Last spring, The Temple News reported that Tony Foltz, 26, a third-year law student at the time, was left in a coma after he was struck by a white Subaru at 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway at around 2:30 a.m on April 11.

The driver, Nicholas Hasselback, 23, a senior majoring in anthropology and economics at the time, fled the scene immediately, but an anonymous tip led police to his car.

The Philadelphia Daily News recently reported that Hasselback, who has withdrawn from Temple, pleaded guilty to the hit-and-run last month and has been sentenced to 3 to 6 years in prison, along with seven years of probation and a restitution of $2,737.

Foltz has reportedly returned to Temple and continued his law studies, after multiple surgeries six weeks of rehabilitation.

To see the Daily News’ full article, click here.

Foltz (right), an avid bike rider, is pictured above with his father (left).

If one thing is true, it’s that college students love anything that is prefaced with the word “free.” Students tend to be pretty frugal, and for good reason.

The infamous “dirt lot,” on Montgomery Avenue and 11th Street, is notiorious for its free parking.

Many Temple commuters and visitors utilize the free space, but many of their cars end up being trapped by other vehicles, with no exit. For those who arrive at the lot early enough, they’re granted a space facing the street; a space with an exit strategy of jump-the-curb-and-hope-for-the-best.

While many like the lot because of its free, anarchical parking space, is it worth the chances of breaking an axel or being stuck on campus all day?

Despite past rumors that the lot would host a new university building, Temple does not own the lot, according to a Temple News article from September 2009.

What are your thoughts on and experiences with the “dirt lot?”

Robin Roberts, co-anchor of “Good Morning America,” was presented the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award at the School of Communication and Theater’s annual luncheon yesterday, Oct. 21.

After the luncheon, Roberts stopped by Annenberg hall to talk to current students about her job and experiences.

Roberts told attendees that her first love was always for sports, but being a woman in the field made it harder for her to get started in sports journalism.

Roberts went on to tell short ancedotes, including one in which she received a call from Temple alumnus Bill Cosby.

Throughout the presentation, Roberts encouraged students and current seniors to be confident when entering the job market.

While many students voiced concerns about finding jobs, Roberts told students to remain optimistic.

“This too shall pass,” Roberts reminded students.