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 28, 2013
Remy Logan attends the Temple Men’s Basketball watch party at Mitten Hall to see the fan reactions as the Owls play Dayton for the NCAA Tournament. Chase Senior interviews a journalism student at La Salle that helped organize enough funds to provide La Salle’s basketball team the means to travel to the NCAA Tournament. Kris Turner covers the SEPTA fare hikes and how it impacts commuters. Karina Cheung follows numerous male athletes as they walk in heels for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign to raise awareness of sexual assault.
Alexandra Ciarrocchi speaks with a mother and father of a pair of twins that were diagnosed with retinal blindness. The parents teamed up with Temple’s Shriner’s Hospital in an effort to try and find a cure. Rebeccah Hendrickson follows up on the conclusion of the season for five Temple Men’s Basketball players.
Original Airdate: 03/28/13
Anchors: Megan McNerney and Chase Senior
Sports: Simone Cuccurullo
Weather: Francesca Ruscio
Entertainment: Tim Reilly