Football and men’s basketball to be broadcast on 1210 AM WHPT

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1210 AM WPHT, the longtime radio home of Temple athletics, have expanded their athletic coverage to incude broadcasts of the entire football and men’s basketball seasons.

“We are excited to be able to not only continue, but strengthen our relationship with WPHT,” Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw said. “This deal enables fans in the greater Delaware Valley and beyond the ability to follow Temple Athletics on one of the strongest commercial radio stations in the country.”

The multi-year agreement will go into effect this Thursday night when the Owls kick off their football season against the University of Villanova in the Mayor’s Cup at Lincoln Financial Field, and will extend throughout the 2011-12 athletic season.

KYW Newsradio announcer Harry Donahue will do play-by-play for both football and men’s basketball. Former Owls quarterback Steve Joachim will do color analysis for football, while Assistant Athletic Director John Baum will provide color analysis for men’s basketball.

Temple University’s 20/20 scholarship program

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Temple University announced their new scholarship program which aims to aid North Philadelphian students in the 19121, 19122, 19132 and 19133 zip codes today. Over the next 10 years, 250 four-year scholarships will be awarded to recipients in the amount of $5,000 per year.

The incoming fall 2011 freshman class had the honor of receiving the first set of awards today in the Feinstone Lounge, Sullivan Hall.

For more coverage on this event be sure to pick up The Temple News tomorrow, Aug. 30.

 

Non-Temple student poses with gun on class of 2015 Facebook group

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First impressions can say a lot about a person and are especially important for the average habitually awkward incoming freshman, who usually just wants to make a new friend. But that was not the case for Jamall “SwaggedOut” Edwards, who posted the above picture of himself wielding a gun and making sure his first impression meant having no friends.

Edwards posted the picture in the “Temple University Class of 2015” Facebook group. Within 24 hours it received more than 50 comments from angry students who mostly denounced the photo. Temple University Police looked into the matter and said hte student has no affiliation with Temple, and now, the post appears to have been removed.

Former football starters suspended for season opener

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Head coach Steve Addazio announced two suspensions for the Villanova game on Thursday, senior quarterback Chester Stewart and senior defensive back Kee-ayre Griffin, at noon to begin a media press conference.

“Chester Stewart and Kee-ayre Griffin have been suspended for the [Villanova] game for violations of team policy,” Addazio said. “I’m not going to talk about it, so don’t ask me any questions.”

Addazio said that the starting quarterback will be a “game time decision.” The position battle is currently between sophomore Chris Coyer and junior Mike Gerardi. Addazio also said that sophomore quarterback Clinton Granger may play a small role in the game.

State of emergency in effect as Irene heads toward Philly

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Tonight, Mayor Michael Nutter made it clear that no one should be leaving their homes – or getting on the roads – for their own safety, as Hurricane Irene makes its way up the East Coast.

Issuing a State of Emergency for the city, Nutter advised Philadelphians in certain high-risk flooding zones to seek refuge at shelters in the city.

The worse of Hurricane Irene, a Category 1 ‘cane, is expected to hit Philly over the course of the night and into the morning.

News reports indicate that power outages in the city are very likely – and the lifespan of them could be upwards of 10 days, in some areas.

Temple’s libraries will be closed tomorrow. In addition, tonight’s Welcome Week concert, a performance by Chiddy Bang, has been postponed until tomorrow night, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

The Temple News will bring you coverage of Hurricane Irene’s effect on the campus and the surrounding community as information becomes available. Check temple-news.com tomorrow night for more.

Where are you riding out the hurricane? Comment below and let us know!

Student Activities postpones concert

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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.

Hurricane disrupts transportation, but not concert

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In response to Hurricane Irene, the university released an advisory yesterday warning students to prepare for potential power outages and flooding in low-lying parts of the city. According to the advisory, Temple administrators have been preparing for the storm.  Temple has rescheduled move-ins originally set for Sunday to today and Monday.   According to Temple’s website, it’s still planning to hold the concert tonight, but has changed the start time to 8 p.m. and promises students will be out by 10 p.m.

SEPTA is planning to shut down tonight for the first time in history from 12:01 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Temple’s TuDoor and OwlLoop will not operate tonight.

According to the city’s emergency website, Philadelphia can expect:

  • Rainfall amounts between six and nine inches.
  • Sustained winds 50 – 60 mph with gusts reaching 70 mph.
  • Rain could start as early as Saturday afternoon ahead of the hurricane.
  • Heavy rains could affect Philadelphia through Sunday.
  • Heavy winds could affect the city Saturday night into Sunday. High winds may continue after the storm passes. The highest winds will be felt Sunday around daybreak.
  • Flooding of creeks and streams will likely begin on Saturday night.
  • Significant localized flooding on roadways, flooding of streams, and flooding along the Schuylkill River.

The city recommends keeping extra water, nonperishable food like granola bars, a flashlight, battery-operated radio and a first aid kit handy.

 

 

Non-Temple related rape, robbery under investigation

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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.

Geno’s Steaks owner dies at 71

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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.