August, 2015 - The Temple News

Temple loses 4-2 to Maryland in home opener

28 August 2015 Michael Guise

The Owls managed two shots on goal in the loss to start the season Friday at Geasey Field.

Officials said that demolition of the William Penn High School building is expected to begin in November. | Donald Otto TTN File Photo

William Penn demolition expected in late fall

27 August 2015 Patricia Madej

The former William Penn High School building will be turned into an athletic and job-training facility, per Temple’s master plan.

Owls return to ice

26 August 2015 Stephen Godwin Jr.

Temple resumed practice Monday night with tryouts led by coach Roman Bussetti.

Junior quarterback P.J. Walker enters his second year as the full-time starter under center for the Owls. Last season, Walker threw for 13 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 12 games. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Letting it go

25 August 2015 Michael Guise

Junior quarterback P.J. Walker looks to the past in order to put last season behind him.

Solomon Jones, a student of the hospitality program at Opportunities Industiralization Center, makes a bed in a mock hotel room as part of the non profit’s hands-on training program. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

New opportunities

25 August 2015 Albert Hong

The Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center is planning on expanding its efforts in providing job training, with help from funding and volunteers.

On the second floor of Sullivan Hall Aug. 18, President Theobald discussed his experience as the CFO of Indiana University and his life on the East Coast. | Margo Reed TTN

Breaking the silence

25 August 2015 Emily Rolen

The Temple News sat down with President Theobald for the first time since April 2013 to discuss this academic year.

The football team stands on the sideline during a practice at Chodoff Field. | Margo Reed TTN

‘Scarred up’

25 August 2015 Owen McCue

Pain from the past has helped the Owls prepare for lofty goals in 2015.

Lowering student debt

25 August 2015 Editorial Board

The university is right to prioritize graduating in four years over small raises in tuition.

Cinovia Williams, a tenant at the Norris Homes, enjoys the mural which will represent the Norris Homes from 1953 to 2017. | Margo Reed TTN

Through mural, a community remembers

25 August 2015 Victoria Mier and Victoria Mier

Artist creates mural to serve as memorial to the soon-to-be demolished Norris Homes community.

Merián Soto, a dance professor at Temple, received a fellowship grant from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage for her choreography. | Margo Reed TTN

Pew honors professors, alumnus

25 August 2015 Michaela Winberg

Three Temple professors and one alumnus were recently awarded 2015 Pew Fellowships.