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THE ESSAYIST 2024: The Little Things

03 December 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse and Bradley McEntee

This year’s edition of the Essayist highlights the seemingly insignificant things that have proven consequential in our student writer’s life.

Remembering my grandmother through a broken umbrella

03 December 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student reflects on how a broken umbrella is a powerful reminder of her relationship with her grandma following her passing.

Eight Temple affiliates listed among Philly’s most influential figures

19 November 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

Mitch Morgan, John Fry, Michael Young and five others landed on Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 edition of “The 150 Most Influential People in Philly” list.

Coming to terms with my life changes in Wexford

19 November 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student reflects on her visit to Wexford, Ireland, and how it helped her face fears of the future.

Temple, It’s time to rename O’Connor Plaza

16 November 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student argues that Temple must change the namesake of O’Connor Plaza due to its association with Bill Cosby’s legal defense in his 2005 civil lawsuit.

The growing pains of going home

15 November 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student compares the bitter change of her hometown, Savannah, Georgia, to the growing pains of getting older.

I’m young, I’m American and I’m scared

05 November 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student reflects on America’s political division, the necessity of voting and the palpable tension many have about election day.

Religious nationalism and its political endeavors

05 November 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student urges her peers to be aware of religious nationalists and to be active in opposing the drastic choices these individuals take.

Temple, every student deserves sustainability education

17 October 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student urges Temple to improve sustainability and ethics academic opportunities for students to encourage environmentally-conscious initiatives.

Students, oppose 76 Place and preserve Chinatown

10 October 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse and Bradley McEntee

Two students argue that their peers must get involved in the fight against 76 Place, which puts Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood at risk of displacement and financial ruin.