PHILADELPHIA, Pa- When Gavin Grant was born, there was no doubt in his parents’ minds that he would go to college. Grant is also the vice president of Youth Action, a youth-run non-profit where college students help high school students apply and prepare for college. “Through surveys, we found that a lot of students weren’t doing so well in high school, so they saw that as an indication of how well they’d do in college,” Grant said.

I'm sure we've all heard how Russell Conwell founded Temple University in 1884 for workers to take night classes. While Temple's first student demographic might not resonate with many of us today, Syreeta Martin and Haniyyah Sharpe, the founders of Temple's Non-Traditional Student Union (TNTSU), would like for Temple to remember its roots.

Stress Anxiety Depression Symptoms from these issues can range from simply distracting to crippling Mt Airy artist Yinka Orafidiya turned to ceramics to help her cope when she felt depression sink.

Topaz Jones is a on a mission to put Montclair, New Jersey on the map. He’s part of the lifestyle brand Tastemakers NJ, which includes Temple's own Phil Meyer. The collective, all from the same area of Jersey, is making its mark on fashion and music across a network of universities and cities. While the members have distinct identities as artists, they all live under the influence of Jersey life and 90's music and style.

I still remember the first time I was walking down Chestnut in Old City and a tall bronze Buddha caught the corner of my eye through slightly cracked blinds. I immediately wondered what was behind the dark doors and large windows, but in my jeans and t-shirt I didn't dare enter. Fast forward two years, and I finally had a seat at Buddakan's table for Philadelphia's Center City Restaurant Week (and the crowd cheers).

The logo for the BDS movementThere’s much more to campus life than classes and parties: college is a fundamental time to question beliefs and develop social consciousness. The college campus has always been an incubator for change and a battleground for political debate. Students exceptionally passionate about socio-political issues may take the route of college activism; that is, four years full of lectures, protests, documentary screenings – and yes – bake sales.

Wissahickon Village Cohousing hopes to build a community where neighbors share more than just a cup of coffee or borrow some sugar. The plan is on the drawing board now, but local residents hope to...

I’ve had recent discussions with friends about unified and politicized expression and fashion. Despite the fact that I do think a more uniform aesthetic could help social movements in the US right now, it’s important to note that people protesting are never viewed as civilized. MLK proved that you could wear a three-piece suite and practice non-violence and still be the number one enemy of the state.

Today's guest post comes to us from Temple University graduate, . Michelle is a freelance journalist who recently visited the Aida Refugee Camp in Israel. Her experience gave her a unique perspective on the turmoil surrounding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. During the summer, most Americans probably took vague notice that peace negotiations resumed in the Middle East.