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The football season is upon and the Owls having a challenging first game on the road against No. 16 Oklahoma. With Coach Stan Drayton electing to announce who will be the starting quarterback on game day fans are left feeling like this is a sign of weakness for the Owls. Sports editors Ryan Mack and Colin Schofield go into depth about the upcoming football season and the challenges the owls will f...

Commencement is inching closer for Temple seniors, which is no different for graduating Staff at The Temple News. TTN staff Maggie Fitzgerald, Sarah Frasca, Julia Merola, Fallon Roth, Emily Lewis, and Oliver Sabo come on to talk about their senior essays and experiences at Temple. 

The Office of Sustainability has released its 2022-23 Sustainability Annual Report, which includes the progress made on its goals from the 2019 Climate Action Plan. With 25 of the 44 goals being met 19 of the goals are still in progress most notably in the categories of energy and operations. Managing editors Sarah Frasca and Julia Merola go in depth about what progress has been made and the chall...

The election for TSG’s executive office has begun with two campaigns in the running. OwlsUnited led by Lily Huynh and Sumona Sharma and ReimagineTU led by Ray Epstein and Kiyah Hamilton come on to talk about their policies and what they would do if they were to be elected.

In mid-February IH department director Heath Fogg Davis sent an email informing IH adjunct professors that fewer class sections will be available for adjunct faculty to teach.  Recently another IH administrator wrote that all adjuncts who want to teach are being offered classes in the Fall semester. News Editor Sidney Rochnik talks about the job security of adjunct faculty in Temple’s Intellectual...

Temple stakeholders believe the university would benefit from the board of trustees being more accessible and transparent. The board acknowledges the need for improvement but questions if the public is actually interested in their operations. Editor-in-chief Fallon Roth talks about what the board does and what they plan to do to be more accessible.  Two unions at the Fox Chase Cancer Center have r...

Sitting at 17-10 Women’s basketball is first in the American Athletic Conference. While the men’s team is 10-17 and 3-11 in conference play, sitting near the bottom of the AAC. Despite these stark differences in performance promotional events and other activities favor Men’s Basketball in contrast to Women’s Basketball. Editor-in-Chief Fallon Roth and Sports Editor Declan Landis talk about the his...

In August 2023 Morgan Dining Hall was closed down leaving J&H Dining Hall to be the only buffet-style dining hall on campus. During this time the dining hall has faced several challenges and has recently made some changes. News editor Sidney Rochnik talks about the challenges J&H has faced and how they have improved. On Jan. 24, Temple announced it would discontinue the Diamond Dollars pro...

In June 2023, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation that would increase the minimum wage to $11 at the start of 2024, $13 in 2025, and $15 in 2026, but the bill was unsuccessful. At Temple, pay for student workers starts at $7.25. News editors Oliver Sabo and Kayla Bryan talk about how student workers feel about the wages they are paid. As Temple deals with an enrollment decline student leader...

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the alleged harassment of Jewish students at Temple. Assistant News Editor Sidney Rochnik explains how this complaint came about.  Temple Men’s Basketball has reached the midpoint of their season. Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Mack talks about how the season has gone so far and what to expect of the res...

Provost Gregory Mandel sent a survey with options to adjust the Fall 2024 semester schedule to accommodate Election Day. Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Mack discusses how scheduling decisions are made.  Fidget toys are usually seen as distractions for children, but they are being tested in college classrooms. Assistant Opinion Editor Valeria Uribe explains why fidget toys are helpful in the classroo...

Temple’s student body has shrunk by almost 10,000 students over 4 years causing budget cuts and the University to reassess recruitment tactics. Assistant News Editor Sidney Rocknik hops on the mic to talk about how this has impacted the university and give an update on TAUP contract negotiations.  Temple Athletics has struggled to find success the find success the past few years as it grapples wit...

