Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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The biggest problem was the space, or lack thereof. Kravel credits this to a poor design, vh ch did not allow for much storage space. YJ00-. 1940. men U comes 10 die suites in 1300, siudcms when Katharinc Drumm lived in the 1940 wte unanimously in favor of the size. dormitory, she was able to have a close MI expected them to be smaller, but they are relationship with her roommate but that was pretty spacious and provide a lot of space for storage and having friends over,” said junior journalism major Jennifer Morgan, who lives at Temple as part of the Messiah program. Junior Jacquclynnc Miller had the same experience in 1300 last year. not true when it came to all of her floor mates. “If 1 could change one thing I would change the relationship of our floor. I never got to know anyone on my floor besides my suite mates. 1 wish my RA had been better about making it a community experience,” she said. “There were two extra drawers and higger closets in the bedrooms. There were cabinets under the sink and a medicine cabinet in the bathroom. Tire kitchen had a larger sink and much more storage space ” Miller said. Despite these perks, there are a few downsides. Morgan did not like the fact that she and her roommates had to buy toiletries for their private bathroom. Peabody Hall: Senior Claire Spurrier did not have a problem making it to her classes on time because she lived right next to them in Peabody Hall. She explained that the rooms should be updated but added that it did give a “homey” feel. Johnson and Hardwick Hall: In Johnson Hall, senior Emma Purcell was able to make plenty of friends her freshman year. “I loved how close my floor was and all of the activities evcnts our RA’s did for us,” she said. And they did not have to go far to get something to eat. Temple Towers: For students like Paulina Jayne Isaac, Temple Towers was the next stop after freshman year. Isaac likes the more “personal apartment style” that Temple Towers has. “I like having a kitchen and living room, the room has a cozy feel to it,” she said. “It was very convenient being connected to written by siobhan redding the dining hall,” she said. photography by shelbie pletz New Masters Bar and Restaurant Adds Competition to the Already Intense Nightlife Brawl at Temple University While the college party circuit can be entertaining to underage and uninitiated students, the prospect of drinking alcohol without legal ramifications is one that many Temple University students enjoy upon turning 21. To mam’ who are 21 or older, the bars surrounding Temple’s campus arc (or, at one point, were) a veritable wellspring of alcohol and atmosphere; accessible venues where friends can gather and catch up over drinks without the paranoia that comes with drinking underage or the sweaty, cramped haze of basement keg parties. The most popular bars within walking distance of Temple’s main campus are Maxi’s Pizza, Subs Bar. Pub Webb and the Draught Horse. As each of these bars rcstaurants provide patrons with uniquely different environments, menus and drink specials, it is not surprising that students quickly develop favorites. It is almost impossible for Temple students to go a semester without hearing mention of Maxi’s signature pizza, Pub Webb’s cheap specials, or the Draught Horse’s not-so-secret Wednesday evening parties. This year, however, a new’ player arrived on the scene: Masters Bar and Restaurant. Not yet a year old, Masters has proven to be a worthy adversary of the time-honored Temple watering holes that are haunted by regulars. Matteo Palmas, a 5th-year senior at Temple majoring in marketing, bases his opinions of the various bars surrounding the university on his extensive experience as a bartender. “Masters offers good service, which the Draught Horse lacks, good drinks, which Maxi’s lacks, and a great environment, which Pub Webb lacks,” he said. Palmas’ opinion of Masters as an ideal environment is echoed by Thomas Pontius, a junior majoring in accounting. “What I like most about Masters is the environment, he said. “It’s a place where you can enjoy good food while watching the game.” As Palmas and Pontius attest, Masters seems to offer a winning combination of quality food, alcoholic beverages and a comfortable environment that keeps students returning for more. With such a range of options, Temple students of legal drinking age may find themselves wondering which local bar is most worth their attention. Personal preference is entirely subjective and based on the perceptions of individual patrons. On the other hand, popular opinion around main campus appears to be in favor of the latest addition to the Temple bar scene. Anyone curious as to which establishment they might prefer will have to try them all, and let the bars battle for the top position. WRITTEN BY NATHAN KELLER PHOlOGRAPHY BY ZOE EVANITVS FOOD TRUCKS ARE ESSENTIAL WHEN LIVING IN THE CITY. ESPECIALLY HERE AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY AND THERE IS A CERTAIN PROTOCOL THAT GOES ALONG WITH THEM. FROM WHERE TO EAT TO HOW TO EAT IT. THESE DO'S AND DONT'S CAN MAKE ANYONE BECOME A FOOD TRUCKING PRO. DO 1. ALWAYS BRING CASH Most food trucks only accept cash from their customers. “I use diamond dollars a lot but when I want to go to a food truck I have to go to the ATM in die Student Center first,” Maxwell Schryver said. 2. BF. WILLING TO TRY NEW THINGS. There is a lot of room for experimentation when it comes to food trucks. The Tot Cart, parked right outside of the Tutdeman Learning Center, has just one thing on the menu - tatcr tots but the diverse selection of tatcr tots available is unique and delicious. From Bacon Egg and Cheese Tots to Chicken Tot Pic, the menu will always have something unique and tasty to try. 3. GET TO KNOW THE WORKERS. “There are only a few workers in each truck which I really like about this business,” Selim Zcka, owner of Sexy Green Truck on 13th and Montgomery said. Because of its small staff size, I illy Ezemaili, owner of Richie’s Lunch Box on 12th and Norris, has formed a bond with her frequent customers. When I haw time I try to find out what their majors are and what they are doing in school. Sometimes we get really friendly and that’s really important to me,” she said. 4. FOLLOW THEM ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Food trucks arc not always in the same location each day, so it is important to stay updated on their social media pages. The Tot Cart posts on their Twitter and Facebook page daily so customers will know where they arc located and what they are serving. Full menus like the Sexy Green Truck's can be found online too. DON’T 1. ALWAYS GO TO THE FOOD TRUCK. Let them come to you. Some food trucks, like Insomnia Cookies located at 13th and Montgomery, deliver right to the doorstep. Insomnia Cookies is open for delivery' until 3:00 in the morning just for those night owls who are craving something sweet. 2. BE AFRAID TO MAKE A MESS. Aside from the few food trucks like the Sexy Green Truck that have scats and tables, there is nowhere to sit and cat. Limited seating can cause messes, but that is part of the experience. Make sure to improvise seating too. “Use anything you can find, like ledges on the sidewalk or tables on another part of campus. Sometimes I even walk and cat on my way to class if I’m in a hurry'.” Schryver said. 3. STICK TO ONE PLACE. The streets of Temple University’s campus arc lined with food trucks and they all have different specialties. From tatcr tots to cookies to sandwiches and more, there is always something different to cat at each one. 4. GO ON WEEKENDS. “We are only open from Monday to Saturday,” Zcka said about the Sexy Green Truck. While it varies from truck to truck, a majority of the other food trucks on campus arc closed on weekends as well. WRITTEN BY SIOBHAN REDOING PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHELBIE PLETZ ybvvjLy y OH ( LcUr paJb' Students Weigh in on the Addition to Temple Eateries Temple University boasts an ethnically diverse student body, so it is fitting that the food choices on and around campus arc just a unique from Mexican to American, Indian to Chinese, there arc plenty of places to cat and that number continues to grow each year. With all of these expansions, some students feel like they arc still missing out. Alexandra Kachapuridzc, now in her senior year as a journalism major, has waited for a restaurant that caters solely to her vegetarian diet. I his year campus upgraded in food shops with the opening of Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Chipotlc Mexican Grill which arc attached to the new apartment complex The View at Montgomery. Though they arc different types of eateries - Potbelly serves sandwiches and milkshakes and Chipodc specializes in burritos - they both have notable names that have drawn students in. “There arc a lot of places in the city that are only vegetarian food. It would be cool to have one here too since we do have a lot of students that are vegetarians,” Kachapuridzc said. “It’s a little annoying to have to go and sec if there are vegetarian options and if there isn’t then I’m out of luck. I’d rather know before I go to the restaurant.” “I am most excited about Chipotle because I think it is a big upgrade,” John LaPclusa, a senior kinesiology major, said. “Even though we have Qdoba on Cecil B. Moore, I was never a fan of their food. I always liked Chipotlc better so I’m really happy we finally have one.” Pizza Hut also joined the Temple area this year, opening on 15th and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. This is just one of many pizza joints on the street that includes Pazzo Pazzo and the very popular City View Pizza, which came to campus in early 2014. LaPclusa agreed that there are other restaurants missing from Temple’s campus. Instead of more places to cat, he hoped some would be substituted for others he considers better quality. “I think that Temple is missing a Panera and Wawa,” he said. “While we have Cost and 7-Eleven, neither is close to as good as the ones I mentioned.” In this period of change and expansion for Temple University, more food options become availiable each semester There were also big changes for students who rely on their meal plans WRITTEN by siobhan redding this year. Morgan Hall opened up a brand new dining center with an phoiography by .ok evaniils all-you-care-to-eat policy. Students have the choice between tacos, pizza, pasta and more - or a combination of everything. Ihis dining center is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. rHE PERKS OF BEING A ONLY TEMPLE STUDENTS KNOW THE JOY OF BEING A TEMPLE OWL RIO2MR00924077 When Carrie Gingrich transferred to Temple University from community college, she was amazed at the difference in how many opportunities Temple offered. “Temple may cost more than a community college but it also gives you a letter education, more of the college experience and makes it easier to make new friends every semester due to transfer students,” she said. “There are so many study abroad programs and opportunities to expand your