Historians have raised eyebrows at the footnotes in the new book about Thomas Jefferson, “Master of the Mountain.” In particular, they point to the author’s treatment of the work of another writer, whose transcriptions he calls “erroneous and misleading.” David Waldstreicher, a historian at Temple, called those footnotes “fighting words.” A professional historian, he continued, “would publish this in a scholarly journal and make it very clear how it makes a difference, instead of using it to say, ‘I am the last word.’”

Katherine Bauer, a health researcher at Temple's Center for Obesity Research and Education, recently studied the offerings at some of the largest fast-food chains. The restaurants have created healthier options in recent years, but Bauer said the sheer number of options has increased too. "There's a lot of things being advertised and sold to you," she said. "You have to be thoughtful in what you are selecting to ensure that you are not going to end up with a meal that's way over your target calorie intake for the day."

Raul DeLa Cadena, assistant dean at Temple’s School of Medicine, was selected one of the “Delaware Valley’s Most Influential Latinos” for 2012. “Dr. DeLa Cadena works tirelessly to help Temple actualize its commitment to diversity in its student body, while also maintaining excellence in its academic programs.” said Arthur M. Feldman, executive dean at the School of Medicine.

Graffiti tags mar the grand façade of The Divine Lorraine; yet to many, the building holds the key to a massive renaissance that would restore North Broad Street to a grand boulevard. Ken Finkel of Temple's American Studies program says the building was built to make a statement, and to be a destination. "The material is different. It's not red brick like the rest of the city," he said. Finkel says Broad Street was once a prominent address — a lot of people wanted to live there. Who knows? he says. Maybe they will again.