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: April 18, 2013
The Temple Update team reports on the death of a West Chester University student, who fell off a roof during a party related to the festivities of Temple’s Spring Fling. Matt Repino reports on a threat scrawled on a Gladfelter bathroom stall door.
Victoria Miniscalco walks around campus to get students’ take on this year’s Spring Fling events. Kris Turner sits down for an interview with Temple sophomore Andrew Arbitell on his being chosen as the winning billboard designer for Peanut Chew’s new advertisement. Jasmine Giles heads to Pearson McGonigle to see the turn out of students for a rock climbing event. Remy Logan speaks to the members of the Bell Tower Records band Mo Lowda on how the Temple students met and how they define their sound.
Tim Gallagher covers the efforts of three Temple students to raise funds for a cancer research charity by pitting basketball coaches against student players. Simone Cuccurullo attends a basketball banquet honoring the seniors of the Temple Men’s Basketball team. And Will Fitch heads to 30th St Station to see the newly renovated public space titled “The Porch”.
Original Airdate: 04/18/13
Anchors: Kaitlin Lavinder and Keaton Nichols
Sports: Rebeccah Hendrickson
Weather: Francesca Ruscio
Entertainment: Remy Logan