Thanksgiving - The Temple News

Temple Marching Band to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

26 August 2024 Bayleh Alexander

At the end of their preview show on Sunday, students and families were surprised with the news that they will be performing in the parade next year.

Know the limits of your leftovers this Thanksgiving

22 November 2023 Claire Zeffer

A student urges her peers to practice food safety while enjoying leftovers this Thanksgiving.

My first holiday family reunion since the pandemic

01 December 2021 Jetta Holiday

A student describes how it felt to be reunited with her whole family for the first time in almost two years.

Voices: What are your Thanksgiving plans?

17 November 2020 Tyra Brown

With fall break starting next week, students share if they have plans for Thanksgiving.

COVID-19 departure testing opens at Mitten Hall

17 November 2020 Jack Danz

Temple University will offer a limited number of COVID-19 tests between Nov. 16 and Nov. 20.

The pandemic hasn’t ended even if in-person operations have

17 November 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board encourages students to continue to treat COVID-19 precautions seriously as cases rise nationwide and Philadelphia tightens city indoor guidelines.

Be cautious while celebrating Thanksgiving

11 November 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student argues others should try to self-isolate and avoid seeing family members who are at a higher risk of infection during the fall break to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Not all students return home for holiday breaks

03 December 2019 Kayla Maguire

Some students stay on campus during breaks due to lengthy travel and work.

Students share their quirky Thanksgiving traditions

16 November 2018 Tyra Brown

Many students are preparing to reunite with family members during fall break next week while others have different plans.

Local churches give back during Thanksgiving holiday

18 November 2014 Steve Bohnel

Several area churches are hosting Thanksgiving Day meals and donating food.