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Asynchronous classes are ideal for online learning

08 September 2020 Michelle Levin

A student argues for professors to switch from synchronous to asynchronous course formats.

Students shouldn’t risk their lives in research labs

08 September 2020 Maya Rahman

A student argues that pausing research or adapting labs to be virtual will save lives at Temple.

Off-campus parties are a petri dish for spreading COVID-19

25 August 2020 Meredith Haas

A student calls on other students to do their part and stop partying to protect their community.

Temple students shouldn’t have to invest in new laptops

25 August 2020 Christina Mitchell

Low-income students should not be penalized by laptop requirements.

Conflicts in hybrid scheduling hurt commuter students

25 August 2020 Kelly Thompson

A student argues hybrid learning and reduced space capacities pose challenges for commuters.

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.

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.

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.