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Temple students share thoughts on Cherelle Parker’s public safety emergency, other executive orders

23 January 2024 Molly Fiske

Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a public safety emergency after her inauguration and signed three executive orders, two of which aim to crack down on crime.

Where Oz and Fetterman stand on public safety

08 November 2022 Molly Fiske

If elected, John Fetterman would pass common sense gun control laws and Mehmet Oz would continue to protect the second amendment.

Parents, students and community organize for more campus safety

06 December 2021 Fallon Roth, Monica Constable and Micah Zimmerman

Parents organized a rally on Monday at the Bell Tower to advocate for campus safety.

Temple hosts forum on gun violence, public safety

03 December 2021 Micah Zimmerman

University and city leaders fielded questions from parents, students and community members in the virtual forum.

District Attorney candidates on their platform for local elections

24 October 2021 Fallon Roth

Even in a primarily Democratic city, Republican Charles Peruto is running to unseat Incumbent Democrat Larry Krasner.

Social media: A tool for gun control advocacy

22 October 2019 Loren Simon

With mass shootings occurring more frequently, social media can be a vital tool.

Bulletproof backpacks: a Band-Aid on gun violence

10 September 2019 Pavlína Černá

Rises in bulletproof backpack sales show an adaptation to an issue demanding real solutions.

Temple University Hospital surgeons lobby for gun control

17 February 2019 Mydia Alonso

Four surgical residents at TUH traveled to Harrisburg for a firearm prevention rally.

Temple students, faculty participate in national walkout against gun violence

14 March 2018 Lindsay Bowen

More than 3,000 high schools and universities across the country participated in the “Enough: National School Walkout.”

Senior Mark Edwards displays a firearm in his off-campus apartment. | ELLEN PARKINS / TTN

Campus split on guns

19 February 2013 Cindy Stansbury

As talk of gun control picks up steam, the issue divides students.