Benjamin Michael Otte – Temple Update

A Nor’Easter on First Week of Spring Unusual, but Conditions Nothing New for Some Temple Employees

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:23:53 +0000

Although it was the second day of spring, Temple’s main campus saw almost a foot of snow on Wednesday thanks to the fourth Nor’Easter this month that made an impact up and down the east coast. A significant stretch of snowfall that started Wednesday morning around 9 a.m. kept Temple facilities workers like Jason Leinhauser on campus to battle the conditions. “I’ve been doing this for 16 years…

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Norris Homes Set to be Demolished, Leave Behind Rich History

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:30:22 +0000

Albert Hill sits in his crowded living room, amongst piles of possessions and packing supplies. Hill, 87, will be moving soon after receiving notice that he and his other neighbors will have to vacate the Norris Homes to make way for a new mixed income housing development. Hill has lived in the Norris Homes for the majority of his adult life; over 50 years. It’s where he and his wife moved…

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Coca-Cola Partnership Will Lead to More Opportunities

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:00:53 +0000

Returning students are noticing a new brand taking over vending machines and coolers when they reach for that bottle of pop. Temple University has entered a five year partnership with the Coca-Cola Company, which took effect July 1, 2016. The new deal is to provide new sponsorship and scholarship opportunities as well as support for projects such as Temple’s new sports complex on Broad Street.

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Strong Showing for Clinton at North Philadelphia Rally

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 03:18:00 +0000

Fans waited outside McGonigle Hall today with excitement, waiting for their chance to see history. “She broke the ceiling…there is no limit to what they can achieve as women in the United States,” said Scott Judd of Middletown Delaware. He stood out in the line with his daughters, waiting to enter the rally. She is incredible said Sabbia Gale-Donnelly of Westchester, New York. She’s just a…

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What Happens at the DNC?

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:00:47 +0000

The Democratic National Convention has arrived, and this year it’s taking place in the birthplace of independence — Philadelphia. From delegates to the media, DNC officials expect at least 50 thousand attendees to make the trip to the Wells Fargo Center this week. While many are most familiar with the convention as being the place where parties chose their platform and elect their…

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Two Temple Students Among Hundreds Interning at Conventions

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 23:40:37 +0000

While most of the DNC audience will be turning to their TV screens, internet and phones to see what’s going on in Philadelphia, some Temple students will have the opportunity to witness history being made right in front of their eyes. “There’s something for everybody,” says junior Alexa Monteleone, who will be interning at the DNC all week long greeting delegates, elected officials…

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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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Annenberg Hall Undergoes Renovations

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:32:16 +0000

As the sun goes down and the students pile out, work inside The School of Media and Communication continues. The building is undergoing major renovations as part of a bigger plan to expand the half-a-century old building. “When you come in during the morning and you know what to look for, you can find it. But if you don’t know what to look for, you don’t know they’ve been there…

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Vigil at Love Park Honors Paris Victims

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:11:40 +0000

Hundreds gathered at Love Park for a somber vigil Saturday night to honor the city of Paris, following the terror attacks that killed at least 129 and injured more than 300 others. A French flag was tied to the LOVE sculpture and dozens of candles illuminated as the iconic peace sign in the shape of the Eiffel Tower below. Paul Jensen, of South Philadelphia, came to the vigil with a french…

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Philadelphia Holds Vigil for Victims in Paris Attacks

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:49:33 +0000

In memory of the 129 lives that were lost to the acts of terrorism in the city of Paris, France, Philadelphia held a vigil at LOVE Park Saturday. The vigil was held at 8 p.m. and you can see pictures from the event above. Six terrorist attacks in Paris, France claimed the lives of 129 victims, while leaving 352 wounded according to the citys’ prosecutor Francois Molins.

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