes jock-jams approach on new single

31 October 2011 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker says Coldplay’s new single is anything but “wussy rock.” Contrary to popular belief, Coldplay is a pretty interesting band. It’s downright astounding that a band so reviled by large groups of people

Urinetown

31 October 2011 Rachel McDevitt

Temple theater’s production of “Urinetown” highlights issues of sustainability. In Tomlinson Theater, two rolls of toilet paper hang from a display board. At first they may seem like playful decorations, emphasizing the almost crude name

Comfort foods satisfy

31 October 2011 Caitlin Weigel

A trip to Stephen Starr’s Jones induces a nostalgic realization about comfort food. Comfort is defined as something that soothes or consoles us–that brings us reassurance, relief or consolation. Comfort is a state of ease

City garden pops up

31 October 2011 Kara Savidge

Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s garden brought a vibrant green space to Center City. June of this year, as the ground was warming and flowers blooming, a garden popped up in an empty lot in Center City.

Volleyball splits a pair of home matches

31 October 2011 Ibrahim Jacobs

After the volleyball team beat cross-town rival LaSalle on Friday, the Owls were unable to finish the weekend undefeated, losing to Atlantic Ten Conference powerhouse Saint Louis in straight sets. The Owls (7-17, 3-8 A-10)