Jessica Smith - The Temple News

Jarvis, a canine officer, was originally trained to be a seeing-eye dog, but his history of ear infections disqualified him. He now works with Temple police officers. | Tyra Lockhart TTN

Canine officer one man’s best friend

15 October 2013 Jessica Smith

Jarvis works to detect explosives with officer Larry Besa.

Smith: Can we help our public schools?

02 September 2013 Jessica Smith

Temple’s new scholarships should help local students.

(From left) Aaron Palmer, Jeff Familetti, Stephen Fala and Matt McWilliams star in “One of the Guys,” an award-nominated web series. | Courtesy ONE OF THE GUYS

Making the grade

27 August 2013 Jessica Smith

Michael Busza’s web series used what he calls “acceptance through comedy” to earn a Mid-Atlantic Emmy nod.

Smith: If this is the future of journalism, I don’t want to be involved

27 August 2013 Jessica Smith

Fox News has long held a partisan, right-wing reputation that reared its ugly head during a July interview with author and scholar Reza Aslan, wherein a Fox reporter questioned his authority on Christianity as a Muslim. What does this latest mishap signify for young journalists, as well as the future of the network?

Baby on Broad

24 August 2013 Jessica Smith

Temple police help deliver baby Tuesday morning to expectant mother in back of a Cadillac on Broad Street.

U-Feed Program donates leftover food to Philadelphia Boys and Girls Clubs

30 May 2013 Jessica Smith

Junior Nadia Ouazzi helps donate leftover food from dining halls to underprivileged children at Boys and Girls Club.

Smith: Graduation complications must be addressed

29 April 2013 Jessica Smith

Smith argues that more should be done to ensure that students graduate on time.

Smith: College curriculum creates employability

22 April 2013 Jessica Smith

Smith argues that a recent study overlooked how majors imbue students with important skills.

Smith: Standardized tests fail education system

15 April 2013 Jessica Smith

Smith argues that standardized testing corrupts educators.

Smith: Policy overhaul overdue

01 April 2013 Jessica Smith

Smith argues that recent changes to financial aid policies will benefit students while also holding them responsible.