2012 - The Temple News

Three arrested in killing of alumnus

24 January 2012 Sean Carlin

Police arrested three for the beating that left Kevin Kless, a recent alumnus, dead. Nearly a week after 2010 alumnus Kevin Kless was beaten to death on the steps of the Second Bank of the

Saltry lays out advocacy plans, events for semester

24 January 2012 Amelia Brust

TSG’s first General Assembly meeting was held yesterday, Jan. 23. Temple Student Government will host a pep rally in the Student Center atrium today, Jan. 24, from noon to 2 p.m., in an effort to

Thriving lunch truck to open brick-and-mortar store

24 January 2012 Dominique Johnson

U Got Munchies will open a restaurant on Broad Street in the coming weeks. U Got Munchies, a popular food truck that made its way to Main Campus last semester, is slated to open its

Pittsburgh medical school plans postponed

24 January 2012 Amelia Brust

Temple’s planned Pittsburgh medical school is on hold due to a financial loss. After a $51.8 million loss during the last fiscal year, West Penn Allegheny Health System’s proposed medical school in Pittsburgh, a partnership

Hebrew major on the chopping block

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

Some feel that the Hebrew major, to be cut this fall, may find its way back to campus, with more support. Effective Fall 2012, Hebrew will no longer be offered to students as a major.

Under the radar

24 January 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Dishcrawl Jan. 24 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Northern Liberties $39 dishcrawl.com What happens when you combine the anti-commitment aspect of a lunch truck, the gastronomic perfection of locally-owned restaurants, a couple pinches of surprise and a

Starr power

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

Restauranteer Stephen Starr said he doesn’t plan to open any more restaurants in Philadelphia. Last year, Starr opened six restaurants, and now operates a total of 19 in the city. Granite Hill September 2011 Stephen

Sincerely, the Alchemists

24 January 2012 Shanell Simmons

Three devoted men with a set vision have stirred up the recipe for success with their band Sincerely, the Alchemists. Members Marc Koza, Justin Muldoon and Dave Lilly have classified their music as pop electronica

Beyonce’s “Countdown” becomes party anthem

24 January 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker argues that while “Countdown” may not have topped Billboard charts, it possesess a universal appeal. During winter break I found myself driving a lot. Driving to Wawa, to friends’ houses, to nowhere

Artists duel for Knight grants

24 January 2012 Nicole Welk

The Art Sanctuary and the Clay Studio are two finalists in the Knight Arts challenge. What do operas adapting hip-hop and guerilla-mug exchanges have in common with one another? They are both ideas that have