What is fanfiction and what purpose does it serve?

Posted April 21, 2015

A new episode of Media Inside Out examines the growing popularity of fanfiction, a particularly intense example of how media can take on a life of its own after its release. Fanfiction is a work of fiction created using the characters or settings of an original work of fiction, but written by its fans rather than the original author. It has become an increasingly popular form of creative work, especially since the advent of the internet.

Host Sherri Hope Culver talked with two experts in the field of fan culture to critically examine the benefits and concerns of the growing popularity of fanfiction. Joining Culver are Hector Postigo, Associate Professor at Temple University and M.L. Jean, Chief Administrative Officer at the Philadelphia Free Writers Association and author of Snapshots of American Culture: Japanophilia and the Otaku.

Tune in Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to see the premiere of this episode of Media Inside Out.

TSG and meatballs represent on new “Baker Dave Presents”

Posted April 14, 2015

Student Body President Ray Smeriglio joins Baker Dave in the kitchen to share his mother’s meatball recipe.

Ray showcases his Italian roots with his favorite childhood food. Ray’s father used to run a pizza shop in his hometown of Harrisburg, so it runs in his family.

Tune in to TUTV Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

“Temple Tonight” takes TUTV into the late-night format

Posted April 13, 2015

Join host Dan Casarella for the premiere of TUTV’s newest program, Temple Tonight, which takes on the late night talk show format.

Dan, his zany sidekick Greg Keating, and his guests bring fun and spontaneity to the set with a high-energy mix of smart comedy, new music from the band Plainview, plus a gymnastics demonstration that will leave you laughing and Dan in a twist.

Please join us for the premiere of this exciting new show Tuesday, April 14, at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

New TUTV show stays “on point” to inform viewers

Posted April 9, 2015

TUTV presents On Point, a no-nonsense news talk show that takes a hard, critical look at the issues that affect us all.

In the pilot episode, host Chris Abruzzo questions the conventional wisdom that compels all students to complete college. What is the value of a college education in a country recovering from recession? What base of knowledge is needed for a student to have a successful career?

To shed insight on this subject are guests Lu Ann Cahn, Director of Career Services at the School of Media and Communication, and Corinne Snell, Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development at the Fox School of Business. Topics covered include student debt, the competitive job market that awaits students post-graduation, and the general education (Gen-Ed) curriculum. Also, we hear from Temple students who share their opinions about taking Gen-Eds: Do they provide students a more well-rounded education? What is the best way to prepare college students for the real world?

To hear the answers to these and many more questions, tune in to the first episode of On Point, Wednesday April 15 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

What happens if you worry too much?

Posted April 7, 2015

Being nervous is normal, but for some anxiety can be debilitating, becoming a roadblock that prevents productivity and accomplishment. In a new episode of Bouncing Back, host Lisa Bien speaks to Jennifer Uber, Student Services Coordinator for Temple’s Disabilities Dept, about bouncing back from anxiety.

Uber lists and describes many different anxiety disorders, including well-known disorders like PTSD and OCD. Uber explains that many people don’t realize that they are suffering from an excess of anxiety, which causes them to believe wholeheartedly in their negative thoughts. College students, who are living their life on their own for the first time, can be especially susceptible to stress, and sometimes don’t realize when it’s getting out of hand. For those who need help controlling their anxiety, Uber also lists coping mechanisms and strategies to deal with the cycle of worried thoughts.

Tune in to TUTV Wednesday, April 8 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to learn more about overcoming anxiety and stress.

The Rudman Center presents a Conversation with Kristen Welker

Posted March 31, 2015

The Kal and Lucille Rudman Media Seminar presents a free event featuring White House Correspondent Kristen Welker, who will be speaking with NBC10 News Anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah about her life and career.

The conversation with the NBC News correspondent will be hosted on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Independence Visitors Center at 6th and Market St. No tickets or RSVP is required to attend.

This event is proudly hosted by TUTV and the Kal and Lucille Rudman Media Center, in addition to the Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University’s Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies.

Baker Dave appears on an all-new Temple Talk

Posted March 31, 2015

The host of Baker Dave Presents… comes on the set of TUTV’s original entertainment talk show to make cupcakes with hosts Luke Frey, Marissa Giletto, and Liana Daywalt.

In addition, hear from both platforms running in this year’s Temple Student Government elections, FutureTU and RepresenTU! Tune in to find out all about their ideas to make Temple better from the candidates themselves.

Tune in Tuesday, March 31 at noon and 8 p.m. to channels Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online.

You can’t say ‘ghost’ without saying ‘host’!

Posted March 18, 2015

TUTV will premiere a new horror film anthology series hosted by Nick the Beat, who also happens to be a beatnik ghost.

