2011 - The Temple News

It’s all Greek to me: Rush Week

14 September 2011 Victoria Marchiony

This week marks the start of fall recruitment for Temple University’s Intrafraternity Council (IFC). In preparation for rush period (September 14-23), the IFC will hold a series of casual informational events for potential rushes. The

New scholarship honors late Pi Lambda Phi brother

14 September 2011 Payne Schroeder

A new scholarship available for Temple students this semester is honoring the memory of a former alumnus by providing $250 towards course textbooks. The Mentzer Scholarship is the design of Temple’s Pi Lambda Phi chapter,

Owls drop fourth straight match to Delaware, losing in straight sets

13 September 2011 Jake Adams

The women’s volleyball team dropped its fourth straight match tonight, this time falling to a very talented Delaware team. The Owls (3-7) were swept for the third time this season by the Blue Hens (3-8),

Cultural depictions of hazing prove untrue on campus

13 September 2011 Lauren Hertzler

Though hazing is a harsh reality at other universities, administrators are taking steps to prevent students from undergoing cruelty from peers. Whether you’re being beaten by a paddle or broken down by verbal abuse, hazing

Women’s soccer falls in road games due to missed chances

13 September 2011 Elizabeth Sim

The Owls lost to Buffalo and Niagara last weekend. Senior forward Niki Conn was lost to injury. This weekend’s road games did not pan out as the women’s soccer team had hoped. The Owls fell

Witmer and Califore ignite the Owls’ offense early on this season

13 September 2011 Matt Breen

Senior midfielder Tyler Witmer hopes other scorers on the offense emerge. Four years ago, men’s soccer senior midfielder Tyler Witmer described himself as a “loose cannon.” He wasn’t a distraction off the field, but instead

Underclassmen inspire volleyball team to aim high

13 September 2011 Jake Adams

Women’s volleyball is focusing on making the 2011 season a year that the team can build upon. Despite being only a month into the season, it’s already obvious that this is a building year for

Penn State game helps boost revenue for athletics

13 September 2011 Connor Showalter

Temple’s athletic department is experiencing an 80 percent increase in season tickets sold for the Owls’ football season. When the Maryland Terrapins football program took the field against Miami on Sept. 5, the team’s Under

Standout senior looks to lead men’s cross country down a winning path

13 September 2011 Avery Maehrer

Men’s cross country’s group of eight runners have their eyes set upon the postseason. Despite losing two of its top players to graduation and featuring a roster that is mostly underclassmen, the men’s cross country

Field hockey wins in overtime

13 September 2011 Rachel Kerr

The Owls end four game skid with win against Kent State. Smiles and cheers were seen from the Owls’ sideline as senior forward Bridget Settles scored the winning goal in overtime against Kent State last