April, 2012 - The Temple News

TSG meeting opens floor for General Assembly, cabinet nominations

10 April 2012 Amelia Brust

Now that next year’s executive office has been elected, TSG is turning its focus to filling remaining positions. Temple Student Government began taking nominations for cabinet and General Assembly positions at the meeting yesterday, April

Letter to the editor

10 April 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor, For many of us, the public library will always be synonymous with books. The books drew us to the library in the first place, helped us discover new worlds – beyond our

RE: “Explore other parts of the city should NID pass”

10 April 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor: Complaining about paying to better areas you complain about that you’ll only live in for an inconsequential amount of time is one of the most blatant and egregiously ignorant arguments from a

North Philadelphia finds affordable food scarce

10 April 2012 Connor Showalter

Tylib Williams said that more food banks and state aid should be offered to North Philadelphians who lack adequate food. North Philadelphia native, Tylib Williams, said there is an inadequate supply of affordable food in

Pa. voter ID law unfairly targets minorities

10 April 2012 Emily DiCicco

DiCicco argues that the Pennsylvania voter ID law is as discriminatory as past voting restrictions against minorities. On your mark, get set, go! First, hurtle through a narrow ball of fire. Faster. Next, spell your

Inflation should not come at the expense of students

10 April 2012 Tara Tomasko

Tomasko argues that while Sodexo operates as a business, its food prices should be more reasonable to accommodate students. If you lived in a dorm freshman year you were required to choose a meal plan.

Struggling services

10 April 2012 The Temple News

The Temple News recognizes the flaws of SFS, but encourages students to be proactive. Student Financial Services has some of the most important responsibilities of any office in the university, yet still struggles to perform

Voting woes

10 April 2012 The Temple News

The Temple News thinks the voter ID law is a nuisance to student voters. On March 14, Pennsylvania became the 16th state to require voters to show photo identification at the polls. The new law

Familiar face returns to offensive coaching staff

10 April 2012 Colin Tansits

New offensive coordinator Ryan Day spreads the field. For the Temple offense this upcoming season, the name of the game will be diversity. As the Owls transition into their second season under coach Steve Addazio,