TUTV Original Programs are the result of the hard work and creativity of Temple University students. From producing and filming to writing and directing, these programs are entirely crafted by the students at the university. Their dedication and passion for their craft shine through in every episode.
Summertime in Ocean City, NJ
Student journalist Spencer Trabbold spent the summer in local beach town, Ocean City, NJ to get a closer look into the summer scene. For the first installment, Spencer talks to Ocean City surfers and learns about the surfing culture that the beach town offers, including a benefit surfing contest that brings awareness to a rare illness, amyloidosis.
Spencer highlights a business in Ocean City, NJ participates in the J-1 visa job program. The Original Fudge Kitchen hires students from abroad to give them a chance to learn English and visit the United States for the summer through the work-and-study-based exchange program.
Lastly, Spencer speaks to the family behind beloved local restaurant Kessel’s Korner, which has become a labor of love for the whole family for almost 30 years.