Opinion - The Temple News

Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions

10 October 2011 Zachary Scott

Zachary Scott argues that protestors of Occupy Philly need to communicate with political leaders in a more effective way, rather than having a dis-jointed movemment. During the last few days, every time I’ve left City

Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions

10 October 2011 Kendall Sharpe

Occupy Philly is more than an uncollective group of protestors, but demand for change to be put into action. The Arch Street Methodist United Church was packed with people last Tuesday night for the first

Timely graduation

10 October 2011 The Temple News

Both the university and students should take responsibility for their timely graduation. While universities may take pride in how its enrollment numbers look, the emphasis needs to be on not how many students are starting

Voter power

10 October 2011 The Temple News

Amidst Occupy Philly Students should remember the power of their votes at the poll. As Philadelphia and some members of the Temple community join the Occupy Philly movement, as reported throughout the paper this week,

Respect is needed in the community

04 October 2011 Kierra Bussey

Linda Rippy suggests that respect would create less tension between Temple students and community members. The development of student housing in the area surrounding Main Campus has provided living arrangements for many Temple students. District

Creative fundraiser involves selling pies

03 October 2011 Kierra Bussey

MANNA kicks-off its annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser Oct. 11. The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance was founded in 1993 by members of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. Each year around Thanksgiving, MANNA

Re: Illusion of Intellectual Freedom

03 October 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, The cruelest joke on Temple students is the administration’s illusion of intellectual freedom. But how can such a fundamental component of a university be illusory? Temple boasts of its diverse student body from

Re: DREAM Act facts

03 October 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, The ignorance displayed in the recent quarrel about the DREAM Act that has occupied this space has me concerned. Select students tackled a piece of legislation they seemingly know almost nothing about. While

Re: City Councilman Darrell Clarke’s misguided proposal

03 October 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, Philadelphia City Councilman Darrell Clarke has introduced a new bill in the City Council that would stop the building of any more off-campus housing for Temple students in North Philadelphia and this issue

Health care insurance limits independence

03 October 2011 Robert Mays

Almunus Jimmy Curran depends on the state for health care insurance and home care aide, but his decision to work may limit the benefits he receives. Temple alumnus Jimmy Curran, who was diagnosed with spinal