April, 2012 - The Temple News

Artists share Philly, common connections

09 April 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker explores the similarities between two Philly-connected artists – the Roots and Bruce Springsteen. A couple weeks back, Bruce Springsteen celebrated the release of his newest album, “Wrecking Ball,” with a grand, week-long stint

Pretzels become newfound love

09 April 2012 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel explores a passion for iconic soft pretzels. I don’t consider myself a soft pretzel-lover. I’m never going to list it under “interests” on any social-media profile. In an ice-breaker game, I will never

First farm fest celebrates eating local

09 April 2012 Emily DiCicco

The first Philadelphia Farm Festival was held in the Convention Center to highlight the importance of local, sustainable foods. Tomatoes, corn, carrots, peas, strawberries, watermelon, apples and peaches – May through October, farmer’s markets across

Spring into swing

09 April 2012 Maura Filoromo

Swing dancers gather in Rittenhouse Square on Sundays for a swing dancing session organized by Lindy and Blues. A crowd gathers in the middle of Rittenhouse Square – some dancing, others watching and some dressed in

Going for gold

09 April 2012 Joseph Schaefer

Tyler professor Paul Sheriff is producing a documentary addressing the loss of his family that highlights his sister’s gymnastics career. “Until I started this project I was not even able to talk to my wife

Men’s gymnastics wins ECACs title, prepares for NCAA Championships

07 April 2012 Connor Showalter

No. 10 Temple didn’t take its competition lightly at the Eastern College Athletic Championships, entering as a nine-point favorite, as the Owls won their first team title in four years after competing in six events on Friday, April 6

Lacrosse nearly upsets No. 18 Princeton

06 April 2012 Andrew Parent

A three-goal lead and a valiant effort was not enough for the lacrosse team as it fell 14-13 to No. 18 Princeton Wednesday, April 4. Senior midfielder Stephanie Markunas led the charge for the Owls

Winning office, Temple Advocating Progress looks ahead

05 April 2012 Amelia Brust

Both the winning and losing ticket in the TSG executive election are preparing future plans. Temple Advocating Progress is the winner of this year’s TSG executive election. TSG Student Body President-elect David Lopez, TSG Vice

Preliminary hearing held in Old City beating of alumnus

05 April 2012 Dominique Johnson

A hearing for the January killing of an alumnus was held today. A preliminary hearing for the beating and killing of Kevin Kless, a 2010 alumnus, was held today, April 4. Kless was killed Jan. 14

Banner issues discussed at General Assembly

04 April 2012 Amelia Brust

The speaker at Monday’s TSG meeting sought to learn student complaints with the Banner system. In time for Fall 2012 registration, Dr. Jodi Levine Laufgraben spoke to the TSG General Assembly on April 2, to