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TSG holds first meeting, introduces new structure

13 September 2011 Amelia Brust

The first General Assembly meeting introduced eight new committees. Student organization members filled the first Temple Student Government General Assembly meeting yesterday, Sept. 12, in the Student Center. Eight new committees were introduced. “In the

First token giveaway draws crowd

06 September 2011 Amelia Brust

Temple Student Government will give 50 students two SEPTA tokens each Friday, every week. Temple Student Government held its first Free Token Friday giveaway outside its office in Room 244 of the Student Center on

Excavation of buried settlement continues

30 August 2011 Amelia Brust

A Temple archaeology dig in New Jersey is in its second year. Timbuctoo may be buried underground, but some in Westhampton, N.J. call it home. “They write ‘Westhampton’ [on postage], but if you ask them,

Sustainability office lends tool for a green commute

26 April 2011 Amelia Brust

A networking site, Zimride, links students to accessible carpooling options. Following in the footsteps of other colleges such as the University of Michigan, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles, Temple recently joined Zimride.com,

Facing Assault

26 April 2011 Amelia Brust And Connor Showalter

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 14, Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, or SaVE, in an effort to make colleges and universities clarify their policies regarding sexual

Class registration introduces Banner system

05 April 2011 Amelia Brust

Self-Service Banner was launched on March 18, replacing the outdated OWLnet system. After four years of development and testing, Computer Services launched Self-Service Banner March 18, replacing the OWLnet system. Now, with course registration for

Unions, education professionals rally to protest budget

04 April 2011 Amelia Brust

A rally in front of the Liacouras Center on April 4 led protestors to march on Broad Street. City unions and education professionals gathered yesterday, April 4 in front of the Liacouras Center to protest

Temple’s Footprint

29 March 2011 Editorial Board

Temple’s contribution to Philadelphia outweighs the proposed budget cuts. On Wednesday, March 16, and Monday, March 28, President Ann Weaver Hart, Lincoln University President Ivory Nelson, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg and Penn State

Hart makes case for education

28 March 2011 Amelia Brust

On March 16 and March 28, President Ann Weaver Hart addressed legislatures. On March 28, President Ann Weaver Hart appeared before the State Senate Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg, Pa., as well as members of the

Efficiency improves as VITA enters second year

22 March 2011 Amelia Brust

The IRS VITA tax program offers free consultations for low-income famlies. With tax season underway, the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is serving low-income city residents. The program offers free tax preparation to families