May, 2020 - The Temple News

Campus Safety Services increases Temple patrols

31 May 2020 Valerie Dowret

There has been no looting or vandalism on campus.

His life matters: Black lives matter

31 May 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.

Temple University addresses George Floyd death

31 May 2020 Jay Neemeyer

A statement signed by President Englert and Provost Epps was released Sunday morning.

Philadelphia issues citywide curfew

30 May 2020 Amelia Winger and Jay Neemeyer

Only people with essential duties will be permitted outside from 8 p.m. tonight through 6 a.m. tomorrow.

La Salle University announces fall semester with in-person classes

28 May 2020 Amelia Winger

The university plans to allow students to return to campus and offer both in-person and virtual instruction.

Philadelphia to begin reopening by June 5

22 May 2020 Amelia Winger

All Pennsylvania counties are expected to move into the yellow phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan by June 5 at the latest, he announced today.

Philadelphia domestic abuse shelters provide aid during COVID-19

22 May 2020 Magdalena Becker

National and local domestic abuse and violence shelters offer their support to victims sheltered-in-place with their abusers.

Temple football adds quarterback from power-five school

21 May 2020 Dante Collinelli

Re-al Mitchell announced he was transferring to Temple from Iowa State University today.

No date set for Temple’s 2020 class commencement yet

14 May 2020 Colin Evans

Some colleges have made plans to hold their ceremonies for the Class of 2020 in May 2021.

Apologize for MOVE bombing, Philadelphia

13 May 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on the city to officially apologize for killing 11 people and destroying dozens of homes in 1985.