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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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Update Abroad: London’s Market Mile

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:15:28 +0000

Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown London lie the sights and sounds of Market Mile. On Sundays, four different markets, all within walking distance of one another, light up the east end. From bouquet buying to street snacking and street shopping, these markets show a different side of the city. “What’s so nice about the market here is that people with dreams which don’t necessarily have…

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A London Education

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:40:36 +0000

It’s goodbye to Broad Street and hello to Cromwell Road for Temple students studying abroad in London. Foundation for International Education, FIE, is where some Temple students are spending their semester. In South Kensington, London, Victorian-era architecture and double-decker buses line the streets. But, a new learning environment also comes with a new learning style.

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The Lights are Back on at the Divine Lorraine

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:30:19 +0000

What was once an eyesore for the Philadelphia skyline, is now a high-class apartment building. A golden chandelier, impressive columns, and a grand staircase are all housed at the Divine Lorraine. But the glitz and glamour wasn’t always the case at Broad and Fairmount. Logan Rothman is the Assistant Property Manager at EB Realty, which is the company responsible for redeveloping the Lorraine…

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National Museum of American Jewish History Opens Exhibit on Leonard Bernstein

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:25:07 +0000

People now have the opportunity to explore an exhibit about one of the most influential musical icons of the 20th century; and it’s right here in Philadelphia. The latest exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History entitled “Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music” features an interactive experience that reflects on the man behind the music. Since opening on Friday, March 16th…

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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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Restoration Near Complete on Philly’s Iconic LOVE Statue

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:15:05 +0000

Love is returning to the city of brotherly love just in time for Valentine’s Day. Philadelphia’s historical “LOVE” statue will be back where it belongs after an extensive yearlong restoration process – and the alterations allowed the park where it was located to undergo modifications as well. The statue itself, completed by Robert Indiana, is constructed of 830 pounds of aluminum that was…

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Philadelphia Bomb Squad Disposes of Suspicious Packages Outside Engineering Building

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:29:40 +0000

The Engineering Building was evacuated early Tuesday morning after two suspicious packages were found on the corner of 12th and Norris. The Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad diffused a small wrapped package on a loading dock and another package inside a trash truck. 300 students and staff were evacuated from the building and no injuries were reported. The Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad gave…

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