2011 - The Temple News

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17 October 2011 The Temple News

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Hearing, request indicate start of funding talks

17 October 2011 Alex Iacovetti

Temple requested a 3 percent increase in state appropriations for FY 2013. Last week, Temple hosted a hearing with Pennsylvania’s Senate Appropriations Committee members, initiating a dialogue surrounding the commonwealth’s financial support of the university.

People you should know

17 October 2011 Amanda Rossetti

Introducing Leroy Dubek. Physics professor Leroy Dubeck has been at Temple since 1965, when he began as an associate professor. Since then, he has not only conducted research in the physics field, but he is

‘Gossip Gay’ unwelcomed in Philly community

17 October 2011 Brandon Baker

Columnist Brandon Baker shuns new gossip website. Like most other people with an awareness instinct, I find myself occasionally engrossed in the latest issue of “People Magazine” or browsing TMZ.com for the most up-to-date celebrity

First-year flame

17 October 2011 Matt Flocco

In his 15-part series, Matt Flocco gives freshmen a slice of wisdom each week. If you are single, you have probably attained any of the following by now: a hookup, crush, one night stand, date,

Organization hosts former Pa. EPA secretary as HR week guest speaker

17 October 2011 Shanell Simmons

Earlier this month, Students for Responsible Business welcomed Kathleen McGinty as its guest speaker, who told attendees about her time in the White House and how the sustainable business environment will be changing as they

Provocative photos prove unappealing

17 October 2011 Dana Ricci

Columnist Dana Ricci explores the double standards of sexting and nudity in the media. Ricci suggests that male nudity is comical and female nudity is considered erotic. Dating websites, Craigslist’s “Missed Connections,” Skype dates, sexting–these

Sustainability Week kicks off Oct. 24 on Main Campus

17 October 2011 Alexis Sachdev and Nicole Soll

The second annual week-long sustainability effort on Main Campus brings together student organizations, university programs and citywide businesses and organizations. Several student organizations and university programs on Main Campus are gearing up for the kick

Features

From Tupperware to toys

17 October 2011 Victoria Marchiony

The Temple News examines the growing trend of sex-toy parties. In the 1950s, the Tupperware company created its now-famous “party plan” to sell its wares. Parties were run by female consultants for the host, who

Philly Pretzel Factory supports NBCA with campaign

17 October 2011 Kierra Bussey

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month gains recognition and local Philly Pretzel Factory stores with its signature ribbon-shaped pretzel. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebrates its 25th year anniversary of awareness, education and empowerment. In support