Features - The Temple News

Event revives penmanship

17 October 2011 Stephen Rose

Designers showcase the art of print design at Vox Populi gallery. Penmanship is defined as the art of handwriting and in the digital age, it’s considered a dying art. Recently, elementary schools have been cutting

Park in the sky

17 October 2011 Luis Rodriguez

Plans for the abandoned Reading Rail Viaduct aim to transform it into a park above the streets. Inspired by the highlines of New York and Paris, Philadelphia could be getting its very own citywide park.

Thrift store finds spice up wardrobes

10 October 2011 Mark Longacre

Columnist Mark Longacre scours the racks of some second hand stores able to revamp any fall wardrobe. There’s nothing better than the first crisp fall day. Despite the nippy air, the sun keeps you comfortably

Outfest celebrates, advocates GLBT rights

10 October 2011 Jenelle Janci

Outfest attendees took to the streets of the Gayborhood Oct. 9. Outfest 2011, a gay-pride celebration full of rainbow displays, erotic dancers and passionate attendees, held a prominent presence in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood on Sunday, Oct.

Under the radar

10 October 2011 Shauna Bannan

The Last Laugh with Jack Martin and Ryan Shaner / Oct. 14 / 10 p.m. / $12 for general admission, $10 for students and minors / The Arts Bank Cabaret, 601 South Broad St. /

Street sounds

10 October 2011 Abi Reimold

The Skin Cells Sweaty fans stand shoulder to shoulder, attention fixed upon members of The Skin Cells. Bassist Colin Acchione, a junior at West Chester, stands with his back to the audience as his brother

Tutorial revamps friendship bracelet

10 October 2011 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White follows a tutorial for an ‘adult friendship bracelet’ but wouldn’t reccommend others follow it, too. One of my favorite parts of writing this column is that I get to be a little

Festival comedy explores science of love

10 October 2011 Kierra Bussey

Philly Film Festival showing of “Losing Control,” blends science and romance on the silver screen. What do science and filmmaking have in common? Philadelphia native Valerie Weiss, founder of PhD Productions and award-winning writer, director

Artists envision chemistry in CHF exhibit

10 October 2011 Jenelle Janci

In celebration of the International Year of Chemistry, artists combine art with the periodic elements. A chemical connection intertwined with art encompasses Elemental Matters: Artists Imagine Chemistry, an exhibit at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. It

Chocolate muffins that won’t give a muffin top

26 April 2010

Full of fiber and antioxidants, these double chocolaty treats are a guilt-free feel-good snack. In this recipe, Grace Dickinson serves up muffins that don’t even need icing.