campus – Temple Update

War Disrupts Education in Ukraine

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:02:42 +0000

As we surpass a month since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 4 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to neighboring countries including Poland, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova. Many of those who have crossed borders to escape the country are university students whose education has been disrupted by the war. Some universities in Ukraine have resumed class instruction online…

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Colleges Weigh Changing Mask Mandates

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:45:25 +0000

Following the announcement that Philadelphia would be dropping its mask mandate last Wednesday, college students in the city have been left wondering whether or not they would need to continue to mask up on campus in the future. The new mask guidelines still require that masks be worn in certain settings such as healthcare facilities and on public transit, but universities now have full…

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Temple University launches Mental Health, Wellness Task Force

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:01:56 +0000

“One of the many lessons underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of protecting and promoting the mental health and wellness of our students, faculty, and staff,” read the Temple University email sent on Monday. “This is perhaps the most significant student issue confronting higher education today.” President Wingard has announced the launch of two new task forces aimed at…

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Supply Chain Shortage Impacts Temple Food Trucks

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:46:05 +0000

Written by Corey Thompson Global supply chain issues have made their way to food trucks on campus. The food trucks are facing shortages that require them to buy items in bulk and raise their prices. “It’s been tough; we have a lot of shortages. We have to improvise, and everything has gone up sky high even when we do find it,” Virginia Apostolopoulos said. That is how Virginia…

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Students Impacted by Rise in Car Crimes

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:19:39 +0000

Many Temple students use street parking in and around campus as a cheap and easy alternative to the on-campus parking options. However, on-street parking comes at a risk for car owners. No one knows this more than Junior Economics major, Max Bunn. He parked his car by the corner of 16th and Norris street, just a few blocks away from campus, and it was broken into. “There was a cinder…

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Draught Horse Closing After 20 Years

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:43:47 +0000

After 20 years, the Draught Horse Pub and Grill is saying goodbye. The sports bar, located on the corner of Broad and Cecil B Moore, was a popular spot for students to gather on campus. They are permanently closing by February 17. Director of operations Mike Frost told the Philadelphia Business Journal that Draught Horse failed to reach a new agreement with Temple.

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Empty Campus = Mental Health Challenge

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:08:15 +0000

Mental Illness and depression were at an all-time high during the Covid-19 pandemic and these numbers have not changed as students returned to school. Many students have made the decision to stay home with the announcement of online classes, however those who remain on campus face difficulties as a result of its emptiness and having to adapt to online learning.

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Anderson Gladfelter Construction

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:20:17 +0000

At the beginning of the fall semester, students and faculty were met with a new construction project on campus, the reconstruction of the Anderson and Gladfelter terrace. The current state of the construction is set up for 3 main entrances for both Anderson and Gladfelter’s respective buildings. Entrances include two through the SERC (Science Education and Research Center), one on Polett…

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First Semester for Temple’s Smoking Ban

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:29:32 +0000

Temple University’s new tobacco-free policy is here for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year, making all tobacco products on campus prohibited. The ban will impact all smoke devices, ranging from cigarettes to the popular JUUL vape and other vaporizers like it, with the stated goal being “to eliminate the use of all tobacco products in all indoor and outdoor spaces at each Temple…

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Anderson and Gladfelter Construction

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:46:16 +0000

The sights and sounds of campus construction continue, creating a new commute to class for some Temple students. It’s all part of a yearlong project to improve Anderson and Gladfelter halls. The main entrances to both buildings are currently closed off on Pollett walk with signs in place to direct students and faculty to the temporary entryways. Sophomore Megan Almeida says that “with the…

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