A lost member of a lost generation, Nick was an undergrad at Temple in the 1960’s when he accidentally fell and found himself trapped in the foundation of Annenberg Hall. It remains his home and haunt to this day, and after dark he emerges as coolest ghoul on campus. Now he’s the guiding spirit behind the spookiest movies on cable TV.

Nick the Beat Presents is a limited run of thrillers and horror flicks from the TUTV Vault. The character was developed, written and performed by Temple Theater student Alex Monsell.

The ghoul himself is personally selecting films, and his debut offering is George A. Romero’s 1968 zombie classic Night of the Living Dead, airing this Friday, March 20 at 4 and 8 p.m.

Watch it online when it airs or on cable channels Comcast 50/Verizon 45 within the city of Philadelphia.

Learn how to make healthy cookies

Posted March 11, 2015

Temple University’s Dean of Students Stephanie Ives joins the set of Baker Dave Presents… to share her recipe for grain-free chocolate chip cookies using grass-fed butter and honey. The recipe is a healthier alternative and still very easy to prepare.

Tune in to this delectable episode this Thursday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

William Brawner, AIDS Activist, shares his story on Bouncing Back

Posted March 10, 2015

In a new, powerful episode of Bouncing Back, host Lisa Bien speaks to William Brawner, the founder and Executive Director of the Haven Youth Center, a non-profit that provides educational, social, and recreational services to HIV youth.

Infected via transfusion as a toddler, Brawner has been HIV positive for almost his entire life. After spending years struggling with the physical and mental implications of his medical condition, he finally managed to bounce back and has since dedicated his life to helping young people with these same issues.

He currently serves the Southwest Philadelphia community in an effort to provide free testing and a safe, supportive recreational space for those with HIV/AIDS. There is also a documentary out now on William Brawner’s life and personal struggle with HIV titled 25 to Life.

Watch this moving program tomorrow, Wednesday March 11 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45.

Audra McLaughlin appears on Temple Talk

Posted March 9, 2015

Temple Talk is back on TUTV this semester to speak with special guest Audra McLaughlin, a finalist on The Voice: Season 6 and a Delaware County native. The country singer-songwriter also performs live on set.

They also manage to nab a quick interview with Tamron Hall, the Today Show co-anchor, to ask about her Temple roots. Also discussed are the Brian Williams controversy and the Oscars.

Watch Temple Talk Tuesday, March 10 at noon and 8 p.m.

Stay tuned for The Next Mayor 2015 on TUTV

Posted March 6, 2015

TUTV has joined the collaborative media project that is covering the 2015 Philadelphia mayoral election and will involve student reporters and city citizens in reporting the issues.

We’re proud to announce our participation and will be presenting short videos on the topic soon!

The Next Mayor 2015 is hosted by Philly.com and also includes contributions from the Committee of Seventy, the School of Media and Communication at Temple, Newsworks/WHYY, The Philadelphia Public School Notebook, Technical.ly Philly, 900AM-WURD, and YIP (Young Involved Philadelphia).

Live edition of Media Inside Out talks gamification

Posted March 5, 2015

Host Sherri Hope Culver speaks on the rise of “gamification” in today’s world. Gamification is the use of game concepts and mechanics to engage, teach, or entertain users of a service that isn’t a video game. In an all new episode of Media Inside Out, airing LIVE Monday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m., hear all about this fascinating new strategy to get consumers involved with products and services.

Joining the set are Adrienne Shaw, Assistant Professor at Temple University and a scholar in the field of video games and author of the book, Gaming at the Edge: Sexuality & Gender at the Margins of Gamer Culture; Jordan Shapiro, a Professor in Temple University’s Intellectual Heritage department who writes regularly for Forbes and Huffington Post; and Josh Goldblum, the founder and CEO of Blue Cadet, a web applications firm, who was named “Best Digital Visionary” by Philadelphia Magazine last year.

Baker Dave Presents… a classic Italian meal

Posted March 4, 2015

Baker Dave Presents… introduces guest Adriane Reilly, the Program Coordinator for Student Activities at Temple University, who shares an old recipe that has been passed down to her from her grandmother. Referred to simply as “chicken with olives” by her family, it is a simple and comforting Italian dish incorporating dark meat chicken with green olives. Her grandmother’s Sicilian heritage is perfectly on display in this dish, which also uses garlic and pecorino romano.

Tune in this Thursday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to learn how to make this delicious meal for you and your family. Watch online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45.

How do movies influence our perception of outer space?

Posted March 3, 2015

Media Inside Out host Sherri Hope Culver ponders why sci-fi films portray the universe as a hostile place with Osei Alleyne, a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania; Barry Vacker, Associate Professor at Temple University; and Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer of The Franklin Institute.

Together they probe this alien and often-apocalyptic universe and discuss how these films influence our understanding of the galaxy and how our perceptions influence the films that get made. Additionally they wonder if current events that affect our desire to see this narrative.

Watch this all-new episode of Media Inside Out this Wednesday, March 4 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.