Christian Lee – Temple Update

Owls Leave the Nest

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:12:56 +0000

During the spring semester, seniors have one thing on their mind: graduation. For many Temple seniors, the countdown to commencement brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. “I think there’s always that fear when you leave somewhere,” said Izzy Bernard. Thousands are expected to graduate this May. For many, the moment feels surreal—especially after starting college in a global…

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Teens Cause Chaos on Temple’s Campus

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:51 +0000

“I wasn’t really expecting to experience that, and I was just really disappointed to see it,” said a Temple student. Over the weekend, crowds of teenagers flooded Temple’s campus, prompting seven assaults and one robbery. Four of the victims were Temple students. The crowd started at Morgan Hall and made its way down Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Temple Towers and Vantage apartments.

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The Clothesline Project

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:58:10 +0000

This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Temple Update’s Jesse Kosierowski reports on a powerful display that is weaving together art, awareness, and hope. “It happens on campus, it happens in dorm rooms, it happens everywhere. It’s so important for us to know that and to have information to prepare ourselves and also to help the university do better,” said Sally Thistle.

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Temple Changes Funding for Research

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:35:03 +0000

recent article and email regarding budget and spending measures, President John Fry says the federal government has removed grants from the Department of Health and Human Services and ordered 14 projects to stop their work. View More » ]]>

Tariff Turmoil in Philadelphia

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:04:10 +0000

Trump’s tariff plans have made waves all around the world, including here at Temple. Economics professor William Newmann described what a tariff is. “A tariff is simply a tax on whoever is bringing a product into the country,” said Newmann. He said Trump’s plan is sending many different messages. “We’re getting conflicted messages from people, even if some people think they know what’s…

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A Temple Student Shines on Broadway

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:26:20 +0000

Jasmine Villaroel is turning her studies into standing ovations. By day, she is a senior musical theatre student at Temple University, but at night, she trades her books for Broadway. “I’m getting to do more than I thought would have been possible, especially while I am still in school,” shared Villaroel. For the past year, Villaroel has been performing as a swing in the hit show “The…

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Temple Tomorrow Elected as New Leaders

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:05:59 +0000

The ballots have been cast, and Lourdes Cardamone and Janeese Hochstetler are the newest leaders of Temple Student Government. Cardamone says she feels like her hard work has paid off. “I’m so excited, I cannot wait, I’m elated,” said Cardamone. This marks Hochstetler’s return to Temple Student Government after taking a year off. She and Cardamone were already friends…

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International Student’s Visa Revoked

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:35:38 +0000

John Fry has announced that an international student had their visa revoked by the United States Secretary of State. The allegations against this student are unknown. In an email to students and faculty, Fry has said that the student has elected to head home and Temple is actively supporting them throughout the legal process. Out of respect for the student, they have not shared any more…

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Temple University Provost Gregory Mandel Steps Down

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:27:47 +0000

Temple University Provost Gregory Mandel announced in an email that he is stepping down from his position. The email said that he will return to the Beasley School of Law as a professor. John Fry also sent out an email where he said that after stepping down as provost, Mandel will also serve as the senior advisor to the president. Klein College’s Dean David Boardman will serve as the…

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Temple Professor Leaps from Page to Screen

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:27:48 +0000

New York Times bestselling author and Temple University professor Liz Moore has witnessed her novel, “Long Bright River,” make the leap from page to screen. The gripping story, which delves into the raw realities of Philadelphia’s opioid crisis and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, is set to premiere on Peacock on March 13th, 2025, bringing Moore’s vision to a global audience.

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