March, 2015 - The Temple News

Engineering for the maker generation

10 March 2015 Albert Hong

Cirkits is a DIY electronics kit meant to teach and inspire kids through sewing circuits.

Professor Rev. Dr. Nadine Rosechild Sullivan holds her book, “I Trusted You”, which discusses violence against women. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

With hypnotherapy, helping and healing

10 March 2015 Alexa Bricker

Rev. Dr. Nadine Rosechild Sullivan, an alumna and assistant professor, uses hypnotherapy to “heal” and counsel clients in the hope that they will lead more satisfied lives.

After Spring Fling was canceled prior to the 2013-14 school year, a block party (right) was held on the 2300 block Park Avenue while the school hosted Cherry-On Experience Day (left) on Main Campus. | Andrew Thayer TTN File Photo

Spring festival planned

10 March 2015 Lian Parsons

TU Pop Up will feature food trucks and live music.

Seniors highlight win in regular-season finale

10 March 2015 Rachel Zerbe

Freshman forward Obi Enechionyia handles the ball during the Owls’ 66-54 win against Houston Feb. 26. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Keys to tournament run for Owls

10 March 2015 Ibrahim Jacobs

The Owls’ NCAA tournament chances hinge on three vital aspects of their play.

Funding increase needed

10 March 2015 Editorial Board

Gov. Tom Wolf’s call for a raise in funding for higher education institutions should be welcomed by all Pennsylvanians.

Gigantic Sequins shows off one of Gigantic Sequins. | TTN Margo Reed

Literary journal a ‘labor of love’

10 March 2015 Allison Merchant

Adjunct Kimberly Ann Southwick curates a semiannual black and white literary journal that is published across the nation.

Jamer Jackson (left) shadows university plumber Jason Noel as he repairs a pipe system. | COURTESY Betsy Manning

Learning the tricks of the trade

10 March 2015 Emily Scott

Temple workers are mentoring students from YouthBuild Charter School.

Several of Temple’s buildings are named after university benefactors who donated money, while others are named after past presidents. Some, like 1300 and 1940 residence halls and the SERC, are not named after anyone. | Allan Barnes TTN

Buildings show university’s early history

10 March 2015 Steve Bohnel

Many campus buildings are named after past presidents or benefactors.

‘Kid gloves’ must come off for professors, students alike

10 March 2015 Ian Fletcher

The relaxed attitude of some classrooms and students hinders learning.