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Mental health management through recreational marijuana

08 April 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Students and researchers weigh in on the taboo form of wellness support.

Students reach for mindfulness to cope through trying times

08 April 2025 Bayleh Alexander

The United States’ political climate has students reaching for mindfulness techniques to curb anxiety.

Owls overcome hardships in tough season

08 April 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Despite opening the season with a five-meet losing streak, Temple Gymnastics remains resilient, with underclassmen stepping up and fueling optimism for the future.

BAR GUIDE: 2025

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander, Mike Nonnemaker and Jadon George

The Temple News’ 2025 Bar Guide is your tool for navigating Philadelphia’s bar scene as a 21+ Temple student.

How to order a drink from the bar

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Features Editor Bayleh Alexander shares a guide to ease first-time bar-goers’ ordering anxieties.

DJ’s, drag queens and drinks at Franky Bradleys

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Both queer and straight 20-somethings gather at the Gayborhood bar/club combo.

The 16: Must-visit bars in Philadelphia for Temple students

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander and Samuel O'Neal

New to Philadelphia nightlife? This TTN guide provides you with 16 bars that students 21 and older need to visit in the city.

A look inside The Peabody’s three-year delay

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

The bar’s launch was pushed back for years before new ownership finally opened it last month.

Two months in, students reflect on their Election Day vote

21 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Midway through Donald Trump’s second presidential term, he has issued nearly 90 executive orders, prompting a range of responses from students.

“Best day of my life”: Temple students react to Eagles’ Super Bowl win

10 February 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Students stormed City Hall after the game, bleeding green and leaving behind a wake of enthusiasm for Philadelphia’s beloved team.