network.” Cox said. “I was chosen to study in Ixmdon and I’m really excited to take advantage of such an awesome opportunity.” Cox also los es how easy it is to get involved with campus events. “Temple hits such a diverse student body so there is something for everyone,” she said. Temple is a school that has much to offer their students, from clubs and organizations to freebies on Liacouras Walk and even S2 movies at The Reel. Temple University also offers free tickets to all home football and basketball games. Students arc able to take advantage of all these perks to get the most out of their college experience. Gingrich, who transferred from Luzerne County Community College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, also described how Temple has a lot more activities, clubs and school events in general. Finally. Cox said one of Temple’s best perks is the location. Temple’s campus is also only a SEPTA ride away from Center City, home to everything Philadelphia. “You can get all the perks of being a city school, but campus still feels like campus,” Cox said. “It’s so easy to get to Center City to really experience all of the character and culture that Philly has to offer.” Junior Samantha Cox moved from Massachusetts to attend Temple University. Her favorite thing about Temple is the connection to global work. WRITTEN BY AUJE KACHAPUR1DZE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE EVANITUS Owls Out s? About Temple Students Take Talents Far Beyond Campus Limits Temple University students have been taking advantage of the many creative outlets throughout the city of Philadelphia, all the while balancing their part-time jobs and college-related responsibilities. Junior kinesiology major Samrnie Oputa and sophomore neuroscience major philosophy minor Evan Moffitt have been blending their interests in art and music with rigorous academic schedules. Oputa sees her practice of portrait photography as a process of exploration that is continually evolving. Moffitt, a seasoned musician, aims to foster his talent as a guitarist and songwriter within the context of live slums and group dynamics. Oputa began experimenting with photography her freshman year of high school. Quickly enamored, she bought her first camera and began photographing portraits of her friends by her sophomore year of college. Although much of her time is occupied by her current position as a Resident Assistant in Morgan Hall North, Oputa finds time to travel to various locations around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington D.C. to shoot photographs. ‘i consider my photography amateur because 1 am self-taught,” Oputa said, “though my friends don’t entirely agree with that.” When not studying for a neuroscience exam or writing a philosophy paper, Moffitt occupies the position of lead guitarist in the Philadelphia-based “indic-pop indie-folk” band Maitland. In describing a diverse array of musical influences, ranging from Bob Dylan to Grizzly Bear, Moffitt emphasizes his focus on the process of songwriting, as well as the live shows that are integral to his band’s career. The band has played show’s in diverse Philadelphia venues such as Johnny Brenda’s, the Theatre of the Living Arts, and the Milk Boy. “[We arc a group of] musicians who are dynamic enough that we can take any of our songs and adapt it to the circumstances of a particular live show,” he said, offering examples ranging from a missing bandmate to live improvisation. Moffitt plans to record and release an album with Maitland within the next year, with a supporting tour throughout the northeast to follow. Temple students arc not only Temple Made • they make themselves who they arc by pursuing their interests both in and beyond the City of Brotherly Love. Such a diverse and driven student body begs the question: what will cai h new graduating class bring to the table, after they graduate? 20 WRITTEN BY NATHAN KELLI JR PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE EYANII S http: tower.jp ptcheck Ever wonder what “Temple Made” really means? Take a walk through Temple University’s campus and you will see an endless amount of T-shirts, hatsand signs displaying the slogan “Temple Made.” This campaign started in 2012 to bring awareness to the university in hopes of boosting admission rates. I find myself referencing “tfTempleMade” too often, which is only one of the things this school has done to me. I started at Temple in the fall of 2011 and 1 loved (almost) every minute of it. It is impossible to summarize my college career in a couple of sentences, but let’s just say it was a wild ride. For those Temple Owls who can relate, here are five life lessons that Temple University hits taught me: iMtifiwMiaa— 1. You may think you’re on top of your gome, but you’re not. During the first semester of my freshman year, a classmate told me she was already behind in her classes by one year. At first, I could not figure out how that was humanly possible, but the longer I studied here, the more 1 understood. If you haven’t had the luxury of going to your school adviser and being told “you won’t graduate in four years,” you’re clearly missing out on the thrill. I am eagerly awaiting the entail the day before graduation that informs me I have one class left to take. 2. Don’t ever buy something with expectations of returning it. 1 low Temple’s bookstore can sell us books for General Education courses (I'm l x king at you. Mosaics) and refuse to buy them back is still an enigma to me. ’litis September, my friend and I were discussing his most recent reading assignment. Vaccination Against Smallpox by Edward Jcnncr. That book has been sitting in my closet since 2012. 3. The world is a dangerous place. Muggings, thefts, guns, bricks. You know what I’m talking about. 4. Nothing is free. Do you see that delicious soft pretzel on that random organization’s table? Do you want one? Give them your email address so they can harass you once a week every week until you graduate. Oh. what about those “free” pens? You paid SI5,000 for Temple to fund that purchase. You basically paid SI5,000 for that pen. Go take one. It’s your right. 5. Around every corner is an opportunity. Temple’s writing center in Tuttleman ofTcrs essay reviews. The Career Center critiques resumes and prepares you for job interviews. Palcy Library has any reference material you’d ever need to write that paper you’ve been avoiding Media Services located below Palcy is loaded with hundreds of movies, new and old, for you to rent anytime. Student Health Services gets you an appointment faster than your family doctor when you’re absolutely convinced you’ve contracted a deadly disease. Don’t lx: like me. Take advantage of these extremely convenient and helpful services. After all. you’re already paying for them. WRITTEN BY GINA VILLECCO STUDENT LIFE THEN VS. NOW Main Campus May Have Been Around Since 1884, but Things Sure Have Changed Since Then. It’s no secret that Temple University is home to a vibrant body of students. With the wealth of activities around main campus, it is easy to neglect the past, never stopping to ask the question: what was student life at Temple like before? Although student life at Temple continues to change with the times, Owls throughout history have been taking charge and making their own fun. Ulrick “Rico” Joseph, a mechanical engineer and member of Temple’s 1981 graduating class, described his time at the university as enjoyable and fulfilling ‘Student life at Temple for me was great: being from New York, I was fortunate to reside on campus all four years, where 1 made lifelong friendships, took advantage of the easy commute, sometimes walking to Center City to dine.” Joseph also recalled the beginning of Temple’s development and renovations. “In retrospect. I think the changes 'Temple Is experiencing started back in the late 70V Jennifer Sheehan, a reporter at the Allentown-based newspaper Morning C:dl and class of 1993 alumni, remembered her time at Temple as one of fun mixed with the stress of extracurricular commitments. All four years of school, I worked at The Temple News, which back then was a daily newspaper. I’d be up until about 2 or 3 every night working on it, especially my junior year when I was the editor.” she said. As for going out, my newspaper friends and I basically hung out downtown, in particular South Street. As the years fly by. Temple University continues to expand and change in an attempt to embrace the technological advances of the 21st century. WRrm.N BY NATHAN KEI.LER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE EVAMTUS The Cherry Crusade Brings Temple Spirir to Homecoming Tfin Temple U! University! Fight, fight, Jigfitfor the cherry and the white, Jin the cherry and the white, la’s fight, fight, fight' This infamous chant is a tradition for every Temple University football or basket! Kill victor)1. But, when the clock hits 0 and the fans start rejoicing, who is charge of leading Temple’s rowdy victory chant? They’re known as the Cherry Crusade, a student organization made up of the most passionate Temple fans on campus. Cherry Crusade President Sam Forman describes the group as “a student organization serving as the liaisons between Temple Athletics and the Wild Cherry section, as well as the student body as a whole.” “We are the most passionate and dedicated Temple fans out there, and we aspire to support each and every program to the best of our ability and build school spirit on campus,” he said. While the group is a mainstay at all Temple athletic events, there is nothing bigger for them than the homecoming football game. Max McGee, a senior journalism major, said the Cherry Crusade is loud at every home game, but seemed to lx- a bit louder for the occasion. “The energy is something that stood out as soon as you arrived at the stadium. The Cherry Crusade is the soundtrack to Temple home games, and they definitely had an effect on the visiting team,” McGee said. “We really enjoy all the hype and all the spirit that goes with it, Forman said. “The homecoming football game, and the weekend as a whole, Is always a special one. The atmosphere is always dialed up just a little bit more because of how many people come back to support their school.” Junior journalism major Omari Coleman attended the game and noticed that the Crusade was in full force. “I knew about the organization before the game, but they were as loud its ever for this one. They kept cheering through the cold and the rain.” Coleman said. While it is great to support the Owls during homecoming weekend, Forman says the Cherry Crusade docs their best to show sujxport throughout the year. “Every game is equally important. Temple is our school, and pride is always on the line. So truthfully, we give maximum effort all the time in our mission to support the student athletes and build school spirit,” Forman said. In the grand scheme, Forman and the Cherry Crusade believe homecoming is bigger than just a football game. “It’s a weekend to celebrate the larger Temple family we are so lucky to lx: a part of, so wc do our best to help out in the celebration as much as possible by ! cing a factor and always believing,” he