Author: Tom Dougherty
By all means necessary
“It was just like being in a big, warm fucking blanket, like everything’s OK,” Chris said. Sitting on the rooftop of Anderson Hall at Temple University, Chris is telling a story with his backpack next to him and an electronic cigarette in hand. He’s wearing a button-down shirt with a … Continue Reading By all means necessary
Mark Williams’ hot hand leads Temple past Penn
Mark Williams was hoisting up shots that Fran Dunphy doesn’t necessarily want him taking. But on Tuesday night, those shots fell, and Temple defeated Penn, 76-67.
Temple downs American behind strong defensive effort
Will Cummings and the Temple Owls opened the season with an impressive defensive showing in a 40-37 win over American at the Liacouras Center.
Transfer Jesse Morgan should improve Temple at both ends
UMass transfer Jesse Morgan should improve Temple on both ends of the floor, and the Owls already feel like a closer group following last year’s debacle.
Ryan Arcidiacono preparing for junior season
For some, Ryan Arcidiacono’s sophomore season at Villanova was seen as a step back. His scoring numbers and minutes dipped from his freshman year on a team that went 16-2 in the Big East and 29-5 overall, losing to UConn in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Arcidiacono averaged … Continue Reading Ryan Arcidiacono preparing for junior season
Why to take a gap year after high school
When Paddy Bruington graduated from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia, in 2007, she didn’t know if she was college material. She was popular in high school and was involved in everything — “all the sports, art club, things like that,” she says. Despite her positive high-school experience, Bruington, who … Continue Reading Why to take a gap year after high school
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