January, 2018 - The Temple News

Rethink Parliament

23 January 2018 Editorial Board

It’s clear that, after multiple students resigned during break, the student government branch isn’t able to achieve its goal.

Lauren Wolkstein, a film and media arts professor, is the co-director of “The Strange Ones,” which was released in select theaters earlier this month. | OLIVIA O’NEILL / THE TEMPLE NEWS

Professor’s film released in select theaters

23 January 2018 Hadiyah Weaver

“The Strange Ones” explores mysterious events that occur between two brothers on a road trip.

Rewriting my poetic journey

23 January 2018 Siani Colón

The Philly Pigeon Slam reignites a student’s love for writing poetry and makes them want to get on stage.

Local business owners refuse ‘stop-and-go’ law

23 January 2018 Matt McCann

Philadelphia City Council passed a law that requires some businesses remove bulletproof glass surrounding registers.

Coach Umme Salim-Beasley (center), assistant coach Michael Rosso (left) and graduate assistant coach Anastasia Halbig work with gymnasts during practice on Wednesday in Pearson Hall. | JAMIE COTTRELL / THE TEMPLE NEWS

Temple gymnastics coaches build off Rutgers roots

23 January 2018 Jay Neemeyer

Umme Salim-Beasley and her top assistants all came to Temple in 2015.

City celebrates Eagles’ NFC Championship win

22 January 2018 Sydney Schaefer

The Eagles will advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in 13 years.

Nationally ranked Temple fencing improves to 14-6

22 January 2018 Zach Bailey

The Owls posted a 7-3 record in the two-day Philadelphia Invitational hosted by Penn on Saturday and Sunday.

Club hockey losses fourth straight to Drexel

22 January 2018 Jay Neemeyer

Temple extended its losing streak to four games on Sunday in a 4-3 loss to Drexel at the Flyers Skate Zone in Northeast Philadelphia.

Men’s tennis falls to defending champion Virginia

22 January 2018 Evan Easterling

The University of Virginia earned three straight set victories in singles play to beat Temple 4-3 on Sunday in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Eagles fans tailgate to celebrate historic game

22 January 2018 Jamie Cottrell

Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings fans gathered outside of Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday for a day-long tailgate prior to the NFC Championship game. Although the game didn’t start until 6:40 p.m., fans took to