WaZoBia restaurant is one of the few restaurants in Philadelphia that serves authentic Nigerian food. Located at 616 N. 11th Street, WaZoBia is patronized by students, professionals, and families. The restaurant’s name is a combination of the phrase “Come in,” in the three major languages in Nigeria. Wa in Yoruba, Zo in Hausa, and Bia […]
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “the more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Hit the Wall, written by Ike Holter and directed by Brandon McShaffrey (MFA ‘12) is a play that takes us a step back in history, specifically to 1969 in a New York City club called Stonewall, […]
As I walked to the International House of Philadelphia (IHP) in University City, the sound of the accordion became clearer. It blended so nicely with the sounds of the French horn and saxophone. A few steps closer and I could make out several men wearing fancy hats, clothes and socks. They were playing music, holding […]
ANGOLA A New Era For Angola Joao Lourenco, former defense minister of Angola, became the first new president of the country in 38 years. He took over power from Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, who hand-picked him to be his successor, and has ruled Angola since 1979, after it’s independence from Portugal in 1975. Angola’s ruling […]
☆ Beyond Borders Writing Contest – 2nd Place ☆ The first time I meditate my legs hurt so badly that I think there must be something wrong with them. I am in a mango grove just outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The mangos are ripe and so heavy that they bend the branches of the trees. […]
☆ Beyond Borders Writing Contest – 4th Place ☆ I recall trying to teach algebra to my younger sister 7 years ago. I remember my frustration when she struggled to comprehend what I was trying to teach her. I told myself that I would not be able to be a good teacher. Fast-forward 7 years […]
☆ Beyond Borders Writing Contest 2017 – 1st Place ☆ Tucked away in the meandering gallies of a basti named Tigri, not far from Saket, New Delhi, there is a very impressive group of girls. Energetically, these girls dance behind closed doors, as if expressing their hesitations through their “it.” Dancing so they will not […]
Temple University, nicknamed “ The Diversity University,” has in recent years been one of the top schools in the country for the international diversity of its students and faculty. In fact, on Temple’s main campus, 128 countries are represented by Temple students. According to “Temple at a Glance 2016-2017”, a report about the student population […]
AFRICA The Zeitz Mocaa The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz Mocaa), Africa’s largest contemporary art gallery, opened this past Friday in Cape Town, South Africa. The Museum, designed by English Architect Thomas Heatherwick, houses around 100 galleries and will feature 21st century work from Africa and the Diaspora. A rather large number of […]
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who entered our first annual Beyond Borders Writing Contest! We received so many diverse entries about different experiences, and we really enjoyed reading your stories and hearing from your perspectives. You’ll get the chance to read them soon, too, because all of the winning submissions […]
This Week In The World In keeping with our mission of making Temple a more globally-conscious campus, Freely Magazine will post a global news update each week, covering the week’s biggest stories from all around the world. Be sure to check out our website each Sunday for your weekly dose of global news! Africa The […]
“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem”, is an Israeli drama that captures such a deep sense of dismay and injustice that all viewers, from feminists to Israeli men, are left with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that come with being a woman in Israel. Though advanced technologically, Israel, the start-up nation of the world, […]
When I began my senior year of high school I had no idea if I wanted to go to university, or even what I wanted to study, and no idea where I wanted to be (like most other teenagers). The only thing I was certain of was that I didn’t want to pay thousands of […]
Sunday, April 9th, I took the train from Temple University station to Manayunk, $10 for a round trip ticket. Looking down from the train, all I could see was a lot of black dots jammed together from afar. A lot of visitors come to the festival this year. My first thought was whether I would […]
AFRICA New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus holds a news conference May 24 in Geneva W.H.O appoints its first Director General from Africa For the first time in the World Health Organization’s history, an African national has been voted to head the agency. Ethiopia’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was appointed as Director General of […]
“I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen.” – John Steinbeck This quote by classic American author John Steinbeck defines most people’s lives, including college students. Some of the professors pass you by quickly, but there are a few people that make a significant impact on you. There are […]
Teodora Niculae-Caxi is a Junior at Temple University, double majoring in Linguistics and Psychology. Born in Romania, Teodora moved to the United States when she was 11 years old. I’ve had the pleasure of having Teodora as my Diamond Peer Teacher (T.A.) in Mosaics II, a class that expands upon the foundations of literature and […]
[dropcap size=small]I[/dropcap]t’s no news that media (whether it be film, television, books, or news) can do real damage to society by perpetuating negative stereotypes about certain groups of people by publishing or broadcasting untrue or unrealistic depictions. With enough repetition, negative media images become ingrained in audiences and create prejudice and misconceptions, even if only […]
[dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]raveling alone. So much negative stigma is associated with it, especially when it comes to long-distance and extended-time travel. Embarking on my first solo trip in the summer of 2015 was completely spontaneous. After an atypical family vacation with my brother and his wife, I decided to stay and wander around the Balkans. A […]
Located on 12th and Norris, sits the one and only French truck on Temple, The Creperie at Temple (Crepe Truck). The Creperie sells fresh savory crepes served with any type of meat/veggie you want or sweet crepes served with fruits. If you’ve ever ordered food from here before, you’ll know just how delicious it is. […]