said. WRITTEN BY JOSEPH WILLIAMS I’HO’ltXJRAI'HY BY .OK EVANTTUS JUST HOW SAFE DO TEMPLE STUDENTS FEEL? Temple is an unsafe school in an unsafe city.” Off campus is very dangerous and you better not walk alone!” People are getting murdered, lx-at up and robbed at random in broad daylight, even if [they’re with friends]. Where arc the police?” Temple University’s main campus has a r eputation on the Internet, as evidenced by these three comments from StudentsReview. com. But how safe or dangerous is the campus in reality? In 2013, according to the statistics published by C-ampus Safety Services, there were a combined total of 444 reported eases of the following crimes: forcible sex offense (11), robbery 26). aggravated assault (7), burglary (8), theft 378), motor vehicle theft (8), and arson (6). In comparison, there were 521 cases of these crimes in 2012, and 4% in 2011. Major crimes fell by approximately 15% from 2012 to 2013. Charles Leone, executive director of Campus Safety Services, credited a new bicycle registration system, increased bicycle patrols and an increased police presence to decrease crime. “We’ve put a lot more bike resources out there because they’re highly visible,” Leone said in reference to the bicycle patrols, “We’ve seen a 50% decrease in bike thefts from this year to last year, which is big” Many students mentioned that the bike patrols helped them feel safe on campus. “There arc guys on bikes everywhere,” said senior Kyle I awIowski. Not everyone was so impressed by the police presence. Junior Christine Youwakim said bike patrols could be more frequent.” However, her biggest complaint was the response she received from campus security after a frightening incident. Christine heard a loud bang on her door the night of October 22 and later found it to be dented. She reported what happened to campus security, and did not appreciate their response. They basically said they couldn’t do anything, as that was a fairly regular occurrence,” Christine said. Another student. Conner Reitz, believes that students need to take more responsibility for their own safety. “I know there is trouble, but sometimes people bring it on themselves,” he said. Leone said that while he does not want to blame the victim, he docs believe students and faculty need to be aware of their surroundings. “You have to take some personal responsibility,” Leone said. We try to educate everyone. We talk about knowing your environment—being aware. One of the biggest distractions is our cell phones. Being aware of your surroundings is probably die most important thing” So how safe is Temple? The statistics say that crime rates in the area are dropping, and Campus Security Services is working on initiatives to decrease crime in the area. However, mam’ students feel unsafe at night or when they stray a couple of blocks away from the main campus area. Regardless, almost every student talked to said they generally feel safe on campus. JACK TO.MCZUK As More Housing Options Became Available, Temple Saw a Shift in the Living Situation of Its Students Historically, Temple University has been known as a campus full of commuter students. In the past decade, however, the school sawa shift from commuter to residential students; that is, students who live on or around Temple’s main campus. Temple University’s Department of University Housing and Residential Life currently boasts a staff of more than 2,500 students and full-time employees readily equipped to accommodate the school's sizeable student hotly, but this has not always been the case. Prior to the Temple Town renovation initiative implemented In- Peter Uacour s at the close of the 20th century Temple University was not regarded as a desirable place for students to live. This soon changed, however, as the years went by and renovations were completed; to this day, Temple remains in the throws of an ever-vibrant, ever-expanding resident life community that serves to accommodate the influx of new students. Junior kinesiology major Rohan Dua describes his transition from commuter to residential student as one that was fueled by convenience. “I commuted my whole freshman year and decided 1 wanted to live on campus from then on,” he said. “It’s easier for me to keep up with my schoolwork and classes now that I live on campus. I also moved for fun, since I have a good amount of friends living here.” Junior psychology major Taylor Malone echoes this sentiment. “When you’re commuting, you deal with all sorts of people in the city for other business but when you live on campus, you feel like a part of the student IkkIv.” Of course, with access to die student body comes access to friends. “I also moved on campus to live with some close friends...it feels good to lx a part of a community that recognizes what you as a student arc doing on a day to day basis, said Malone. As the ever-growing freshman classes attest, 'Temple University is well on its way to fostering a nest of Owls, rather than a commuting majority. WRITTEN BY NATHAN KEIXER rHOlOCRAPHV BY ZOE EVANTIUS OWL EYES Smart phone in hand, Temple University students take advantage of the picture perfect opportunities around campus and share it on the Internet. We sought out the best of the best for your insta-enjoyment Mitchell and Hilaric Morgan Hall is one of the newest and arguably most exciting residence halls to grace Temple University's campus over the past decade. Accommodating more than 1,200 students with a combination of single, two and four-person apartmen units, Morgan is as famous for the creative designs and origina artworks adorning its windows as it is for providing students with a safe, comfortable living space during their time at Temple. Wandering the courtyard that separates the hall’s north and south towers, Temple students may find themselves entertained by the various artworks popping out from the neutral, minimal architecture of the buildings. Images range from spontaneous and playful, like phone numbers and slogans such as “FREE MEEK!” (a reference to the then-incarcerated Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill}, to thought-out and detailed, including intricate tree branch patterns. Sarah Minehan, a sophomore music therapy major and reside of Morgan North, lists her favorite window decoration as “The Super Mario character in Morgan South,” an impressive and accurate rendition of die famous video game character. ‘My favorites are definitely the Mario and Luigi cartoons, followed by die PacMan character in Morgan South,” said Eric Eccleston, a sophomore business management major and resident of Morgan North. Stephanie Fisher, a sophomore political science major and Morgan North resident, offers a different opinion, citing the “multicolored tree in Morgan North, facing the courtyard” as her homemade image of preference. Materials used by students to craft such unique and recogniza images vary depending on die individual and what is availabl According to Eccleston, students mainly use multicolored stick notes as impromptu artistic mediums. Although Morgan Hall is home to over a thousand college students, not all residents are keen on decorating their windows. Minchart chooses to add some holiday charm to the daunting high-rise facade j widi seasonal decorations. Eccleston leaves his window bare, citing location as die deciding factor. “My window is right next to the one that says ‘DITTO,’ a response to the window above which says ‘PLAY HARD.’” With window adornments as unique and interesting as the residents it houses, Morgan Hail has taken up the mantle as Temple University’s most groundbreaking residence hall. The question remains: just how exactly will the window art of Morgan Hall evolve? WRITTEN BY NATE KEL LER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE EVAN11'US 34 T THE WINDOW ART MORGAN HALL OF Students in Morgan Hall Share Their Creativity with All of “It’s impossible for anyone to make popcorn without setting off the fire alarm,” Alex Whitney, senior geography and urban studies [“I spent all my Diamond Dollars at Maxi’s and now 1 don't have enough 'money to do laundry.” | Katharine Drumm, senior marketing and risk management | ••Setting aside three hours of | lyour day to call financial aid. ibecause you know you will be ' hold for at least that long.” Veronica Naso, senior nursing i“No one knows that 1 we have a yearbook.1 'Emily Xargan, senioi psychology (Templai I Art Director) 1 “I almost blew away walking I to class because of the 'Morgan Hall wind tunnel , Kaitlin Manion. junior [journalism , W Susquehanna Avc Frenct) St Rite Aid Pharmacy 6 Duckrey Tanner School ZdgkySt Westmont $l Diamond St Fellowship Contain St Contain St Hardwick Hall Cage St Hillel Foundation Johnson Hall Tomlinson Theater of Temple Tyler School of An WNorri Boyer College of Music and Dance W Norris St Carver High School Geasey Field s Temple University Campus Recreation Montgomery Avc W Monti ’gomery a yomeryAvi Temple University Beasley School of Law G cil 8 Moore Ave Dunkin' Donuts W Oxford Village “It's senior year anti your teacher] |still makes you do ice breakers on the first day of class.” Olivia Bohrer, senior communication studies and [media studies and production “Finishing your work but not | [leaving the tech before sunrise in fear of campus at night.” iMolh Kmetz. senior nursing , W Criooa St Penrose Recreation Center w Susqueiianna A' rrenc h st Diamond st 8th Diamond Park mondst Asociacion Puertorriquenos Ferguson Elementary School Morris St § le University, •f Liberal Arm WBefks w Berks St Philadelphia GasWorks w Montgomery Ave W Montgomery Ave VJ Monlgor Philadelphia Gas Works ■ Columbia Field RW Brown Community Center 11th Columbia Playground Study Tactics Each student says that organization, a balanced schedule and good study habits arc all key to maintain a high GPA. “What helped me achieve my GPA was recognizing my limits,” said Courtney Thompson, sociology major with a certificate in disability'. “Having a lower course load is okay if it keeps your sanity.” Many Temple Owls strive for a high GPA, but not all students can achieve the highest GPAs in their school. Kenneth Ferrara, Megan Whelan, Amanda Albert, and Courtney Thompson arc seniors who are recognized for having the highest GPA in their respective departments Amanda Albert, finance major with a minor in legal studies, also says that students should balance out their schedule with general education classes so they arc not overwhelmed. Albert attributes her academic success to a strong work ethic and organizational skills. “I take a lot of time out of my day to study. I hav e a to-do list to make a to-do list,” she said. Kenneth Ferrara, an accounting major with a minor in finance, explains how he keeps up with the class readings and assignments. “I always keep a planner and calendar for everything to stay on top, he said. “You also need the drive for hard work and determination. It involves a lot of planning and balance.” Dedicating her academic success to her family’s high value on education and reading skills, Megan Whelan, a journalism major, said. “My mom’s a teacher so education was stressed in my house,” Whelan said. “I know how’ to critically read and