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The Temple News’ guide to beers

27 February 2019 Laura Smythe

Don’t know what you want to drink at the bar? We’ll help out out with this quick guide.

Temple student organizes ‘sleep out’ event for youth homelessness

22 January 2019 Laura Smythe

A student is organizing a semester-long fundraiser to benefit a local shelter for youth experiencing homelessness.

Temple professor’s podcast explores racial identity

15 January 2019 Laura Smythe

“My American Meltingpot” explores the intersection of pop culture and identity through topics like racist technology.

Friends honor Jenna Burleigh’s memory with fundraiser amid Hupperterz murder trial

11 January 2019 Laura Smythe

Jenna Burleigh, a junior film and media arts major who was killed in August 2017, is remembered by friends and family for her passion for activism.

An Eagles fan celebrates on the median of Broad Street, flapping his arms like wings, after the Eagles won the NFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl on Sunday. | SYDNEY SCHAEFER / THE TEMPLE NEWS

Top 10 features stories of 2018

31 December 2018 Laura Smythe

From the Eagles winning the Superbowl to acquiring Tupac Shakur’s belongings, 2018 was full of excitement.

Family, friends celebrate life of passionate, vibrant theater alumnus

14 August 2018 Laura Smythe

Ben Vargas, a 23-year-old theater alumnus, died on Aug. 8 after a two-year battle with bone cancer.

‘The Big Bang Theory’ star donates to Department of Theater

25 July 2018 Laura Smythe

The $300,000 donation from Kunal Nayyar will help students gain industry experience in order to sign with major talent agencies.

Travel Channel Features Richie’s Deli & Pizza on “Food Paradise”

26 May 2018 Laura Smythe

Richie’s was included in the episode “College Town Cravings” after the network noticed his food on social media.

Entrepreneurship student produces music for ‘Insecure’

08 May 2018 Laura Smythe

Senior Ben Thomas has worked with major hip-hop artists like Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Dicky and Brian McKnight.

Students fundraise for Nigeria

17 April 2018 Laura Smythe

Two student organizations hosted a gala to raise awareness about Nigeria’s maternal health crisis.

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