Philadelphia and Temple police are investigating a shooting this morning inside a home on the 1200 block of Susquehanna Avenue, according to a TU Advisory issued at 11:15 a.m.

The shooter was described as a 5-foot-7 bald male, wearing a plaid shirt and blue jeans. The suspect was last seen at Susquehanna Avenue and Broad Street, and police say they believe they know the shooter’s identity. The alert asked student’s to avoid the area, due to increased police activity.

Anyone with more information regarding the crime should contact the Philadelphia police.

At approximately 8pm Monday evening, the residents of 1940 residence hall on Liacouras Walk when the fire alarm alerted residents to clear the building.

According to several reports, a cooking venture in the basement kitchen gone wrong – burned sausages, to be exact – caused this inconvenience.

To all new students living in residence halls, here is a general rule of thumb: don’t cook. If you’re going to cook, don’t do it at 3am, during finals or midterms, or in the wintertime.

When I wrote that President Ann Weaver Hart is a classy lady, mean it. And this youtube video of her proves it:

[youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM-S9I9_50E]

After great effort on both sides, it was Drexel who ended up on top at today’s field hockey game on Drexel’s campus.

A Temple player collides with Drexel’s goalie Kim Chiarelli.

Abi Reimold TTN

Steve Addazio, head coach of football, got pretty heated at yesterday’s game versus Penn State.

Too angry? Never.

The old saying goes, “if you can’t do, teach.” But for jazz professor Norman David, teaching students is only supplementary to his band, the Eleventet, which just released a new record, “At This Time.” The composition is receiving great reviews and is available on iTunes and Amazon, according to World Cafe Live.

According to the venue’s website, the Eleventet has been playing up and down the east coast for the last 20 years. In 2007, David finalized a Philadelphia-based roster and since they’ve been playing frequently throughout the city.

This Wednesday, David and his ensemble will be playing a show at World Cafe Live at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and $15 at the door the day before the show.

The Boyer College of Music & Dance is hosting a concert tonight honoring John T. Douglas, former music director of Opera Theater (1989-2010).  Opera arias and piano melodies will echo through the newly renovated Baptist Temple in the Lew Klein Hall. The concert begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public, free of charge.

For more information, contact Michelle Pugliese at pugliese@temple.edu.

John T. Douglas, former director of Opera Theater in the Boyer College of Music & Dance.

Fall 2011 recruitment officially began today at 12:30 p.m. in the Underground of the Student Center, where sisters, Gamma Rhos and Greek hopefuls gathered for Recruitment registration and an informational session.

Events continue throughout the week, ending with Bid Day on Friday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m., location TBA. A detailed schedule of events can be found here.

For more information, contact Jenn Padgeon, Vice President of Recruitment at jennifer.padgeon@temple.edu or templeupanhel@gmail.com.