it has helped my writing” Getting Involved In addition to having almost near-perfect grades, these students arc-involved in several organizations. Number 1 in Class Four Owls Reveal How They Came Out on Top. After facing many obstacles in college including dealing with a disability, Courtney Thompson has worked at the writing center as a conversation partner for English Second language (ESL) students, and currently mentors K-8 students with disabilities. She is involved in the honors program at Temple and has received a scholarship for students with disabilities who exhibit leadership qualities. Amanda Albert is a teaching assistant and is involved in Phi Alpha lambda, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Beta Gamma Sigma, Temple Student Government Academic Affairs and the Financial Management Association. Kenneth Ferrara is a teaching assistant and is involved in the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. Whelan has worked for the OwlSports Update and was inducted into the journalism honors society, Kappa Tau Alpha. Experience - Past, Present, and Future In addition to involvement in these organizations, all students have received experience through an internship or work-study program. Thompson gained professional experience through her work-study program with LIFT in Philadelphia. She helped community members build strong economic and social foundations to fight poverty. Thompson keeps an open mind when searching for a job after graduation, due to her strong passion for disability services and minority advocacy. “There should be better higher education and career access for students with disabilities,” said Thompson. After lx-ing a business intern at TJ. Maxx, Amanda Albert has accepted a job offer from TJ. Maxx as an allocation analyst. “I hope to grow within the company, eventually become a buyer and make million dollar decisions,” Albert said. Despite being offered internship positions by all Big Four accounting firms, Ferrara will intern with PriccWatcrHouscCoopcrs in spring 2015. Ferrara has high hopes for his 5- to 10-year plan. “I want to make sure that I can make an impact on the accounting industry itself,” he said. “Auditing financial statements and seeing if they are reported fairly is essential because if they’re not, it leads to a distrust of businesses and financial down turns.” After graduating, Ferrara will enter the Fox School Master of Accountancy Program and will complete the CPA exam. He also hopes to launch his career working at PriccWatcrHouscCoopcrs. While working in the mayor’s office, Whelan gained experience in communications as a press intern and also was a press intern for the Fox School of Business. Whelan would like to have a career in political communications after graduating. She hopes to attend graduate school and possibly law school. Advice Thompson, Whelan and Albert advise high-achieving students to be transparent with their professors and ask for help when they need it. Ferrara and Whelan also say that a high GPA is not everything “NVhat’s important is having a well-balanced education in both a professional and academic sense,” says Ferrara. “Having the perfect GPA alone won’t get you a job,” Whelan said. “Be curious; it’s good to know about the world. Curiosity can lead to discovery. WRITTEN BY LAUREN BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MADELINE BIRD The Private Christian College Ends Its Partnership with Temple University Over the summer of 2013, the President of Messiah College Kim S. Phipps informed her students and staff that the Messiah College Philly Campus (MCPC) program was shutting down after almost 50 years of collaboration. Messiah College established MCPC back in 1968. The program would send students to Temple University's main campus for a full semester to get a taste of city life. However, for budgetary reasons, Messiah decided to close the program at the end of the 2013-2014 Academic ear. In the past years, around 70 students would come for the semester and study at Temple University. This fall, only five Messiah students had the opportunity to come to Temple. “The reason why we were able to come is because four of us arc journalism majors and one of us is broadcasting,” said Jen Morgan, journalism major at Messiah College, “so it’s still a requirement for us to be here.” Messiah students had housing on campus on the corner of Broad St. and Diamond, but because of the budget cuts, the five students are living in 1300 this semester. “The five of us now, we’re almost like the guinea pigs of what this Mcssiah-Tcmplc-but-not-MCPC-program is,” said Morgan. “They almost don’t know what to do with us because it used to be this MCPC set up but wc don’t have that anymore, but we arc still here so it’s very confusing right now.” For Morgan and the four other Messiah students, it was a bit of a shock to hear that the MCPC program was closing “And because four of us arc juniors and one of us is a sophomore, we were told coming into Messiah that wc would have this opportunity to be at Temple,” said Morgan. “So when they said in the middle of our college career that it’s getting shut down, we kind of freaked out.” Messiah College is located in rural Pennsylvania and, for journalism, film and broadcasting majors, it was a requirement to spend at least one semester at Temple. To replace the MCPC program, Messiah College has hired new staff, built a new TV station and designed new classes to resemble Temple’s program. In addition to that, Messiah also has a required class called cross-cultural class. The course only lasts three weeks, but students have the option to go abroad for that period of time. In the future, Messiah might implement a cross-cultural class at Temple University. “Messiah is looking into what they call cross-cultural program, where students will be up here for a few weeks in North Philly,” said Ashlyn Miller, journalism major at Messiah college. “So [students] will still be able to experience it through that. Many Messiah students decided to go to Messiah because they knew’ they would have to opportunity to come to Temple and be in a big city. “The Communications program there, along with [MCPC], just made it the best option for me,” said Brooke Pompco, broadcast major at Messiah College. “I think it is just an amazing opportunity to get the best of both worlds.” Messiah students arc disappointed the program will be missing, especially for freshmen and sophomores who will not get to come to Temple. “I think it’s unfortunate it got shut down, because it provided a unique experience to experience city life ,but also have an opportunity to network or even get an internship in the city,” Miller said. WRITTEN BY ALISON VAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY KALLEN I Fly in 4 The New Fly in 4 Program Seeks to Guarantee Students Graduate on Time The Fly in 4 agreement is a new program open to Temple University full-time freshmen and transfer students enrolled in the 2014 fall semester. Temple President Neil D. Theobald spearheaded the Fly in 4 program to help students limit their student loan debt and graduate in four years. In order to graduate on time, students must fulfill certain requirements and stay on track academically. If students still arc not able to graduate with a degree in four years, Temple will pick up the costs of any remaining coursework. In return. Temple will provide a four-year academic plan, an outline of degree progress, course alternatives, and academic advising. Daniel Reiners, a biocnginccring pre-mcd major, foresees the possible benefits of Fly in 4. “There’s not much space open because of the requirements for bioengineering, so it could be potentially beneficial for me, because I have [many class requirements] I need to fit in, Reiners said. Freshman biology major Kalli Seibert agrees with Reiners. “As long as you’re meeting with your advisor and trying to graduate in four years, I think it’s helpful, Seibert said. Some argue that Fly in 4 only caters to those freshmen that know what they want to study. However, Audrey Bristol-Evans, undeclared, argues that Fly in 4 will ultimately help her graduate in four years. I won't have to spend more time on them, once I have declared a major.” she said. Students arc still concerned though about how double majors, minors and concentrations and switching majors may affect completing the requirements of the Fly in 4 program. Advisors assure students that they will work to include all areas of study in their four-year plans as best they can, and will deal with the issues of changing a major as they come about. In addition to the benefits of graduating in four years, the Fly in 4 program also gives out five hundred annual grants of $4,000 to students with demonstrated need. Recipients of these awards must limit their work hours to 15 hours wcck. When it comes down to it, signing the Fly in 4 agreement can only help students graduate by the intended term of their program. There are no penalties for failing to uphold the agreement. Additionally, students can opt out of the program at any time. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER ROBERTS I’m getting my Gen Eds out of the way now. then Srudenfs Recieve a Learning Experience Unlike One in The Classroom No matter their major, unique and helpful internships have always been offered to students at Temple University. Although different in many aspects, at the end of the day these interns have experienced opportunities of a lifetime, getting valuable experience out on the field rather than in a classroom. Neha Raman, a freshman majoring in international business, took an internship with Nancy Glass Productions, a company that makes commercials uploaded to YouTube or played through local channels. Although she majors in international business, Raman says this internship allowed her to do what she really enjoys. “1 was originally a communications major, Ian my heart is really within the arts of acting and the media overall,” she said. Her tasks included being an extra when needed and assisting the editing process. She was also in charge of making YouTube videos, transcribing and assisting on set. Being assigned such jobs surprised her as she worked alongside established professionals. In fact, she was one of the youngest people involved in the production. “[It was the] best experience I ever had. As one of the youngest interns there I didn’t think they would give me important tasks, but they let me do them and allowed me to freely explore and observe. I learned so much and it helped me realize that this is the field I want to go into.” Meanwhile, Alex Petyerak, a sophomore media studies productions major, had an internship with Fox 29 Philadelphia he got through the School of Media and Communication. He worked in the creative services department where he edited promotions and long-form pieces that went on air, or be used for special functions. Working for Fox 29 allowed Petyerak to roam the floors of the Fox television station, one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated broadcast groups. “It’s neat to be able to see how a Fox owned and operated station works in the heart of the Philadelphia market... it's one step away from New York City, so I think it’s a great experience to be able to understand that as a sophomore,” he said. Working under pressure in a busy field like broadcast is not the easiest task to handle. “The station operates 24 7, so staff is always on duty. This includes mainly producers, photographers, and editors. Talent, depending on the show, arrives anywhere betw-een one to six hours before their show'. 