2011 - The Temple News

Diamond Gems dance team earns Nationals trip, respect

05 April 2011

The Diamond Gems conclude a season that included a trip to a national competition. A unified “aww” resounded throughout an empty McGonigle Hall as members of the Diamond Gems dance team realized it would be

Street Sounds: Brothers Past

05 April 2011 Maura Filoromo

A band and a disc jockey all rolled into one – that is how Brothers Past’s keyboardist Tom McKee described the band’s sound. It combines electronic sounds with the traditional rock instrument setup. Brothers Past

Lacrosse rebounds from slow start

05 April 2011

After a 1-7 start, the team defeated Lafayette and St. Joseph’s last week. The lacrosse team dodged some snow and won in its final non-conference game to earn its first Atlantic Ten Conference win en

Columns

Angelo Fichera: Promises mean nothing, representation is everything

05 April 2011 Angelo Fichera

It’s more worthwhile to consider which TSG student body presidential candidate will be the most influential rather than execute their ticket’s platform. The polls open today for next year’s Temple Student Government’s executive office. Yes,

Academic Priorities

05 April 2011 Editorial Board

As the university determines where it should cut costs, it should remember its title. In response to budget cuts, the College of Liberal Arts will officially collapse its interdisciplinary programs – Jewish studies, American studies,

Settling into spring football

05 April 2011 Brian Dzenis and Kyle Gauss

The Temple News sat down with the football team’s new head coach, Steve Addazio. This spring, the football team finds itself in a transitional period as it begins practicing with new head coach Steve Addazio

TTN Slideshow: Lunch Lady Variety Show

04 April 2011 Lee Miller

Slideshow by TTN Assistant Photo Editor Lee Miller

On April 2nd at the London Grill, Red Square Theatre performed. The performance was framed as the premiere episode of characters “Lunch Lady” and Frank’s new cable access variety talk show. It was a mix of video, comedy, and music featuring a puppet show performance of the song “Rocky Raccoon”, super low budget commercial breaks, a musical sick note performed by injured Irish construction worker Paddy, and humorous banter between the hosts. The show ended with the two hosts performing a purposely corny duet, backed by a humorous music video they produced.

Year: 2011