Opinion - The Temple News

Lee Miller: Accessible transit goals

15 March 2011 Lee Miller

Expanding access to high-speed rails in the U.S. overlooks the need for local access to jobs and other services. There is no doubt in my mind that the United States’ inner-city rail transportation system is

Balancing Act

15 March 2011 Editorial Board

Students must stay informed and voice their concerns over the proposed 2011-12 budget. Although many noted Gov. Tom Corbett’s kept promise not to raise any taxes, it was the governor’s spending cuts that raised eyebrows

Josh Fernandez: Humanizing DREAM talk

01 March 2011 Josh Fernandez

The terminology used in reference to those affected by immigration and the DREAM Act needs to be revised. The so-called focus on budget cuts is mysteriously reflecting the current House of Representatives Republican majority’s not-so-subtle

Hopeful DREAM

01 March 2011 Editorial Board

The DREAM Act needs widespread support and the voice of President Hart. During spring break, students with a dream will come out of the shadows. March 10 is declared “National Coming Out of the Shadows

Community Voice: Unfairly holding back the DREAM

01 March 2011 Josh Fernandez

Laurent Leonard said he was not surprised the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act failed in the Senate in December 2010. Leonard, 42, said the 55-41 vote reflects the bigger picture. “To me,

Kierra Bussey: Stigma strut-off

01 March 2011 Kierra Bussey

The negative associations fail to consider pole dancing as an empowering exercise routine. Most would agree exercise is far removed from their mind when they think of pole dancing. When I agreed to join my

Pricing Homes

01 March 2011 Editorial Board

As Main Campus housing rates rise, students should explore alternative options. It’s important for students to keep price tags in perspective and to always consider their options as University Housing proposes to raise the cost

Zachary Scott: Keeping current with global events

01 March 2011 Zachary Scott

United States citizens need to stay informed on global affairs and realize how events occurring overseas affect the U.S. Petra Brayo, a sophomore neuroscience major, said her philosophy class discussed the protests in Egypt about

Community Voice: Recognizing the bigger portions trend

22 February 2011 Josh Fernandez

Waaesia Burch’s eyes bulged when she heard Starbucks was coming out with Trenta, its new 31-ounce cup for iced coffee and tea drinks. Experts estimate the new cup size could contain up to 300 milligrams

Engineering Progress

22 February 2011 Editorial Board

Administrators and government officials should cultivate innovative fields. In 1951, then-President Harry Truman and the National Society of Professional Engineers established National Engineers Week to celebrate the field’s contributions to society and to spotlight the