'Flie station can get very' hectic an hour before the 5p.m. and 10p.m. new-s,” Petyerak said. In addition to media production and broadcast, Temple students have numerous other fields and opportunities to get involved in. AdamJ. Morrow, a freshman communication studies major, served as an intern for Southern Visual Audio. His tasks involved preparing for different functions including weddings or even small concerts. He set up the stage, assisted the artists, and even helped prep for wedding days. “An experience I’ll never forget was when I was working a swan lake ballet and the dancers were all from Russia, he said. “They asked me for the weirdest things and I had to take at least ten trips out to local stores to buy things dial they needed to perform. The things 1 got were so random, from toe nail clippers to a sweatshirt.” As a communication studies major, this internship helped Morrow decide exactly what path he would like to take within the field It was cool because it gave me a different perspective on die audiovisual industry. As someone who’s not 1(K)% sure on his future endeavors, this certainly helped me get a better idea of what I want to do while doing different jobs, from lighting, sound, stage manager and even producer. It was a great experience.” Me also got to meet Debbie Reynolds, otherwise known as the grandmother Aggie from Disney’s “Hallowcentown,” and assisted her on her tour. “I always remembered watching [“Hallowccntown”] when I was a little boy around Halloween so that right away was so much fun, he said. wRrrrEN by maryvic pbrez PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE SEVERINO 1 What Happens When Your Major Requires You to go to Japan for a Semester? Any other science major would be turned away when trying to enter Temple University’s Fox School of Business, but Stephanie Kilroy, actuarial science major, seems to have an exclusive pass. Students often use their majors to identify themselves when interacting with others on campus. Having an unknown or relatively small major can often cause others to wonder how the major came about and why students choose it. Stephanie Kilroy and Courtney Kelly, a junior international business studies major, relate to having obscure majors. Both students share similarities with other majors, but minor details set them apart from their peers. The colleges of their majors seem self-explanatory. but that is not the case. “Actuarial Science often misleads people into thinking it is a science similar to those in the College of Science Science and Technology rather than a form of mathematics applied in the Fox School of Business,” Kilroy said. “It has no relation to sciences like biology, chemistry and physics. Kilroy believes her major is ambiguous due to its combination of a complex business understanding with upper level math courses. “My major is the calculations of risk for insurance, finance and other industries and professions, Kilroy said. “I declared actuarial science as my major because I love math, but I am also interested in a business degree.” Similarly, an international business studies major does not belong to Fox School of Business. “It is different from international business because it is part of the college of liberal arts,” Kelly said. Kelly attributes her choice of the major to her enjoyment of wanting a career, which allows her to travel. “My favorite part about traveling is the history and the food, which my major helps me experience,” Kelly said. Slight differences separate the similar majors. International business studies focuses more time on cultures in different countries and requires students to take four years of a foreign language. “Fox international business requires international law classes rather than a foreign language,” said Kelly, who is taking Japanese as her language. Whether it is classes or locations, these majors do not follow the regular guidelines of other majors. “Others find it obscure because most people have never heard of an actuary so they don’t understand what we do, Kilroy said. Along with an understanding of insurance and business, students must also take math classes in the College of SCience and Technology “I have to take calculus one to three, which other business majors in Fox do not, Kilroy said. Students at Fox are required to take business calculus, but not actual calculus. Kelly is a Temple University Japan student. She is from America, but wanted to experience Japanese culture. Currently, she is at Temples Philadelphia campus as a study abroad student from Japan. .USABASHI RY6G0I WKUKAWA ▼VSUMT IY0SUWI-tRAKAWA “I wanted to go to TUJ because I liked Japan and it is the only American university in Japan,” she said. The international business studies major is specific to TUJ, and is not offered at main campus. “Before 1 graduate I have to go back to Japan to take two capstones that are not offered here,” Kelly said. TUJ is a very small campus and offers a completely different experience to students than the experience they gain on main campus. “TUJ is not a traditional university, with 1,000 undergraduate students total, and non-cohesive community? Kelly said. “1 came (to Philadelphia] to experience the traditional American university education, and I am already a part of Temple.” Even though their majors are not well known, the skills they acquired from their majors will lead them to their desired carriers. “I now have better insight into what people from other countries are thinking and how to interact with them,” said Kelly, who hopes to attain a job where she is required to travel upon graduating. Similarly, Kilrov believes that doors will open for her job wise through her newly adapted skills. “Learning critical thinking, risk management and statistics has lead me to land my current job as an IT risk advisor, Kilroy said. WRITTEN BY BREXY PENA PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY KA1.LEN PRESIDENTTHEOBALD'S SEMINAR Freshmen Help the President Make Changes Around Campus to Improve the University Most people have never met Temple University’s president, let alone taken a class with him. “Organizational Change at Temple University” is a secret hush-hush class on campus taught by Temple’s own President Theobald. The class meets nine times in the fall semester at Sullivan Hall and is composed of freshmen that have received the Presidential scholarship. The objective of the class is for the 25 students to split up into five groups to research and present possible solutions for a campus issue. The discussions in class leads the students to formulate the top concerning issues in current time. President Theobald invites only freshman because he believes they will have more time to implement their ideas through out their college career than graduating seniors. “I was honored to be selected for the seminar [after] being [chosen as] a President’s Scholar,” said Chariottc Mver, a political science major. Other students, although excited to participate in a class with the president of the university, still felt the pressure, like English major Sahar Siddiqi. “1 was a little nervous because I had no idea what the class was going to consist of,” Siddiqi said. “Having direct contact with the president of the university would make anyone nervous.” President Theobald leads the seminar along with his wife Shcona Mackenzie and associate instructor Chiaoning Su. “We talked about different issues from academics to community involvement, TUportal and the Temple app,” said Rebecca Rosenblatt, a media studies and production major. President Theobald’s seminar offered the students a unique learning experience. Jenny Wang, a business and management major, benefited from the class set-up. “The class is discussion-based, but we listen to presentations once in a while,” Wang said. “It lets us collaborate together to identify issues we find pressing to college life.” The students all agree on the concept and the purpose of the class. “Having a discussion helps with the issues because it makes it easier to collectively think on solutions for the problems,” Siddiqqi said. Mycr believes the course setup really focuses on the responsibility of the students in the class. “In our group work particularly, there is so much emphasis on getting out in the field and exploring how to better serve the Temple community,” Mycr said. This year, the topics arc healthcare, community and government affairs, campus affairs, student recruitment and marketing These groups were each assigned an expert to discuss the topics. Rosenblatt’s group tackled group involvement. “We originally wanted to create a university-wide database for community service opportunities, but after talking to our professional we tweaked our focus to service-based learning,” Rosenblatt said. Others took on the same path with their groups and worked collectively. “We’ve set up an information-sharing site, and we’re trying to sum up the practicality of incorporating more community service work into the courses,” Myer said. The ideas produced by 2013’s class arc already in their beginning stages. The healthcare team from last year identified that Temple’s student health center did not have convenient hours nor could it fill out prescriptions. This year, the student health center has longer hours, more doctors and can dispense prescription drugs. Similarly, the commuter resources team from 2013 suggested that there should be a place for commuting students to relax and hang out. Construction for a commuter’s lounge is being built and will finish January 2015. Any Temple student is more than welcome to get involved with the seminar class by discussing their ideas with the students partaking in the class or amongst the community. WRITTEN BY BREXY PENA PHOTOGRAPHY BY HLA ZONG TEACHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Professors, Adjuncts and TAs Come to Temple to Experience Teaching Abroad. Diversify among faculty and students is a key characteristic for Temple University. Many of the professors, adjuncts and TAs come from other countries to bring their teachings or their studies here to Temple. Fabienne Darling-Wolf, an associate professor in the School of Media and Communications, has done her share of traveling and teaching in different countries. I was born and raised in France, but I have lived in the U.S. for more than 25 years [and] have a home here in Philadelphia,” said Darling-Wolf. “I lived in Japan on and off for about three years, [but] my entire family still lives in France and I Itave a home their. After finishing her Ph.D at the University of Iowa, Professor Darling-Wolf had to make a decision after Temple offered her a teaching position. “It was a bit of a difficult decision [because] 1 had another job offer in