Opinion - The Temple News

Educate to stop bullying

11 October 2010 Brandon Baker

Society can aid gay youth by creating awareness and normalizing all sexual orientations.

Rejecting Hate

11 October 2010 Editorial Board

This op-ed submission by senior dance major Fernando Quiñones does not reflect the views of The Temple News. When I was 13, I attended Francis D. Raub Middle School in Allentown, Pa. I would wake

Students should ignore stigmas and seek programs intended to provide aid. As of August 2010, 27.6 percent of Philadelphians receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the food stamp program. This

Maintaining Progress

11 October 2010 Editorial Board

National Coming Out Week is not the only time to foster GLBT acceptance. As made visible by the array of rainbow T-shirts and support rallies, Temple students – and people all over the country –

Fashioning feminism

04 October 2010 Mia Cammisa

Feminine girls shouldn’t shy away from embracing feminism. Bored on the train home, I began questioning whether I have any real hobbies. Almost immediately, I thought, “Shopping!” and then instantly felt ashamed because shopping is

Casino glitz and glam won’t last

04 October 2010 Samantha Byles

The new casino on Delaware Avenue could leave the community in bad shape. Philly loves a winner,” is the motto for the city’s latest addition, the SugarHouse Casino, which made its grand opening Sept. 23

Heads up, phones away

04 October 2010 Brittany Thomas

Students should look both ways and put their cell phones in their pockets to ensure the safety of themselves and their peers. It’s a powerful piece of advice, one of the most basic survival tools

Save Nursing

04 October 2010 Editorial Board

Hospitals should do more than raise money to alleviate the nursing shortages. Last month, Downtown Philadelphia Marriot held the third Promise of Nursing for Pennsylvania gala. Temple University Hospital participated the event along with 27

Strained Funds

04 October 2010 Editorial Board

Keeping tuition prices at a minimum is the only way to control loan debt. Students are struggling. It’s not a new concept, but, as evidenced by Rachel Donahoe’s futile attempts to begin paying off her

Meat and fashion make for ‘bad romance’

27 September 2010

Lady Gaga’s devoted fans could feel she’s as rotten as her meat dress if she continues to extravagantly seek attention. Anyone who is even faintly familiar with Lady Gaga knows she’s renowned for wearing extremely