New student doc talks to soup kitchen volunteers

Posted August 20, 2015

But You Considered Me tells the story and celebrates the work of Chosen 300 Ministries, a soup kitchen that hands out 100,000 meals a year to Philadelphia’s homeless. The short documentary also highlights the trajectory of one volunteer, Wendell, who went from dealing drugs and fostering a drug habit, to homeless, to helping the homeless.

Student producers Erin Kantner, Steph Mettler, Angel Morales, Xueer Ren and Alex Culyba made the documentary to show how volunteering one’s time to help others can change peoples’ lives, including that of volunteers themselves. MSP Professor Kristine Trever Weatherston served as Executive Producer for the film.

Watch online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 Friday, August 21 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Student-made courtroom drama “Trial by Jury” airs Friday

Posted August 13, 2015

Did David Walker really kill his girlfriend 14 years ago?

A possible alibi witness for David Walker comes forward while his case is up for appeal. A lawyer and crime reporter get a tip that all is not as it seems. They team up to interview people involved in the case to ultimately unearth the truth.

Trial By Jury was written by Rachel Kerr, and created by Kerr, Laura Chanoski, Bokun Li, Loyce Kute, and Alyssa McKendrick, for a class taught by MSP Professor Kristine Trever Weatherston. Chengu Kargbo, Gina Genarri, Jon Diaz, Lisa Galbrin, and Rachel Saybolt star in the short student film.

Tune in to TUTV Friday, August 14 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to find out what happens!

Documentary on North Philly’s basketball history airs on TUTV

Posted August 11, 2015

16th and Philly reveals the never-before-told story of the rise and fall of one of the greatest playground basketball leagues in history. It takes place just blocks from Temple campus at 16th and Susquehanna, a basketball court in the heart of North Philly.

Commonly regarded as ‘Philadelphia’s Rucker Park’, the playground was familiar to the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Hank Gathers, Doug Overton, Rodney “Hotrod” Odrick, Aaron “AO” Owens, and Bryant “Sadeye” Watson. “400-500 people on a Monday night” would show up to watch the neighborhood play. Wilson, Odrick, Owens appear in the documentary to help tell the story themselves. Directed by local media businessman Isaiah Nathaniel, 16th and Philly takes you from the park’s heyday to its present condition.

Tune in online or to Comcast 50/Verizon 45, Friday August 12 at 1 and 9 p.m. to hear all about Philly’s streetball history from the people who were there.

Baker Dave Presents… everyone’s favorite meal of the day!

Posted August 4, 2015

Jason Levy, Director of the Student Center at Temple, joins Baker Dave to create a spread of breakfast foods, including bacon, a cheesy omelette, and potatoes with paprika, on a new episode of Baker Dave Presents…

Levy chooses to make breakfast in honor of his father, who loved to cook. They used to make eggs and toast together on the weekends when he was younger. His father was an army chef (Levy also followed in his footsteps), in addition to owning a catering company at one point.

Watch Levy share his dad’s recipes and love of cooking with Baker Dave on TUTV (Comcast 50/Verizon45) or online, this Thursday, August 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

“Bouncing Back” with NBC10 anchor Tracy Davidson

Posted July 21, 2015

In a new episode of Bouncing Back, Lisa Bien speaks to NBC10 News Today anchor Tracy Davidson, who overcame breast cancer while continuing to host the weekday morning news. Tracy shares many nuggets of wisdom that were hard-earned but not ungratefully.

Recently finished with radiation treatments,Tracy discusses with Lisa her enduring resilience throughout the many hurdles she’s experienced in life, including an unstable family life as a child. Tracy came forth about her struggle with cancer in an effort to stress the importance of getting tested, early and often.

Tracy also recounts step by step how she entered the broadcasting field, and what’s next on the horizon in her career.

Tune in to TUTV Wednesday, July 22 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. or watch online.

TUTV wishes you and your family a happy 4th of July!

Posted July 2, 2015

Enjoy our holiday programming on your days off this Independence Day weekend! View the full schedule.

Episode 603 of Temple Smash premieres on TUTV

Posted June 25, 2015

Temple Smash, TUTV’s student-produced variety show, comes back this weekend with an all-new episode chock-full of zany sketches and absurd characters. The hour-long episode includes dozens of skits. In “The Jacket,” a socially awkward man is misidentified as a jacket (sounds plausible!), while “History of Invention” tells the story of an extremely industrious stupid person (Newsweek called it “moving”).

Tune into Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online on Saturday, June 27 at 5 p.m. for these and more sketches and shorts!

New TUTV doc shows what it’s like to make a “living” as an artist

Posted June 17, 2015

What daily struggles do artists face? What hardships did they overcome to continue with their art? Why is the perception of an artist’s life so different from the realities they face? A short student-produced documentary airing Friday, June 19 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. explores the hidden struggles and challenges that artists experience in their daily lives through the eyes of four local artists.

