January, 2012 - The Temple News

Software will target donors

31 January 2012 Kate Kelly

Decreases in state funding puts pressure on the university to find more donors. As part of a three-part vision to increase philanthropic giving, as well as alumni donations and engagement, the Office of Institutional Advancement

Let your booty drop

31 January 2012 Alexandra Olivier

BootyDrop.com is a website for college students to post their hookup histories for other users to read and rank. No one likes a kiss and tell – unless it’s funny and completely anonymous, of course.

Street Sounds

30 January 2012 The Temple News

Introducing Chet Williams. Chester “Chet” Williams is the type of musician who doesn’t hold back – the kind that isn’t afraid to take risks and experiment with music. He’s also no stranger when it comes

Studio space slated to close

30 January 2012 Alexsia Brown

The Performance Garage hosts numerous dance companies and performances, but will close its doors Aug. 31. Many Philadelphia performers and dance studio attendees are concerned about the fate of the Performance Garage, a studio space

Consumers question furry fashion

30 January 2012 Mark Longacre

Columnist argues that humane animal treatment sets some fur sellers apart from others. Fur better or fur worse, everyone has an opinion on fur. Some would die to own a black-mink jacket, others would die

Under the radar

30 January 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Free Screening of ‘Groundhog Day’ Tuesday, Jan. 31 7:30 p.m. Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave. Free www.freelibrary.org The Chestnut Hill Library must know that nobody would ever actually pay to see “Groundhog Day,” which

Setting precedent

30 January 2012 Angelo Fichera and Sean Carlin

Peter Liacouras’ storied presidency continues to shape the university, as it grows into its North Philadelphia home. Twelve years later, he still affects the university. When Temple’s 10th president takes the reins, he or she

First Friday preview

30 January 2012 Nicole Welk

Anyone considering attending February’s First Friday on Feb. 3 should be aware that it falls during Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week, held Jan. 29- Feb. 3. For those unfamiliar with Restaurant Week’s mission, some of Philadelphia’s best

Old City violence emerges after dark

30 January 2012 Jenine Pilla

With numerous bars and restaurants, a vibrant nightlife has emerged in Old City, but an increase in crime caused concern among patrons. As home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the Old City district

Bollywood style

30 January 2012 Sara Khan

PhillyFest celebrated South-Asian culture through performances on Jan. 28. PhillyFest 7 turned Bollywood and Indian classical styles, mixed with contemporary American methods, into one colorful night of dance. In its seventh year, the festival brought