Alexandra C Rodriguez – Temple Update

Greeks Throwback to the 90s

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:19:06 +0000

Members from different Greek organizations came together for Temple University’s Greek Showcase. During the event, every sorority and fraternity on campus collaborate and compete in a dance competition. It brings together all organizations before the spring semester competition. Unable to have the show last year because of scheduling difficulties, Temple University Greek Association…

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Students Walk for AIDS Awareness

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 02:52:05 +0000

This past Sunday thousands of people gathered for Philly’s annual Aid’s Walk at the Art museum. The 5K walk and run goal is to spread awareness and education about HIV/ AIDS. Max Ray-Riek a member of Act Up Philadelphia stated “It’s about the community coming together and being visible and open in Philadelphia. So people know that HIV is still a problem and it’s a problem that has a solution.”…

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Center City’s March to End Rape Culture

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:00:48 +0000

This past Saturday people came together for the annual March to End Rape Culture. The march aims to spread awareness of rape culture and its affect on society. Kaitlynd Knorr one of the march’s organizer stated,”It raises awareness and it puts it in people’s minds. It’s a taboo subject that people may not want to talk about.” The march came to Philly in 2011 and was previously known as the…

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How Papal Visit Will Affect Commuter Students

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:30:56 +0000

Philadelphia has made preparations for the upcoming visit of Pope Francis. His visit will cause complications for Temple University commuting students and faculty. The City will shut down all major highways and the Ben Franklin Bridge. SEPTA is also closing down stops in the area that he will be visiting. Without having mass transit and highways, this will his cause a challenge to get in and out…

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