2012 - The Temple News

Setting precedent

30 January 2012 Angelo Fichera and Sean Carlin

Peter Liacouras’ storied presidency continues to shape the university, as it grows into its North Philadelphia home. Twelve years later, he still affects the university. When Temple’s 10th president takes the reins, he or she

First Friday preview

30 January 2012 Nicole Welk

Anyone considering attending February’s First Friday on Feb. 3 should be aware that it falls during Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week, held Jan. 29- Feb. 3. For those unfamiliar with Restaurant Week’s mission, some of Philadelphia’s best

Old City violence emerges after dark

30 January 2012 Jenine Pilla

With numerous bars and restaurants, a vibrant nightlife has emerged in Old City, but an increase in crime caused concern among patrons. As home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the Old City district

Bollywood style

30 January 2012 Sara Khan

PhillyFest celebrated South-Asian culture through performances on Jan. 28. PhillyFest 7 turned Bollywood and Indian classical styles, mixed with contemporary American methods, into one colorful night of dance. In its seventh year, the festival brought

The tremendous trio

30 January 2012 Connor Showalter

The men’s basketball team is led by its three starting guards. Scoring for the men’s basketball team has not been an issue this season. Even though two of the Owls’ Top 4 scorers from last

Game board inspires clay-molded earrings

30 January 2012 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White uses a silicone mold to make her Ghost Hunter-inspired Ouija board earrings. I feel like this column should be prefaced with the fact that one of my best friends and I are somewhat

Letter to the editor

30 January 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor, Throughout the world there are countries where the government dictates to businesses how to run the business, but a free United States is the last place you would expect to see it, until

Community member reflects on history

30 January 2012 Dominique Johnson

Christine Whaley describes what she wants America to remember most about African-American history. Christine Whaley, restorative practice program manager of the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, wants America to remember the contributions of

Black history extends beyond February

30 January 2012 Keona Gabbadon

Gabbadon points out that many of the contributions of African-Americans are left out of American history. Black History Month is the shortest month of the year. During this month, grade schools all accross America teach

Hebrew major cut deserves a fair compromise

30 January 2012 Donald Hopkins

Hopkins argues that while the decision to cut Hebrew as a major is logical, the non-tenured track position is still necessary. This year, many of the interdisciplinary programs have fallen to the wayside, in the