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Temple stakeholders believe the university would benefit from the board of trustees being more accessible and transparent. The board acknowledges the need for improvement but questions if the public is actually interested in their operations. Editor-in-chief Fallon Roth talks about what the board does and what they plan to do to be more accessible. 

Two unions at the Fox Chase Cancer Center have reported Temple Health to the National Labor Relations Board for an alleged labor violation. News editor Sidney Rochnik talks about what this means and gives an update on the TAUP negotiations.

Sitting at 17-10 Women’s basketball is first in the American Athletic Conference. While the men’s team is 10-17 and 3-11 in conference play, sitting near the bottom of the AAC. Despite these stark differences in performance promotional events and other activities favor Men’s Basketball in contrast to Women’s Basketball. Editor-in-Chief Fallon Roth and Sports Editor Declan Landis talk about the history of inequality in sports and what can be done. 

Temple Libraries surveyed Temple students in the Spring and Fall 2023 semesters in collaboration with Affordable Learning PA on their feelings and experiences with purchasing course materials for classes. Temple students were shown to be more concerned with the extra costs of taking classes than state and nationwide students. News Editor Sidney Rochnik talks about the burden that Temple students have faced.

In August 2023 Morgan Dining Hall was closed down leaving J&H Dining Hall to be the only buffet-style dining hall on campus. During this time the dining hall has faced several challenges and has recently made some changes. News editor Sidney Rochnik talks about the challenges J&H has faced and how they have improved.

On Jan. 24, Temple announced it would discontinue the Diamond Dollars program at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. The program has been a go-to payment method for Temple students since 1999. Features editor Molly Fiske talks about how students, parents, and vendors have reacted to the decision.

In June 2023, the Pennsylvania House passed legislation that would increase the minimum wage to $11 at the start of 2024, $13 in 2025, and $15 in 2026, but the bill was unsuccessful. At Temple, pay for student workers starts at $7.25. News editors Oliver Sabo and Kayla Bryan talk about how student workers feel about the wages they are paid.

As Temple deals with an enrollment decline student leaders have felt the decline as they struggle to recruit new members to join their student organizations. Features editor Molly Fiske talks about why student organizations are seeing decreased participation and how they are dealing with it.

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the alleged harassment of Jewish students at Temple. Assistant News Editor Sidney Rochnik explains how this complaint came about. 

Temple Men’s Basketball has reached the midpoint of their season. Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Mack talks about how the season has gone so far and what to expect of the rest of the season.

Provost Gregory Mandel sent a survey with options to adjust the Fall 2024 semester schedule to accommodate Election Day. Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Mack discusses how scheduling decisions are made. 

Fidget toys are usually seen as distractions for children, but they are being tested in college classrooms. Assistant Opinion Editor Valeria Uribe explains why fidget toys are helpful in the classroom.

Temple’s student body has shrunk by almost 10,000 students over 4 years causing budget cuts and the University to reassess recruitment tactics. Assistant News Editor Sidney Rocknik hops on the mic to talk about how this has impacted the university and give an update on TAUP contract negotiations. 

Temple Athletics has struggled to find success the find success the past few years as it grapples with mass coaching turnover, little to no support for NIL, and difficulty fundraising. Chief Copy Editor Samuel O’Neal and Sports Editor Declan Landis discuss how these challenges have changed the department’s culture and what can be done. 

*This episode of RePrint was recorded prior to E.J. Warner announcing he would enter the transfer portal 

Temple was just ranked as one of the most stylish schools in the country. Features editor Molly Fiske talks about how Temple got there and the style Temple students wear.

The Basketball season just started with some electric wins from the men’s and women’s teams. Sports Editors Declan Landis and Ryan Mack talk about how these games went and what the rest of the season should look like. 

It’s election time in Philadelphia! News editors Oliver Sabo and Sidney Rochnik talk about candidates’ stances on Temple issues, the other positions up grabs, and how students can vote 

The college application process is often filled with anxiety and pressure to get into your dream school. Opinion editor Claire Zeffer talks about her experience and she ended up at Temple. 

There has been a lack of university-hosted events this year for Hispanic Heritage Month even though Temple is welcoming their most diverse class for the fourth year in a row. Assistant opinion editor Valeria Uribe explains the importance of these events and what could be done. 

Temple has created a Presidential Search Advisory Committee to evaluate candidates to be Temple’s President and to make recommendations to the board. News Editor Oliver Sabo talks about who is on the committee and how stakeholders will be heard.