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Hip-Hop Funk an intense workout

14 April 2009 Stephanie Mullen

Why go to Funkytown when the IBC is right on campus? Cardiovascular workouts can make it difficult for participants to remain motivated as they exercise. The IBC Student Recreation Center offers a new cardio session

Local hip-hop duo defies stereotypes

14 April 2009

A duo dares to challenge mainstream hip-hop culture with its group’s new CD, ‘Ultrasound’.

TTN Exclusive: Interview with rapper Nas

30 September 2008

Before his performance last Friday, rapper Nas sat down with TTN’s Stephen Zook for an exclusive interview.

Activists kick off Student Labor Action Week

31 March 2008

Students, labor activists and artists filled a South Philadelphia art studio Friday night for “Voices of the Rebels,” as part of Student Labor Action Week.

Commentary

Learning through hip-hop

24 March 2008

Hip-hop is an imperfect, but charming, language. It is derogatory toward women, it thrives off power, sex and money, and it’s all one big bleep after all obscenities are taken out. But what great cultural

Hall meets Oates, makes music history

25 February 2008

The story has been told so many times that they recount it the same whether they are together or not. It is the story of how Hall & Oates, one of the most successful duos

Come on, Bill: a review of Bill Cosby’s “Come on People”

29 November 2007

Last month, Bill Cosby co-published “Come on People,” a book criticizing the black community. Read a review.

Bill Cosby to lay it down, a hip hop album

06 February 2007

Temple’s favorite alumni and Board of Trustees member Bill Cosby is planning to release a hip-hop album titled State of Emergency, according to AllHipHop.com. Cosby, 70, has spoken out against vulgar rap music in the

The Roots rock McGonigle

31 October 2006

As should be expected from Temple, the doors that claimed to be opened by 7 p.m. were really opened closer to 8. Needless to say, Saturday night was a gorgeous 47 degrees with the ghastly

The Roots pay homage to their hometown

20 March 2003 The Temple News

The Roots’ “Okayplayer Presents Tour” came to an end last weekend at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, but not before the group put on an unforgettable performance in their hometown of Philly at