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: October 24, 2019
Aleeya Mayo and Jane Vitelli are back at the desk with all of the new and notable happenings at Temple and in Philadelphia. Temple receives a multi-million dollar research grant for studying the effects of HIV in context of the opioid crisis. Victoria Lucas has more on how the new Book-Bot at Charles Library works. Kenny Cooper speaks to Billy Ciancaglini, who’s running for mayor. Will Ciancaglini be the first Republican Mayor of Philadelphia after 68 years? Spooky season is well under way in Philadelphia, and Nic Uff talks to Kenny Wittwer from the Eastern State Penitentiary to learn more about the number one haunted house in America. Lastly, Jake Zebley tours Happy Place, a pop-up interactive exhibition in King of Prussia.