December, 2021 - The Temple News

Federal judge will not dismiss indictment against Temple alumnus for Jan. 6 riot

31 December 2021 Fallon Roth

A United States district judge wrote that the First Amendment cannot protect the group of Proud Boys leaders from criminal prosecution for their alleged roles in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the United States Capitol building.

Temple delays spring semester residence hall move-in

31 December 2021 Fallon Roth and Lawrence Ukenye

Undergraduate students moving into residence halls must receive a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of their arrival. The university is also encouraging those who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.

Temple must mandate booster shots now, not wait for the city

30 December 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

The Editor-in-Chief of The Temple News argues that Temple University should require COVID-19 booster shots to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

Owls’ bench players filling a shooting void

29 December 2021 Nick Gangewere

Temple University men’s basketball still needs to find a consistent lineup.

Owls game against Wildcats postponed

28 December 2021 Nick Gangewere

Temple University men’s basketball postponed its game against Villanova University due to COVID-19 protocol issues in the Owls’ program.

Tyler alumnus creates mural with local high school students

27 December 2021 Ryan Tian

As part of a project with the Global Philadelphia Association, Mat Tomezsko created a mural to combat inequalities, which is now on display at Gladfelter Hall.

Owls game against Explorers postponed

27 December 2021 Isabella DiAmore

Temple University women’s basketball postponed its game against La Salle University on Dec. 29 due to COVID-19 protocol issues in the Owls’ program.

Students applaud city’s vaccine mandate for indoor dining

24 December 2021 Rosie Leonard, Samantha Sullivan and Eden MacDougall

On Dec. 13, the City of Philadelphia announced that, beginning Jan. 17, all indoor dining establishments must require proof of full-vaccination for customers to enter.

Students express frustration, relief about Temple’s remote learning announcement

23 December 2021 Rosie Leonard and Eden MacDougall

On Dec. 22, Temple announced they will hold spring semester classes virtually through Jan. 21; students are nervous of what may come after the two-week remote learning period ends.

Hicks’ record-breaking performance secures win for Owls

22 December 2021 Nick Gangewere

Temple University men’s basketball scored a season-high 85 points in a dominating win over Delaware State University.