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 21, 2016
First, Taggart is live at the Cecil B. Moore Subway Station with more on SEPTA’s new “smart fares.” Melissa Steininger and Alex Johnson have information on the Pennsylvania Primary and Hillary Clinton’s last visit to Philadelphia before the primary. London correspondent Kate Reilly speaks with Londoners to gauge their reactions to the U.S. Primary Elections. Alexis Johnson discusses the recent Temple Student Government Inauguration, while Melissa Steininger is in the newsroom with a look at the official groundbreaking for the new library. Kelly Antonacci is brought in live with the latest on the construction of affordable housing projects on 16th and Fontain Streets. Joe McHugh highlights the hottest stories on Temple Update‘s website including Denine Rohanna’s report on Temple’s first annual innovation festival, What If, and Dan Ray’s story on the revitalization of Kensington with the Philly Block Project. At the Sports Desk, Rocco Disangro talks about the latest in Temple football, tennis, rowing, and lacrosse. Bri Hofsass has more on the Cherry and White Game. Christian Reilly reports on the renovations to Temple boathouse. Erin Patterson has the five-day forecast.
Anchors: Alexis Johnson, Melissa Steininger, Joe McHugh
Sports: Rocco DiSangro
Weather: Erin Patterson