2012 - The Temple News

Political groups to hold debate, garner support

31 January 2012 Rowdy Rathore

College democrats and republicans are planning to host a debate in March. As national GOP primary debates take place, Temple College Democrats and Temple University College Republicans are in the process of planning a debate

Republican leader talks GOP at teach-in

31 January 2012 Ali Watkins

TUCR President Erik Jacobs led the latest Dissent in America teach-in. Politically conscious students were treated to a comprehensive overview of the 2012 GOP nomination race on Friday, Jan. 27, at a weekly Dissent in

Improvement district draws mixed opinions

31 January 2012 Sean Carlin

A district to clean and secure the area near Main Campus was discussed last week. North Central Philadelphia residents met Jan. 25, in the Gesu School library at 17th and Thompson streets in response to City

TSG survey to assess gen-ed

31 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

A survey will be available this semester to evaluate the general education program. Utilizing its role as a liaison between students and university administrators, Temple Student Government is set to debut a survey dissecting student

Software will target donors

31 January 2012 Kate Kelly

Decreases in state funding puts pressure on the university to find more donors. As part of a three-part vision to increase philanthropic giving, as well as alumni donations and engagement, the Office of Institutional Advancement

Let your booty drop

31 January 2012 Alexandra Olivier

BootyDrop.com is a website for college students to post their hookup histories for other users to read and rank. No one likes a kiss and tell – unless it’s funny and completely anonymous, of course.

Street Sounds

30 January 2012 The Temple News

Introducing Chet Williams. Chester “Chet” Williams is the type of musician who doesn’t hold back – the kind that isn’t afraid to take risks and experiment with music. He’s also no stranger when it comes

Studio space slated to close

30 January 2012 Alexsia Brown

The Performance Garage hosts numerous dance companies and performances, but will close its doors Aug. 31. Many Philadelphia performers and dance studio attendees are concerned about the fate of the Performance Garage, a studio space

Consumers question furry fashion

30 January 2012 Mark Longacre

Columnist argues that humane animal treatment sets some fur sellers apart from others. Fur better or fur worse, everyone has an opinion on fur. Some would die to own a black-mink jacket, others would die

Under the radar

30 January 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Free Screening of ‘Groundhog Day’ Tuesday, Jan. 31 7:30 p.m. Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave. Free www.freelibrary.org The Chestnut Hill Library must know that nobody would ever actually pay to see “Groundhog Day,” which