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 26, 2013
Karina Cheung speaks with Temple Chief Financial Officer Ken Kaiser on how Temple Alum Lewis Katz’s donation of 25 million dollars will help impact undergraduate students. Simone Cuccurullo covers the Temple Football team’s annual food drive. Allie Serabo interviews international student Yiran Yao’s choice to celebrate Thanksgiving with a host family. Seth Wozniak heads to Sullivan Hall where President Neil Theobald opens his doors to 24 students, who were awarded the presidential scholarship, to teach a course surrounding Temple.
Rita Kraynak goes behind the scenes of the TUTV show Temple Smash to see how the show is put together with over 60 members and 6 weeks of rehearsal. Tommy Sladek speaks with several Temple Football players to see which players match up the best together on the field. And Alexandra Gallo stays after the Temple Football game at the Lincoln Financial Field to see the regular Touchdown Toss event held for children, where kids are able come down to the field and score a touchdown.
Anchors: Karina Cheung, Stetson Miller
Sports: Simone Cuccurullo
Weather: Rich Fogel