February, 2012 - The Temple News

Street Sounds: Mindless Self Indulgence

27 February 2012 Danielle Miess

Mindless Self Indulgence is no longer just a band, but a brand name. The industrial/rock/techno/rap foursome, also known as MSI, has a musical styling and high-energy live performance that is all their own. The novelty

International festival celebrates fibers

27 February 2012 Nicole Welk

The kickoff for the biannual festival, FiberPhiladelphia, is during this month’s First Friday. March’s First Friday marks the beginning of an exciting two-month, citywide event celebrating a medium that’s often overlooked in the world of fine

Awesome show creators explore new film format

27 February 2012 Kara Savidge

Alumni Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim’s “Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie” hits theaters March 2. Flashes of brightly colored lights, unusual transitions and strange, repetitive noises. No, you’re not having a seizure – you’ve

Filming fights poverty creatively

27 February 2012 Meghan White

Neighborhood Film Company aims to help those in need by teaching filmmaking. Due west of Temple and just before the Schuylkill River, a nondescript warehouse sits at the end of a one-way street. The second

Gallery welcomes art and literature lovers

27 February 2012 Kara Savidge

Homeskooled Gallery and Soapbox Gallery collaborated for the first time at Booked!, with exhibits and activities for artists, writers and everyone in between. On Saturday night, Mary Tasillo and Charlene Kwon had a full house.

Military, defense spending focus of teach-in

27 February 2012 Ali Watkins

A former CIA and state department analyst led the most recent teach-in. Twenty years ago, the United States found itself with a unique strategic opportunity. Throughout the span of 24 months, America watched the Berlin

Respecting rivals

27 February 2012 Joey Cranney

The Big-5 season produced its share of emotion and drama this year. It all started with a block. Penn senior guard Zack Rosen, who had already dropped 21 points on Temple in the Big 5

Owls blow opportunity at St. Joseph’s

26 February 2012 Joey Cranney

Men’s basketball lost its chance to clinch the A-10 regular season title and Big-5 title in a 82-72 defeat at St. Joseph’s on Saturday night. The No. 22 Temple men’s basketball team had its hands

Owls win 12th straight on senior night

23 February 2012 Brandon Stoneburg

Women’s basketball earned their 12th straight win on Wednesday night against St. Joseph’s with a 75-65 victory on senior night. The Owls have been led by senior guards Kristen McCarthy and Shey Peddy all year

Dunphy pays homage to deceased legend

23 February 2012 Joey Cranney

Men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy addressed the media for eight minutes after Wednesday night’s overtime win against La Salle. Dunphy thanked the media members and excused himself from the room, but let himself back in