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Street to receive $30,000 for teaching, ‘additional duties’

04 December 2007

At 64 years old, Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street has a political career older than most students at Temple. When he disclosed that he had no specific plans after office, Gov. Ed Rendell suggested he

Hart discusses initiatives, struggles

04 December 2007

The Temple News: A great amount of Temple’s endowment was raised just in your first year of tenure, more than had been raised in any year of the capital drive, before it went public. What

‘Passion’ for students led dean back home

04 December 2007

His time away from Temple University was brief – just seven months – but he was greatly missed. “It was like having a colleague out on maternity leave,” Katie D’Angelo, associate dean of students, said

Coffee chain to open on Liacouras

04 December 2007

Nick Bayer says his company, Saxbys Coffee, is not looking to become a formidable competitor to Starbucks. But if all goes as planned for Bayer, Saxbys is likely to be the largest single-entity alternative to

Hip-hop gear, vintage purses and lots of spicentage purses and lots of spice

04 December 2007

Most of you are probably aware of South Street – the long strip of boutiques, shops, restaurants and bars that are full of eccentric people and interesting buys. But just because it’s a well-known area

Come on, Bill: a review of Bill Cosby’s “Come on People”

29 November 2007

Last month, Bill Cosby co-published “Come on People,” a book criticizing the black community. Read a review.

Air Play Trapeze turns workouts upside down

27 November 2007

It’s a victorious pain. The kind that results from accomplishing something more than sitting on the couch and watching The Hills reruns. A few hours ago, I was 10 feet in the air, hanging from

Four wins bring higher expectations

27 November 2007

The football team entered this season with a goal, which was to win the Mid-American Conference. Some might have thought the goal was a lofty one, being this was the Owls’ first season as full-fledged

Football program no longer a joke

27 November 2007

Al Golden was introduced as Temple’s 24th football coach nearly two years ago and quickly made it known that he planned to turn the Owls into a championship-caliber team. I laughed. You laughed. Anyone who

Pad thai, loose-leaf tea and Misconduct

27 November 2007

I had a blast discovering these hidden treasures. At each, I was greeted with sincerity, helpfulness and a warm smile. In a country where most folks think it’s cool to complain regularly, I welcome a