January, 2012 - The Temple News

TTN Video: Faces of the Hebrew Major

31 January 2012 The Temple News

By Luis Fernando Rodriguez Some feel that the Hebrew major, to be cut this fall, may find its way back to campus, with more support. Effective Fall 2012, Hebrew will no longer be offered to

TTN Video: TSG Prepares for Rally in Harrisburg

31 January 2012 The Temple News

Video by Nara Allen and Luis Rodriguez

@TUProblems

31 January 2012 Luis Rodriguez

The Temple News takes a look at the various Cherry-and-White-themed social media sites, which help students connect, share troubles and compare experiences. The Temple community has its fair share of distinguishing qualities – including the

Professor’s book recalls history of Philadanco

31 January 2012 Priscilla Ward

The troubled history of African-American ballerinas in Philadelphia and the subsequent founding of Philadanco is captured in professor Brenda Dixon-Gottschild’s recently published book, “Joan Myers Brown & the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina.” “The

People you should know

31 January 2012 Abi Reimold

Today, Jan. 31, state-related universities throughout Pennsylvania are traveling to Harrisburg to advocate for greater state funding for higher education. Ken Lawrence, a 1995 political science alumnus, is the senior vice president for government, community

Colored coat teaches lesson in humility

31 January 2012 Victoria Marchiony

Columnist Victoria Marchiony recalls her experience with a pink puffy coat. People like to fit themselves and others into groups because it makes it easier to process the very overwhelming world around us. One of

Columnist advocates to bring GLBT marriage to forefront

31 January 2012 The Temple News

Columnist Brandon Baker argues that Pennsylvania lacks a dialogue on GLBT marriage. North, south, east – no matter what direction Pennsylvanians turn their heads, they’re surrounded by the same-sex marriage debate. Everywhere, that is, except

Columnist offers inconvenient truths to go green

31 January 2012 Joe Hoey

In his introductory column, Joe Hoey gives simple pointers to green your life, without spending any green. Environmentalism can often be polarizing. While I think it’s important to be loud sometimes, some people will always

Recyclemania kicks off for eight weeks

31 January 2012 Amy Stansbury

Last Wednesday, the Office of Sustainability and members of the community gathered to celebrate the beginning of the national competition. The swish of the silver pom-poms could hardly be heard over the deep vibrato of

Alumnus produces music for good cause

31 January 2012 Christine Fisher

Andre Pascoe, known as ‘Drematic,’ uses hip-hop to spread the mission of bringing clean water to developing countries around the world. Alumnus and hip-hop artist Andre Pascoe, known in the music world as Drematic, has