Alexandra Olivier

Olivier: Online feedback forms still ineffective

17 April 2012 Alexandra Olivier

Olivier argues that placing student feedback forms online will still yield the same results as paper feedback forms.

Department, city observe National Public Health Week

10 April 2012 Alexandra Olivier

April 2 marked the beginning of the 17th annual National Public Health Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of healthy habits. Monday, April 2 marked the beginning of a weeklong celebration for National Public

People you should know: Bettye Collier-Thomas

28 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas is no stranger to receiving awards. Former director of the Temple University Center for African-American History and Culture and a professor in the Department of History, Dr. Collier-Thomas is a distinguished lecturer

Women’s basketball ups intensity

14 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

Senior guards Shey Peddy and BJ Williams get in sync. There is a chemistry on the women’s basketball team that is steering them towards success. This chemistry has resulted in yet another win, this time

‘Stuff people say’ videos don’t carry cruel intentions

14 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

Olivier argues that there are negative stereotypes and then there are stereotypes that people should be able to laugh at. There is a stereotype for everything. If you’re a doctor your handwriting is sloppy, if

Love bites

13 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

Restaurants throughout the city are encouraging their patrons’ romantic appetites on Valentine’s Day with special aphrodisiac menus for the holiday. Love and food easily go hand in hand. So it’s no surprise that many restaurants

Owls handle Xavier in front of ‘white-out’ crowd

12 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

The Owls defeated Xavier 85-72 on Saturday night. Led by senior Ramone Moore the Temple Owls defeated the Xavier Musketeers 85-72 Saturday night at the Liacouras Center. Accompanying Moore’s game high 30 points, graduate center

Owls’ guards pick up the pace in win

07 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

The Owls extended their winning streak to seven games. After a slow start in the first half, the Owls opened the second half with a 17-4 run, dominating to their 69-51 win against the Fordham

Let your booty drop

31 January 2012 Alexandra Olivier

BootyDrop.com is a website for college students to post their hookup histories for other users to read and rank. No one likes a kiss and tell – unless it’s funny and completely anonymous, of course.

Not snitching reflects survival, not character

23 January 2012 Alexandra Olivier

The unwritten code of not being a snitch allows criminals to go free. Olivier explains why this rule is often followed in some communities. After moving from my cozy, predominantly white neighborhood to a predominantly