2012 - The Temple News

Mahoney qualifies nationally

13 November 2012 Avery Maehrer

Travis Mahoney wins regionals, will run at nationals.

The Church of the Advocate, near Main Campus, hosted Black Panther conferences in its heyday, but today sits crumbling. | CARA ANDERSON / TTN

Waiting for Reconciliation

13 November 2012 Ali Watkins

A former home to the civil rights movement is now in a state of disrepair.

The Owls face off against Duquesne on Friday, Nov. 16. The Dukes defeated the Owls in straight sets in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 12. | HUA ZONG / TTN

Owls earn fifth seed in playoffs

13 November 2012 Jake Adams

The volleyball team plays Duquesne Friday in the A-10 playoffs.

Students and community members voted at The AME Union Church at 16th and Jefferson streets. | KATE McCANN / TTN

Voters report not being on poll lists

13 November 2012 Joey Cranney and Sean Carlin

Many students were forced to cast provisional ballots on Election Day.

The mysterious Toynbee Tiles can be found at locations throughout the city, embedded into the streets. The creator was previously unknown. | CHRIS MONTGOMERY / TTN

Mystery of tiles on city streets solved in Philadelphia documentary

13 November 2012 Patricia Madej

A free screening of the documentary “Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles” gave students an insight of a unique phenomenon in the city.

The Diamond Marching Band practices in Presser Hall. The band has seen an increase in membership during the last five years, from 125 members to 205 members. | AJA ESPINOSA / TTN

Diamond Marching Band to represent university in London

13 November 2012 Erin Edinger-Turoff

The Diamond Marching Band recently received an invitation to perform in the 2014 London New Year’s Day Celebration.

Victoria Macaulay set a career high 16 rebounds and scored 21 points in a win on Nov. 9. | LUIS FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ / TTN

Basketball Preview: Macaulay poised to break out

13 November 2012 Jake Adams

Victoria Macaulay leads the Owls in her senior year.

Sophomore guard Rateska Brown enters the season expecting to play significant minutes. | AJA ESPINOSA / TTN

Basketball Preview: Courting the youth

13 November 2012 Jake Adams and Tyler Sablich

Underclassmen will play crucial role in rebuilding year.

Basketball Preview: Cardoza keeps faith in young team

13 November 2012 Evan Cross

Tonya Cardoza hopes team gets past inexperience.

Basketball Preview: 5 Burning Questions (Women’s)

13 November 2012 Jake Adams

Are the freshmen ready? How long until Thames is 100 percent? Can Cardoza win the A-10? How will the team tackle depth? Can Macaulay live up to the hype?