April, 2014 - The Temple News

Reminiscient of last year, another off-campus death

15 April 2014 John Moritz

Despite absence of Spring Fling, arrests and tragedy remain.

A student plays laser tag at the university-sponsored Cherry On Experience, an alternative to the canceled Spring Fling, held at the Geasey Field Complex last weekend. | Andrew Thayer TTN

With lack of Spring Fling, new events compete

15 April 2014 Andrew Thayer

Off-campus block party draws hundreds of students to Park Avenue.

Dorothy Geller| Alexis Wright-Whitley TTN

For students and faculty, music outside class

15 April 2014 Paige Gross

Dorothy Geller is a professor and folk singer who rejects pop culture.

(From right) Rappers P64, Buggie Fresh, Prophet Lethal Dose and OHM (front) collaborate with the help of DJ Cody Griz (far left) to form the Hungry Ghosts.| Claire Sasko TTN

Hungry for more

15 April 2014 Erin Edinger-Turoff

A collaborative rap group of students and alumni has grown in popularity.

Members of the men’s gymnastics team prepare for their final home meet. | Hua Zong TTN

Gymnastics will move on as club after cuts

15 April 2014 Steve Bohnel

Turoff said his team will still compete in the ECAC.

TTN Staff Picks

15 April 2014 Editorial Board

Listen to the staff’s favorite songs from the recent year.

Fielding miscues afflicting baseball in conference play

15 April 2014 Patrick McCarthy

The Owls lead The American in errors.

Student Body President-elect Ray Smeriglio (right) embraces Blair Alston after winning office. | John Moritz TTN

TU Believe wins amid low turnout

15 April 2014 Joe Gilbride

Junior Ray Smeriglio was voted last week as the next student body president.

Chima Onukwuru created Africans Can Gossip. | Jessica Smith TTN

Onukwuru sparks internet connection for Africans

15 April 2014 Jessica Smith

One student created a successful networking website, “Africans Can Gossip,” which was recognized at a recent gala hosted by the Society for Emerging African Leaders.

The 13th Owl

15 April 2014 Nick Tricome

Cancer survivor Lily Adkins was adopted by the team in 2010.