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Brian Foley realized his potential to become a competitive fast walker when he worked as a cashier in a grocery store as an undergraduate student and had to quickly check food prices throughout the store. | Sergei Blair TTN

From quick cashier to trophy winner

22 April 2014 Patrick McCarthy

Brian Foley, an alumnus and staff member, has been a competitive fast-walker for years.

Jaslyn Johnson was awarded the PECO scholarship, which is given to students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. | Sash Schaeffer TTN

For family, college in their blood

22 April 2014 Kate Reilly

One scholarship winner said Temple runs in her family.

For art students, a time to intern

21 April 2014 Patrick McCarthy

The Career Center has an individual department fair that helps Tyler students to connect with potential employers.

Kaniz Pramanik interviews Professor Marybeth Acac last Thursday after taking her photo for “Humans of Temple University.” She will post the professor’s responses as the caption of her photo on the project’s Facebook page. | Skyler Burkhart TTN

Documenting the faces of Temple

17 April 2014 Dominique Johnson

Kaniz Pramanik created a Facebook page-style blog called “Humans of Temple University.”

Dorothy Geller| Alexis Wright-Whitley TTN

For students and faculty, music outside class

15 April 2014 Paige Gross

Dorothy Geller is a professor and folk singer who rejects pop culture.

Chima Onukwuru created Africans Can Gossip. | Jessica Smith TTN

Onukwuru sparks internet connection for Africans

15 April 2014 Jessica Smith

One student created a successful networking website, “Africans Can Gossip,” which was recognized at a recent gala hosted by the Society for Emerging African Leaders.

For Rasing, a chance to finish her degree

15 April 2014 Alexis Wright-Whitley

Junior Joyce Rasing won the Straw Into Gold scholarship, which is awarded to a student with high academic achievement who has lost one or more parents.

Welcome Center leader promotes school spirit

07 April 2014 Paige Gross

Niki Mendrinos runs Experience Temple Day on Main Campus.

Guard Rateska Brown was the team’s leading scorer off the bench during the 2013-14 season. | Andrew Thayer TTN

Four Owls to transfer, Brown says

01 April 2014 Brien Edwards

Rateska Brown says Cardoza advised her to leave the program.

Alumna Emma MacDonald rehearses for the National Water Dance this past Saturday on Main Campus. The show will be held at the Race Street Pier. | Abi Reimold TTN

Dances with water

01 April 2014 Erin Edinger-Turoff

Faculty and students will participate in the National Water Dance this April.