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Jayna Schaffer

can be reached at jayna.alexandra.schaffer@temple.edu. Or you can follow Jayna on Twitter @jaynaalexandra_. Follow The Temple News @TheTempleNews.

Opinion

Happy Mother’s Day to our matriarch

07 May 2019 Jayna Schaffer

For Mother’s Day, a student writes about how her grandmother is the foundation of her family.

Opinion

Living in a landmark

26 March 2019 Jayna Schaffer

A student reminisces on the house where she spent summers with her boyfriend and his family.

Opinion

Happy birthday, Mom

12 February 2019 Jayna Schaffer

A student details how her bond with her mom is more than skin deep on her mother’s birthday.

Commentary

Introducing “Hey Jay”

15 January 2019 Jayna Schaffer

The Opinion Editor, Jayna Schaffer, is launching a new platform for students to ask her questions about college life, Temple University, national news and more.

Opinion

Early morning drives, quality time with Pop

27 November 2018 Jayna Schaffer

A student reminisces on the 3 a.m. car rides to her summer job with her grandfather in the driver’s seat.

The Essayist

More like sisters

06 February 2018 Jayna Schaffer

A student reflects on how thankful she is for her close relationship with her aunts.

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Commentary

Why random roommates work

30 January 2018 Jayna Schaffer

Living with random roommates can be a positive learning experience.

Opinion

A look at D.A. platforms

07 November 2017 Jayna Schaffer

The Temple News compiled a quick chart to help people compare the two candidates’ positions on major topics.

Opinion

Halloween: a family treat

31 October 2017 Jayna Schaffer

A student describes her love of Halloween and explains why the holiday is so important to her.

Opinion

The most valuable player

10 October 2017 Jayna Schaffer

A student describes what it’s like to watch her younger brother play flag football despite having cystic fibrosis.

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