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Temple Extends COVID Vaccine Deadline

October 19, 2021 Nicolle Elise Majette

The deadline to receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine has now passed. The university gave students and staff an additional month to get vaccinated, officials say, pushing the overall deadline to be fully vaccinated until November 15th. View More »

Temple Welcomes Most Diverse Class in 25 Years

October 19, 2021 Samantha Sadanand Stewart

When Temple Freshman Nicole Hom saw that her class was the most diverse in 25 years, she was amazed. View More »

Hispanic Restaurant Week comes to Philadelphia

October 14, 2021 Sean Daniel Charpentier

Whether it’s bars, small shops, or restaurants, Hispanic Restaurant week is bringing Latinx culture and cuisine to restaurants all across Philadelphia. View More »

Temple Celebrates National Coming Out Week

October 14, 2021 Daniel V Kilderry

After a hectic year living in a pandemic, National Coming Out Day looked a bit different in Philadelphia this year. View More »

Students Response to Covid Policy

October 11, 2021 Jack Hugh Traynor

It’s busy on campus, students are now back in person classes, and they are nearly a quarter of the way through the first semester. View More »

Temple Ambler “Ready to Rebuild” After Ida

September 14, 2021 Samantha Sadanand Stewart

Devastation hit Temple Ambler’s campus not too long ago, when the remnants of Hurricane Ida stormed through Pennsylvania. View More »

COVID-19 Vaccination Status Keeps Students on Campus

September 12, 2021 Samantha Sadanand Stewart

If Temple students aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19, or don’t have a valid exemption in their student health portal, that may mean trouble with staying on campus. View More »

Temple Boathouse Damaged by Ida

September 3, 2021 Samantha Sadanand Stewart

The remnants of Hurricane Ida stormed through Philadelphia this week, leaving the city in disarray. Record level floods are being observed in the city for the first time in many years, and it is impacting thousands of residents. View More »

Students Registering For Classes See a Mix of Options

August 21, 2021 Meredith S Haas

As registration ramps up this week, students are noticing some classes are being offered in-person. University spokesman Ray Betzner says three quarters of classes are expected to have some in-person elements in the fall. View More »

Philadelphians React to Derek Chauvin Verdict

April 25, 2021 Nicolle Elise Majette

Nearly a year later, chants for justice now turn into shouts of celebration. Across the country, people reacted to the news of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. View More »