Giannina Sicurello – Temple Update

Tensions At The Mexican Border

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:42:43 +0000

A Caravan, made up of hundreds of Central American asylum seekers, has reached the border of Mexico and America. The caravan began as a peaceful march by Central Americans, hoping to find safety in the USA. Instead, they were met with resistance from border patrol, and mass chaos ensued. Reports stated that the rising tensions came to a head this weekend when a group of asylum seekers threw…

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Temple Says Halleloo To Shangela

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:15:27 +0000

Temple’s Main Campus Program Board hosted their first ever Mic Drop event Tuesday night at the Howard Gittis Student Center. One of MCPB’s events, Mic Drop flourished this semester, with special guests and contestants. The talent show’s grand prize was a whopping $500, critiqued by a panel of judges. There was a variety of talent, from soulful singing, to experimental performance art.

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College of Science and Technology’s Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:10:22 +0000

Nobel Laureate William Daniel Phillips demonstrated science experiments to local schoolchildren in celebration for Temple University’s College of Science and Technology. The school celebrated 20 years at Temple November 1st. The university invited more than 100 Philadelphia school children to attend the celebration. Attendees from Central High School, New Foundations High School…

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Coffee, Cookies, and Sushi, Oh My!

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:45:12 +0000

The Office of International Affairs held their monthly coffee hour at the Underground, located in the student center. Students lined up for a turn to pour themselves a cup of coffee, and snack on cookies, pocky, and sushi. Each month, International Affairs picks one country to showcase for their coffee hour, giving international students a chance to represent their culture to the rest of the…

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Philadelphia Fright Factory Stirs Up Screams and Scares

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:45:10 +0000

Haunted houses are a staple for the Halloween season, and with the holiday rapidly approaching, haunted attractions throughout the Philly area are in full swing. Fright Factory, a haunted warehouse located in South Philly, hosts lines full of giggling teenagers and giddy children around the block. The main attraction, however, is what’s inside. With a $30 entry fee, customers can expect to be…

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Dragon Boat Race For Charity

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:50:37 +0000

October is here, and so is the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Race. Every year, the Schuylkill River is the race track for dozens of dragon boats as a part of a fundraiser for many of the city’s charity’s and organizations. With a scenic backdrop, hundreds gathered in tents to cheer on friends and family as they paddle down the river. October 6th marked the 17th year of the festival.

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Hip-Hop Therapy Comes to Temple

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:35:34 +0000

North Philadelphia native Ron Crawford is bringing hip-hop to his therapy sessions. His goal is to teach other North Philadelphians a better way of dealing with trauma. His method is connecting with patients through methods inspired by their culture. When studying to become a therapist, Crawford noticed that many therapy techniques were centered around European methods but that these approaches…

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