Columns - The Temple News

Upperclassmen, take advantage of Temple’s fun elective courses

20 March 2025 Sophia Reis

A student argues that students looking to fulfill their free electives should consider fun course offerings.

Women in film are getting “Lost in Translation”

11 March 2025 Bradley McEntee

A student argues for their peers to seek out and support women-directed films after the 97th Academy Awards left women empty-handed yet again in the Best Director category.

Students, drag yourself to see Philly queens

18 February 2025 Bradley McEntee

A student urges their peers to support local drag artists in Philadelphia nightlife.

Students, recognize Philadelphia’s unhoused population

04 February 2025 Rachel Kealey

A student urges her peers to support organizations that help homeless individuals on college campuses.

Students, don’t overspend this back-to-school season

27 August 2024 Bradley McEntee

A student urges their peers to be more mindful when shopping for the upcoming school year, as it can prove to be very expensive and wasteful if done impulsively.

Temple, give greater clarity on tuition increases

27 August 2024 McCaillaigh Rouse

A student argues Temple’s need for greater communication and clarity in tuition increases.

Temple must mandate booster shots now, not wait for the city

30 December 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

The Editor-in-Chief of The Temple News argues that Temple University should require COVID-19 booster shots to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

Temple’s students need to know how to use self-defense

26 October 2021 Julia Merola

A student argues that Temple should be informing students about self-defense programs.

Temple Student Government, set realistic goals for initiatives

15 October 2021 Julia Merola

A student argues that Temple Student Government should not make promises they can’t keep.

An S or U is not good enough for students’ midterm reports

12 October 2021 Jetta Holiday

A student argues that Temple should change their progress reports to be more detailed.