Kathryn A Reilly – Temple Update

DNC Spotlight: Social Media’s Impact in Politics, 2016 Election

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:15:15 +0000

Many believe this election will make history, but there may be a new kind of history playing out right in the palm of your hand. Social media has become an even a bigger player in this year’s election; and its new wave of influence may be quickly surpassing traditional media. Lance Holbert, professor and chair of the Department of Strategic Communication at Temple’s School of Media and…

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Giffords Fuels Gun Control Rally on Parkway

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:54:48 +0000

Former Congress woman Gabby Giffords led a chant of “fight” at a rally organized by vocal majority. Giffords, who was seriously wounded by a gunman while she was greeting constituents 5 years ago, was joined by Congressmen John Lewis, and mothers and fathers who lost their children to gun violence. Giffords and Lewis called on both parties to take action. “Stopping gun violence takes courage…

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Wasserman Schultz to Resign Following Hacked Emails

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:08:57 +0000

There was some major news this Sunday about the Democratic Party leadership. Late Sunday afternoon Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced her resignation reports say the Florida Congresswoman’s decision came after being pressured by top democrats, after WikiLeaks dump DNC emails suggesting the party leaders were playing favorites with Clinton.

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Rendell: DNC in Philadelphia “Priceless”

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:20:17 +0000

Just by it’s presence here in Philadelphia, the Democratic National Convention is bringing a wealth of opportunity to the city. With the DNC comes increase in tourism to local business exposure. However the biggest benefit the convention will bring to Philadelphia is spotlighting all of what the City of Brotherly Love has to offer, being home to some of the most well noted U.S.

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Update Abroad: Londoners React to U.S. Campaign

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:40:07 +0000

While American airwaves are covered in Election 2016 coverage, Update Abroad Reporter Kate Reilly spoke to a few Londoners about what they thought of the race for the oval. Several agreed that this election has got it’s fair share of outlandish antics, one Londoner even described it as “a show.” One believed that no real change will come to America however this election ends.

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Larry Sanders Encourages Study Abroad Students to Vote

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:45:41 +0000

Students studying abroad were pleasantly surprised when they found out an alternate way to vote in the election, besides an absentee ballot. Democrats Abroad is an organization dedicated to mobilizing American voters living abroad. Larry Sanders came out in full force to present on behalf of his brother, democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, at Boston University’s campus in London.

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A Philly “Phave” from Across the Pond

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:40:24 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, London has many more cultural foods than originally thought. However, one Philadelphia favorite has recently managed to earn ranks among all the rest – the cheesesteak. Liberty Cheesesteak is the first official Philadelphia cheesesteak in London because the traditional ingredients are not available in the United Kingdom. The company must make it’s own cheese…

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Update Abroad: Super Bowl From Across The Pond

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:22:24 +0000

What is celebrating the big game in England like? The Update Abroad team filed the report. In London, the kickoff started at 11:30PM. A few restaurants even served “American” Super Bowl foods. While some students went out, most stayed in to recreate their own Super Bowl festivities.

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Students Prepare for Fall Break

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:00:51 +0000

Fall break is almost here, and students and faculty alike are getting ready. Temple Update’s Kate Reilly interviewed a few of the students to find out their plans for the break. Although Thanksgiving is in the midst of break, turkey is the last thing on their minds. The most popular response we got from student’s about their fall break plans is studying for finals. Student’s plan to use the…

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Bailey, Kenney Go Head to Head at TPAC

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:28:59 +0000

Temple Update’s Kate Reilly covers the Mayoral Debate that took place at Temple’s Performing Arts Center. Candidates Jim Kenney and Melissa Murray Bailey discuss a number of issues including Philadelphia’s economy and the city’s future development, all to prepare for election night on November 3, 2015.

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