Taggart M Houck – Temple Update

Report: Former Temple Wide Receiver Arrested at Miami Music Festival

Mon, 08 May 2017 19:00:14 +0000

New York Jets and former Temple wide receiver Robby Anderson was arrested in Miami Sunday, according to a police report. The report said Anderson is being charged with a felony count of resisting arrest with violence and obstruction of justice. It happened at the Rolling Loud Music Festival in Miami over the weekend. According to the report, Anderson was asked to leave the music festival…

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Dick Vermeil to Speak at 2017 Commencement Ceremony

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:18:26 +0000

Temple University’s 2017 Commencement Speaker will be former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil, according to a statement released by Temple University this morning. The Hall of Fame candidate coach will address students at the 2017 Commencement ceremony May 11th. He will also receive an honorary degree alongside Estelle Richman, a longtime public service champion and former secretary of the…

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Petition Asks TSG President to Resign

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 02:57:07 +0000

A petition asking for the resignation of Temple Student Government President Aron Cowen-Luehrmann was released early this morning on a Twitter account using the handle “@ResignTSG.” The anonymous petition criticizes Cowen, saying “[he] proved through [his] conduct and judgement, that [he] cannot faithfully execute the duties of [his] role.” It also claims “abuse of power.

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Campus Safety Questions After Ohio State Attack

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:06:04 +0000

College students across the country are on edge after a student attack on Ohio State’s campus Monday that injured 11 people before the suspect himself was shot and killed. “It’s one of those things that should be in the back of your head. It shouldn’t make you paranoid and scared to come to class,” said Charlie Leone, Executive Director of Campus Safety Services. Leone said Ohio State Police…

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Temple Professor Critiques Changing Media in New Book

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:17:29 +0000

Larry Atkins has always had an interest in journalism – and given the changing media landscape in recent years, he’s had a lot to think about. So much, he decided to write his own book. “Skewed: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Media Bias” hit bookstores back in August, and features Atkins’ critique to how the news media has played a role in biases. “I have an extensive view of the media…

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Students on Edge Following Flash Mob Assault

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:00:03 +0000

Temple students were coming back to campus from Lincoln Financial around 8:30pm on October 21, ready to celebrate the football team’s win over USF. Nothing prepared sophomore Christina Lauletta for what would cut her night so short. Lauletta had taken the subway home from the stadium in a group—one of whom was her boyfriend. The group got off at Cecil B. Moore right in front of the Morgan Hall.

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Former Provost Sues Former President for Libel, Slander

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:41:13 +0000

Temple Update has learned that former Provost Hai-Lung Dai has filed a civil lawsuit against former president Neil Theobald. A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court document, available to the public, was filed on September 21 by Dr. Dai’s lawyer, Patricia Pierce, lists Dai as the plaintiff in a civil law suit against Dr. Theobald on charges of libel, slander, and misrepresentation.

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SEPTA Operators Authorize Strike

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:41:32 +0000

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 (TWU 234) met with SEPTA officials Sunday morning to discuss contract negotiations. Shortly into the meeting, workers in the Union voted unanimously to authorize a strike. Currently, the TWU represents over 5,000 SEPTA bus drivers, subway, and trolley operators. Negotiations with SEPTA began earlier this year, but the union’s contract expires Oct.

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Water Main Break on Campus Shuts Down 13th and Norris Streets

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:34:23 +0000

Updated 10/13/16 at 10:00am Water service has been restored to Peabody Hall residents as of late Wednesday evening. Work on the pipe continued into the evening Wednesday, but wrapped up by Thursday morning. Norris Street is still closed between 13th and Broad Streets. No word as to when the street will be reopened. Updated 10/12/16 at 6:10pm Peabody residents are still without water…

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Temple Grad Helps Fellow Cancer Survivors Through Fashion

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 18:35:09 +0000

18-year-old Adam Crognale sat at the end of a large table in a conference room at Philadelphia’s CBS3 Thursday night, wearing a large grin. Just moments before, he and more than a dozen other young adults took to the runway, sporting new clothing, hats and sneakers. Adam is a cancer survivor, and that night was all about the survivors as Joy Juice, a non-profit dedicated to empowering teens…

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