February, 2012 - The Temple News

Organization gives youth a ‘jumpstart’

21 February 2012 Rebecca Zoll

Jumpstart Organization, a national program with chapters on college campuses, sends corp members to local schools to aid inner-city students. Every child deserves the chance to achieve, thrive and succeed. Unfortunately, studies show that poverty

Study indicates freshman class more likely to succeed

21 February 2012 Sinead Cummings

If practice is what an athlete needs to perfect his performance, is studying what a student needs to gain academic success? Most would agree good study habits can help students retain important information better and

‘STEPS’ taken to spread suicide awareness

21 February 2012 Shanell Simmons

On Feb. 16, students, faculty and administrators gathered to raise awareness in light of the suicide on Main Campus earlier this month. Students pass hundreds to thousands of unknown faces each day on Main Campus,

Organizations, groups benefit from SwoopTEXT

21 February 2012 Dominique Johnson

After its Fall 2011 introduction, SwoopTEXT catches on among various student organizations to streamline their communication efforts. Aimed at providing a means of communication for student organizations, SwoopTEXT went live on Main Campus in Fall

Recycling center offers options for dead electronics

21 February 2012 Joe Hoey

Columnist Joe Hoey discusses the Computer Recycling Services program, which refurbishes, recycles, resells or donates unusable electronics. It has happened to us all at some point. You cracked your phone, rendering it irreparable and unusable.

People you should know: Thomas Meyer

21 February 2012 Priscilla Ward

Thomas Meyer, assistant professor in the philosophy department, is a self-described “math person.” It’s from math he said he derived his curiosity for philosophy. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D

TSG recruits Ambler students in fight for higher education funding

20 February 2012 Amelia Brust

Temple Student Government is hoping to increase Ambler student participation in TALON, as Occupy Temple students plan a rally for higher education. Temple Student Government officers reminded students to register with the Temple Advocates Leadership

Team struggles to fund efforts

20 February 2012 Amelia Brust

Temple’s Mock Trial team continues to seek out funding from tight-budgeted colleges. As Temple’s Mock Trial team prepares to attend Opening Round Championship Series in Washington, D.C., members must find new funding to cover the

Animal rights group advocates veganism

20 February 2012 Lauren Hertzler

A network promoting veganism and animal rights hopes to garner support this semester. Students and faculty recently have been discussing, planning and promoting a new Main Campus animal rights organization, focused on vegan outreach, which

Exchange program expands abroad offers

20 February 2012 Becky Kerner

The International Affairs office increased opportunities to study abroad. As a result of an initiative by Hai-Lung Dai, senior vice provost of international affairs, during the last two years, Temple’s study abroad exchange programs have