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Disabilty Services provides scholarships to students in need

25 September 2007

Since 1976, Disability Services and Resources has reached out to hundreds of Temple University students. DSR has strived to inform students that there is hope for each and every one of them, even when the

Mengingitis a growing concern

25 September 2007

In the wake of the meningitis death of a University of Pennsylvania student two weeks ago, Temple has taken strides to protect its own student body, officials said. On the morning of Sept. 9, Anne

Libertarians plan to bring a new political view to campus

25 September 2007

Their beliefs are uncommon in comparison to mainstream political parties, but their ideology is being embraced on Temple’s campus. In March 2007, the Temple Libertarians were officially registered as a student organization on campus. Ryan

Teacher’s pet or student’s regret

25 September 2007

The eyebrows of the students around the room rose when Cassandra Jackson, counselor coordinator for the Russell Conwell Center suggested, “Invite [your professor] over to lunch or coffee.” Seeing the students’ reactions, Jackson said, “The

Howard Gittis, 73, made numerous contributions to the university

25 September 2007

Howard Gittis, member of Temple’s Board of Trustees and philanthropist, died in his sleep Sept. 17 of a heart ailment. He was 73. Gittis, who was a great benefactor to the Temple community, served on

Students rally for “Jena Six”

25 September 2007

Traffic came to a halt Wednesday at Broad and Spring Garden streets as more than 200 Temple students made their way to City Hall rallying in support of the “Jena Six.” The so-called Jena Six

Senior official meets with labor groups

25 September 2007

Temple University broke its longstanding neutrality in the fight between labor groups and AlliedBarton, the company contracted for campus security, when a senior university official met with the groups on Friday to discuss the security

Motocross, Talib Kweli and museums

25 September 2007

Normally I try to change it up, providing a little of this and a bit of that. Instead this week, all events featured take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, and involve my favorite word –

Glimpses at life lost and FOUND

18 September 2007

Davy Rothbart found an angry girlfriend’s note to her boyfriend mistakenly placed on his car windshield. It was this entertaining note that inspired the creation of FOUND Magazine. Rothbart put together the first issue of

Ratha yatra, Mexicali and magic

18 September 2007

It’s only mid-September, but before you know it, students will be wearing heavy coats and sweaters. Until that day arrives, I’m providing outdoor things for you to do. Readers can soak up rays and breathe