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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: March 17, 2011

Published: March 11, 2011 Show 04 - Spring 2011

Kristina Leon takes a look on how the university is protesting the proposed education budget cuts Governor Corbett is preparing to implement. Cherri Greg interviews students and alumni that have been personally affected by the tsunami and earthquake in Japan. Jennifer Lee conducts a Skype interview with a TUJ professor Kyle Cleveland that is currently teaching in Japan. Jillian Marshall attends a special basketball clinic hosted by two coaches of the 76ers teaching special olympic athletes tips and tricks of the game. Isabel Garcia sits down with athletic trainer Dwight Stansbury on how he keeps Temple athletes heart healthy. Brittany Leitner heads down to the Benjamin Parkway to see how Philadelphia is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Josh Rultenberg covers a story on a dedicated Temple basketball fan that has Down’s Syndrome. And Abby Rosier goes east to Olde City to see what is going on during First Friday.

Original Airdate: 03/17/11
Anchors: Cherri Gregg and Dan Koob
Sports: Joe Polinsky
Entertainment: Lindsay Keeler