Kaicey L Baylor – Temple Update

Students Pack Up for Fall Break

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:50:30 +0000

With the semester coming to a close, fall break is right around the corner and students are preparing to pack up and head home for the holiday. Student Liz Kroll says she will visit a long-time friend and then catch up on her favorite TV shows. “I’m going to go home and probably spend most of my time in bed watching Netflix,” Liz Kroll said. Paige Wagner will spend her time with family.

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Students Prepare to Vote Next Week

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:17:41 +0000

Exams aren’t the only thing students will be preparing for next week. Many students are planning to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and are eager to head to the polls. “I figured why not. Every vote counts even if some people think that it doesn’t. I think it’s important that we exercise our right to vote, especially as young people,” Sophomore Imani Pugh said.

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Kensington Recovery House Reaches Out to the Local Community

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:22:21 +0000

After a recent report by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office on Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, many organizations are reaching out to those in need. One of those organizations is First Stop Recovery, located on Kensington Ave. First Stop is working to assist those recovering from addiction. First Stop hopes to create a space where their clients can feel safe and supported in…

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Temple’s Community Center Proposal Draws Community Opposition

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:25:33 +0000

At City Council’s public hearing Monday, many North Philadelphia residents testified against the proposal for a new community center. A group of community members and the Stadium Stompers sat at the hearing shaking their heads in disappointment. Community members who testified said they don’t want it. Community Leader Linda Waters-Richardson outlined some of reasons why some residents do not…

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TSG Creates New Mentorship Program

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:25:08 +0000

Temple Student Government created a new high school mentorship program to build a relationship with high school students in the North-Central Philadelphia area. Temple students will serve as mentors, helping high school students prepare for college and apply. Local and Community Affairs Director Leonard Chester wants the program to allow Temple University to be a resource for the youth.

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Philadelphia Students March Against Gun Violence

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:32:03 +0000

Philadelphia students, along with students across the nation, walked out of school on Wednesday and marched against gun violence from the Philadelphia School District Building to City Hall. This national walkout showed support for the victims of the Parkland, Florida shooting. The Philadelphia Student Union, Juntos, and other Philadelphia organizations organized a student march following the…

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Philadelphia’s Proposal of Safe Consumption Sites

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:27:02 +0000

Philadelphia has announced plans to open supervised drug injection sites. These facilities would provide users with clean needles, medical supervision, and resources to seek addiction help. The decision to establish the drug injection sites comes after an increase of opioid deaths in Philadelphia. According to the Department of Public Health, the amount of overdose deaths in 2017 is expected to…

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Watch Party at the Piazza

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 21:24:24 +0000

The Piazza will be hosting a watch party for Temple football game this Saturday at 12 pm. Temple has came up off of a win against UConn on November 28 and will be face off against the University of Houston. Temple Student Government recently tweeted directions to the Piazza for Temple students who are unsure of how to get there. …

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Dilworth Park Presents a New Holiday Market

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:19:57 +0000

This year, Dilworth Park will host a Made in Philadelphia Market for the holidays. This market will include 30 vendors that will open this Saturday, November 21 and will remain open until December 27. It will be closed on Christmas Day. The park will give Philadelphia a warm Christmas feeling with decorated tents with arts and craft, jewelry, accessories, and food and drinks.

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Sylvester Stallone Returns to the ‘Rocky Steps’

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:03:52 +0000

Sylvester Stallone returns to the ‘Rocky’ Steps to release his new film Creed from the Rock franchise. Co-stars Michael B. Jordan and Tess Thompson were alongside Stallone at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mayor Nutter also attended presenting the stars with a replica of the Liberty Bell. Creed tells the story of a young boxer, Adonis Creed, who follows his father’s footsteps, Apollo Creed…

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