roommates - The Temple News

Becoming my best self with my best friend

03 August 2022 Sarah Frasca

A student reflects on how living with her best friend encouraged her personal growth.

Why random roommates work

30 January 2018 Jayna Schaffer

Living with random roommates can be a positive learning experience.

The Real World: North Philly

09 April 2012 Cara Stefchak

Guest columnist Cara Stefchak describes the various types of roommates one may encounter when moving into a new house. My life went to hell with the alleged theft of a $7 container of cashews. Yes,

Dorm date nights require roommate cooperation

06 May 2011 Haley Kmetz

More than 2,200 undergraduate students live in a Temple residence hall in rooms with dimensions that typically measure 11 feet 10 inches by 12 feet 6 inches. Because that room is normally shared between two

Drawing a room’s sexual boundaries

13 October 2009

Sock-on-door policies should be discussed between roommates, not university administrations.

Temple Towers renovations make way for roommate feuds and new friendships

03 September 2009

In her new column, Carlene Majorino examines hard news stories from the view of the average, coffee-fueled Temple student.

Offbeat Academia: Roommate choices affect home harmony

03 March 2009

It’s easy living with a bunch of friends when all you have to fight about is whose turn it is to do the dishes. Living with a significant other is a whole different ballgame.

Offbeat Academia: How to test a new roomie

08 September 2008

Awkward moments shape roommate friendships or simply create weird tensions.