December, 2013 - The Temple News

Freshman quarterback P.J. Walker (right) threw two interceptions as the chrrry team fell to the White team, | Hua Zong TTN FILE PHOTO

Top 10 Sports Moments of 2013

31 December 2013 Avery Maehrer

As 2013 comes to a close, The Temple News looks back at the most eventful moments in the university’s athletic department throughout the past year.

The members of Broad Street Line stand in front of the White House on Dec. 16. | Courtesy Ryan Carlin

A presidential performance

31 December 2013 Erin Edinger-Turoff

Temple’s all-male a cappella group was surprised by an opportunity to give a private performance for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

10 biggest Temple News stories of 2013

31 December 2013 Editorial Board

The Temple News’ editorial board reviews the year’s most important campus news.

The men's gymnastics team has circulated an online petition that has more than 12,700 signatures | KELSEY DUBINSKY / TTN

Men’s gymnastics seeking Board’s attention

30 December 2013 Nick Tricome

Looking to save the program, the team looks to change the minds of Trustee members.

Joey Styles inspires my final semester

27 December 2013 John Corrigan

The professional pro wrestling personality discusses the importance of aggressiveness, dedication.

TNA World Champion will be decided this Friday

26 December 2013 John Corrigan

TNA Wrestling invades the Liacouras Center

Klaus, a Bernese Mountain Dog, was a favorite therapy dog among participating students during finals week. | Sarai Flores TTN

Therapy dogs during testing to continue after success

23 December 2013 Sarai Flores

Therapy Dogs International visited Paley Library during finals week – after being well-received, event coordinators predict it will return next semester.

Late-game sequence downs Owls

22 December 2013 Brien Edwards

Villanova defeated the Owls with a go-ahead layup in the final seconds of regulation.

Turnovers doom Owls against Wildcats

22 December 2013 Andrew Parent

Team’s 16 turnovers proved to be the difference in a one-point loss to Big 5 rival Villanova.

Iannelli: Theobald’s op-ed a rehash of old excuses

21 December 2013 Jerry Iannelli

President Theobald’s Inquirer op-ed was devoid of the empathy the members of the seven cut athletic programs deserve.