July, 2015 - The Temple News

Temple alumna wins trip to the BET Awards

26 July 2015 Jenny Roberts

Rebecca Striplet ‘14 created and posted an Instagram video that won her a trip to the awards show in Los Angeles.

Owls focused on improvement in 2015

25 July 2015 Michael Guise

With 12 players returning from a 25-win team, the Owls are working this summer to correct last season’s mistakes.

Matthews becomes fifth consecutive Owl to win Open Championship

24 July 2015 Owen McCue

Brandon Matthews shot a three-under 137 on Wednesday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club to win the Golf Association of Philadelphia’s 111th Open Championship

Rowing team holds open house

22 July 2015 Danielle Nelson

High school rowers from across the region descended on the university for the June 19 Open House.

University defends O’Connor following recent media coverage

21 July 2015 Steve Bohnel

A few statements were released to The Temple News regarding Board of Trustees chairman Patrick O’Connor’s involvement in a 2004 lawsuit involving Bill Cosby and Andrea Constand.

New theatre festival tackles female representation

21 July 2015 Grace Maiorano

With an inaugural event starting July 30, the Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival hopes to promote artistic and social change through collaboration with local female playwrights, directors and actresses.

Philly AIDS Thrift, a non-profit thrift store off of South Street, opened a free HIV screening clinic in their store in late June. Since it's conception, Philly AIDS Thrift has been devoted to assisting local organizations in the fight against AIDS. | Jenny Kerrigan, TTN

Philly AIDS Thrift opens testing center

19 July 2015 Victoria Mier and Victoria Mier

Philly AIDS Thrift, a nonprofit thrift store on Fabric Row, opened an AIDS/HIV testing center in late June.

Penn State freezes tuition following Temple’s tuition hike

19 July 2015 Steve Bohnel

While Temple has raised tuition since 2013, Penn State’s Board of Trustees froze it for in-state students for the first time in almost half a century.

Matthews embracing role as leader

16 July 2015 Greg Frank

Entering his senior season, Brandon Matthews is looking out for the younger golfers on the roster.

Kawaii Kitty Cafe to be first of its kind in Philadelphia

15 July 2015 Eamon Dreisbach

The new animal-friendly business venture puts a spin on traditional pet adoption centers.