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Temple Update in Paris: After the Fire

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:31:22 +0000

It’s been an unusual time here in Paris the past few days, as crowds of people are flooding in, trying to get a glimpse of the damage to the historic Notre Dame cathedral for themselves, and trying to process the devastation caused by the fire. Since Monday there has been an increased police presence around Notre Dame cathedral, controlling the crowds of spectators. Annick Foucrier…

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Report from London: Living with Brexit

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:52:31 +0000

Semesters in London are always interesting, but this spring has been especially interesting for Temple students because of the ongoing controversy over Brexit. While this unprecedented debate has brought plenty of uncertainly to Londoners and other UK residents, it is also raising questions for students visiting to study. But Hadi Enayat, a professor of Political Studies at F.I.E.

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Manayunk Kicks Off Restaurant Week with Annual StrEAT Food Festival

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:32:41 +0000

Rainy weather didn’t stop people from heading out to explore some of Philadelphia’s best food vendors over the weekend. The familiar hum of generators filled Manayunk’s historic Main Street for the annual StrEAT Food Festival. Over 50 of Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors lined the street on Sunday despite the chilly weather. “It’s delicious, it’s a little cold…

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Temple Grad Student Creates Program to Help Students in Recovery

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:30:59 +0000

After struggling with addiction during his undergrad years, Temple graduate student Bob Lamb has been working to help other students in recovery. For most people, college culture is often associated with partying. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 20% of students across college campuses meet the criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder. Bob Lamb was one of these…

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Students Travel to Unique City for Spring Break

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:30:15 +0000

Some students are all set for a one-of-a-kind experience this spring break. Starting March 1st, a select group of students will be flying out of the city to Arcosanti, Arizona. The trip is a ten-day Study Away program where students have a chance to immerse themselves in a unique urban lifestyle—all while earning three credits. Director of Klein Global Opportunities at Arcosanti…

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New Student-Athlete Lounge Funded by Private Donors

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:30:37 +0000

Temple’s most recent addition to campus is located on the second floor of Pearson Hall. The new student-athlete lounge was unveiled in late January. The space includes nap pods, gaming consoles, big screen TVs, and unlimited coffee. “The lounge has everything,” says sophomore football player Kenny Yeboah. “I mean places for us to sit down and relax after class, bunch of TVs, coffee, tea…

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Shelter-in-Place Drill to Take Place on U.S. Temple Campuses

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:17:29 +0000

On Wednesday, February 14th, all U.S. Temple campuses will experience a shelter-in-place drill. The drill will begin at 10 AM and last for 10-15 minutes. During this time, outdoor warning sirens will activate for approximately three minutes. The purpose of the drill is to test the University’s plans, policies, and response capabilities for scenarios such as environmental hazards or severe…

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PHOTOS: Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate at Eagles Victory Parade

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:08:24 +0000

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Eagles Parade Details: SEPTA Service Changes

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:17:46 +0000

After coming out on top in Super Bowl LII, Philadelphia will celebrate the Eagles with a parade this Thursday. The parade will begin at 11 AM at Broad and Pattison, and end with a ceremony at the Art Museum. The ceremony is expected to last from 1 PM to 3 PM. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney believes attendance may exceed the estimated one million people who attended the 2008 Phillies parade.

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State of the Union Address Live Stream

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 02:00:52 +0000

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