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09/07/2025

Temple Football coasted by Howard 55-7 in its home opener Saturday afternoon behind 329 rushing yards.

The Owls looked to establish the run early and often with running back Jay Ducker drawing carries on the first three plays. Temple marched down the field and scored on a 13-yard run by running back Terrez Worthy to take a 7-0 lead. An avalanche of points ensued for Temple from there.

Quarterback Evan Simon led two more touchdown drives in the first quarter to give the Owls a 21-0 lead. Howard got a touchdown back in the second quarter, but Temple refused to slow down and entered halftime leading 31-7. The second half was more of the same as Temple tacked on 24 more points and held Howard scoreless. The Owls ended the game with 560 total yards and seven different players scored touchdowns.

“Football is cumulative, so if you're not getting better, you're getting worse,” said head coach K.C. Keeler. “We talked a lot about the second game, we had to grow. There had to be things that we didn't get quite done the first week, we had to get done this week. I saw great effort. I saw great intensity.”
Temple will stay at home to take on No. 18 Oklahoma on Sept. 13 at noon.

Temple totaled 560 yards and seven touchdowns to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2019.

09/06/2025

As Caleb Brutus got out of bed, he searched for an outfit that would crown him the most “performative male.” He put on his rounded glasses, button-down shirt, tote bag and grabbed a matcha latte from Hanks. Little did he know he would be the winner of the evening.

“Honestly, I prepared everything, literally, this morning,” said Brutus, a junior psychology major. “I had the outfit, I had the get up. The fun part of it is to dress up just to look as funny as possible.”

Around 4 p.m., the clamor of students, coupled with the song “Sophia” by Clairo playing on a loudspeaker, drowned out the sound of skateboard wheels hitting cement Friday afternoon at Cecil B. Moore Plaza. The scent of matcha was in the air and a crowd of more than 50 people formed in front of a row of tote bag wearing individuals.

Among the crowd were contestants holding guitars, Jane Austen novels and Labubus — one man even had a sign that read, “Taking a vow of silence because of period cramps.”

The competition to decide Temple’s most performative male was underway.

As Caleb Brutus got out of bed, he searched for an outfit that would crown him the most “performative male.” He put on his rounded glasses, button-down shirt, tote bag and grabbed a matcha latte from Hanks. Little did he know he would be the winner of the evening. “Honestly, I prepared everyth...

09/06/2025

Temple opened its 2025 season with a bang by beating UMass 42-10 on Aug. 30. Everything was going right for the Owls against the Minutemen. The offense was on fire behind six touchdown passes from quarterback Evan Simon and the defense forced two turnovers.

It was a memorable win for Temple and head coach K.C. Keeler, but that game has been flushed and now, all eyes are focused on Howard.
The Owls are back at Lincoln Financial Field for their home-opener to take on the Bison as they look to remain unbeaten in the Keeler era. Week two offers a perfect chance for Temple to build on their season-opening win and take another step in the right direction.

“It’s a huge week for us because it's the next game,” Keeler said. “But also because, week two means that you get a chance to really improve off what didn't feel good about week one.”

Here is everything you need to know before Temple’s home-opener Saturday at 2 p.m.

Temple Football hopes to pick up a win in its home-opener to start the year 2-0.

09/05/2025

The Temple Action Solidarity Coalition’s protest yesterday did not comply with university guidelines for on-campus demonstrations, President John Fry announced in a statement to the Temple community Thursday.

The organization, which includes Temple Climate Action, Jewish Voice for Peace, Immigrant Rights Action Group and both Law Students for Justice in Palestine and Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, failed to adhere to university reservation and registration processes, Fry wrote.

The university did not immediately respond to further request for comment on a TASC member's claim that the organization did attempt to reserve campus space for the protest.

The protest is also under university review for potential student conduct code and university policy violations.

“This was disruptive to members of the Temple community and presented a potential safety hazard,” Fry wrote.

The event, which included pro-Palestinian and anti-ICE messaging among other causes, is currently under review for violations of university policy and the Student Conduct Code.

09/05/2025

Temple hoped to snap its two-game losing skid against Saint Joseph’s Thursday night, but ultimately suffered a 2-1 defeat. The Owls have dropped to 2-5 on the season and remain winless on the road.

Neither team could string together productive trips downfield in the first half and the game remained tied until the 72nd minute. Hawks midfielder Jayda Shehadi knocked the ball into the left side of the goal to create a 1-0 advantage.

Just when it looked like St. Joseph’s could pull away, Temple sought vengeance. Midfielder Valentina Bitterwolf nailed a penalty kick to knot the game at one in the 73rd minute. The game seemed destined for a draw, but Sehadi once again drilled the ball into the net to take the Hawks into a 2-1 lead. The Owls couldn’t respond and were outshot 14-4 as their offense continued to sputter.

Temple will conclude its four-game road swing against LIU on Sept. 7 at noon.

Temple Women’s Soccer let up two goals in a three-minute span and couldn’t recover.

09/05/2025

Summer break invites refreshing relaxation, lazy vacations and warm air. During the three-month respite from classes, days absent of Canvas notifications are as frequent as they are valued and students can leave behind their academic anxieties.

But for Nitya Nimmagadda, a freshman anthropology major, the real joy of summer was hiding in a human colon.

“I followed a colorectal surgeon,” Nimmagadda said about her shadowing experience at Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital. “It was really fun. He was removing an entire colon, and he took me to put it into jars to send to the lab.”

