Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Some students wonder if the Edge at Avenue North was designed to be industrial chic or if it is simply unfinished. The Johnson and Hardwick residence halls houses many freshmen as well as the cafeteria. 1940. a residence hall that opens up to Liacorus Walk, is a first choice for many freshman because of its central location. Photos By: Ciaro Haman Resident Life S

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MESIDIEMCI: 1.11=1: Ti emple living new and improved? Well, the Edge I ■ is new, but certainly not an improvement for residential students. While the 12-story building promised students luxury living, it turned out to be anything but. The building was not completed by the promised ' ' move-in date and remained unfinishedwhen students began settling i n. Since on-campus housing is only guaranteed for freshman and sophomores, it ' s This year Peabody Hall. a freshman residence hall, turned 50 years old Although Peabody isn t the newest building on campus. Its communal bathrooms and shared common areas make residents feel at home up to the students to find housing for themselves. While Oxford Village, Kardon, and University Village offer apartments to Temple students, they can be on the pricey side, especially considering the location. Many students find houses in the blocks that surround campus, but the neighborhoods can be a little bit unsafe and not in locations where students can feel secure at all times. By: Meghan Grever The Edge is a new student housing building that was constructed and barely finished for the start of fall semester The move-in date was pushed back, forcing many students to change their summer plans Finally, on the day of move-in, students realized that the building was still unfinished, with wires and piping exposed, walls unpainted. Promised amenities were nowhere in sight. V YOU KMOW YOU GO TO T€MPL€ WH n.. our w indow s arc double layered with bul- let proof glass and safety bars, and you were given pepper spray by a friend or relative before you came to school. ou frequeniK exprience fire alarms at 4 a.m. and spend the time waiting to reenter the building at 7-11 sipping Slurpees. Melissi You are on a first name basis with the front desk security in your dorm, and they ask you what part you are heading to this lime. 74 Resident Life

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CAM I =Avci?m=s I T emple ' s campus is the main setting in many of its students lives and therefore comes with a number of preferred spots by Its residents. Students can be seen year-round lounging in the area around the Bell Tower, either basking in |the sun on the nearby lawn or catching some shade on its platform. Anderson I Eateries Is o nly a block away and a great place to eat and have a seat at the picnic tables nearby. For those students on the run and looking to grab a bite between classes, there are plenty of food trucks situated conveniently arounci campus. Liacouras Walk offers a variety of shops and eateries, as well as Maxl ' s, the favorite pizza joint of most on campus. And of course, along with theseoldfavorites, comes the new. The Teaching, Education, Collaboration, and Help Center, TECH Center for short, has become a major part In students lives. With 700 computers, specialized labs, and social lounges, it ' s a hot spot. By: Meghan Grever The best place on campus for a late nigh munchies or even a lunch with friends. the Owl ' s Nest Is a favonte on campus Complete with Temple sports memorabilia and billiards, the Owl ' s Nest is a Temple landmark How many schools can boast that they have two Starbucks just four blocks away from one another ' ? ' Unnecessary say some, but to others who know the joys of a Frappuccino or Macchiato and countless other Starbucks goodies, these are campus staples. One campus Starbucks, located on Broad Street is a part of the Barnes and Noble school bookstore. It serves light sandwiches, desserts, and soups throughout the day V. 1 76 On Campus Favorites