December, 2018 - The Temple News

Mascots parade around Christmas Village for local children

04 December 2018 Luke Smith

Mascots for a Cure, a nonprofit committed to supporting children battling cancer and other serious illnesses, partnered with Christmas Village in Philadelphia to host its first-ever parade. Nearly 20 mascots from local colleges, high schools

I am Afro-Latinx, don’t shorten my identity

04 December 2018 Rhiannon Rivas

A student explains why she identifies as Afro-Latinx.

Joshua Hupperterz rejects plea deal in alleged killing of Jenna Burleigh

03 December 2018 Will Bleier

Hupperterz will face a life sentence if found guilty of first- or second-degree murder during trial, which will begin Jan. 7.

Hundreds sign national letter condemning Temple, CNN reaction following Marc Lamont Hill’s UN speech

03 December 2018 Grace Shallow

Two Temple students and a 1989 alumnus signed the letter along with several other organizations and professors not affiliated with the university.

Temple football to face Duke in Independence Bowl

02 December 2018 Michael Zingrone

The Owls will play the Blue Devils for the first time in program history in pursuit of their second bowl win under coach Geoff Collins.

Temple men’s basketball shows ‘grit’ in Big 5 win

01 December 2018 Sam Neumann

The Owls went on a nine-point run with four minutes remaining to close out their 77-70 victory against Saint Joseph’s on Saturday at Hagan Arena.

Marc Lamont Hill pens letter to Temple University community

01 December 2018 Marc Lamont Hill

“While I stand behind my political beliefs, I have learned that my use of language produced interpretations, feelings, and responses that I did not intend. For that, I am deeply sorry.”