April, 2014 - The Temple News

Bishop Mary Palmer (second from left) attended the Crayons for Haiti fundraiser presentation at Women’s Christian Alliance on April 8 to hear children present about their donation efforts. Palmer said she spends around 30 hours at WCA every week to boost morale. | ABI REIMOLD TTN

Local nonprofit fighting to maintain funding

15 April 2014 Erin Edinger-Turoff

After bureaucratic shift, the Women’s Christian Alliance is forced to restructure funding.

For Rasing, a chance to finish her degree

15 April 2014 Alexis Wright-Whitley

Junior Joyce Rasing won the Straw Into Gold scholarship, which is awarded to a student with high academic achievement who has lost one or more parents.

Bittner transitions from mat to turf

15 April 2014 Nick Tricome

The gymnast’s focus shifted to football after the athletic cuts.

Owls on the Hill Day cut due to scheduling conflict in capitol

15 April 2014 Marcus McCarthy

To replace lobbying trip, administrators ask supporters to send letters to state reps.

Tyler diagrams for artistic careers

15 April 2014 Alexa Bricker

A new course in the Tyler School of Art on infographics is open to all majors.

Carly Bohman (left) and Rebecca Breland have been involved with music nearly their entire lives. Bohman plays the piano and ukelele, while Breland enjoys singing. | Hua Zong TTN

A piano, a voice and a racket

15 April 2014 Benjamin Mcwilliams

Carly Bohman and Rebecca Breland will perform in a talent show later this month.

Follow attacks, changes to security

15 April 2014 Joe Gilbride

TSG, administrators say campus police will expand patrol zone, improve building security.

Rob Grote of the Districts, records vocals. | courtesy PETER ENGLISH

Video series crafts a community

15 April 2014 Jenelle Janci

Musicians have 48 hours to record a “Shaking Through” session via Weathervane Music, a nonprofit promoting independent artists.

Local Americana rock band Levee Drivers at World Cafe Live. The trio released its first album, “Speakin’ Bourbon Coated Blues” in November. The band recently kicked off a nine-day tour on April 12.| Darragh Dandurand Friedman TTN

Band voted best for simplicity

15 April 2014 Samantha Tighe

Levee Drivers talk first album, mini-tour and bringing country to Philly.

Punk band The Weaks practice for upcoming shows. Right now, the group says its main focus is to finish recording its latest LP. | Kristen Vanleer TTN

Duo continues despite injury

15 April 2014 Jared Whalen

The Weaks retell stories of fake band names, broken jaws and missionary cops.