Audio Interview with Vernon Clark
February 19, 2012 in College, Opinion, Philly News
An interview with Inquirer reporter Vernon Clark concerning the newspaper’s recent sale.
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Community member reflects on history
January 31, 2012 in Community Voice, Opinion, The Temple News
Christine Whaley, restorative practice program manager of the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, wants America to remember the contributions of African-Americans during the years, and not the senseless violence and negative stereotypes that are sometimes associated with them. Whaley does not want the constant images of faces that reflect her own race continuing [...]
High violence rate accompanies New Year
January 23, 2012 in Community Voice, Opinion, The Temple News
In the New Year, the city of Philadelphia experienced 25 murders. Including the death of 2010 alumnus, Kevin Kless, who was beaten to death on the steps of the Second Bank of the United States in the Old City section of Philadelphia on Jan. 14. The perpetrators responsible for the act are in custody as [...]
Reflections of a CCP grad, part 3
November 29, 2011 in College, Education, Opinion, The Huffington Post
When I received my letter from Temple University accepting me into the dual admissions program, I was ecstatic and slightly nervous. I entered the Community College of Philadelphia with the goal of transferring to Temple University to complete a degree in journalism. This has been my dream for some time. I have been writing and regarded [...]
Warm Hearts offers help, warmth for the homeless
November 29, 2011 in Opinion, Philly News, The Temple News
Fareeda Mabry, founder of Operation Warm Hearts, recognizes the need to keep Philadelphia’s homeless warm this winter through organizing blanket drives. Last year, Philadelphia native Fareeda Mabry, 33, started a grass-roots organization known as Operation Warm Hearts with a simple goal in mind: Help those who cannot help themselves. The organization is seeking to collect [...]
Job bill supported by business owner
September 20, 2011 in Opinion, Philly News, The Temple News
I always enjoy talking to Mr. Nasir about the happenings of the world. He definitely has a story to tell, one that I hope to fully tell someday. Amjad El Nasir, 58-year-old business owner, said that President Barack Obama is “doing as much as he can possibly can,” when it comes to lowering the unemployment [...]
City youth need outlets and discipline
September 6, 2011 in Opinion, Philly News, The Temple News
With the onslaught of recent flash mobs taking place in Center City, many are asking, “Why?” Are the youth of this city so bored with themselves, and so angry, that they find entertainment in hurting innocent bystanders for no reason at all? And are the adults of this city doing enough to engage them in [...]