Brian E Roche – Temple Update

SMC Professor launches LGBTQ Video Game Archive

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:56:28 +0000

For Adrienne Shaw, what started as a sabbatical project has now become her next big work. Following the release of her book, Gaming at the Edge, Shaw began work on the LGBTQ Video Game archive, a collection of instances of LGBT culture from the last thirty years of gaming. Shaw, along with the help of several student aides, has been building the archive since the summer of 2015, and has built it…

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Rachel Hall Recovery: One Year Later

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:45:54 +0000

On April 29, 2015, Rachel Hall was the victim of a hit and run on Diamond Street. After being run over while riding her bike, Rachel was left in critical condition, suffering a collapsed lung, a fractured skull, and was left in a comatose state for up to two months, leaving many wondering if she would pull through. As the one year anniversary approaches, many of Rachel’s former teammates on the…

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Temple Psychology Dept. Publishes Study on Smartphone Use

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:50:40 +0000

Temple University’s Department of Psychology recently published a study detailing a relationship between smartphone usage and how it affects a person’s behavior. The research was conducted by Dr. Jason Chein and Dr. Harry Wilmer. The two recorded the results of 91 Temple students over the course of the Spring 2016 semester. Students were asked to reveal how much time they spend on their phones…

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Students Respond to Temple’s Budget Impasse

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:10:36 +0000

While many students were enjoying their Spring Break, a mass email was sent out from President Theobald in regards to Temple’s current budget situation. In the email, Theobald talks about the $175 million budget deficit and how if the impasse continues, the university would have to consider options such as layoffs, tuition increases, and changes in the free services available at Temple…

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New Hoverboard Legislation in Philadelphia

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:45:07 +0000

Prior to the start of the Spring semester, Temple University announced that the use of hoverboards on campus would be prohibited to ensure the safety of students. In the month since the ban was enacted, some students believe that the decision was the right call. Senior Julia Crusore is in favor of the ban because it helps prevent students from getting hurt. She says ” I don’t think it’s a bad…

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Avenue of the Treats Brings Halloween to North Philadelphia

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 19:38:55 +0000

On the evening of Halloween, Temple University is brining the spirit of Halloween to the families of North Philadelphia. The Avenue of the Treats, in its ninth year, is a joint effort between members of the Temple student body, the Temple Police, and several local businesses to create a fun and safe Halloween experience for families local to the area. Temple Student Government Director of…

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Students React to National Football Ranking

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:26:18 +0000

In the wake of Temple’s 6-0 record at the halfway point of the College Football season, students on campus are buzzing with excitement over the team’s recent success. Temple Senior David Rivera is especially excited about the football team’s recent success, given the sub-par records of teams from previous seasons. Rivera says, “It’s pretty crazy, my freshman year, they were terrible…

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Temple Encourages Inclusivity for LGBTQIA Community

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:25:24 +0000

Following the high of Homecoming, Temple continued the excitement with the kick off of National Coming Out Week (NCOW). Recognized since 2008, NCOW is an annual event to raise awareness for the LGBTQIA community. It commenced just one day after National Coming Out Day, an event recognized on the international level. Reporter Brian Roche spoke to Ray Smeriglio about NCOW and what the event means…

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Pope Francis Brings Amor to the City of Brotherly Love

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:28:42 +0000

With the arrival of Pope Francis in The City of Brotherly Love just under twenty-four hours away, one of Philadelphia’s most iconic building is getting a new work of art just in time. On Tuesday, The Association for Public Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted the unveiling of Robert Indiana’s AMOR Sculpture. Robert Indiana is known as the man behind the iconic LOVE Sculpture…

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