January, 2015 - The Temple News

MOTS: Does Philly Deserve Top 3 from NYT?

27 January 2015 Sarah Sweigart

Longtime men’s gymnastics coach Fred Turoff watches sophomore Casey Polizzotto practice on the rings in McGonigle Hall on Monday. | Kara Milstein TTN

Cut, divided, still holding on

27 January 2015 Steve Bohnel

Seven months removed from being stripped of its Division I sponsorship, the men’s gymnastics program ends one era by starting a new one, as the remaining athletes from last year’s squad seek to form one of the premier club teams in the nation.

CineMug acts as both a coffee shop and movie rental store, with more than 1,600 titles in stock. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Movies and coffee, a perfect blend

27 January 2015 Patricia Madej

Alumnus Dan Creskoff opened a coffee shop and movie rental store on Jan. 12.

Members of the Permanent Wave Philly meet at the Green Line Café at 45th and Locust streets to discuss their upcoming show and other initiatives. | Kara Milstein TTN

Challenging standards in Philly arts and music

27 January 2015 Tim Mulhern

Permanent Wave Philly is hosting a show Sat., Jan. 31 at PhilaMOCA.

After quitting his job on Wall Street, Mason Wartman opened a $1 pizza shop where customers started to “pay it forward” by buying a slice for the homeless. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Feeding the homeless, one slice at a time

27 January 2015 Kate Reilly

Rosa’s Fresh Pizza has been gaining acclaim for its customers who ‘pay it forward.’

Linda Swain models an upcycled sweater mantle for Wild Mantle’s Janey line. | COURTESY Avi Loren Fox

Alumna finds new craft

27 January 2015 Alexa Bricker

Temple graduate Avi Loren Fox has created a sustainable line of hooded scarves made entirely in the United States.

Students need ‘promise’

27 January 2015 Editorial Board

America’s College Promise will ease students’ use of an unsustainable student loan system.

Senior guard Jesse Morgan handles the ball during the Owls’ 73-48 blowout against South Florida. | Donald Otto TTN

Into the spotlight

27 January 2015 Andrew Parent

Jesse Morgan has settled in after moving back home.

Exhibit showcases local talent

27 January 2015 Angela Gervasi

The Wind Challenge Exhibition will last until Feb. 7 at The Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philly.

Journalism professor Jillian Bauer plans to expand ‘The Rooms Project’ to feature stories of recovering addicts from all over the country. | Finnian Saylor TTN

After recognition, plans to expand ‘The Rooms Project’

27 January 2015 Finnian Saylor

Professor Jillian Bauer was recently interviewed by WHYY for her website that features stories of recovering addicts.