election 2016 – Temple Update

Update Abroad: London Reacts to Trump Presidency

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:55:06 +0000

Americans were glued to their screens when the future of our country was announced Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Across the world, in the UK, Londoners and Temple Owls tuned into to see the end results. Londoner, Becky Black, says, “I went to bed at eleven and Hillary was in the lead and then I woke up at five and Donald Trump had practically won.” UK residents couldn’t believe…

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Trump Elected the 45th President of the United States

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:57:19 +0000

Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. The Republican candidate made his acceptance speech around 3 am Wednesday from New York, taking the stage alongside running mate Mike Pence, wife Melania, and his five children. The President Elect said he spoke with Secretary Clinton prior to taking the stage, and congratulated his opponent on a congratulated her and her family on…

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PA District 1 & 2 Winners Announced

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 04:13:33 +0000

The 2016 election has been making history since the start and has continued the trend through voting day. District 2 candidate Chaka Fattah, who has been the representative for District 2 since 1994, lost the primary to newcomer Dwight Evans. District 1 incumbent Robert Brady, representative since 1998, kept his position. Evans beat out 3 other candidates in the Democratic party.

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Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Address Millennials

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:50:29 +0000

Senator Bernie Sanders and Secretary Hillary Clinton spoke to millennial voters on the ‘Millennial For Hillary’ conference call Saturday afternoon. Senator Sanders began his portion of the call by reinforcing the importance of participating in the democratic process and having a voice in the upcoming election because he believes that this election will not only impact the next four years but…

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Stevie Wonder Performs in Center City for Hillary Clinton’s Campaign

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 19:31:09 +0000

As early a 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, November 5th, both supporters of the Hillary Clinton Campaign and devoted fans of Stevie Wonder filled up Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia. These individuals hoped to be one of the only 600 supporters and fans that would be allowed into the CODA venue. The event was one of the many “Get Out the Vote” or GOTV events in order to promote the Clinton campaign…

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A Recap of Election 2016

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:51:25 +0000

Temple Update has been there for some of the most exciting moments of this election season. With only a few days left until Election Day, Hannah McComsey takes a look back at some of the highlights of the election season, including some of Temple Update’s live coverage of the Democratic National Convention and the Senatorial Debate at Temple’s Performing Arts Center. Temple Update will be…

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Study Away LA: How Owls Are Casting Their Ballot

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:12:16 +0000

Your vote is your voice and you wont be heard unless you go out to the polls and vote. Temple LA students can’t just go to the polls on November 8th. But they still want their voice heard. By this time people in the program will have to overnight their absentee ballots to make Friday’s 5 pm deadline. In an important election for graduating owls are taking advantage of their right to vote even…

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Election Day 2016: Where Do I Vote?

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:00:15 +0000

Election day is quickly approaching, but for some, this may be their first time casting a ballot. The polls will open at 7am on November 8, and close at 8pm. Those in line by 8pm will be allowed to vote. If you plan on voting via absentee ballot, those need to be mailed out by 5pm on Friday, November 4. If this is your first time voting, or you are voting at a new polling place due to a recent…

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Temple Professor Critiques Changing Media in New Book

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:17:29 +0000

Larry Atkins has always had an interest in journalism – and given the changing media landscape in recent years, he’s had a lot to think about. So much, he decided to write his own book. “Skewed: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Media Bias” hit bookstores back in August, and features Atkins’ critique to how the news media has played a role in biases. “I have an extensive view of the media…

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Candidates Battle for PA Voters

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:12:36 +0000

As election day quickly approaches, now just 12 days away, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made serious efforts to win over the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Trump and Clinton made back-to-back stops in our area recently, and our crews were there to capture their campaigns. Two very different scenes erupted as both presidential candidates made their continuous push for…

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