October, 2015 - The Temple News

2) Jamya Day, treasurer of the Queer People of Color at Temple, prepares for the vigil that was held in honor of Keisha Jenkins at the Bell Tower, Oct. 12. | Linh Than TTN

QPOC honors Kiesha Jenkins with vigil

13 October 2015 Julie Christie

Jenkins, an African-American transgender woman, was found dead on the border of Logan and Hunting Park neighborhoods Oct. 6.

Robby Anderson catches a touchdown in Temple's 49-10 win over Tulane on Saturday. | Geneva Heffernan TTN

Williams, defensive unit stifles Green Wave

13 October 2015 Michael Guise

The defense held Tulane to 110 total yards of offense Saturday to move to 5-0.

AlliedBarton Bike Officer Lamar Gargile bikes down Norris Street in his patrol zone Oct. 10. Gargile has been a bike officer for the past three years. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

After attack, an increase in escorts

13 October 2015 Jenny Kerrigan

AlliedBarton and Temple Police have seen a significant increase in the Walking Escort program after a reported sexual assault Sept. 28.

Student Peter Loikits performed in “Did That Just Happen?” at Randall Theater as part of the New Voices Festival Oct. 2. | Brianna Spause TTN

New voice brought to life on stage

13 October 2015 Gillian McGoldrick

Philadelphia Young Playwrights and Temple Theaters collaborated for the 27th annual New Voices Festival.

Dejan Majerle (left), headstands at Temple’s Bboy team’s practice in Mitten Hall. | Khanya Brann TTN

Flipping breakdance on its head

13 October 2015 Eamon Dreisbach

Steve Graham used his knowledge of the business and breakdancing worlds to form the Urban Dance and Education Foundation in 2013.

Temple Police officer Damon Mitchell tests the new Ti Training simulator. | Daniel Rainville TTN

CSS using new test simulator

13 October 2015 Julie Christie

Temple Police installed a new training simulator two weeks ago that is aimed to help officers understand when and how to use force in different situations.

Freshman running back Ryquell Armstead celebrates a touchdown run in the Owls’ 49-10 victory against Tulane Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. | Geneva Heffernan TTN

Ground and pound

13 October 2015 Owen McCue

After a fumble on the first drive, freshman Ryquell Armstead ran for two touchdowns in the Owls’ 49-10 win Saturday against Tulane.

Tamron Hall, who graduated from Temple in 1992, was nominated for a Board of Trustees spot. | COURTESY Ryan S. Brandenberg

SMC grad close to BOT spot

13 October 2015 Steve Bohnel

Tamron Hall has been nominated to fill the seat Bill Cosby relinquished when he resigned from the Board of Trustees last December.

‘I was going to die in prison’

13 October 2015 Michaela Winberg

After serving 36 years at Graterford prison, Tyrone Werts works for the Inside Out Prison Exchange Program at Temple.

Diversity welcomed

13 October 2015 Editorial Board

Hall’s nomination is a positive change, but not a solution to the Board’s diversity problem.