Madrid, Spain. said Darling-Wolf. “1 chose Temple because it was a better school, and never regretted it. I think Temple students arc the best. Ceridwyn King, an assistant professor in the School of Tourism and Hospitality came to Temple from Australia. I chose to come to Temple because of the strong reputation of the School of Tourism and 1 lospitality Management, from a research and curriculum perspective as well as its strong tics with industry. King said. “After visiting here and meeting with the faculty, it was a simple decision to choose Temple as a place I wanted to work. The decision to move to the other side of the world was a little bit tougher.” Ivan Brock, an adjunct chemistry professor in the CkiDcgc of Science and Technology, is from Venezuela and learned English as his third language. “My native language is Spanish and my secondary language is Czech,” Breek said. “I had to work a little bit harder to make sure I communicated well when I first came here to teach.” Similarly, Biranc Fall, a native of Senegal, West Africa, is still adjusting to the language. Fall is a biochemistry graduate physical chemistry student at Temple, and Is also a chemistry teaching assistant. “[The language barrier is] very tough because the French pronunciation stays in my head while 1 [communicate] in English,” Fall said. Having professors from other countries can influence how students learn. The comparison between schools in the United States to those in their native countries shows many differences. After teaching as a mathematics instructor for five years in Senegal. Fall said, die teacher to student relationship is extreme 1)' different. “Students fiere have more liberties and freedom to leave class as they please, while in West Africa, the teachers posses all the power and students must obey them.” Along the similar lines. Darling-Wolf and King share the same insight. “In France you would never call your professor by their first name, or drop by their office to say hi. I enjoy it when my students do that here,” Darling-Wolf said. “Compared to Australia, class size is a lot smaller which is great because you can really get to know your students and work with them closely to help them to succeed,” King said. Both King and Darling-Wolf have taught in Japan, and Darling-Wolf is currently teaching in London. The importance behind teaching in foreign countries is driven by many factors based on learning experience and opjjortunity. “Traveling will help you learn more from other students. You must Ik involved and interact with the students to understand the different forms of teaching. Fall said. “Through this is experience I can teach myself new concepts that 1 overlooked in my native country.” Although Breek lias no foreign experience in an academic context, he docs have an abundance of technical training and development. “I am ojxai to the jxwsiliility of [teaching abroad] because it affects today's globalized economy,” said Breek. All the instructors agree that teaching in different settings benefits them and influences the students they teach. “Teaching in different places gives you an appreciation of how people learn differently and you as a teacher learn to become more adaptable in your teaching style to enable students to realize the same learning outcomes,” King said. WRriTEN BY HREXY PESA The new Chair of Strategic Communications at Temple University did not come to campus just to be the Chair of Strategic Communications. R. Lance Holbert plans to use his multiple positions as chair and professor around campus to connect with students and, he plans, to internationalize the program. Doubling as a professor, he plans to teach one graduate and one undergraduate course per year. His involvement with students allows him to excel in his new position. “It’s a means of remaining connected with the student body and how our curriculum is functioning and what arc we seeing in terms of outcomes. If I was just doing the administration stuff without the teaching it’s easy to become detached,” he said. As new chair, his role is to ensure growth for the school by setting and achieving new goals. He also brings awareness to what Temple has to ofTer not only within the student body, but externally as well. Holbert is determined to achieve great things within the strategic communication department. “[I would like to] adapt the program and keep it up to speed with the ever evolving communication environment,” he said. IS- As if his positions at Temple weren’t enough, Holbcit also serves as die chair of the mass communication division of the International Communication Association. He said that he would be able to advocate on behalf of the program through this high profile, saying it is his goal to internationalize it. ••m- ‘‘We want what goes on here to be global,” he said. Holbert developed a passion in the field of strategic communication in 1993, when he earned a communication master’s degree at Syracuse University, on television, radio and film, with a combination of public policy. He then got a Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in mass communication. “When it comes right down to it I’m mostly interested in the persuasive act, in terms of the ability to persuade what makes somebody an effective persuader,” he said. He chose Temple due to the “balance” promoted throughout campus. “I find it most interesting to be at a place where there arc people who arc generating new knowledge that they can bring into the classroom. It creates a different kind of energy. I think Temple has that kind of dynamic and I feel very comfortable around it.” Additionally, Holbert expresses personal reasons why he chose Temple. Being an urban campus and the energy (and diversity] of the place, 1 think it’s exciting, and that was something I was yearning for.” Holbert has also captivated the attention of others through his good deeds and strong work ethic. “I actually knew him already before his position. He was a visiting scholar in Europe,” said Christiani Grill, an international Ph.D. student in communication studies with a focus on political communication. “After I realized that within my university at home in Europe, 1 didn’t have great support, I wrote him an email and asked whether it would be possible to come here, and he told me that he was taking over the strategic communication chair at Temple and that it would be really great if I could come here,” Grill said. Although she was never one of his students, Grill developed a connection with the new chair due to his work abroad. He gives me all the support I need from him so that’s really great, and I’m really lucky that he’s now here.” Grill expresses that through presentations or meetings with people, Holbert leaves an everlasting impression on everyone. “1 saw hint doing his presentations, and he is one of those people who really know how to attract everybody's attention and just [not] lose die attention. He has that kind of spirit that everybody can listen to,” she said. WRITTEN BY MARYVIC PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHLLB1E PLETZ Walk or bike to class? Study in the library or in the TECH center? Temple University's campus is hill of options, all the way from dining to exercise. One of the most prominent decisions students make is class scheduling which is also one of the most stressful. During the registration process, students debate between picking Monday Wednesday Friday (MVV’F) or Tuesday Thursday (T TH) classes. Both have benefits and disadvantages dependent on the student’s desires and needs. MWF classes usually meet three times a week and run 50 minutes long T TH classes arc typically around 80 minutes long, but only meet twice a week. Most Temple students haw a fierce preference for one or the other. But which docs die majority prefer? Media studies and production major Kacie Ricciotti hits taken lx th and made a decision. “I love having T TH classes because that means no Monday or Friday classes. I hate waking up early on Mondays, and being able to go out on Thursdays without having to worn' about finishing a homework assignment for class in the morning. said Ricciotti. T TH classes definitely have a lot of pros. They are a great option for commuters, because they only require them to venture onto campus twice a week. Plus they come with the perk of having a four-day weekend every week, leaving more free time on the weekends for students to study. What could lx better than that? According to criminal justice major Molly Marcus, MWF classes are the way to go in order to have a manageable schedule on campus. “[MWF classes] arc shorter 50 minutes flies by. Also, 1 feel like the information I’m learning in class is always fresh in my mind because 1 am exposed to it more often since I have the class three times per week,” Marcus said. The typical MWF class is a half hour shorter than the standard T TH class, which works I letter for students who do not like to concentrate for long periods of time. MWF classes are also more frequent, which business major Abigail Aronica views as a major benefit. “1 think MWF classes are easier because 1 am given much less information during each class. 1 love having four day weekends, but it's too hard going four days without revisiting information from a class,” Aronica said. Regardless of whether students prefer MWF classes or T TH classes, they will inevitably have to experience both at some point. “1 just try and make the best of whatever type of classes I’m currently taking, because I know I'll have both. And they both have their pros.” Aronica said. Whether it is for commuting purposes or having extended weekends, Temple students vary their schedule to meet their preferences. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SC.VBORA c (V S'Milt «• I Jift iU SMt.'