Dorms to go wireless Sept. 14

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According to an email from the Office of University Housing and Residential Life, residence halls are to have a wireless network by September 14th, available on the turesnet and turesnetextra wireless networks. It, like Temple’s main wireless network Wifi4Owls, allows wireless printing and access to Temple’s online resources.

It will be available in Johnson, Hardwick, White Hall, Temple Towers, 1940, 1300, Peabody and the Podiatry residence halls. For more information on how to access this network, visit Computer Service’s wireless page.

Prior to this, all residents in university housing had to connect their computers to Ethernet cables in their rooms, or use the Wifi4Owls network in study lounges and social lounges.

For more coverage, student opinions and a review of the network (will it overload? will Computer Services crash and burn? Or make it to the finish line?), visit temple-news.com on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

 

Residents of Lower Makefield reflect ten years later

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Lower Makfield, in Bucks County, set aside a multiple-acre ground to build a 9/11 memorial almost 10 years ago. Tonight, residents crowded the grounds to remember the events that took place on September 11, 2001. The Reflection Garden has two fountains that erupt like towers. It also has glass panels, lining the fountains, with all 2,973 names of the victims whose lives were taken that day. The whole ground was scattered with flowers, candles, and letters to victims and their families.

Temple vs. Akron resumes after rain delay

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The football team was originally scheduled to play Akron at 6:30 p.m. today at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio, but a rain delay forced the players and fans to seek shelter with about six minutes of action left in the first quarter.

The game has recently resumed and can be seen on ESPN3.com.   Before stoppage, the game was scoreless, but Akron had the edge in total offensive yardage with 87 yards.  The Zips had a total of 90 offensive yards last week against Ohio State.

Owls’ junior running back Bernard Pierce had three rushes for 13 yards in the quarter before the delay.  The Owls had a total of 6 plays on offense for 23 yards.

Women’s crew coach recalls time as 9/11 first responder

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Jason Read, the new women’s crew coach, who was hired on Aug. 22 was featured on CBS Philly’s website and on KYW Newsradio today where he talked about serving as a first responder on Sept. 11.

“The images that we see don’t give the situation that really was,” [Read said].  “We’re talking about 50 acres — enormous buildings.  Hundreds and hundreds of stories, pancaked.  Collapsed.  Within seconds.”

The former Temple rower was working as an EMS/Rescue Chief of Operations in Hunterdon, NJ, when the attacks occurred.   To view the whole article and podcast, click here.

Philadelphia remembers 10 years later

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Tomorrow marks the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, and events throughout the city and country are honoring the memory of those who died on that day. President Obama is slated to attend memorial events in New York City and near Shanksville, Pa. He will also be at the dedication and opening of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum site in New York City on Sunday.

In the city, a slew of events will commemorate the day for Philadelphians. Mayor Nutter will attend events throughout the day, concluding with the city’s Remembrance Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Independence Hall. A complete list of events organized by the city can be found here.

Here are some other events going on throughout the city:

Team Red White and Blue Moving Tribute

8:30 a.m. / everywhere

Though there’s no specified location, Team Red, White and Blue is asking Philadelphia residents to stop for a moment of remembrance and then keep moving on 9/11. By walking, running, biking or hiking on 9/11, Team RWB hopes to create a unified commemoration of the day across the country and world. This includes a number of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, who the team has asked to participate in the tribute. They are also asking that groups meet and hold a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. — when the first of the Trade Center towers was attacked.

National Day of Remembrance Civic Engagement Expo

2-5 p.m. / Independence Mall

Nonprofits and volunteer groups from throughout the area will be showcasing their organizations, and recruiting volunteers. The event will correlate with several other commemorative events going on in the immediate area. The gathering will honor the memory of volunteers who saved lives during the 9/11 tragedy by promoting their own volunteer services.

