2020 - The Temple News

Temple rolls out more details on testing, campus reopening

23 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

The message also included information on how the university will be enforcing return for the fall semester.

TSG calls on Temple to move classes online, close campus housing

21 August 2020 Jack Danz

Penn, Drexel and La Salle recently announced their classes would take place online.

NCAA grants fall athletes an extra year of eligibility

21 August 2020 Dante Collinelli

The NCAA will not count the 2020 fall season against athletes eligibility, no matter the number of games they play.

Temple reports seven active student COVID-19 cases

21 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

Another on-campus student tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s public tracking system

Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. speaks to Temple students

20 August 2020 Emma Padner

The Philadelphia native spoke to students, answered questions about his life before “Hamilton” and sang.

Philadelphia to allow indoor dining Sept. 8

20 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

While the indoor dining ban will be lifted, new regulations will include strict guidelines on seating, operating times, and health screenings for employees.

La Salle University to keep fall classes online

20 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

The university’s president said the decision was made due to student behavior and health concerns

Temple reports first off campus student COVID-19 case

20 August 2020 Nico Cisneros and Madison Karas

There are now five active COVID-19 cases among students.

Drexel shifts undergrad classes online, closes campus housing

19 August 2020 Amelia Winger

Drexel cancelled its planned tuition increase and froze tuition rates for on campus undergraduate students for the fall.

Malcolm Kenyatta speaks at Democratic National Convention

19 August 2020 Miles Wall

The state representative spoke on Joe Biden’s early support of gay marriage.