Before the COVID-19 pandemic Kristian Jensen, a senior graduate student on Temple’s Men’s cross country team, went home to Esbjerg, Denmark, every year during Christmas break. Once maybe twice a year visits…
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Temple’s growing income shows focus on more than just tuition
“Eds and Meds” have long been considered the driving economic forces in Philadelphia. With over 80 colleges and universities in the region, as well as a multitude of hospital systems, education and…
Temple trainer cherishes being around basketball long after her career on the court ended
Christina Kennedy grew up in Rochester, New York, a state known for its many contributions to basketball. She played basketball through high school, but as an undersized forward, she had a decision…
How Two Temple Admins Work Together to Support Victims of Sexual Assault on Campus
At Temple University, sexual assault survivors are not left to fend for themselves. “You might say you’re going to report something to police,” Donna Gray says. “But then you realize you need…
COVID-19 Allows Temple Lacrosse Player One More Shot at her Goals
After just nine games, Temple Lacrosse attacker Meghan Hoffman’s senior season was over, or so she thought. On March 11, 2020, Temple University’s women’s lacrosse lost to Villanova 13-11. And then COVID-19…
Temple proposes more budget cuts, despite pushback from professors
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Temple University slashed its budget, anticipating a once-in-a-generation economic downturn. Now one year into the crisis, the university is proposing a second round of budget…
Temple seniors relish opportunity to return but hard work lies ahead
One more shot at the Philadelphia Big 5 championship, one more attempt at a conference championship, and one more chance to wear the cherry and white Temple uniforms — that’s what seniors…
Temple tentatively plans for students return
While COVID-19 perseveres, Temple University plans to do the same. On March 1, 2020, Temple University President Richard Englert announced plans for a fall semester “primarily in person”, with what Englert says…
Temple’s defensive aggressiveness improved to close the season
All season long, Temple Women’s basketball head coach Tonya Cardoza has talked about her team’s defensive inconsistencies, saying lapses in judgment have cost the Owls opportunities in games. But if they can’t…
Temple University to Host Art Exhibit, Virtual Events for Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Maddie, an art student at Temple University, says one symptom of her eating disorder is restricting food to only certain times of day. “But with my new schedule, I can’t do that,”…