2012 - The Temple News

Addicts need support, not judgment

28 February 2012 Daniel Craig

Craig argues that society should do a better job of understanding substance abuse before passing judgment on those who suffer from it. Addiction is a funny thing. Not that it’s something to laugh at –

Owls drop three in season-opening tournament

28 February 2012 Colin Tansits

The Owls went 2-3 in a tournament in South Carolina. Coach Joe DiPietro was not happy with the softball team’s performance this past weekend at the Chanticleer Challenge at Coastal Carolina, S.C. “It was very

Men’s distance runner sets goal for national meet

28 February 2012 Andrew Parent

Senior Travis Mahoney set a school record for the 3K run. Senior distance runner Travis Mahoney continued his record-breaking indoor track season at the Atlantic Ten Conference Championships Feb. 18, by setting a new school

Senior leadership guides fencing team to upset win

28 February 2012 Ibrahim Jacobs

Senior fencers reflect on their final season at Temple. The Owls hosted the Temple Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 25, at McGonigle Hall, giving four seniors their final opportunity to fence in front of a home

Owls prepare to host ECAC championships

28 February 2012 Coeli Danella

The No. 10 men’s gymnastics team defends its national ranking at home. The men’s gymnastics team competed in the final home meet of the season, honoring eight seniors on senior day with wins against No.

Cardoza prepares team for title run

28 February 2012 Jake Adams

The Owls’ seniors hope to capture the A-10 title. Temple’s 71-44 win against La Salle on Saturday was just a formality as the women’s basketball team (20-8, 13-1 Atlantic Ten Conference) already clinched the second

Owls’ defense stomps Mountaineers

28 February 2012 Mark McHugh

The Owls won their first three games for first time since 1998. The women’s lacrosse team continued its early season success by shutting down Mount St. Mary’s offense in a 12-3 win on Saturday, Feb.

Studio launches, targets urban blight

27 February 2012 Haley Kmetz

An interdisciplinary “apps and maps” studio plans to help the local economy. This month, Temple announced the launch of its Urban Apps and Maps Studio. Funded by federal grants totaling $700,000, the studio allows civic-minded

Lecturer highlights black history month

27 February 2012 Laura Detter

During Black History Month, a Harvard professor spoke about race under Obama. Race in many cases can trump class, Charles Ogletree, a Jesse Climenko Professor of Law at Harvard University, said Thursday, Feb. 23, during

Move to Big East develops

27 February 2012 Brian Dzenis and John Moritz

Media sources have said Temple’s athletic conference upgrade appears imminent. Temple officials are reported to be in talks with the Big East Conference regarding the Owls joining the league for all sports in Fall 2012.