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Apologize for MOVE bombing, Philadelphia

13 May 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on the city to officially apologize for killing 11 people and destroying dozens of homes in 1985.

Don’t ignore history: Holocaust education is essential

12 May 2020 Pavlína Černá

With this year marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps in Europe, it is vital that all U.S. states mandate Holocaust education.

Leaving Dublin without saying goodbye

07 May 2020 Emma Padner

A student recalls finding out that they’d have to return home early from their study abroad in Dublin, Ireland, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

An unparalleled year, an unparalleled staff

07 May 2020 Kelly Brennan

The Editor In Chief writes about her time leading The Temple News amid a period of unprecedented changes for the publication.

Abortion access is essential, even amid COVID-19

06 May 2020 Christina Mitchell

Eight states have temporarily restricted, suspended or prohibited abortion access in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

How to register to vote amid COVID-19

29 April 2020 Tyler Perez

Pennsylvania’s primary election has been postponed to June 2 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s how to prepare.

Learning it’s not my fault

28 April 2020 Pavlína Černá

A student reflects on experiences with sexual assault and coming to learn that she is not to blame.

Letter: Temple students expect more from Aramark

26 April 2020 Letter

The president of the TU Ecological Eating Club calls on Aramark, Temple’s food service provider, to commit to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

On hiking, isolation and social distancing

24 April 2020 Dylan Smeltzer

A student reminisces on seeking seclusion in Los Angeles mountains and the lessons they’ve learned since then.

COVID-19 pandemic makes the case for significant prison reform

21 April 2020 Tyler Perez

Philadelphia’s reduction of its prison populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to fight for real prison reform in the future.