2011 - The Temple News

Street sounds

24 October 2011 Kara Savidge

Ghost Train Orchestra. Christmas carols generally define the sounds of winter holidays, and patriotic tunes create a soundtrack to Fourth of July celebrations. As far as setting the mood for Halloween eve, the Philadelphia Museum

Bike parts become art

24 October 2011 Luis Rodriguez

The Neighborhood Bike Works hosted an art show at the Magic Gardens. Philadelphia Magic Gardens hosted the ninth annual Bike Part Art Show from Oct. 12 through Oct. 22, which brought Philadelphia’s artistic and cyclist

Thrift shops offer creative costume alternatives

24 October 2011 Sydney Scott

College students don’t always have to dress promiscuously for Halloween. Thrift and vintage stores can provide the perfect pieces for a creative costume. On one of the most beloved nights of the year, girls on

HandMeg crafts at DesignPhiladelphia

24 October 2011 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White attends three DesignPhiladelphia workshops at Anthropologie. As much as I like crafting, I’m not quite sure how I feel about crafting in public. It’s one thing to work on cross-stitching while watching

History haunts city

24 October 2011 Jenelle Janci

Philadelphia’s colonial history leaves behind remnants of the past to haunt historic sites. Philadelphia has a rich history, but it comes with some baggage–paranormal baggage. Young people who enjoy television programs or movies exploring the

Dracula at the Rosenbach

24 October 2011 Annabelle Buck

The Rosenbach Museum and Library hosts the Dracula Festival — a celebration of the original horror story, Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” He hails from Transylvania, he wants to suck blood and he’s one of literature’s most

Re: Bringing my brother, Gilad Shalit, home

24 October 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, On Oct. 18, 2011 Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit returned home, after being held prisoner in Gaza by the terrorist organization Hamas, for five and a half years. Since 2006, Israelis and Jews around

“New and old school” advocate against violence

24 October 2011 Samantha Byles

Mothers in Charge host “Bridging the Gap: Are you Smarter than an O.G.” “It came out of pain, anger and tears,” said Dorothy Johnson-Speight, founder of Mothers in Charge. “The events make a difference, we

Mayor needs to invest in the community

24 October 2011 Kierra Bussey

Robin Cooper hopes whoever wins the mayorial race will invest in Philly neighborhoods. On Nov. 8, general elections will be held in Philadelphia to elect the city’s mayor. Some have begun to think about what

Reconsider appropriate dress for classroom setting

24 October 2011 Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly argues that dressing appropriately for class should be given more thought by students. In high school, I was one of those kids who fought tooth-and-nail against the dress code, not because I wanted