Opinion - The Temple News

Josh Fernandez: Preventing red-light disasters

22 February 2011 Josh Fernandez

Red-light cameras offer a reasonable, temporary solution for drivers who disobey traffic laws. One of the perks of warm weather in February is that I finally had no excuses for resuming my jogging routine. I

Kierra Bussey: Disrupting decisions

22 February 2011 Kierra Bussey

The law should intervene during health decisions only if the parent is neglectful or if it will better the welfare of the minor. The laws imposed on the United States’ society are meant to establish

Alexandra Olivier: Unbalanced super-size excess

22 February 2011 Alexandra Olivier

Starbucks’ new 31-ounce cup reflects unnutritious consumption habits in the United States. In the land of Big Gulps, Super-Sizes and extra larges, Starbucks is giving birth to its own larger -than-life cup. Come March, Starbucks

Bruce Chubb: Preventing broken ‘promises’

22 February 2011 Bruce Chubb

The Philadelphia School District should consider how new plans will adversely affect students’ desire to learn. When 30 West Philadelphia High School students walked out of their afternoon classes in protest, not only did the

Attendance Appeal

22 February 2011 Editorial Board

The money students invest in Temple should motivate them to attend class. In-state undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts pay approximately $11,834 a year for tuition. Out-of-state students pay approximately $21,662 under the same

Evening Roots

15 February 2011 Editorial Board

Temple was founded as a night school in 1884 and, while it has obviously evolved since, the university should remain committed to offering classes to nontraditional and working students who might not be able to

Lauren Hertzler: Battling bullies

15 February 2011 Lauren Hertzler

Younger generations must be educated on cultural differences to address violence sparked by bullying. Youth violence and bullying mirror our society’s inability to accept people’s differences. Late last month, a 13-year-old boy was heinously bullied

Late Tests

15 February 2011 Editorial Board

Students and graduate admissions must plan ahead for the new GRE. One of the most stressful days of a high school student’s life is the day he or she takes the SAT. Another equally stressful

Phillip McCausland: Raising the volume on state budget cut concerns

15 February 2011 Philip McCausland

Advocating against budget cuts in higher education in Pennsylvania must go beyond the Feb. 15 Harrisburg rally. The voters of Pennsylvania have spoken, and thus, Republican Tom Corbett has replaced Democrat Ed Rendell as Pennsylvania’s

Alexandra Olivier: Leaner bodies for fatter pockets

15 February 2011 Alexandra Olivier

A recent study that found leaner women earn more money is discouraging. Ladies striving for leaner bodies could possibly lead to fatter wallets, according to a study published in the fall issue of the Journal