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: November 3, 2011
Isabel Garcia covers the ongoing effort by Temple students to protest the education budget cuts in Pennsylvania. Simone Cuccurullo takes a poll on how the new president of Temple will be selected and what students think on the subject matter. Foluke Denis speak with employees of Marathon Bar that have taken the role of growing vegetables to sell to the local community at a low cost. Dana Stemrich reports on important resources that are available to students to alleviate mid-semester stress. Eric Phy looks into how the program Teach for America is impacting local Philadelphia schools. Wahida Mohammed visits the Tech Center to see how the center has taken steps to recycling old computer parts. Kyle Fisher interviews two star Temple Women’s Basketball players leading the team. And Dan McKinney gets an inside look on Eastern State Penitentiary well received haunted attraction Terror Behind the Walls.
Original Airdate: 11/03/11
Anchors: John Mehler and Megan McNerney
Sports: Kyle Fisher
Entertainment: Antoine Hall