Nimmagadda is one of countless students at Temple who use their summer breaks to attend internships and work summer jobs. Follow two other students alongside Nimmagadda who found passion in their own summer internships.

Three students shared their summer internships and work experiences with The Temple News.

09/05/2025

A group of more than 50 demonstrators, organized by the Temple Action Solidarity Coalition, gathered at the Bell Tower for a “Dis-Orientation Rally” at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Protesters wore keffiyehs, masks, Temple merch, carried Palestinian flags and held signs that read “Temple funds genocide” and “John Fry protect immigrant students.”

The protest was organized to raise awareness for Palestinian liberation, immigrant rights, and destruction of the climate and Philadelphia communities. Organizers also demanded a complete disclosure of Temple investments and a subsequent divestment from Israel in accordance with the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement.

“Right now, we have to act, or 2 million people are going to be starved to death,” said Jackson Kusiak, a Temple law student who participated in the event.

TASC was organized in August to promote solidarity across multiple Temple activist organizations, including Temple Climate Action, Jewish Voice for Peace, Immigrant Rights Action Group and both Law Students for Justice in Palestine and Faculty and Students for Justice in Palestine.

Protesters gathered to demand action from the university on Gaza, ICE, climate and against harmful expansion into the local community.

09/04/2025

Opinion Editor Caelan O’Neill reflects on how Snapchat voice notes helped her rebuild her relationship with her best friend, even when they lived in different cities.

“My best friend Nikki and I have been best friends for almost 14 years. However, there was a two-year period when we didn’t speak because I made a mistake. After the relationship ended and some extensive therapy, I accepted how much I messed up and wanted to apologize.

She was extremely receptive and said it was one of the best apologies she’s ever heard. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. Using Snapchat’s voice notes was convenient because we could listen whenever we had time and it kept us close despite the miles.

I realized how desperately I needed to be surrounded by my community. I eventually relocated to Philadelphia in May 2024. My life since has been anything but boring.

By moving here, I was able to surround myself with a vibrant and supportive community of friends. They’re there for me at my best, and more importantly, my worst. I’m not sure what I did to deserve such amazing friends, but it really solidifies my understanding that I am more than the worst thing I’ve ever done.”

A student reflects on her use of Snapchat voice notes to stay in touch with her best friend when they lived in different cities and how it played a role in her move to Philadelphia.

09/03/2025

Temple finished the 2024 season tied for eighth place in the American Conference but missed the tournament due to a tiebreaker. This was the closest head coach Linda Hampton-Keith has been to a postseason since she took the helm in 2022.

The Owls look to make the final push this season to make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. However, this is not the same team it was last season.

Only nine of Temple’s 19 players are returning from last season, with eight of the newcomers entering their first year of college volleyball. The new-look roster offers a fresh start for the team that hasn’t been able to get over the hump of conference play in recent years.

“This team has been really fun to work with and probably the most locked-in team I've had since I've been here, in terms of just really on a mission, really working well together and really pushing each other to be better and holding a standard,” Hampton-Keith said. “All of the things that we've been kind of working for for the last three years are really starting to come to fruition with this particular group.”

Temple Volleyball only has nine returning players on its 19-athlete roster for the 2025 season.

09/03/2025

The Sunday before Temple’s season opener against UMass, Head Coach K.C. Keeler told Evan Simon that he was in line to be the starting quarterback, after months of competition between Simon and Oregon State transfer Gevani McCoy.

Safe to say he didn’t disappoint.

Simon took the field facing an immediate deficit but was undeterred and marched the Owls down the field for a touchdown. He completed all five of his passes for 52 yards before he found tight end Peter Clarke in the endzone to complete the 90-yard drive.

“I noticed something about myself today,” Simon said. “I wasn't so amped up pregame and stuff. I was just really confident. I think that's what it was and just bringing others with me.”

The game was arguably the best performance of Simon’s career. He tossed five more touchdown passes and led Temple (1-0, 0-0 American Conference) to a 42-10 thumping against UMass (0-1, 0-0 Mid-American Conference). After the coaches spent months deliberating on who would earn the title of starting quarterback, Simon’s performance on Saturday may have ended the debate for good.

Temple Football quarterback Evan Simon threw a career-high six touchdown passes against UMass, possibly taking control of the quarterback competition.

09/02/2025

The Temple News is conducting a survey about the Temple community's experiences with SEPTA service reductions, cuts and fare hikes and how they see the future of public transit in Philadelphia.

As an associate of Temple, how do you feel about the various changes to SEPTA in response to the funding crisis they are facing this year? At the Temple News, we want to hear from you as Temple faculty or students. Fill out the form below to help us voice the concerns of the Temple body. All respons...

09/01/2025

Temple Men’s Soccer traveled to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Ohio State’s Wolstein Classic on Aug. 28 and 31.

The Owls’ defense, headlined by goalkeeper Diego Dauzier, forced a 0-0 draw against No. 25 Dayton. Dauzier recorded his first career shutout with six saves. However, the offense couldn’t get started, tallying just two shots in the game.

Temple looked to keep the same defensive presence it had against Dayton while adding more of an offensive command against Ohio State. The Owls completed part of the mission with defender Paolo Kampula scoring the first goal of the season, but couldn’t stop the Buckeyes on defense, allowing two goals.

Temple stays on the road to face Army on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.

Temple Men’s Soccer recorded a draw and loss at the Wolstein Classic but notched its first goal of the 2025 season.

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