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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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Temple Fires Head Coach Drayton

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:30:29 +0000

Temple University announced the firing of Head Coach Stan Drayton on Sunday, less than twenty-four hours after the Owls had secured a narrow win 18-15 win over Florida Atlantic University. Drayton left the University of Texas at Austin and was hired here on December 15th, 2021, in hopes of putting Temple Football on the right path. However, he leaves with a 9-25 overall record and a 4-18 in…

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Temple Update Exclusive: Inside the Home Invasion Apartment

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:11:10 +0000

The Philadelphia Police Department has released new information regarding the recent off-campus apartment armed robbery at Temple University. The 2015 Lincoln sedan that was stolen has been located. Seven of the eleven victims spoke with Temple Update to clarify details of what happened that morning including how the robbers got in the house and what they did inside. One of the residents…

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Concerns About Crime On Campus

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:06:38 +0000

Just six weeks into the semester, students are already expressing their safety concerns about crime on and around campus. Just two weeks after an armed home invasion at Sydenham Street, more students found themselves in danger. Eight Temple students were robbed at gunpoint last Saturday evening. None of the students were injured in the robbery, and police are still looking for the people…

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Liacouras Walk Construction

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:46:48 +0000

Even with classes back in person and students back on campus, there’s a new construction project here at Temple University, this time it’s on Liacouras Walk. A junior here at Temple, Jaymi Lazowick, says, “During classes I can hear all the construction and all of the loud banging, it’s a lot of noise but as long as it looks pretty in the end, I’m excited to see what it’s going to look like.

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Virtual Semesters and the Impact on Student’s Physical Health

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:09:09 +0000

With another semester mostly online, students are spending more and more time looking at a screen. The increased screen time has affected a lot of students, many in a negative way. Freshman Shreya Sridhar says that at first everything seemed okay. But as the pandemic continues, increased screen time has impacted her health. “But the longer we went on, especially toward December…

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Anderson and Gladfelter Renovations Coming to an End

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:24:41 +0000

The new renovations at Anderson and Gladfelter halls are coming to an end with a furnished lobby, high definition screen, and roof-top terrace. The main entrance of both buildings is now open to students and staff. Pollett walk is also now open to walk through from 11th street to 12th street. The new lobby in Anderson Hall welcomes students and staff to sit, study, or hang out…

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TAUP’s Concerns Regarding Temple’s Fall Semester Plan

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:04:05 +0000

The 2020 Fall semester is just around the corner and while many are excited and eager to get back on campus, some professors are concerned about the administration’s reopening plans. Temple has been in contact with students and faculty through emails and social media spreading word of the changes to campus life for the semester, which starts on August 24. Signs and posters have been put all…

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天普大学总校长恩格尔特, 宣布关于秋季学期的公告

Sat, 30 May 2020 07:34:40 +0000

恩格尔特总校长发送给学生与教职员工的电子邮件有关大学有关Covid-19的公告，请单击此处。这是一个发展中的故事，请务必检查我们的网站和社交媒体是否有更新。 View More » ]]>

How the Bensalem PD is Working with Coronavirus

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:19:18 +0000

As streets clear and more people stay in their homes, Bensalem Police officers are out in the street ready to help anyone in need. However, the job has temporarily taken on a whole new meaning. Officers who are used to getting close to people are now doing the opposite. Bensalem Township Police Director Fred Harran says social distancing has temporarily changed how his officers do their job.

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