Penn Museum Presents

all afternoon/ Penn Museum

More tangible memories of the 9/11 tragedy will be on display for Penn Museum’s special exhibit, “Excavating Ground Zero: Fragments from 9/11.” The display includes 15 objects that were found by archaeologists at Ground Zero in New York.  The program will be on display through Nov. 6.

Find out how Temple students and staff are paying tribute to 9/11 victims, and how they’ve learned from the day in the decade since. Watch for continuing coverage of Sept. 11th events at temple-news.com, and in next week’s print issue.

Scary Spice has a baby

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While many Temple students, faculty, and alumni may be trying to get the scoop on President Ann Weaver Hart’s recent resignation notice (which, I admit, is also interesting), I’m getting the scoop on the Spice Girls.

Remember the days of “Wannabe” and “Spice Up Your Life?” I would guess that almost all currently college-age girls owned at least one Spice Girls CD during the 90s and probably watched Spice World, the Spice Girls movie, too. I know I did. The band sold over 75 MILLION records worldwide, making them the best-selling female band of all time. To much of the world’s surprise and dismay, they split in 2000.  In 2007-08 the five came back together for a reunion tour which was said to have grossed about $100 million. After the years of Spicemania, the girls settled down and many started families.

Last Thursday, ex-Spice Girl Scary Spice (or Mel B) gave birth to her third daughter. Her husband, Stephen Belafonte, and 12-year-old daughter were with her at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to welcome the mini-Mel into the world. Apparently Mel was very enthusiastic about giving birth. She was cited by Mirror.co.uk saying, “I’ve tried the hot food, the running, the sex, the violence, I’ve tried it all.” In the end, the baby came naturally.  Another interesting piece of information about Mel B: Her second daughter, 4-year-old Angel, was the result of a relationship with Eddie Murphy.

University announces Hart’s resignation

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Temple announced that President Ann Weaver Hart will step down from presidency on June 30, 2012.

Because of the need to be nearer to family in Utah, she decided that it would be beneficial for the Temple community to have a president who can make a “multiple-year commitment to the university.”

After 5 years of leadership, Hart made this announcement now with hopes of having the Temple Board of Trustees “embark on a thoughtful and measured nation-wide search for a new president for Temple University.”

 

 

President Hart resigns

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Temple officials have confirmed that President Ann Weaver Hart will be stepping down as of June 30, 2012.

According to a Philadelphia Inquirer article posted minutes ago, Hart will be leaving Temple. She plans to resign to take care of her mother in Utah. No announcement on a replacement has been made yet.

According to university communications, the university is in the process of making an announcement.

Follow The Temple News for more information as it becomes available.

Flooding paralyzes Temple commute

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This weather not only brings with it the appearance of ridiculous patterned rain boots all over campus (Yes, I know they keep your feet dry, but couldn’t you have gone with a pair that didn’t have neon-zebra stripes all over them?), but it also makes trouble for students and professors who have to commute to Main Campus.

SEPTA’s website reports that service on the following regional rail lines are suspended due to flooding: Chestnut Hill West, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Warminster and West Trenton. A number of local buses are also experiencing detours.

Earlier this morning, officials reported that the road on Kelly Drive was beginning to buckle, and a mud slide was reported on Ridge Avenue at the I-76 interchange. Portions of Main Street, Kelly Drive, Lincoln Drive and Ridge Avenue are all closed. Officials said that if Schuylkill flooding continues, Kelly Drive will remain closed until at least Friday.

Did you have a nightmare commute to Main Campus today? Did your professor cancel class because they couldn’t get there? Comment and let us know.

Lancaster County Produce

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Lancaster County Produce is open for business.

The produce stand, located just off the corner of Cecil B. Moore Ave. and Broad St., is run by residents of Lancaster County, Pa. and sells high-quality fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and cider for a cheap price.

Most fruit was priced at a meager $1.50 per pound. I purchased four onions and four peaches for under $5.

The stand will be open in the same spot every Thursday from 2-6 p.m.