Temple was just ranked as one of the most stylish schools in the country. Features editor Molly Fiske talks about how Temple got there and the style Temple students wear. The Basketball season just started with some electric wins from the men’s and women’s teams. Sports Editors Declan Landis and Ryan Mack talk about how these games went and what the rest of the season should look like. 

It’s election time in Philadelphia! News editors Oliver Sabo and Sidney Rochnik talk about candidates’ stances on Temple issues, the other positions up grabs, and how students can vote  The college application process is often filled with anxiety and pressure to get into your dream school. Opinion editor Claire Zeffer talks about her experience and she ended up at Temple. 

There has been a lack of university-hosted events this year for Hispanic Heritage Month even though Temple is welcoming their most diverse class for the fourth year in a row. Assistant opinion editor Valeria Uribe explains the importance of these events and what could be done.  Temple has created a Presidential Search Advisory Committee to evaluate candidates to be Temple’s President and to make r...

President JoAnne Epps saw an increase in positivity around campus after a difficult semester. News Editor Oliver Sabo talks about her legacy and impact on campus.  An increase in tuition, interest rates, and the abandonment of student loan forgiveness has left students with the burden of student debt. Features editor Molly Fiske talks about how students are dealing with this and what help there is...

Temple’s Department of Public Safety hired Matt Petrillo, a Temple alumnus and former CBS3 reporter. News Editor Oliver Sabo talks about his role on campus.  On Aug. 15, Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help Pennsylvania college students. Opinion editors Claire Zeffer and Valeria Uribe explain why students should take...

Reprint is back! On this week’s episode, we talk to Features editors Molly Fiske and Duay Augustine about Bagel Huts reopening and changes to Temple dining. We then hand the mic over to sports editor Declan Landis to talk about the upcoming football season.

In this special commencement episode of RePrint. Podcast Editor Olivia Hall talks to other graduating Temple News seniors about their time at The Temple News, finding their passion, and what is in store for them next. Featuring Print Design Editor Joelle Pacheco, Assistant Sports Editor Javon Edmonds, and Editor-In-Chief Lawrence Ukenye. 

Within the past three years, Temple University had 162 total violations across their food establishments. These violations range from locations like the Johnson and Hardwick dining hall to the Starbucks at the Howard Gittis Student Center. The Temple News’ Print Managing Editor Julia Merola and Digital Managing Editor Fallon Roth talk about Temple’s recent health violations.  With former Temple Un...

With Muslim students currently adhering to Ramadan, other local universities have offered accommodations like to-go meals and providing prayer spaces. The Temple New’s Opinion Editor Molly Fiske argues that Temple should provide those same accommodations during Ramadan.  Sen. Bob Casey and Temple University announced a federal grant to provide renovations to Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue....

Roughly two weeks ago Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed about a 1.8 percent state increase to Temple for state funding compared to the 5 percent increase that former Gov. Wolf proposed last year. The Temple New’s Digital Managing Editor Fallon Roth talks about how Shapiro's first budget proposal will affect Temple University.   Many Temple students struggle to have access to menstrual pr...

Amid recent instances of gun violence near campus, some students who were concerned for their safety made the decision to transfer to other universities. The Temple News’s assistant sports editor Samuel O’Neal and assistant opinion editor Molly Fiske talked to students about why they decided to leave Temple. The prices of meals are increasing at campus dining restaurants due to rising national bra...

With a $1 million increase to Temple’s Health and Wellness Division, Assistant Opinion Editor Molly Fiske explains why Temple should be offering harm reduction resources as part of its recent expansion. The Temple University Graduate Students’ Association, among many other labor groups, are currently striking for higher wages. The Temple News’ Editor-In-Chief Lawrence Ukenye joins us to give us al...

The College of Public Health will have a new home in Paley Hall, but building will have to first undergo renovations. News staff writer Oliver Sabo explains what the future holds for Paley. Influencer marketing is something we all encounter while on social media. Temple News freelance writer Sophia Reis explains how students should be more cautious when buying products reviewed by sponsored influe...