A Temple class has drawn criticism from Hazleton, Pa Mayor Lou Barletta, who fears the class unfairly portrays his town. Professor Lori Zett said the class, “War in Hazleton,” provides context, history and background to help students understand why illegal immigrants come to the U.S. Terry Halbert, who oversees Temple's core curriculum, said the course represents an effort to teach modern, relevant issues even as the subjects evolve. "We're trying to find courses that are connected to ongoing controversies or issues that are topical," Halbert said. "I think we're trying to teach our students to keep pace with a complicated and constantly changing world."