Temple Update

Cyclists Tour from Templetown to Ambler

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:49:49 +0000

With spring weather finally back, bike riders are out and about. Temple’s main and Ambler campuses teamed up to host the second annual Temple University Bike Tour. Almost 250 have taken on the challenge to ride from Temple’s main campus to Temple’s Ambler campus. That’s up from 125 last year. Organizer Vicki McGarvey is excited about the growth. When asked about what the success this year as…

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Owls Leave the Nest

Thu, 01 May 2025 12:12:56 +0000

During the spring semester, seniors have one thing on their mind: graduation. For many Temple seniors, the countdown to commencement brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. “I think there’s always that fear when you leave somewhere,” said Izzy Bernard. Thousands are expected to graduate this May. For many, the moment feels surreal—especially after starting college in a global…

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TEMPLE HOSTS EARTH DAY EXPO

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:27:59 +0000

In celebration of Earth Day, Temple University’s Office of Sustainability and the TSG Sustainability Committee hosted an Earth Day Expo in the Science Education and Research Center lobby. The event brought together clubs and organizations committed to protecting the planet and promoting sustainable living. “We think it’s just a great culmination of all the different research…

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Temple Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:07:46 +0000

Catholic students are mourning the loss of the late Pope Francis. Freshman catholic Mara Faychak expressed her grief. “I know he was struggling with poor health, but it was definitely a loss for me.” she says. The Roman Catholic spiritual center on Temple’s main campus, called the Newman Center, also released a statement saying quote: “The loss of Pope Francis impacts Temple the…

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TUPD’s New Dispatch Center

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:29:46 +0000

With the funding from the state, Temple University has upgraded its 24/7 dispatch center with new technology, more space, and faster response tools. “There’s an enormous increase in the number of cameras on campus we have,” said Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher with Temple University Police. Joshua Nussbaum, deputy director of Emergency Management, said the improvements are important for…

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Teens Cause Chaos on Temple’s Campus

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:51 +0000

“I wasn’t really expecting to experience that, and I was just really disappointed to see it,” said a Temple student. Over the weekend, crowds of teenagers flooded Temple’s campus, prompting seven assaults and one robbery. Four of the victims were Temple students. The crowd started at Morgan Hall and made its way down Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Temple Towers and Vantage apartments.

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SEPTA Proposes Cuts to Rail & Bus Services, Fair Increases

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:58:01 +0000

Septa has unveiled a new budget plan that would bring major changes to its services throughout the Philadelphia area. The new plan would cut over 40% percent of Septa’s services and bring fare increases of over 20%. On Friday, April 11, representatives and senators of the Philadelphia area held a rally to voice their support for a $150 million Septa funding plan proposed by Governor Josh…

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Activists Propose Changes to Make Safer Bike Lanes in Center City

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:47:02 +0000

Citizens of Center City neighborhoods like Society Hill are proposing changes along with City Council that would change bike lanes to make them much safer for bicyclists. It’s not just about wearing helmets. It’s about creating streets that make it safer for everybody. Philly is a great city to bike in but its not as safe as it could be. Som bike lanes have been causing major safety…

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Remains Found On Temple Construction Site

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:19:30 +0000

Human remains have been unearthed during Temple’s newest construction project. Work crews discovered fragments of caskets and bones while clearing ground for the foundation of the new Klein College of Media and Communication and the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts. In an announcement released on April 11, the University said they have a protocol in place for this event.

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The Clothesline Project

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:58:10 +0000

This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Temple Update’s Jesse Kosierowski reports on a powerful display that is weaving together art, awareness, and hope. “It happens on campus, it happens in dorm rooms, it happens everywhere. It’s so important for us to know that and to have information to prepare ourselves and also to help the university do better,” said Sally Thistle.

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