Editorials - The Temple News

Single-issue voters: Be informed

23 October 2018 Editorial Board

Environmental protection advocacy nonprofit Defend Our Future and other organizers who hone their focuses on single issues are encouraging voters to heavily consider choosing officials on Nov. 6 with those topics in mind. Naturally, voters

Support, legalize safe injection sites in Philadelphia

16 October 2018 Editorial Board

Temple University Health System President and CEO Larry Kaiser is on the advisory committee of Safehouse, a nonprofit aiming to open the city’s and nation’s first comprehensive user engagement site, or safe injection site. The

Brett Kavanaugh confirmation: We’re defeated, but still inspired

09 October 2018 Editorial Board

On Saturday, the United States Senate confirmed Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court — a position he will hold for the rest of his life. That decision was deafening, telling us that

Keep empowering survivors

02 October 2018 Editorial Board

Last week, Temple Police released its annual 2018 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report to the Temple University community.

New party rules only go so far

02 October 2018 Editorial Board

This semester, Student Activities implemented a policy that requires all fraternities and sororities to register social events where there will be alcohol and to distribute wristbands to attendees who are 21 or older.

Alpha Center has sound intent

25 September 2018 Editorial Board

Community residents shouldn’t let their dislike of Temple’s proposed stadium halt the Alpha Center.

Add active assailant protocols

25 September 2018 Editorial Board

Apartment complexes near Main Campus should collaborate with Temple Police to set up safety protocols.

Lessening the stigma of addiction

18 September 2018 Editorial Board

Temple University Hospital’s grant to expand addiction resources is a step in the right direction.

Get engaged in elections, students

18 September 2018 Editorial Board

With midterm elections just around the corner, students need to register to vote and learn about the candidates.

Allow all speech on campus

11 September 2018 Editorial Board

People holding signs with disparaging remarks toward LGBTQ-identifying people and other groups appeared on campus on Montgomery Avenue near 13th Street last week, and a similar group stood outside Lot K at Lincoln Financial Field