Temple Update is a weekly, half-hour news program produced, written, directed, and anchored by Temple students. Temple Update focuses on news and events on campus, in the surrounding area, and anywhere there may be a story of interest to the greater Temple community.
Temple Update: April 25, 2013
Kerrin Simmons speaks with Dean of Students Stephanie Ives on what decisions the university will make in response to the death of a West Chester student during the recent Temple Spring Fling festivities. Kaitlin Lavinder interviews Temple doctors that were at the scene of the Boston Marathon Bombing and their diligent effort to aide those hurt by the explosion.
Ali Bristow covers the Alumni Weekend, welcoming back Temple alumni for over 40 events spread out across numerous campuses. Kris Turner takes a look at how Temple business students are using the Owl Fund to practice stock market techniques using real money.
Will Fitch catches up with a group of volunteers doing garden work for Penn Treaty Park to celebrate Earth Day. Alexandra Ciarrocchi headed to Philadelphia’s waterfront to go onboard a yacht that holds an annual buffet dinner through the SPIRIT foundation for children troubled with a variety of illnesses. Tim Reily speaks with Dr. Frank Lee of Drexel University on how he developed the largest video game ever. And Melissa Robbins attends an event held at UPenn for MSNBC talk show host and former Philadelphia resident Rachel Maddow.
Original Airdate: 04/25/13
Main Anchor: Megan McNerney, Chase Senior
Sports Anchor: Simone Cuccurullo
Weather Anchor: Dan Marcel