Activism - The Temple News

Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Department hosts LGBTQ+ panel

21 February 2025 Suhana Khan and Jailam Hutton

The event, called Tackling Uncertainty, was held in response to president Donald Trump’s executive orders, exploring potential responses and calls to action.

Jeffrey Epstein assault survivor speaks out at SAASA event

19 February 2025 Lalaj Johnson and Madelynne Ferro

Jess Michaels, a 1991 Jeffrey Epstein sexual assault survivor, spoke to students about sexual assault first aid at a Student Activists Against Sexual Assault meeting on campus.

Student activists, state representative team up on bill to combat abuse

04 February 2025 Jadon George

The legislation’s backers say it creates new options for victims of sexual misconduct on campus.

A year of activism and protests on Temple’s campus

21 January 2025 Mike Nonnemaker

Students and faculty have spoken out on a variety of issues during the past year.

“There’s nobody more deserving”: Junior wins scholarship, combats sexual violence

15 December 2024 Bayleh Alexander

Bella Kwok recently received the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship, granting her $50,000 for tuition along with a $10,000 travel and Airbnb stipend.

The activists moving potential voters to the polls

05 November 2024 Jadon George

On-the-ground organizers are playing an outsize role in the Keystone State’s closest races.

The team behind SAASA’s second act prepares for a new era

27 August 2024 Jadon George

Temple’s most prominent student-activist and the organization she revived are entering a year of transition and change.

Here4U app offering sexual assault resources launches for Temple students

30 June 2024 Bayleh Alexander

Student Activists Against Sexual Assault President Ray Epstein launched the app on June 10 after two semesters of partnership with Maggie Slater and other Here4U app coordinators.

Law Students form clinic for student leasing aid

28 November 2023 Alayna Hutchinson

Two Temple law students are advocating for a student legal services program on campus, addressing undergraduates’ housing issues.

Temple law student reignites efforts for time off on Election Day

19 October 2023 Molly Fiske

After Temple alumni worked to gain more than 4,000 signatures on the Owls Out for Democracy petition, a Temple Law student will continue their project.