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‘Small is good’ for West Philly label Badmaster

04 February 2008

In today’s mainstream record industry, it has become increasingly hard for new music to circulate and grow. But there are still a few rebels who are dedicated to making their mark. Badmaster Records is one

The bold Labold brothers go Extraboriginal with fashion art

04 February 2008

The Labold brothers are making a mark in the underground art community in Philadelphia. Greg and James Labold have dedicated themselves to creating fashionable, innovative and multifaceted art together for the past two years. Greg,

Feeling broke? Refresh fashion with no money

04 February 2008

Last week was Restaurant Week, which means – among other things – that I am essentially broke. And isn’t it always when there’s no way you can validate any kind of shopping that you feel

Alumnus drinks on the job and gets paid

04 February 2008

Imagine a job where you’re paid to drink. You get into a high-end club thanks to the VIP list and are instructed to try as many different expensive wines and liquors as possible, while still

Comedic essays offer advice, lessons on love

04 February 2008

As a general rule, males between the ages of 18 and 34 do not purchase a particularly large number of books dispensing advice on the topics of romance and relationships. Whether this trend stems from

‘Darker Face’ takes on roots of race, gender

04 February 2008

Temple’s next theater production – The Darker Face of the Earth – explores gender roles, race relations and tolerance in the context of a 19th-century American cotton plantation. Although the play is set more than

Chilly No More: The best ways to weatherize your home

04 February 2008

Sophomore communications major Chrissy Angeli used to wear a winter coat while doing homework at her computer desk. She said it was like riding in a car with the windows cracked. “I could literally hear

A time for transfers

29 January 2008

When sophomore journalism major Samantha Richcrick transferred to Temple from Pittsburgh’s Point Park University last fall, she couldn’t help but feel like just a number. “It was a lot to get used to,” Richcrick said.

Fabric Row still rules the South Philly shopping scene

29 January 2008

For a fresh fix of fashion, visit Fabric Row, where traditional garments meet trendy dress. Located on South Fourth Street., snug between South and Catharine streets, Fabric Row is home to a wide array of

Azure spices up NoLib

29 January 2008

Catch the buzz on the Northern Liberties restaurant scene. Azure gives you plenty of spice at student-affordable prices. The restaurant is conveniently located at Second and Laurel streets, in heart of Northern Liberties next to