January, 2012 - The Temple News

Hebrew major on the chopping block

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

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 students as a major.

Under the radar

24 January 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Dishcrawl Jan. 24 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Northern Liberties $39 dishcrawl.com What happens when you combine the anti-commitment aspect of a lunch truck, the gastronomic perfection of locally-owned restaurants, a couple pinches of surprise and a

Starr power

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

Restauranteer Stephen Starr said he doesn’t plan to open any more restaurants in Philadelphia. Last year, Starr opened six restaurants, and now operates a total of 19 in the city. Granite Hill September 2011 Stephen

Sincerely, the Alchemists

24 January 2012 Shanell Simmons

Three devoted men with a set vision have stirred up the recipe for success with their band Sincerely, the Alchemists. Members Marc Koza, Justin Muldoon and Dave Lilly have classified their music as pop electronica

Beyonce’s “Countdown” becomes party anthem

24 January 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker argues that while “Countdown” may not have topped Billboard charts, it possesess a universal appeal. During winter break I found myself driving a lot. Driving to Wawa, to friends’ houses, to nowhere

Artists duel for Knight grants

24 January 2012 Nicole Welk

The Art Sanctuary and the Clay Studio are two finalists in the Knight Arts challenge. What do operas adapting hip-hop and guerilla-mug exchanges have in common with one another? They are both ideas that have

Artists duel for Knight grants

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

The Knight Foundation offers grants to improve arts in the city. The Knight Arts Foundation has selected its 55 finalists for this year’s Knight Arts Challenge, which reviewed more than 1,200 ideas from art producers

Fencing pulls off early season upset against No. 4 team

23 January 2012 Colin Tansits

The No. 8 fencing team goes 5-0 at meet. After cruising through the first rounds of the Philadelphia Invitational on Saturday, the No. 8 fencing team faced its toughest challenge. In the Owls’ fourth competition

Ice hockey goalie has success on ACHA Select Team

23 January 2012 Samantha Grinnan

The ice hockey club covets its ACHA Select Team goalie. Senior goalie Will Neifeld of the ice hockey club was one of 21 players selected to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II Select Team

Men’s gymnastics team prepare for run at ECAC title

23 January 2012 Colin Tansits

The Owls look for leadership from their eight seniors on the squad this season. The men’s gymnastics team is looking to follow up on last year, and have a successful season this year following the