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Executive Orders Targeting DEI May Impact Diversity Initiatives at Temple

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:56:24 +0000

An unprecedented number of executive orders have been signed during the first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office. Many of these executive orders have directly targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, or DEI, in the federal government. Some Temple students have been concerned that these executive orders may impact DEI initiatives at the university…

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Temple University Phases Out Diamond Dollars After 25 Years

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:27:53 +0000

Temple University has officially ended its Diamond Dollars program, a pre-paid payment method that had been a staple on campus for 25 years. The program, which was discontinued in May, allowed students to make purchases at various campus locations without using cash or credit cards. “Here at Richie’s, for a long time, I was a big fan of Diamond Dollars. It was a big part of the business,”…

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Temple to Cut Recreational Therapy Program

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:29:02 +0000

In a move that confounded the program’s students, Temple University’s College of Public Health revealed plans to phase out the Recreational Therapy undergraduate program. No public record of the initial announcement to the RT department’s advisory committee exists. However, the Dean of the College of Public Health, Jennifer Ibrahim, confirmed to Temple Update that the Bachelor of Science in…

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Holiday Spectacular at the Philadelphia Zoo

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:06:43 +0000

The holidays have arrived at the Philadelphia Zoo with LumiNature, an annual winter spectacular. The zoo has transformed into a magical lights exhibition with over a million lights. As you walk though the zoo, you will be greeted by different animal characters and get a chance to marvel over unique animal displays. The Director of Mission Integration at the Philadelphia Zoo, Dani Hogan…

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Temple’s Hootathon

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:16:59 +0000

HootaThon has come to Temple! This dance and song marathon raises funds for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Here’s how Angela Thornton, Director of Morale and Hospitality, described the event: “Hootathon is a fundraiser for Child Life; through CHOP we raise money for cancer patients.” This event put the spotlight on a variety of…

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“Stranger Things” at a Beer Garden

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:12:48 +0000

Uptown Beer Garden is normally known as a casual place to grab a drink and sit outside. This was until they decided to decorate in the spirit of Christmas last December.To give the Beer Garden a Halloween spin they decided to turn it into everyone’s favorite tv series, “Stranger Things”, more specifically the upside down. While walking in you can see all types of Halloween decorations…

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Halloween Classics at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:09:09 +0000

Laurel Hill Cemetery is holding candlelit concerts that’ll satisfy your craving for spooky seasonal music. Showgoers can explore the historic grounds of Laurel Hill before gathering together and enjoying a hauntingly good string quartet. The show is hosted by Fever, with the Candlelight Concert Series being one of their most successful ventures. The concert’s worldwide attendance is over 3…

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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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