Features - The Temple News

Hall & Oates, Uptown Theatre and the Sound of Philadelphia

26 February 2008

Philadelphia has had as big an impact in popular music as any other city in the world. Daryl Hall and John Oates, who both attended Temple in the late 1960s, are as big a part

Hall meets Oates, makes music history

25 February 2008

The story has been told so many times that they recount it the same whether they are together or not. It is the story of how Hall & Oates, one of the most successful duos

Professional fighting a combination of moves

25 February 2008

Senior film major Matt Makowski is a nice guy outside of the cage. His demeanor is polite, soft-spoken and gentle – but those who have squared off against him would probably say otherwise. Makowski has

Cliches in the media a lack of creativity

25 February 2008

Writing and talking without clichés is easier said than done. Nowadays, clichés come a dime a dozen, and personally, I’ve had it up to here with hearing clichés in the media. That’s just the way

Students laud icons for Black History Month

25 February 2008

Throughout history and in the present day, black icons have emerged in every generation to convey a message of success and pride to society. “In terms of icons we always mention, you can have icons

Professors comment on Web site with a vengeance

25 February 2008

“He is disgusting, and his attitude is the worst. He doesn’t explain what he wants from his students, and then he belittles them in front of the class. Today, he called somebody stupid all day

Be sure to file your FAFSA

25 February 2008

Junior marketing and advertising major Steve Strauser sat back in his chair at the TECH Center looking wary. “I was getting financial aid based on my parents’ income, which pretty much stays the same every

Sugar Mom’s a pierogie playground in Old City

25 February 2008

“It was impossible to find this place, but I’m glad we did. This is definitely my new favorite bar,” a college-aged customer at Sugar Mom’s said. She had just finished work at one of Old

Penang wows with fish heads, curry and vermicelli

25 February 2008

Just beyond the welcome arch into Chinatown stands an establishment that receives the patronage of the Malaysian enclave and Philadelphian foodies alike. Located at 117 N. 10th St., Penang invites you to sample their modernized

Old world meets modern business in Italian Market

18 February 2008

Philadelphia’s Italian Market has long been one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods, even before it was featured in Rocky Balboa’s training montage. Huddled on Ninth Street between Wharton and Fitzwater streets, the Italian Market