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Temple’s greener authority

16 September 2008

With the addition of an electric police car, Temple has made a step toward becoming more environmentally friendly.

Cement Roots: Moving beyond eco-chic

16 September 2008

Being eco-friendly is as easy as buying organic, right? Not exactly. The Urban Green Parternship helps people make a real green difference.

GreenFest calls for action

08 September 2008

South Street festival attempts to create awareness on green issues in Philadelphia.

Farm-fresh food to line Liacouras

08 September 2008

Students and local farmers hope to combat climate change with the addition of a new farmers market.

Pilot gen-ed classes now mandatory

12 May 2008

Beginning in the fall, all freshmen will be required to take Temple’s new general education courses in replacement of traditional core classes. Ongoing students will also have the opportunity to take gen-ed courses to fulfill

People You Should Know

Neighborhood kids trade playgrounds for gardening

12 May 2008

“Here in Philly, I don’t see anything for the kids,” she said. “Maybe in other neighborhoods, but here, it’s really sad. All you see is kids playing in the street.”

Summer books: more than just beach reading

12 May 2008

There’s a tendency among book readers and book critics alike to use the phrases “summer reading” and “beach reading” somewhat interchangeably, as if the only books published between the months of May and August were

Unearthed Promises: Hart’s garden still needs tending.

21 April 2008 Editorial Board

Happy Earth Day, Temple students! We thought you should know that Temple got a little overwhelmed with the anticipation and celebrated a bit early. Yesterday, President Ann Weaver Hart signed an important document that further

Ted Turner visits Temple

15 April 2008 Chelsea Calhoun

What began as Ted Turner’s presentation on sustainability in the restaurant business quickly became a fierce criticism of the media mogul’s business practices and personal ideas last Tuesday.In 2002, the chairman of Turner Enterprises, Inc.

Spring Fling goes green

14 April 2008

Spring Fling is finally here, and this year’s theme may be the most memorable yet.