Taggart Houck – Temple Update

Dick Vermeil to Speak at 2017 Commencement Ceremony

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:18:26 +0000

Temple University’s 2017 Commencement Speaker will be former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil, according to a statement released by Temple University this morning. The Hall of Fame candidate coach will address students at the 2017 Commencement ceremony May 11th. He will also receive an honorary degree alongside Estelle Richman, a longtime public service champion and former secretary of the…

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Petition Asks TSG President to Resign

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 02:57:07 +0000

A petition asking for the resignation of Temple Student Government President Aron Cowen-Luehrmann was released early this morning on a Twitter account using the handle “@ResignTSG.” The anonymous petition criticizes Cowen, saying “[he] proved through [his] conduct and judgement, that [he] cannot faithfully execute the duties of [his] role.” It also claims “abuse of power.

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Students on Edge Following Flash Mob Assault

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:00:03 +0000

Temple students were coming back to campus from Lincoln Financial around 8:30pm on October 21, ready to celebrate the football team’s win over USF. Nothing prepared sophomore Christina Lauletta for what would cut her night so short. Lauletta had taken the subway home from the stadium in a group—one of whom was her boyfriend. The group got off at Cecil B. Moore right in front of the Morgan Hall.

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Former Provost Sues Former President for Libel, Slander

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:41:13 +0000

Temple Update has learned that former Provost Hai-Lung Dai has filed a civil lawsuit against former president Neil Theobald. A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court document, available to the public, was filed on September 21 by Dr. Dai’s lawyer, Patricia Pierce, lists Dai as the plaintiff in a civil law suit against Dr. Theobald on charges of libel, slander, and misrepresentation.

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SEPTA Operators Authorize Strike

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:41:32 +0000

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 (TWU 234) met with SEPTA officials Sunday morning to discuss contract negotiations. Shortly into the meeting, workers in the Union voted unanimously to authorize a strike. Currently, the TWU represents over 5,000 SEPTA bus drivers, subway, and trolley operators. Negotiations with SEPTA began earlier this year, but the union’s contract expires Oct.

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Water Main Break on Campus Shuts Down 13th and Norris Streets

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:34:23 +0000

Updated 10/13/16 at 10:00am Water service has been restored to Peabody Hall residents as of late Wednesday evening. Work on the pipe continued into the evening Wednesday, but wrapped up by Thursday morning. Norris Street is still closed between 13th and Broad Streets. No word as to when the street will be reopened. Updated 10/12/16 at 6:10pm Peabody residents are still without water…

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Hillary Clinton Speaks to Unions in Philadelphia

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:11:10 +0000

For Hillary Clinton, Wednesday was an important day in Pennsylvania. The former Secretary of State made her way to Philadelphia that morning, where she addressed more than 700 Pennsylvania Union members and leaders at the state’s annual AFL-CIO Convention. Clinton first told convention attendees her grandfather lived in Scranton, Pennsylvania and quickly switched to issues at hand…

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Cigarette Tax Affects Philadelphia

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:50:23 +0000

When City Council introduced Cigarette Tax Legislation more than one year ago, some smokers on campus began to worry about what it would mean for them. For some smokers, it meant a change in lifestyle. Others said the cost has not bothered them. The City of Philadelphia passed a bill in October 2014 adding $2.50 to the cost of a pack of cigarettes. Some students said, in an effort to avoid…

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Temple Toasts to Russell Conwell’s Birthday

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 03:50:22 +0000

On Temple University Founder Russell Conwell’s 173rd birthday, Temple organized its second annual 24-hour Temple Toast fundraiser. Temple Toast 2016 gathered more than 1,192 donors to raise over $78,767 for the university. Garnering donations from alumni around the country and the world, the toast celebrates the university’s history. It all started Monday at midnight. Julie Wilkins is Student…

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