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 28, 2016
First, Phil Dupont and Beccah Hendrickson discuss the Presidential Primary results. M.J. Moyer-Fittipaldi is brought in live from the Liacouras Center with a last-minute graduation checklist. Brian Roche has more on Rachel Hall, a student and former lacrosse player who, one year after getting injured in a hit-and-run, will be walking at graduation. Melissa Steininger has a preview of the weather forecast.
Kate Reilly joins Phil and Beccah at the desk to talk about her experience studying abroad in London. Tokyo correspondent Yingqiao Zhao reports on the issues facing the LGBT community in Japan. Jane Babian recaps the 2015-2016 academic year. Later, Tennyson Coleman takes a look at the hottest stories on Temple Update‘s website, including his story on Prince’s Temple connection and Kristina Stidham’s report on a new urban farm in North Philadelphia. Rocco DiSangro is at the Sports Desk with the top 10 Plays of the Year. Melissa Steininger is back in the studio with the five-day forecast and the forecast for commencement.
Anchors: Phil Dupont, Rebeccah Hendrickson, Tennyson Coleman
Sports: Rocco DiSangro
Weather: Melissa Steininger