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Temple University’s plans to increase security for students living in off-campus housing. Rosie Leonard, features editor at The Temple News, discusses how students and parents feel about the various safety initiatives.

One Direction had a massive online following of teens, one of which is part of The Temple News. Haajrah Gilani, Assignment’s Editor at The Temple News discusses how One Direction and the social media community surrounding the band inspired her journey into journalism.

Temple University’s Campus Safety Services plans to increase its force by 50 percent by the end of 2022. Jocelyn Hockaday, a staff writer at The Temple News, discusses the hiring process and concerns about the increased police presence.

Parliament, the legislative body of Temple Student Government, is considering a bill that would relocate protesters from high-traffic, private areas to low-traffic, public areas on campus. Fallon Roth, news editor for The Temple News, and Monica Constable, assistant news editor for The Temple News, discuss how the bill could affect protestors.

Temple University Student Govermant’s Parliament only passed one resolution so far this year and are working on completing four more. Maddie Sterner, a staff writer at The Temple News, discusses their efforts

A recent report by the Hope Center of College, Community, and Justice, states that students who are also parents experience basic needs, food, and housing insecurity. Monica Constable, assistant news editor for The Temple News, discusses resources that could help student parents.

Commissioner Omar Sabir renamed his office’s fellowship program to the Samuel S Collington Democracy Fellowship. Emme Marchese, assistant news editor for The Temple News, discusses the name change to honor Collington’s legacy

Temple University is not going through with its original plan for renewable energy, citing the cost and the lack of space. Ashley Ortega, a freelance writer at The Temple News, discusses the university’s decision

Temple University students returned to in-person classes Monday with new masking guidelines after two weeks of remote learning due to the increase of COVID-19 cases. Eden Macdougall, assistant features editor from the Temple News, fills us in.

On Jan. 11, President Jason Wingard took his first trip up to Harrisburg to meet with  Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Wolf. We talk to Fallon Roth, news editor for The Temple News, about the discussion of the state’s appropriations to Temple University.

Parents, students and community members came together on Dec. 6 to advocate against gun violence while pushing for an increase in campus safety. News editor Fallon Roth and Micah Zimmerman, assistant news editor for The Temple News, discuss what happened at the rally.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many students, but senior secondary-education English major and former Chief Copy Editor for The Temple News, Tyler Perez, reflects on what it’s like to be graduating during a pandemic.

The Muslim Students Association is campaigning for a larger prayer space that would accommodate the needs of Muslim students. Jocelyn Hockaday, a freelance reporter for The Temple News, talks about MSA’s mission for space in Paley library.

With the 2021-22 basketball season coming up, The Temple News sports editors, Isabella DiAmore, Nick Gangewere and Victoria Ayala, make their predictions ranging from stats, player lineups and final conference records.

Many students are seeking other political options after expressing their disdain for capitalism. Intersection editor, Eden MacDougall, discusses why students are interested in Temple Marxists.

With Election Day on Nov. 2, voters will notice four questions on their ballots. Assistant news editor, Micah Zimmerman, breaks down what these questions mean and the reasoning behind them.

After struggling from a lack of business for almost two years due to COVID-19, food venders are excited to return to somewhat normal operations. Assistant features editor Matt Aquino discusses how food vendors are making a comeback.

Temple University’s 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report showed that crimes on Temple’s Main Campus declined during the pandemic. Digital managing editor Amelia Winger gives us a summary about the report and explains why crime rates are lower.

The Temple News has been a voice for the Temple community since 1921. News editor Fallon Roth and assistant news editor Monica Constable talk about the history and evolution of The Temple News throughout its century-long history.

In 2004, Ben and Natalie Watanabe, both staff members at The Temple News, fell in love while working together at the paper. Assistant features editor Matt Aquino talks about how the couple, now married, formed their bond at The Temple News.