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New Hoverboard Legislation in Philadelphia

February 18, 2016 Brian E Roche

Prior to the start of the Spring semester, Temple University announced that the use of hoverboards on campus would be prohibited to ensure the safety of students. View More »

Love Park Closed for Redesign

February 18, 2016 Mathias A Scarborough

The long-awaited Love park renovation is now underway. The new designs, drafted by Hargreaves Associates, are a part of a 16.5 million dollar project to transform the park into a greener, more modern city space. View More »

Japan’s Tohoku Earthquake: Five Years Later

February 18, 2016 Raina Austin Stewart

It’s been five years since Japan was devastated by a historic magnitude 9.0 earthquake. The Tohoku earthquake, the largest in the country’s history, produced incredible damage including a tsunami that caused a level seven nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. View More »

Bill Cosby Fails to Comment on Rape Allegations Against Him

UPDATE: Cosby Sues Accuser, her Mother, Lawyer

February 17, 2016 Eve C Siconolfi

In November, one of Temple’s most famous alums, Bill Cosby, faced charges of a resurfacing sexual assault case and did not comment; now in February, he filed suit against one of his accusers, her lawyer, mother, and a publisher of the National Enquirer in light of his recent arrest. View More »

Annual Philadelphia Auto Show

February 17, 2016 Jae W. Kim

This past weekend marked the ending of the Philadelphia International Auto Show. The auto show has been a staple of the city since 1902. View More »

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Pennsylvania Universities Call for Better Funding

February 16, 2016 Pariss D Briggs

Universities in Pennsylvania are taking a stand against the lack of institutional funding for higher education. View More »

Temple Toasts to Russell Conwell’s Birthday

February 15, 2016 Taggart M Houck

On Temple University Founder Russell Conwell’s 173rd birthday, Temple organized its second annual 24-hour Temple Toast fundraiser. View More »

Temple University student death ruled homicide, boyfriend charged with murder.

New Details: Court Date Set for Off-Campus Homicide

February 12, 2016 Jeseamy Muentes

The death of 21-year-old Temple student Agatha Hall has been ruled a homicide. Police say the murder was committed by her boyfriend, 29-year-old Brandon Meade. View More »