2017 - The Temple News

Student’s family split as classmates protest

31 January 2017 Gillian McGoldrick

An executive order limiting immigration led to a student’s family being returned to Syria, while Temple advised nationals from 7 countries to delay traveling.

Temple pairs with Philadelphia rape crisis center for 24/7 survivor support

31 January 2017 Julie Christie

Students can call at any time to receive in-person support on Main Campus.

Lack of recovery dorms on campus

31 January 2017 Meghan Costa

Unlike nearby schools, Temple does not provide sober housing.

Retiring law professor receives award

31 January 2017 Patrick Bilow

Marina Angel will retire in June after half a century of fighting for women’s rights.

University considering Blackboard replacement

31 January 2017 Amanda Lien

Three meetings allowed students to test a new software that could replace Blackboard this summer.

South Florida snaps Owls’ win streak

31 January 2017 Kevin Schaeffer

The Owls hadn’t lost a game since Dec. 7 before Sunday’s 55-51 loss to South Florida.

Temple students travel to Iceland to film senior thesis

31 January 2017 Patrick Bilow

Eric Burleson and Conor O’Mara made a short dystopian film together their senior year.

Education and Temple leaders unconcerned about conflict of interest

31 January 2017 Kelly Brennan

The university has employees in prominent roles in education throughout the city.

Tanaya Atkinson’s versatile game is a weapon off the bench

31 January 2017 Maura Razanauskas

Junior guard Tanaya Atkinson is the team’s leading rebounder.

Alumnus traveled the world as U.S. ambassador

31 January 2017 Jenny Roberts

Johnny Young traveled to countries like Kenya, Barbados and Togo during his career.