Victoria Lucas – Temple Update

Farewell to Graduating Seniors

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:36:00 +0000

As this semester comes to an end, Temple Update is saying farewell to our graduating class of 2021. Our seniors worked vigorously this past semester with Temple’s Covid-19 restrictions within the studio and on site locations, delivering great content even throughout the midst of a pandemic. Our very own, Jonathan Burke edited a sentimental montage highlighting all of their hard work.

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President-Elect Biden Begins Transition Work, President Trump Continues to Challenge Election Results

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:12:30 +0000

Just two days after the announcement of Joe Biden as President-elect, Biden and his team quickly began working on plans for his transition to the presidency beginning on January 20, 2020. The President-elect began in Wilmington, DE touching on the importance of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic as a record number of cases arise each day making the death toll in the United States just over 240,000.

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First Time Voters are Starting Early, Say There is a Lot at Stake in Election 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:24:13 +0000

Election 2020 is just days away and millions of Americans have already casted their vote. This election holds much weight as it is in the heart of one of the nation’s troubling times; the COVID-19 pandemic and also, civil unrest. Many students on Temple’s campus are first time voters and they believe it is very important to vote as there are a lot of issues riding on the ballot.

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Crews Continue Anderson and Gladfelter Renovation Work

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:33:35 +0000

Renovations that started in the summer of 2019 at Anderson and Gladfelter Hall continue this semester. The university hopes to refresh the buildings and bring a new look to the east side of campus. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the project back a total of six weeks but construction workers were will able to complete a huge portion of the work despite this. “We were still able to get the lobby…

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Temple Update News Brief | April 6, 2020

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:25:15 +0000

Temple’s New Credit/No Credit Grading Options ‘Staying-At-Home’ in Norristown, PA How the Bensalem PD is Working with Coronavirus How One Gym Transitioned to Virtual Workouts View More » ]]>

The Impact of Coronavirus on Temple Students

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:56:15 +0000

The outbreak of the Coronavirus continues to spread by the day, infecting thousands in China. There are no confirmed cases of the virus at Temple University or in the city of Philadelphia. With confirmed cases surpassing 50,000 and a death toll of over 1,300, it serves to be the deadliest virus of the 21st century yet. The initial news of the virus had some international students here at…

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The Significance of Notre Dame

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:56:40 +0000

Monday, April 15th, 2019, marked the day the world saw the Notre Dame Cathedral catch fire. Its recent devastation has shaken the people of Paris, France, as well as many across the world. The fire occurred during Easter week, the holiest week in the year to many Christians and Catholics. Temple Senior Andrea Procaccio says she couldn’t believe it at first. “I never thought that would happen.

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OwlCard Goes Mobile: An Update

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:30:33 +0000

https://https://youtu.be/jFEMvrFh5QM It has been a little over a month since Temple University’s student body and staff have been able to use their phones as their ID cards. OwlCard Mobile is available on Apple iPhones, Apple Watches and certain Android devices. It functions just like a regular ID card; granting access to buildings, meal plans and the ability to purchase with Diamond Dollars.

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Temple Announces Its Newest Scholarship

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:40:00 +0000

Temple University has announced its new “Broad Street Finish Line Scholarship” on Monday. This new scholarship will tailor to students who are the first in their families to go to college. The creation of this scholarship comes from a university’s incentive to aid different populations in succeeding in their academic career. Shawn Abbott, the Vice Provost for Admissions, Financial Aid…

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