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Year in review 2020: News

30 December 2020 Jack Danz, Amelia Winger and Victoria Ayala

From COVID-19 to a presidential election, police brutality protests and Ari Goldstein’s trial, a lot happened this year at Temple.

White allies, don’t leave us when we need you most

06 October 2020 Camillia Benjamin

A student shares about seeing diminishing energy for the Black Lives Matter movement among her friends.

Temple University to stop funding Philadelphia Police Foundation

26 June 2020 Jay Neemeyer

The university will instead direct money to social justice programs.

His life matters: Black lives matter

31 May 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.

Temple University addresses George Floyd death

31 May 2020 Jay Neemeyer

A statement signed by President Englert and Provost Epps was released Sunday morning.

Don’t discourage peaceful protest

10 October 2017 Rachel Berson

Suppressing protests from people like Colin Kaepernick is a violation of our right to free speech.

With IDEAL, students counter-protest intolerant speech

26 September 2017 Rachel McQuiston

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership created the counter-protest.

Mass hysteria amidst President-elect Donald J. Trump

18 November 2016 Letter

A student writes a letter reflecting on the political tension on campus.

Die-ins: silent in practice, but loud for social change

20 January 2015 Ndidi Obasi

Various forms of protest on Main Campus are vital for students to be heard.

The crowd gathered to hear speeches and take part in chants before marching west. ANDREW THAYER TTN

Ferguson protests come to Main Campus

26 November 2014 Joe Brandt

Members of People Utilizing Real Power and other activist and faith groups protested a Missouri grand jury’s decision not to indict a police officer who shot an unarmed teenager.