Cassandra L Semyon – Temple Update

Charles Library Continues to Rise, Set to Open Fall 2019

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 03:25:16 +0000

The Charles Library has been rising from the center of campus for the last three years, and in just one year’s time it will open it’s doors to the Temple community. Originally slated to open for the Fall 2018 semester, redesign including changing materials from concrete to steel put the project on hold. The change made the building lighter, more cost effective, and less labor intensive.

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Temple, Philly SVU Investigates Allegations Against AEPi

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:46:46 +0000

Temple University has officially suspended Alpha Epsilon Pi. Allegations against the fraternity first came to light earlier this month – but now, three cases are being referred to the district attorney’s office. While no charges have been filed at this time – the fraternity’s privileges have officially been suspended. AEPi National spokesman Jon Pierce told Temple Update that they suspended the…

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Norristown Businesses Flourish as Cosby Trial Continues

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:05:06 +0000

The Cosby trial has thrust Norristown into the national spotlight in recent weeks – and the crowds are making some business owners in the local community pretty happy. Pauline’s Deli is just around the corner from the Montgomery County Courthouse, and has seen a large wave of new customers within the last few days of court proceedings. Amy Gentile, a waitress, at Pauline’s Deli for just…

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Medical Marijuana Helps Temple Student Live Pain Free

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:32:35 +0000

“I’ve been just a person breaking the law smoking weed but I’m doing it for a good purpose.” Temple sophomore Ben Said was just fifteen years old when he was faced with unimaginable pain that doctors struggled to diagnosis. Treated with chemotherapy drugs, doctors finally diagnosed him with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder. “I was eventually faced with a choice of either going…

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Former VP Joe Biden Visits Temple University

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:56:47 +0000

Former Vice President Joe Biden is known to be a jokester. But his speech Wednesday to Temple students carried a heavier note. A captivated audience filled Temple’s Performing Arts Center Wednesday night as Biden addressed the issues of leadership, getting youth involved in their communities and politics, and duty. While former Vice President Biden never openly addressed President Trump or…

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Temple’s Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Privileges Revoked Pending Investigation

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:21:44 +0000

Temple University’s chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity is under investigation and has had their social privileges revoked until further notice, according to Temple University Spokesman Brandon Lausch. “When students came forward with reports related to Alpha Epsilon Pi, we immediately began an investigation that includes Temple Police,” Lausch said in the statement released to Temple…

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Students, Staff Walk to End Sexual Assault

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:34:46 +0000

Roughly one in three women will experience contact sexual violence at some point in their life. Between one in sixteen and one in seventy-seven men will experience contact sexual violence during their lifetime. These staggering numbers are just one of the reasons why Walk TU has become a staple to Temple University’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities. “We want to make sure one – we…

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PHOTOS: Snow Storm Turns Main Campus into Temporary Winter Wonderland

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:21:07 +0000

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President Englert Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:26:38 +0000

President Englert seemed confident Tuesday after his testimony before the Senate Appropriations committee. He, along with his counterparts from Lincoln, Pitt, and Penn State Universities made the annual trip to the capitol to appeal for the continuation of financial support for state institutions. That state funding was in peril just a few months ago, when the state had yet to pass the funding…

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New Congressional Map Being Challenged by PA GOP

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:18:38 +0000

All eyes have been on Pennsylvania this week after the state supreme court released their own version of the new congressional district maps. Back in 2011, a Republican majority drew the former map, which was considered one of the most gerrymandered in the entire country. Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the map “clearly, plainly, and palpably” violated the state constitution.

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