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 8, 2015
Phil DuPont reports live from the Bell Tower on the anonymous threat made online to an unspecified Philadelphia university putting students and professors on edge shortly after the shooting in Oregon. Erin Patterson looks at the 2015 Temple crime report to shed some light on whether the number of crime incidents around campus are actually rising or not. Alex Rodriguez reports from City Hall, the site of protests to raise awareness of rape culture. Melissa Steininger has the scoop on President Neil Theobald’s State of the University Address during one of the best years the university has ever had. Jane Babian is at the news desk to provide some information on the unfortunately postponed Homecoming concert, Owlchella. Bri Hofsass is at the SportsDesk and Rocco DiSangrio looks back on the football team’s history.
Anchors: Tennyson Coleman, Beccah Henrickson
Sports: Bri Hofsass
Weather: Rob DiRienzo