It may come as a surprise to some of you to find that AnnWeaverHart.com isn’t a link to our president’s Tumblr, Livejournal or any other personal website telling us all things Ann Weaver Hart. Instead you’ll just get redirected to Temple’s homepage.
Is this supposed to be someone’s idea of a joke? (Because it’s pretty hilarious) Or is it Temple’s way of making sure no one uses the domain name for negative reasons?
Student Activities announced this afternoon that it has postponed the Chiddy Bang concert until tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The concert was initially scheduled for 10 p.m. tonight, but in line with the university’s hurricane preparation was pushed to 8 p.m. tonight.
The university released a TU Advisory at 1:31 p.m. yesterday stating that Philadelphia Police are investigating a non-Temple related robbery and rape that occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. in the rear alley of the 2300 block of Park Avenue.
The suspect was described as a black male in his mid-20s, being about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and wearing jeans, a dark shirt and was reportedly armed with a black handgun.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Philadelphia Special Victims Unit at 215-686-3251.
The advisory reminded students that the university offers Owl Loop for on-campus transportation, and TUr Door provides shuttle services from 5:30 p.m. through 6 a.m. for students living at off-campus residences in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Joey Vento, owner of the iconic Geno’s Steaks in South Philadelphia, died yesterday of a massive heart attack according to reports from the Associated Press and other news outlets. He was 71.
Geno’s Steaks opened at its 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue location in 1966, and has since become a Philadelphia tradition. The store is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. According to the Geno’s Steaks website, Vento learned about the cheesesteak business from his father, who had opened “Jim’s Steaks” in the early 1940s.
Vento is also well known for his controversial stand against illegal immigration. In 2006, Vento brought politics to the tables of his steak shop when he posted a sign that read: “This is America, when ordering speak English.” A debate over the legality of this sign immediately ensued, with critics claiming that it discouraged customers of certain nationalities from eating there. Vento said he never refused anyone service.
The city’s Commission on Human Relations then began an investigation of whether the sign was violating the city ordinance which bans discrimination in employment, public accommodation and housing. The commission found probable cause against Geno’s, and the case went on to a public hearing. But in March 2008, a three-member panel ruled in favor of Vento 2-1.
Lavoy Allen, recent graduate and power forward for the Owls, had plans to continue his career in Pennsylvania. That is, at least until earlier this month. when his plans fell through in light of the NBA’s recent impasse between players and team owners. In a recent interview, Allen said he doesn’t want to wait on the bench for an entire season while the Association works out its issues. Instead, the 6-foot-9 forward from Morrisville, Pa. decided to look abroad for a job opportunity.
Allen found a home in France, with Strasbourg IG, for whom he’ll be suiting up and practicing with come this Monday. Strasbourg competes in the French Pro A league, an 18-team first division league founded in 1987.
Allen joins football players Jaiquawn Jarrett and Mohammed Wilkerson as the only Temple athletes to drafted by a professional sports team this year. Jarrett was signed by the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles and Wilkerson was drafted by the New York Jets.
Earlier this week, the Owls were honored by the Philadelphia affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for a Cure, the largest organization dedicated to breast cancer research, education and health services.
The award, presented by Susan Barnett, the CBS3/CW Philly 57 Eyewitness News anchor, recognized the team’s dedication and inexhaustible efforts for the foundation, including logging approximately 1,000 hours of community service each spring, and continuous participation in the Komen Race for a Cure. On May 8 of this year, the Owls made up a near 1,000-man participation to raise approximately $3.3 million.
The team has also received several accolades to honor its dedication to the community, including several T.E.A.M. awards – an honor awarded by Temple honoring “exceptional acts for mankind” in 2009 and 2010.
Earlier today, following the release of the Pennsylvania budget, Temple announced its 2011-12 budget. Temple’s budget includes a $36 million reduction in operating expenses and a $6.8 million increase in financial aid.
Tuition for in-state students will increase by $1,172 to $13,006 for Fall 2011. Tuition for out-of-state students will increase by $1,170 to $22,832.
Mandatory fees will remain $295 per semester.
For more on the budget, keep up with The Temple News online during the summer.
Upset/relieved/indifferent toward the tuition increases? Tell us what you think. Send your thoughts to news@temple-news.com.
From the river to the sea,
Palestine will be free.
Students might hear this chant on their way past the Bell Tower. It’s drawn quite a crowd. It’s pretty cool to see students
passionate about something.
Check out more information about the event here, and check back in next week’s issue of The Temple News for full coverage.
At some point during the night a small castle was put up on Beaury Beach, and no one appears to have any idea why it’s there.
The doors and windows of the castle are secured with heavy duty padlocks so you can’t break in, and don’t try to climb it! Freshman urban studies major, Ed Budnick tried climbing on top of the castle to get a better view but hurt his hand on one of the nails sticking out of the roof.
Budnick then tried to get on the roof by climbing onto one of the tree branches hanging over the castle but that attempt failed as well when he saw that the roof was probably too weak to support his weight.
Ed Budnick attempts to get on top of the castle.
According to Philly.com, police arrested a 17-year-old man in connection with the shooting and robbery at the SEPTA subway station at Broad Street and Susquehanna Avenue.
Additionally, the 23-year-old victim, who was shot in the back of the head, was discharged from Temple University Hospital earlier today.
For more information, read the Philly.com article.
