Kamryn A Scrivens – Temple Update

Health Experts: The Coronavirus has Disproportionately Impacted Black and Minority Communities

Kamryn A Scrivens — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:02:51 +0000

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, researchers have tried to find multiple ways to break down the demographics of those who have been infected by the coronavirus. With breakdowns from age to blood type, the biggest factor showing the most dramatic disparity of death and cases, is race. Cities like Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, and Baltimore have been named as hot spots for the virus.

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How One Gym Transitioned to Virtual Workouts

Kamryn A Scrivens — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:37:17 +0000

With the rippling effects of COVID-19, gym owners and trainers have had to create different ways to keep their clients in shape. Progressive Athletics is a gym located in Columbia, Maryland that focuses on small group training to hone the skills of its members. The training experience is meant to be as personalized as possible. Members train using strengthening techniques similar to cross-fit…

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How One Student Reaches Tik Tok Fame

Kamryn A Scrivens — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:13:47 +0000

The app that students cannot stop talking about, is taking the world by storm. It’s called Tik Tok. Tik Tok is currently the second most downloaded app, surpassing Facebook and Instagram. With over 1.5 billion all time downloads, this app becomes the newest sensation creating a lot of buzz within the era of social media. Students have mixed opinions on the app. Some use it for entertaining…

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Police Report a Quadruple Shooting Near Temple University

Kamryn A Scrivens — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:05:17 +0000

Police say, a 19-year-old woman died and 3 men were wounded after gunshots were fired in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened around the corner of 11th and Thompson streets around 3:30 p.m., near St. Malachy Catholic School. Police later identified, Yaniyah Foster, as the 19-year-old woman who was shot in the head and later died at Temple University Hospital.

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Temple Parking Services Adds New “Tap and Go” System

Kamryn A Scrivens — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:30:18 +0000

Temple’s Office of Parking Services created a more efficient way for students to park in two garages located on the main campus. In both the Montgomery and Bell Garages, students and faculty can now tap their Temple OWLCard to gain access to the parking facilities. The system was added during the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester to limit the amount of time drivers had to wait to enter the…

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