2011 - The Temple News

Re: City Councilman Darrell Clarke’s misguided proposal

03 October 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, Philadelphia City Councilman Darrell Clarke has introduced a new bill in the City Council that would stop the building of any more off-campus housing for Temple students in North Philadelphia and this issue

Health care insurance limits independence

03 October 2011 Robert Mays

Almunus Jimmy Curran depends on the state for health care insurance and home care aide, but his decision to work may limit the benefits he receives. Temple alumnus Jimmy Curran, who was diagnosed with spinal

Bill fuels misguided neighborhood debate

03 October 2011 Joel Faltermayer

While many oppose Councilman Darrell Clarke’s proposed housing bill, Faltermayer argues this type of legislative is needed to hold Temple responsible and accountable for its housing policies. It seems as if every few months

Quality educations come with a large price

03 October 2011 Zachary Scott

At first glance, Obama’s proposed $60 billion price tag to revamp education may seem expensive, but it is necessary to ensure the success of American education in the future. On Sept. 8, President Barack Obama

Public Participation

03 October 2011 The Temple News

Hopefully, Councilman Darrell Clarke’s proposed bill will create a dialogue, in which adminstators will actively participate. When District Councilman Darrell Clarke introduced legislation seeking to ban student housing in a large area around Main Campus,

GLBT Tolerance

03 October 2011 The Temple News

NCOW is important to promoting a judgement free atmosphere on Main Campus. As National Coming Out Week approaches Main Campus, this is an opportune time for The Temple News to remind students that Temple is

Advocating community support

03 October 2011 Cary Carr

My best friends are not only strong, unique and intelligent, but also are dependable through everything. They have helped me through my weakest moments and reminded me that my future is bright. They never once

Coming out should be done on one’s own time

03 October 2011 Luis Rodriguez

I came out for the first time when I was a junior in high school. Like most things in my life, it was on a whim and done as passive aggressively as possible. I was

GBF stereotype deemed wrong

03 October 2011 Mark Longacre

One night last semester, I had a couple of shots in my system at a party. Needless to say, I was feeling good. There was a girl behind me in line for the bathroom who