Temple Update is an award-winning news program entirely written, produced, directed, and anchored by students at Temple University. This weekly half-hour show covers a wide range of stories and events, both on and off campus, with a particular focus on the greater Temple community. The program strives to keep its audience informed on the latest developments within the university, surrounding neighborhoods, and beyond.
Temple Update: 2013 Holiday Show
The top story of this episode of Temple Update comes from Tommy Sladek, who reports on a recent announcement by the University to end seven athletic varsity sports. Simone Cuccurullo sits down with affected student athletes to get their reactions.
Cari Dientsman looks into the positive and negative effects of coffee during final’s week. Ryan Hutchison makes a trip down to Penn’s Landing to checkout the addition of the new pop-up shops accompanying the ice rink. Robert Monroe and Mariana Zimmerman deliver a dual report live from London on their experiences abroad and what they have learned as they depart back to the States.
Rebeccah Hendrickson interviews Chistopher Hayes, the founder of Gun Violence Survivor Foundation. Alexandra Keller visits the Reading Terminal Market to enjoy the traditional miniature train set running through the market. Later, Baker Dave stops by the studio to show Stephanie Craig and Rebeccah Hendrickson how to make truffles from scratch. And the program wraps up with a senior tribute to the graduating Temple Update correspondents.
Anchors: Nicholas Cutrona, Rebeccah Hendrickson
Sports: Tommy Sladek
Weather: Alexandra Keller