Activism - The Temple News

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.

“Women, Life, Freedom”: Vigil for Iranian protesters held at the Bell Tower

21 October 2022 Sarah Frasca

The Iranian Students of Temple University hosted and organized a vigil for Mahsa Amini and Iranian protesters.

Student organizations collect donations for Ukraine

20 March 2022 Eden MacDougall and Rosie Leonard

The Latinx Media Association and Lambda Pi Eta collected monetary donations and supplies during a two-day drive to support Ukrainians.

Safe Bet use online services to distribute gun locks

13 April 2021 Kristine Chin

With the ability to have online request forms, Safe Bet ensures people who request locks need them.

Temple alumnus’ photobook captures Philly protests

16 February 2021 Samantha Sullivan

Matthew Barber published his photography of last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests.

Temple students create art to destigmatize opioid crisis

17 November 2020 Scott Blender

‘Art for Change’ is a virtual art exhibition to begin conversations about substance use disorder.