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Temple Athletics 101: An ABC guide to the Owls

21 August 2007

The scholastic year is back. That means Temple’s athletic teams have a fresh start as well. It’s time for school spirit, mascots and enthusiasm. But for those who are new to the campus atmosphere or

Striking out cancer

21 August 2007

There are those genuine, charitable people of the world who make monetary donations, run marathons or even raise awareness for the perils of cancer. Then there is Tim Riley. The 25-year-old Temple graduate has immersed

Venture past city’s pro venues teams

21 August 2007

Four massive venues rest amid a concrete desert just above the Philadelphia Navy yard. These stadiums house four of this city’s best-known sports teams – the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers. These teams are often

‘A great guy’: Teammates recall the late Richie Gargel.

21 August 2007

Temple pitcher Richie Gargel passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, following a swimming pool accident earlier in the week. The 6-foot, 145 pound pitcher from Brigantine, N.J. was 19. After a steadily improving freshman season for

Your city … by the book

21 August 2007

The Temple News shows it knows its alphabet when it comes to the City of Brotherly Love. From restaurants and bars to landmarks and “Rocky,” this list can help you begin to get situated in

Longtime TSG member has his chance to lead

21 August 2007

A familiar face will preside atop Temple Student Government this year. Juan Galeano, a member of TSG since September 2004, was elected student body president after his slate, “Owl Potential,” won an unopposed election last

Orientation program expands as admission grows

21 August 2007

The ability to meet people is a major concern for any new college student. Freshmen at Temple University, the 27th largest university in the nation with more than 34,000 students worldwide, get a chance to

International Studies core requirements revised

21 August 2007

Students still needing to complete their International Studies Core requirement now have more options. The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies announced that the IS options have been revised, effective since the start

Alcohol issues saturate crime on campus

21 August 2007

Alcohol caused a ton of trouble on and off campus last year. While the number of liquor-law arrests decreased for the third consecutive year, the amount of disciplinary actions or referrals relating to alcohol on

Office strives to protect diversity on campus

21 August 2007

Temple University will be ranked No. 1 in a list of the most diverse student populations in the nation in the 2008 edition of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 366 Colleges.” The announcement was made