Jade Jarvis – Temple Update

NPHC Pulls Out Of Greek Week After Racial Slur

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:45:09 +0000

Controversy erupted during a major Greek week event. The National Pan-Hellenic Council claims a Temple sorority member used a racial slur during Greek Weeks activities. During the Greek Sing event on Wednesday night, the “Divine Nine” of the NPHC accused a top Delta Zeta sorority member of using an offensive racial slur during the Greek Olympics on Saturday. Temple Update talked to…

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Mr. NCNW pageant highlights achievements of Temple’s men of color

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:43:43 +0000

The Mr. NCNW pageant has become an extension on the road of self-discovery for each of its five contestants. Established two years ago by members of Temple’s chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, the pageant aims to highlight the achievements of men of color on Temple’s campus. Taylor Austin, President of the Temple chapter of NCNW, said, “In the media, a lot of black men are…

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London Students on a Budget

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:47:07 +0000

TU student Jade Jarvis is reporting this semester from London. Her fourth report is on the ways that students studying abroad have saved money. With their semester abroad quickly coming to an end, most Temple London students have finessed the art of budgeting; saving money on transportation and other amenities by taking advantage of various resources. “My favorite mode of transportation is…

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Report from London: On a budget

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:06:19 +0000

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FIE Gives Students a Home Away from Home

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:00:50 +0000

The Foundation for International Education (FIE) has partnered with Temple University to provide a home away from home for Temple study away students. Since 2003, FIE’s residential life, communal living situation has provided students with a place to learn, live and laugh. “One of our strengths is we do provide a really good range of different facilities, [including] the housing in the area…

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Report from London: Fashion week intern

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:01:02 +0000

Temple student Marc Anthony Gardner is participating in the opportunity of a lifetime by interning for one of the local designers who took part in London Fashion Week: Nico Didonna. As the Autumn-Winter 2014 Fashion Week approached, Marc had his hands full. “I promote for his social media, I use Photoshop a lot. I actually helped a lot with London Fashion Week, creating boards and creating…

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Report From London: Fashion Week Intern

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:00:27 +0000

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Temple London Students Adjust to Life in London

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:00:49 +0000

Temple study abroad students have been in London for just about a month. While adjusting to a new city and culture can be an experience in itself, some students have taken the chance to partake in daily life as Londoner. Temple junior Jamie Martorana, has taken time to indulge in one of Britain’s favorite past times, afternoon tea. “Everyone’s been very nice and friendly and asking me about…

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Temple students adjust to life in London

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:56:12 +0000

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