2011 - The Temple News

Committee talks projects, facilities

27 September 2011 Lily Fronden

Campus facilities and renovations were discussed recently by Temple trustees. A recent Board of Trustees’ Facilities Committee meeting highlighted projects in the works by the university, touching upon community relations and campus beautification. Under Temple’s

Garden grows interest in horticulture, fresh foods

27 September 2011 Courtney Thompson

A new garden project at HSC will officially open tomorrow. Officials will unveil a new garden near the Health Sciences Campus tomorrow, Sept. 28, after collaboration by Temple healthcare students, neighborhood organizations and pharmacy faculty.

Parking garage, shops to take place of unregulated lot

27 September 2011 Sean Carlin

Infamous for free, chaotic parking, the dirt lot is now closed for construction. After years of unregulated parking on the dirt lot at 11th Street and Montgomery Avenue, students and faculty will have to look

Tip cup no-go in shop policy

27 September 2011 Kate Kelly

Sodexo policy allows workers’ incentives rather than tips. Management at the TECH Center Starbucks is now enforcing a policy that prohibits tipping barristas because the store is licensed by Temple’s food-service provider, Sodexo. “I generally

Ordinance seeks to remove student housing, tensions

27 September 2011 Angelo Fichera

If passed, a bill would prohibit students from living in areas near Main Campus. To some, students living in the neighborhoods near Main Campus translates to increased safety and an attraction for businesses. To others,

Volleyball drops second A-10 game in straight sets

26 September 2011 Jake Adams

The Owls lose their second A-10 road game at Dayton. After weeks on the road and a 1-6 record, the women’s volleyball team is ready to return to the confines of McGonigle Hall. The Owls

Women’s soccer fades in 3-1 loss to the Siena Saints

26 September 2011 Abi Reimold

The Owls prepare to regroup before conference debut. Although junior midfielder Kate Yurkovic scored a goal that tied the game for much of the second half, the Owls (3-6) were defeated by Siena, 3-1, last

Former Owls called to play for Team Philly

26 September 2011 Matt Breen

NBA players form a pickup game in the city as lockup looms. Earlier this week, former men’s basketball player Mark Tyndale said he had a free ticket through his connection with the National Basketball Association’s

Field hockey falters in a last second defea

26 September 2011 Colin Tansits

With three seconds remaining, a penalty corner resulted in a 2-1 loss for the Owls. Defense was the name of the game in last Sunday’s field hockey contest, while both teams combined for 25 shots

Standout siblings play a role in teams’ competitive edge

26 September 2011 Brian Kim

Men’s tennis brothers seek to lead the squad to A-10 glory. Men’s tennis is searching for a breakout star to be competitive this season. That player could very well be Owls’ senior Filip Rams.