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Liason First

12 April 2011 Editorial Board

When TU Nation assumes office next year, it should act as a strong student voice. On April 7, Temple Student Government announced the winner of the 2011 election. TU Nation, the winning ticket, is comprised

Major Oversights

12 April 2011 Editorial Board

The benefits of collapsing the interdisciplinary programs do not outweigh the damage. Last week, College of Liberal Arts Dean Teresa Scott Soufas announced to collapse five interdisciplinary programs into existing CLA departments. The Temple News

Post Quake

05 April 2011 Editorial Board

After experiencing disaster in Japan, the university should improve its planning process. The world today is unpredictable, but contingency plans are all the more necessary because of it. When a 9.0 magnitude quake devastated Japan

Academic Priorities

05 April 2011 Editorial Board

As the university determines where it should cut costs, it should remember its title. In response to budget cuts, the College of Liberal Arts will officially collapse its interdisciplinary programs – Jewish studies, American studies,

Temple’s Footprint

29 March 2011 Editorial Board

Temple’s contribution to Philadelphia outweighs the proposed budget cuts. On Wednesday, March 16, and Monday, March 28, President Ann Weaver Hart, Lincoln University President Ivory Nelson, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg and Penn State

Ticketing TSG

29 March 2011 Editorial Board

Temple Student Government tickets need to more narrowly define their platforms. Election season is upon us again, and we’re not talking about the mayoral race. With the semester more than halfway through, two tickets for

Taxing Duties

22 March 2011 Editorial Board

Students should take advantage of Temple’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. If you’re not familiar with the proverbial two certainties in life – death and taxes – now is the time to become familiar with

Rounded Concern

22 March 2011 Editorial Board

Both U.S. and international students at Temple’s Japan Campus invested in education. Early on March 17, Temple’s Japan Campus announced it would evacuate its 200 remaining United States students in response to a safety warning

Trying Times

15 March 2011 Editorial Board

When facing quick turnaround for decisions, leaders should act wisely. While many students retreated from Main Campus to relax during spring break, it was a grim week for the rest of the world. Political unrest

Balancing Act

15 March 2011 Editorial Board

Students must stay informed and voice their concerns over the proposed 2011-12 budget. Although many noted Gov. Tom Corbett’s kept promise not to raise any taxes, it was the governor’s spending cuts that raised eyebrows