« -THE - GREAT SCHEDULE DEBATE WITH THE OPTION TO SCHEDE SOLELY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY OR TUESDAY, THE CLASSES, STETDENTS SHARE THOUGHTS ON WHICH IS BETTER Owl Study Temple is Known for the Library and the Tech, but Students Share Some of Their Favorite Underrated Study Spots That “exams are just around the corner” feeling is one all Temple students know well. Whether or not poring over notes will help get an A or not, sometimes it is best for students of Temple to find their own unpopulated, self-designated studying area on campus to help them get their work done. Many students escape the tech center and the library’s hoards of people and get inventive- exploring the hidden gems of Temple and finding a space of solitude that will suit them best on their academic endeavors. Opened in 2009, Alter Hall is currently one of the most modern and contemporary additions to Temple’s campus. The building’s polished interior, complete with lounges and smart conference rooms, always awaits Fox School of Business students. Mackenzie Bonner, an honors student, encourages individuals to take advantage of Alter Hall’s resources. “Everyone should come to Alter Hall to study,’’ said Bonner. “It has computers and lounge areas that arc all at my fingertips. Jazzman’s, the cafe on the first floor, warms up your sandwiches, makes smoothies, and even takes meal swipes.” With breakout rooms, case study rooms, computer labs and the longest stock ticker at a business school in the nation, this is a business student’s dream; however, other majors can take advantage of Alter as well. “The MBA Commons on the seventh floor of Alter offers one of the best views on campus, said Bonner. Although the building can get hectic with Temple’s many business events, students can score a chance to spend a night studying with a great view of campus. The Howard Gittis Student Center is a hangout hub for the whole campus, but it is possible to find a quiet spot among the chaos. “There are many areas in this building that will take you away from the noisy first floor,” said Katie Pfcil, a business student. “Throughout the Student Center there arc couches and individual desks for more privacy.” Pfcil also uses the lounges located within Morgan South Residence Hall. “I enjoy the lounge because there arc usually bound to lie other students who are studying the same thing as me. I can always go to them if I have a subject specific question,” Pfcil said. Tuttleman Learning Center may be located adjacent to Palcy library, but it offers a completely different atmosphere. “Tuttleman is a gold mine for comfy chairs that arc perfect for a day of studying and watching online lectures,” said Dylan Tate, a peer mentor of fox LLC. With furniture for individual study and tables for group collaboration, Tuttleman offers both a collaborative and quiet place to rely on for all of your studying needs. Furthermore, one can study in the fourth floor’s “Owl Nest Lounge” which is larger than the individual lounges on each floor. “The Nest is very quiet and not as congested as the library’s quiet zones,” said Tate. Tate also urges students to take advantage of the resources in their residence halls. “You have an advantage being a part of a Living Learning Community because you arc able to collaborate with other students who arc taking similar classes as you.” TUTTLEMAN OWLS NEST LOUNGE He also encourages students to be involved in their residence hall if they are not in a IXC program. There are many places on Temple’s campus that arc pul there to enrich the students’ experience. Every student has his or her favorite study spot that helped them through their Temple journey. WRITTEN BY SARIKKA RAMAN PHO'IXXJ RAPH Y BY CASEY KALLEN 1 C| enns Nan‘a ov Tom Corbett's control, Philadelphia public schools have suffered massive cuts in terms of employments, resources and overall funding. Throughout various sc tools within Temple University, students have the opportunity to give back to the city. femple offers many avenues for students to get involved in Philadelphia’s public schools and expand their own resume through both major-supplementing programs and classes. Maida Odom, an assistant professor in the journalism department, leads a class called High School Journalism Workshop. The class allows journalism students to aid high schools with their school’s newspapers, yearbooks and online news outlets. “(The program is] an opportunity for students to learn about education coverage. The students can go into the schools and have actual experiences aiding the teachers and creating journalism products,” she said. 60 I he program has helped public school students get more experience than they would in their current typical classroom. “[Journalism] gives them a voice. It makes them feel like their perspectives are important,” said Sofiya Ballin, a Temple 2014 journalism graduate who participated in the High School Journalism Workshop at Thomas Alva Edison High School. “With school districts cutting back so many programs, students don’t have an outlet to express themselves, she said. “Journalism is a bridge between academics and art.” While the program is great for the high school kids, it also helps Temple students. “The program gives developing journalists a chance to understand [public schools] from the inside, which will give them a leg up with employers,” Odom said. Journalism students arc not the only ones with opportunities to get involved. TUtcach is a university program that allows Owls to graduate from math or science fields with their bachelor’s degree, as well as the qualifications to teach a high school level class. The program consists of five classes where students teach at all education levels from elementary to high school. “Getting students motivated is a problem in most [Philadelphia] public schools,” junior biology major and TUtcach student Joseph Campbell said. “If we get them excited, they’re more eager to learn. If they are interested in basketball, we show them how math is involved in the sport, and they see it’s everywhere.” TUtcach allows Temple students and public school students alike get a hands-on learning experience. “One of the lessons we did was bring in live crayfish,” saidjulic Premo, a senior double major in biology and geography and urban studies who also participates in the 'rUtcach. “Philadelphia school districts really don’t have many resources, so when we brought the crayfish in they were ecstatic.” After graduation, TUtcach students are eligible to receive their Pennsylvania teaching certificates, which allows them to continue working with the School District of Philadelphia. WRITTEN BY LOGAN KRl'.M Senior Kacey Beltz Bridges the Gap Between Her Two Seemingly Unrelated Majors Splitting one’s rime between two majors, being an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association in Philadelphia and acting as the president of the brand new sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, at Temple Univcristy might be challenging for some, but senior Kacey Beltz makes it work. Beltz juggles her time during her last year at Temple between her two seemingly unrelated majors, sociology and strategic communications with a concentration on rhetoric and public advocacy. Besides the fact that she enjoys public speaking, speech writing and working with an underprivileged audience, Beltz chose these two unlikely majors due to a personal encounter that sparked her to add strategic communications her sophomore year. “I always wanted to work with the more underprivileged population, but my father passed away two and a half years ago from Alzheimer’s after battling for three years,” Beltz said. “I remember when ever we would visit him, I would always say to my mom, ‘I wish I could be some kind of beneficial scientist or doctor. I was thinking of other ways that I could help and make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.” Taking classes for her two majors helps Beltz experience two different society-related fields of study. These issues reach from dealing with the persuasion of individuals to Issues within discrimination and society as a whole. “[Strategic communications] really prepares you to speak in from of people and learn the correct language. Sociology just gives me the basic background on society,” Beltz said. As president of Alpha Xi Delta, Beltz has also been involved with student-run homeless shelters and has previously had an internship with Project Home, the leading organization for homelessness in Philadelphia, where she worked with recovering drug and alcohol individuals. “It’s given me a lot of really good leadership experience and lets me know that what I do has the ability to impact a lot of people,” Beltz said. “The experience of being up in front of people constantly, knowing that what I’m doing is making a difference, keeps me going” Her strategic communication track serves to create a foundation within speech and persuasion, while her sociology major helps her understand socioeconomic classes and race and gender issues, and how to adequately address them. These two majors make a helpful combination as Kacey aspires to work with the Alzheimer’s Association and nonprofits during her career. “Even if I'm not the one in the lab looking for a cure, I could speak on behalf [of everyone involved] and really raise awareness because it is an issue that needs to be addressed,” she said. WRTITEN BY MARYVIC PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE EVAN ITUS Wake up to the sun shining through your window, grab your things, and head off on an unbelievable adventure in a foreign land. The South Africa study abroad program offers students a unique learning experience. Tlie South African Program is a six-week foreign correspondent program that offers Temple University students the opportunity to produce journalistic and documentary narratives photographic work or conduct research. Through this program many Temple students gain hands-on experience in an unfamiliar area. Taylor Iaimpkin, a senior majoring in broadcast journalism, spent time pinpointing the differences between the students of South Africa and American students. “Here in America, the mindset is that you have to go to school to be successful. I focused my story on entrepreneurship because 1 found it interesting that a lot of kids in South Africa do not finish school, and yet they are trying to establish their own businesses without a college degree, I.umpkin said. Lumpkin was able to discover more about her values in life and how this experience lias impacted her. “The South African program was the lx:st of both worlds. It was like a dream come true for me,” said Tyler Horst, a senior double majoring in media studies and production and Spanish, who participated in the 2014 summer program. “Tlie biggest thing 1 took away from this program is not to take things for granted. I 'm here in America thinking I need things, which in reality I really don't need. Lumpkin said. “1 saw people living in tin houses, and this made me grateful for the things 1 have here in America. Each year, the program offers a different topic for the participants to research and write about. Last year, the topic was “the Born Free,” centered on youth who arc horn in or after 1994 and are eligible to rote in the country’s first election since the transition to majority rule. Each student was responsible to weave his or her own story out of this general topic. Jake Pilkington, a junior majoring in journalism and another participant of the 2014 summer program, also shared similar views to Lumpkin. “It was really c aptivating to sec kids that really don't have any money, but are spending a lot of money- on Izikhothauc; an urban subculture in South Africa prc-dominantly in poor neighborhood,” Pilkington said. •While in South Africa, I did my project on arts and culture, and wrote a story on a part-time artist,” Horst said. “We saw the best and worst of a countr) that is still developing I saw in some settlements the most extreme form of poverty.” “I learned that, no matter where you arc from, or how different your cult;ii or experience is, as long as you are approaching people with apathy and geniuses, it's easy lor you ) understand.' I . •■'...•lain offeis.a view into South Africa's culture ihau .an onlv lx- viriicmcd firsthand. not i frira is really fascinating It’s a very developed uuntry and iln stereotype perceived it to be. slid Linn Washington, a ' 1.