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Building a program in an urban enviroment

13 November 2007

The cross country program has struggled to find its niche since the program was re-established in 2005 following a 20-year hiatus. Neither the men’s or women’s teams have finished higher than 11th place at the

Academy Award-winning Holocaust survivor speaks to Temple

13 November 2007

As one survivor of the Holocaust recounted her experiences to universities across America, students sat in crowded rooms and watched on big screen projections. A live video-broadcast of “One Survivor Remembers” with Gerda Weissman Klein,

TSG announces formation of student Senate

13 November 2007

In an attempt to expand student participation in Temple University’s inner workings, Temple Student Government President Juan Galeano announced the formation of a student Senate. The Senate interest meeting, which will be held on November

Edge residents still reeling after evacuations

13 November 2007

Residents at The Edge at Avenue North spent a considerable amount of time outside of the apartment building last month because of two major evacuations which occurred in less than five days. As a result

In midst of problems, Edge sold to new developer

13 November 2007

Recent housing issues have taken on prime importance with Temple students living at the Edge at Avenue North. In addition to the increase in building evacuations in recent weeks, the announcement that the Edge was

Recent Study by Temple Researchers Explores Effects of Alcohol Coupled With Nicotine

13 November 2007

Casual and heavy smokers beware, nicotine use while drinking alcohol can lead to a greater dependency to both, as well as create learning difficulties. A study by Temple University researchers, Thomas J. Gould, associate professor

Honors students benefit from book stipend

13 November 2007

With the price of textbooks on the rise, Temple is helping Honors students offset the cost. Incoming Honors students receive the Provost Book Award. The stipend is $500 in the form of Diamond Dollars and

Discount clothing, tattoo-inspired merch

13 November 2007

As November nears its halfway point, one thing is certain: the start of the holiday season is close at hand. But before you save up money to buy presents, why not indulge yourself? Head out

Man fatally shot near campus

13 November 2007

A 42-year-old oil-heater repairman was fatally shot after attempting to make a call at the home of two Temple students Wednesday. Carl Tomberlain, who worked for Petro Oil in Southampton, Bucks County, was shot in

Partnership to help make campus ‘green’

13 November 2007

With a current worldwide emphasis on the environment, it is no surprise that building “green” is a strong enough issue bringing numerous Pennsylvania colleges together for the study of ecological sustainability. About two years ago,