Can you tell me how to get … How to get to The Temple News online-exclusive news stories?

Why, sure, friend.

Here’s this week’s batch of online-only stories:

· A recent Michigan State University study found that the “friends with benefits” phenomenon is prevalent among college-age students. How does the “F.W.B.” trend affect Temple?

· Kirk Patterson, the dean of Temple University Japan since 2002, is retiring at the end of the calendar year to sail the world, among other pursuits.

· Gather ‘round little ones, as if you’re still living, and get on down to the research rhythm … Here’s a little story about toys (Research shows that older toys have more educational value than newer ones) and gum (Research shows that chewing gum could help improve test scores). If you’re a good boy or girl, you might just learn something!

· Student reaction was mixed when Temple Student Government voted to eliminate mandatory participation at general assembly.

Continue to check the news section for updates over the winter break.

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