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Halal food trucks build cultural community on campus

10 September 2024 Bayleh Alexander

By using ethnic food as a facilitator, students find a sense of belonging when purchasing from the trucks parked around campus.

Expanding my palate through exploring cultures

06 December 2022 Sophia Reis

I ate the same thing almost every day throughout middle and high school: pancakes for breakfast, pasta for lunch and any chicken, fish or steak dish for dinner. I was scared to try new foods

Here are some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia

27 September 2022 Mariyum Rizwan

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and achievements of Hispanic Americans.

Jamaica isn’t my vacation destination, it’s my second home

07 December 2021 Genesis Reddicks

Visiting my father’s side of Jamaica further instilled my Jamaican identity in me.

Temple: plan multicultural graduations this May

30 March 2021 Maya Rahman

A student argues the university should honor students’ legacies at cultural commencements.

Reflecting on the lost language of my childhood

20 October 2020 Daniela Dukleski

A student shares how her relationship with her native language grew from dread to appreciation.

Temple students navigate mental health between cultures

20 October 2020 Jennifer Pennise

Students in Middle Eastern communities discuss how their culture impacts mental health.

Open mic event allows cultural exchange between students

24 February 2020 Ray Hobbs

The Haitian Student Organization and the Temple University Philippine American Council collaborated to host the event for student performers.

Embracing my Haitian culture

22 October 2019 Maya Beauvoir

A student discusses how she balances her Honduran and Haitian identities.

What it means to be Nigerian in four emotions

15 October 2019 Jediael Peterson

A student reflects on how living in the U.S. has impacted their understanding of their culture.