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Nightclubs and characters

09 November 2009

Columnist Jimmy Viola’s Halloween in Tokyo exposed him to the Japan’s satirical perspective of Americans.

Roman holiday inspires nostalgia

02 November 2009

When in Amsterdam, Rome may seem like a home away from home.

Sustainability Day informs, showcases on-campus green initiatives

30 October 2009 Laura Fanciullacci

Temple students did not have to walk far last Wednesday to learn about the environment and eco-friendly organizations in the Philadelphia area. The university’s second annual Sustainability Day took place around the Bell Tower, which

There’s no place like Tokyo

26 October 2009

During a ride on a subway car in Shinbashi in Tokyo, columnist Jimmy Viola was hit with the realization that Tokyo might not feel as foreign to him as he had expected after a month and a half.

Brighton beaches provide a ‘London-by-the-sea’ getaway

20 October 2009

Columnist Natasha Shapiro left the hustle and bustle of London city for a vacation on the Brighton Pier, where she also visited the Royal Pavilion.

Nostalgia taints American taste buds abroad

20 October 2009

While Italian breakfasts of pancetta and cappuccino might sound luxurious, American visitors may still get homesick for greasy bacon.

Sushi, protests and nerdy chic

13 October 2009

Whether in Akihabara, Shibuya or Harijuku, foreigners visiting Tokyo are bound to stumble upon unique art forms.

Drinkers toast to new below-the-belt boozing

05 October 2009

Columnist Sarah Sanders questions whether the latest drinking fads – or, non-drinking fads – are worth the dangerous health risks they present.

LGBT lingo an issue of comfort

28 September 2009

While some LGBT are reviving slang, others are opting not to.

Flags on hold but not forgotten

23 September 2009

In case you’ve ever wondered, the United States, China, India and South Korea are the most widely represented countries on Main Campus. And, if you haven’t already noticed, 44 flags hang in the Student Center,