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September 22, 2020
Welcome back to Beyond the Lede! On this week’s episode, Alyssa sits down with print managing editor Bibi Correa to talk about the uncertainty food vendors across campus face as Temple transitions most classes online, while Amelia discusses Molly McGowan’s essay on how thrift shopping has helped her self-esteem.
On this episode, Donovan Forrest, Temple’s student commencement speaker for the Spring class of 2020, shares his thoughts on graduation and what college has meant to him.
Episode Credits• Host: Amelia Winger
• Editor: Amelia Winger
Music Attributions• “Chase” by The Brothers Record (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Unrest” by ELPHNT (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Walkout” by The Brothers Record (YouTube Audio Library)
On this episode, Colin Evans, The Temple News’ news editor, shares his experience reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode Credits• Host: Amelia Winger
• Editor: Amelia Winger
Music Atributes• “Chase” by The Brothers Record (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Is This Love” by Coyote Hearing (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Unrest” by ELPHNT (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Walkout” by The Brothers Record (YouTube Audio Library)
On this episode, Temple junior Becca Neckritz reflects on what it was like to evacuate Europe as the COVID-19 pandemic turned her study abroad experience on its head.
Episode Credits• Host: Alyssa Biederman
• Editors: Alyssa Biederman and Amelia Winger
Music Atributes• “Chase” by The Brothers Record (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Is This Love” by Coyote Hearing (YouTube Audio Library)
• “Unrest” by ELPHNT (YouTube Audio Library)
On this episode, Temple senior Alison Hopkins describes what it was like to watch first-hand as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across Europe.
LINKS:
- Pennsylvania Guide to COVID-19
- Gov. Wolf’s COVID-19 Guide for Businesses
- The New York Times COVID-19 National Tracker
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- The Temple News Emergency Aid Resources
- Governor Wolf Press Release
- The New York Times COVID-19 National Tracker
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• Temple Zoom Webinar @2pm Today
• Philadelphia Youth Meal and Activities Sites
• SEPTA Regional Rail Schedule
• The New York Times COVID-19 National Tracker
LINKS
∙Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud
∙Comcast Internet Essentials
∙Charles Library Schedule
∙Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline Number: 1 (800) 722-7112
∙Philadelphia COVID-19 Free Text Alerts: text “COVIDPHL” to 888-777
∙The New York Times COVID-19 National Tracker
LINKS:
• First Confirmed Temple COVID-19 Case
• Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline Number: 1 (800) 722-7112
• The New York Times COVID-19 National Tracker
University officials confirmed in an email tonight that a student tested positive for COVID-19. Check https://www.whipradiotu.com for updates on this story.
LINKS:
The New York Times COVID-19 National Tracker: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html
PA Department of Health COVID-19 Updates: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
School District of Philadelphia Updates: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-14-find-free-meals-and-safe-spaces-for-students-while-schools-are-closed/
Charles Library Schedule: https://library.temple.edu/hours?date=2020-03-23
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