Opinion - The Temple News

Letter to the editor

23 January 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor, Last year, in the face of unprecedented budget cuts, thousands of Temple students answered the call to prevent a devastating cut in our funding. Thanks to their efforts – as well as thousands

Letter to the editor

23 January 2012 The Temple News

Dear Editor, During the winter break, Owls’ women’s basketball was victorious in four of their seven contests, including two out of three Atlantic Ten Conference victories. However, entering the Atlantic Ten showdown against visiting Duquense

Philadelphia upholds Chinese New Year traditions

23 January 2012 Sarah Elizabeth Guy

The Chinese New Year comes to Chinatown. The Khoo family explains their traditions. Grandma Leung, the elder of the Khoo family, emigrated from China to the United States with her husband and daughter. Leung actively

High violence rate accompanies New Year

23 January 2012 Dominique Johnson

Shelli Pennick offeres her views on Philadelphia’s high murder rate and how to combat it. In the New Year, the city of Philadelphia experienced 25 murders. Including the death of 2010 alumnus, Kevin Kless, who

Web users should be aware of future legislation

23 January 2012 Kierra Bussey

While the proposed SOPA bill has been tabled, it is important to maintain independence of government control via the Internet. At some point, most of us have been guilty of downloading content hosted on a

Not snitching reflects survival, not character

23 January 2012 Alexandra Olivier

The unwritten code of not being a snitch allows criminals to go free. Olivier explains why this rule is often followed in some communities. After moving from my cozy, predominantly white neighborhood to a predominantly

College is not meant for everyone

23 January 2012 Najee Clancy

While the push for most students after high school is to attend a four-year university, Clancy argues that other options should be presented to young adults. In a recent speech, President Barack Obama declared that

Ceasing violence

23 January 2012 The Temple News

The Temple News supports programs like CeaseFire to alleviate violence. T he violence on the streets of Philadelphia is reprehensible. Already into the New Year, 25 murders have been committed. One of Temple’s own, 2010

Major setback

23 January 2012 The Temple News

Temple’s decision to cut the Hebrew studies major is contradictory to its dedication to diversity. When students return to school next semester, a humbly sized group of students will be unable to participate in the

Unity creates stronger community

16 January 2012 Kierra Bussey

Various departments from Temple collaborated with students and parents to celebrate MLK day. On Friday, Jan. 13, Temple University’s College of Education, Office of Sustainability and Computer Recycling Center partnered to teach the importance of