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Movers & Shakers: Maria DiGeorge & Bridget Quint

06 February 2012 Angelo Fichera

For Maria DiGeorge and Bridget Quint, choosing between two sweatshirts can be a do-or-die decision. Their pickiness doesn’t stem from trivial consumerism, though. It has less to do with color and logos, and more to

Bridging mountains

17 January 2012 Angelo Fichera

The Temple News examines mountaintop removal coal mining, a controversial practice that student activists have been challenging on Main Campus, and the environmental and health concerns associated with it.

Junior, libertarian group president passes away in 1300

08 November 2011 Angelo Fichera

Friends remember Brad Peterson, who passed away in his dorm on Thursday. Brad Peterson loved Ron Paul. In fact, senior political science major Andrew Napoli said Peterson traveled to a conservative convention last year and

In lieu of Clinton visit, protesters target students

31 October 2011 Angelo Fichera

Occupy protesters targeted students when a political event on campus was canceled. As wet snow lined Philadelphia grounds Saturday, Oct. 29, Occupy Philadelphia protestors marched to Main Campus to sit-in at an event featuring former

Improvement district would charge property owners

31 October 2011 Angelo Fichera

A proposed district seeks to improve safety and cleanliness near Main Campus. Just two weeks after he introduced a proposal to prevent students from obtaining housing in the area around Main Campus, Councilman Darrell Clarke

Walkout, teach-in highlight student interest in Occupy

24 October 2011 Angelo Fichera

To support Occupy Philadelphia, students walked out of class Friday at noon. Since local activists and self-described fed-up citizens took to City Hall grounds on Oct. 6, Occupy Philadelphia has attracted college-aged youth with its

Fox competition winners learn to navigate the business world

17 October 2011 Angelo Fichera

An alumnus and chemistry professor continue talks with customers, investors. When alumnus Lev Davidson was a graduate student last spring, he took home the grand prize of the Be Your Own Boss Bowl. Months later,

Ordinance seeks to remove student housing, tensions

27 September 2011 Angelo Fichera

If passed, a bill would prohibit students from living in areas near Main Campus. To some, students living in the neighborhoods near Main Campus translates to increased safety and an attraction for businesses. To others,

Everybody’s working for the weekend

26 September 2011 Angelo Fichera

Perhaps a remnant of Temple’s commuter-school ties, many local food trucks pull the brakes on business Friday night, turning engines off until school resumes Monday. You may not have classes on Saturdays or Sundays, but

Councilman introduces bill to prohibit local student housing

23 September 2011 Angelo Fichera

If passed, a new bill would prohibit students from living in certain areas around Main Campus. Last night, Sept. 22, City Councilman Darrell Clarke introduced a bill that seeks to put an end to student-community