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Turning rejection into opportunity

22 October 2023 Claire Zeffer

A student reflects on a disappointing college admissions process and learning to find joy beyond attending her dream school.

It’s the person, not the place

18 October 2023 Sydney Martin

A student reflects on how transferring to Temple helped her adopt a new mindset.

Learning from my struggle with college applications

01 April 2022 Wendy Garcia

A student describes what their struggles as a first-generation college student has taught them, and how they’ll use them to better help their younger sister.

Temple experiences rise in undergraduate applications

28 March 2022 Fallon Roth

The university is developing a program to invite students near campus to Main Campus tours.

Temple’s Hope Center reports on difficulties finishing college

12 October 2021 Devon Russell

Many hardships that Philadelphia residents face stem from lack of financial support and aid.

Temple professor fights for students’ basic needs

16 March 2021 Eden MacDougall

Sara Goldrick-Rab’s a national leader on student issues related to housing and food insecurity and continues to use research and policy to support students during the pandemic.

The pandemic hasn’t ended even if in-person operations have

17 November 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board encourages students to continue to treat COVID-19 precautions seriously as cases rise nationwide and Philadelphia tightens city indoor guidelines.

First-gen students from Kensington prove their ‘grit’

25 August 2020 Nico Cisneros

Students work to navigate college, perceptions of their neighborhood and a pandemic.

Social media pushes productivity during COVID-19

05 May 2020 Magdalena Becker

Temple students and a Philly psychologist discuss how social media is influencing people during quarantine.

Maintaining your mental health during a pandemic

02 April 2020 Magdalena Becker

A Philadelphia counselor gives advice to students struggling with mental health in the new COVID-19 reality.