Opinion - The Temple News

Joint problems

18 October 2010

The decision to decriminalize marijuana should be left to the states, not the federal government. Last week, the federal government scorched a blunt. Though California voters will decide Nov. 2 whether they want Proposition 19,

Sex-free life no longer a solution

18 October 2010 Jillian Weir-Reeves

The new sex-education program that could replace abstinency-only education still doesn’t provide necessary information. Nearly a decade after it started funding abstinence-only programs, Congress decided to cut the $100 million per year for the 10-year

Cable news bias achieves favorable ratings

18 October 2010

Fox News Channel’s coverage may have a conservative slant, but its transparency translates to high ratings. The Fox News Channel is conservative. While that may seemingly contradict some of the channel’s slogans – such as

Determining Quality

18 October 2010 Editorial Board

Policymakers must utilize information gathered from quality-of-life indicators. Following the release of the 2010 U.S. Census information, the Metropolitan Philadelphia Indicators Project, which collects and organizes unbiased census information for the city and surrounding suburbs,

Increasing Turnout

18 October 2010 Editorial Board

Students must vote Nov. 2 to have their voices heard in the midterm elections. Only 8 percent of party chairs in 2008 identified young people as the most important demographic for the “long-term success of

Main Campus peace of mind

11 October 2010 Colin Kirk

Street smarts and Campus Safety Services’ dedication are crucial for a safe learning environment. We have all heard the idea that anyone who attends Temple has a strong chance of getting mugged, or even shot.

Acknowledging roots of hatred

11 October 2010

Dorothy Wright shook her head at the mention of Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi’s death. “That was really sad,” said a purple-clad Wright, sitting on a shaded bench at Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore

Re: The shootings on Sept. 24 at Broad and Jefferson streets

11 October 2010 Letter

Dear Editor, Yet another shooting has occurred near Temple’s campus, which the majority of Temple students will never hear about. Last Friday, Sept. 24, two people were shot at Broad and Jefferson streets – two

Re: The suicide of Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi

11 October 2010 Letter

Dear Editor, Recent events at Rutgers University have attracted national attention and raised important issues. Two students are accused of playing a mean-spirited prank that may have led to the suicide of another student. While

Going beyond North Broad

11 October 2010 Lauren Hertzler

Students should take advantage of the PEX passports and explore Philadelphia before their Temple experience ends. Temple’s location in Philadelphia is the university’s greatest asset. The city’s rich history provides inspiration for students to explore