Produced by Amber Jones, Eli LaBan, Devin McDonnell, and Joe McHugh for a Media Studies and Production class taught by Kristine Weatherston, The Starving Artist: Planting a Seed For an Unpredictable Harvest delves into the lives of four local Philadelphia artists.

Belle Alvarez, a professional dancer and recent college graduate, teaches dance for several organizations while balancing dance training and conditioning. Bianca Davies, a spoken word artist and writer, uses poetry to speak for her community and loved ones. Ave Gordon, a noise musician, creates abrasive music to vent his frustration with the world while working numerous odd jobs. Terry LaBan, an established cartoonist, describes the romanticism of art versus the realities of financial need and stability.

Tune in to Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online.

What does it feel like to have a learning disability?

Posted June 10, 2015

Having a learning disability can be a struggle. These challanges are exacerbated by other people’s expectations concerning your ability to be able to accomplish common tasks, like reading, staying focused and listening. Temple alumnus Grant Schmidt has a lot of experience dealing with issues like these. He was diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), which causes difficulty in receiving, remembering, understanding, and using auditory information.

But after being diagnosed, Grant chose not to avoid situations where his disorder would hinder him; instead, he challenged his limitations in order to overcome them. He works in the film industry and has participated in theater productions despite his disability. Grant provides his point of view on what has helped him work through these obstacles and what hasn’t.

Vanessa Dash, Student Services Coordinator for Disability Resources at Temple University, also joins the set to provide information on what faculty can do for students with disabilities and what the University is prepared to provide.

Tune in to TUTV (Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online) on Wednesday, June 10 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

“Bouncing Back” from brain trauma

Posted May 27, 2015

In a new episode of Bouncing Back, hear the amazing story of one Temple student who developed a traumatic brain injury, struggled with recovery, but finally pulled through to resume her education.

Then hear from Lorraine Myro, the Senior Clinical Director of Brain Injury Services at Bancroft Neurorehab in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, who presents a wealth of information on the challenges those with traumatic brain injuries face.

Watch online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 Wednesday, May 27 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

See who won at this year’s MSP Awards

Posted May 13, 2015

Emmy Award winning Sports Anchor/Reporter for Comcast SportsNet Amy Fadool hosts this year’s MSP Awards. The Media Studies and Production Dept. in the School of Media and Communication (SMC) presents this annual ceremony where students are awarded scholarships and prizes in fourteen different categories.

The 2015 MSP Awards celebrates some of the best student work from the Media Studies and Production Department with categories ranging from Best Website, Best Research Paper, Best Audio Production, and more.

Watch the ceremony and winning productions Thursday, May 14 at 1:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online.

University Graduation Ceremony will air live on TUTV

Posted May 8, 2015

TUTV presents a live broadcast and online live stream of the 2015 Temple University Commencement Ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8. Tune your televisions in to Comcast channel 50 or Verizon 45 or watch online to see the momentous occasion.

Congratulations to all Temple students graduating this Spring semester!

Want to know more about Philly’s mayoral candidates?

Posted May 5, 2015

What is their vision to confront the key issues that challenge all of us who live and work in the City? TUTV is working in conjunction with the The Next Mayor project and Temple SMC to help you find the answers to these important questions.

On a special TUTV program, hear from those who are running to become the Democratic Party candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia in the upcoming May 19 primary election.

Watch online or tune in to Comcast 50/Verizon 45 on Thursday, May 7th at 1:30 and 9:30 p.m. You can see encore presentations on Monday, May 18 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m., the day before Philadelphia goes to the polls.

The Next Mayor Candidate Forum, a debate between candidates moderated by Dave Davies (WHYY) and Sandra Shea (Daily News), was originally held on May 4 at Temple University.

Hear from teen mothers who went on to achieve success

Posted April 30, 2015

Lisa Bien confronts the reality of teen pregnancy and its effects on a young person’s life in this week’s edition of Bouncing Back. Teen mothers face many challenges, but they are not insurmountable. Lisa Bien speaks to Tina Martin, a Temple Journalism alumna who bounced back from teen pregnancy to become a successful business woman, writer and owner of lifestyle blog SincerelySyreeta.com. Though Syreeta never envisioned becoming a mother at age 16, she didn’t let that stop her on her path to success.

Also on set is Shileste Overton Morris, who works as an author, speaker and teacher and currently serves as the Senior Program Development and Organizational Manager at the Center for Schools and Communities. Shileste became a mother while working to finish her degree at Temple. She managed to attain a Bachelor’s right on schedule, and now helps young Philadelphians reach their educational and health goals.

Tune in on Wednesday, May 6 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to hear these inspirational women tell their stories of struggle and success.

Temple Talk says goodbye to host in final episode of the season

Posted April 27, 2015

Temple Talk hosts Luke Frey and Marissa Giletto provide on an on-set send off for graduating host Liana Daywalt in their final episode of the 2015 Spring Semester season.

Also appearing on this week’s episode are Pittsburgh-based soulful power-pop band White Like Fire and a representative from Temple’s branch of HerCampus.com.

Tune in to the entertainment talk show Tuesday, April 28 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.