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TUPD donates books to Paul L. Dunbar School for Read Across America week

27 February 2025 Suhana Khan and Lalaj Johnson

TUPD, along with help from student athlete volunteers, donated 3,000 books to the school on Wednesday in anticipation of Read Across America Week, a national celebration focused on promoting the joy of reading among children.

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.

“Best day of my life”: Temple students react to Eagles’ Super Bowl win

10 February 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Students stormed City Hall after the game, bleeding green and leaving behind a wake of enthusiasm for Philadelphia’s beloved team.

“Are you ready for it?”: Swifties enter their ‘movie era’ at Broad Street theater

14 October 2023 Sofia Kasbo

On Friday, Temple students and community members attended the opening night of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at the local AMC Theatre on Broad Street.

Temple grad student brings film diversity to The Diamond Screen

28 September 2023 Molly Fiske

Ireashia Bennett, an active filmmaker, has a mission to uplift diverse voices and stories in their leadership and their own work.

Temple holds vigil in memory of JoAnne Epps at Bell Tower

20 September 2023 Anna Augustine

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of the president.

Clothesline Project raises awareness for sexual assault

16 April 2023 Allison Beck

On April 13, the Wellness Resource Center held The Clothesline Project at The Bell Tower as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Students gather for Trans Day of Action rally

31 March 2023 Allison Beck

On March 29, students gathered for a Trans Day of Action Rally at the Bell Tower, hosted by Students for Trans Awareness and Rights.

Reduce, reuse, bicycle: Office of Sustainability hosts second-hand bike sale

30 March 2023 Gianna Voges

Students were given the chance to purchase used bikes in an effort to promote a more environmentally aware campus.