• i professor and the director of the program. “Tii v-utli African program provides a fascinating learning experience, whil. 1 providing an opportunity for students to enhance their resumes am 1.1 tfolios,” Washington said. Ask I am having to construct a project on a specific topic and building the rtfolios, the students also got the chance to interact with the pc a of. Smith .Africa on a pciNOrial level. Overall this aspect of the study abroad left a great impression on both Lumpkin and Pilkington. “My experience in South Africa was enlightening and inspiring, Pilkington said. “I admin; the perseverance of jxioplc Ixjrn from poor family, trying to create I letter lives for themselves. ‘If I could do the program again, I would in a heartbeat,” Lumpkin said. WRI’ITHN BY MARtAMA MANSARAV PHOTOGRAPHY BYJAK ......— SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COMBINE TO IMPROVE THE mi l jz-r-nr Since the spring of 2012, the intersection of Polctt and 12th street has been taken over by construction of the new Science, Education and Research Center (SERC). This year, the building finally opened its doors to Temple University. SERC is a part of Temple University’s 20 20 project for campus development in order to benefit the future of the university. The building stands seven stories high and is heavily composed of glasswork. Inside students benefit from 52 improved research labs and 16 teaching labs. Architecturally, SERC oilers modern spaces for learning, including a 398-scat lecture hall, one of the largest at the university. The building also offers class 100 and class 1000 clcanroom labs, which contain minimal levels of environmental pollutants, as well as vibration-free facilities. Students agree! that the two-story lobby is a great work of architecture. “It met my expectations because I saw that it has more up-to date-resources than the bio labs that I have experienced,” said Taylor Sherlock, a junior kinesiology major. The building ofTers some of the most technologically advanced areas to stud ’ on Temple’s campus. “[It will improve research programs] because there will be more lab spaces. In my experience [with Bcury] lab expansion and room to move around is necessary to be more comfortable for labs that last several hours,” Roscr said. Students awaited the end of construction to see what the building had to offer. “I was excited to see what Temple had to offer with this new addition,” said JefT Roscr, a sophomore mechanical engineering major. “I was surprised [to see] how quickly they finished the construction for it. Students heard about die project through many sources around campus and were promised grand results. “I have been hearing about the construction since it started because my mom is a professor here,” said Melissa Iorenz, a freshman nursing major. “I looked forward to its completion.” It also includes a small food area in the lobby where one can grab cofTcc and interact with faculty or other students. “It is modern and updated representing Temples transition from old school to a new and advanced generation,” Lorenz said. With the Science Education and Research Center opening up, concerns have been brought up about whether Temple is paying more attention to the Collgc of Science and 'Technology (CST) than to other colleges within the university. “It seems all the liberal arts students arc crammed into Anderson and Gladfehcr, where as CST students have many buildings, Roscr said. Of course, some disagree. “It’s understandable [why Temple is advancing CST], because Temple has been a research-based school and it’s continuing to become more of a top leading research school and time progresses,” Lorenz said. Despite the SERC being a science building, non-science majoring students arc welcome to use its facilities. The cool atmosphere at the SERC attracts many students to simply relax and study in the lobby. WRITTEN BY BRKXY PKSa PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHELBIE PLETZ wwyCfiffl SB ’-: . ' IX; r � . ■?■■.'. ,• tSJ ’l t • V. .- - ••..- m4?k4mm «w A' v,'«.1'' niw;c R SBSsmEK mm m ifoS A: Connor Reilly Finds His Place Playing Football at Temple Imagine living in 13 different places before you went to college. That’s only the beginning of what has been a very busy life for Temple University senior quarterback and former baseball player, Connor Reilly. Reilly was born in Tacoma, Washington and has lived everywhere from Oregon to Virginia and even Germany. However, after five years at Temple University, lie is comfortable with calling Philadelphia his home. Connor’s fatlter, Neil, is an Army I ieutenant Colonel w1k trains soldiers to fly helicopters. The demands of his job requited frequent relocations. “This is the first city setting I’ve ever lived in and it is the longest time I have lived in the same location,” Reilly said, “I feel very comfortable hem, I have built some great friendships, and I am happy to call it home.” Reilly did not start playing football until his sophomore year of high school. ' “I always just played baseball and soccer, then they both ended up being in the same season so 1 had nothing to do in the fall, so my mom ‘kicked me out’ of the house and told me to go do something,” Reilly said. “And that’s when I started to play football. When 2013 rolled around, he began the spring as a baseball player. But, with a fierce battle for the quarterback spot underway, he was told he would have to choose between football and baseball. “That was when I had to make the choice; it was a difficult decision, but in the end I went with football because it wras the sport I enjoyed playing more and I wouldn’t regret it all,” Reilly said. He started last season as the starting quarterback, but an injury and1’ some shaky performances opened the door for freshman quarterback, PJ Walker, to fill in for him. Reilly now found himself playing in the? .' backup role. “It’s not really much of a difference,” Reilly said. “The backup has to prepare just as much as the starter Ixcausc I get less rep in practice, but if I’m called upon in the game I have to be just as mentally prepared as the starter. Instead of being discouraged, Reilly has taken the opportunity to guide the young players on the team. “1 get the nickname ‘Coach Reilly’ around here a lot, but I just likc advising kids and helping them sec what I’m seeing,” Reilly said. “I Y kcJ seeing some of the younger guys mature and grow into their skills and what I am telling them is actually meaning something to them.” Reilly’s choice to start playing football in high school foreshadowed a decision he would have to make in college. “Coach Matt Rhulc said he wanted me to cither focus fully on football or go focus 100% on baseball,” Reilly said. Reilly was 'Temple’s latest two-sport athlete. After being redshirted in 2010 and seeing action in three games in 2011, he decided he was going to walk on to the baseball team. As a walk-on in 2012 he started 38 games in the outfield and hit .263. “Connor is just like another coach out there, he helps out everyone and is always giving out pointers,” redshirt sophomore wide receiver Nate Hairston said. “He is a leader out on the field and in the locker room,” junior running back Jaime Gilmore added. As this season and Reilly’s life move on, he is in a position to step up and seize any opportunity that he is presented at his new home in Philadelphia. wRrrrEN by Jacob matthew guzdek PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOF. EVANtTUS SOCCER KIRK LEADS TEAM TO SURPRISING SUCCESS As Temple University's resident ‘soccer mom’ for four years. Alyssa Kirk’s commitment is finally paying off. According to Coach Seamus O’Connor, Alyssa is the “mom figure” of the Temple women’s soccer team. “She has a level of maturity. She helps us get over losses,” O'Connor said. ’’Alyssa deals with the off-thc-ficld girls issues.” Kirk agrees with her coach. “Yes, I’m a mom figure. I’ve been through all of the hard times, and I’m very comfortable on the team now,” she said. We’re family. I love the girls so much.” As a nursing major, Kirk sometimes has to miss practice. She said that handling school and soccer is second nature to her after almost four years on the team. It's been a challenge. I was told that it was going to be next to impossible (to balance nursing and soccer),’’ Kirk said. People understand now and I'm used to it.” Kirk has played in different positions over the years. For example, she was a striker last season and this year she is an outside defender. She’s a freak of an athlete.” O’Conner said. I’ve watched her growth over the years.” However, it might be Kirk’s attitude that O’Connor admires most. She helps us get over losses. She’s just so close to the team,” he explained. Kirk made the team as a walk-on in her freshman year. Much has changed in four years. The Owls finished with a losing record in each of the last three seasons, but got ofT to their best start in Temple history this year with five consecutive victories. Everything has changed so much. Now. we’re a contender in the American Athletic Conference.” Kirk said. Coach O’Connor was visibly excited as he spoke about his team’s progress so far this season. We want to go as deep as possible into the conference tournament,” he said. There's something special here. We're a dangerous team.” Kirk's personal goals align with O’Connor’s altitude. “It’s my last year and I don’t want to have any regrets.” Kirk said. WRim-IN BY JAOC TOMCZUK PHOTOGRAPHY BY AZRA SMTTH 72 WORLDWIDE SPORT TWO mTERIIATIOnAL SDCCEAPLAHER5 HELP EACH OTHER HAAPT TO OEOJ SOAADUnilin S Sonic students who grew up outside of Philadelphia have problems adjusting to their new surroundings at Temple University. However, not all students come to Temple all the way from Finland to be student athletes. Men's soccer players Olli Tynkkyncn and Joonas Jokinen faced this situation when arriving at Temple last January and August, respectively. While both players have represented Temple and their country' on the soccer field, they also help each other with challenges off the field. He has been very helpful. Whenever I have a question or problem we just text each othcr,”Jokincn said of Tynkkyncn. I feel a little more at ease having a familiar face and native speaker around. Tynkkyncn said. The two knew each other in Finland, but did not become close until coming to Temple. “We played on the same club in Finland, but in different age groups. We also knew each other from the national team. Jokinen said. Brian Clarhaut, the assistant coach for Men’s Soccer at Temple, convinced them both to attend Temple University. “| Clarhaut | visited me in Finland to have a chat about Temple and team expectations.” Tynkkyncn said. Clarhaut also played a role in Jokinen’s recruitment, as the two had a familiar contact at EuroAthlctc, a recruiting service in which Jokinen participated. Both players enjoy living in a big city like Philadelphia and arc appreciative of their teammates. However, even with a solid support group around them, not everything about their move was perfect. While Jokinen only ran into “technical problems such as switching bank accounts. Tynkkyncn had a much bigger complaint. ‘The food is a problem. I like fresh food, stuff that is good for you. but everything here is fattening. Tynkkyncn said. “My tastes arc a bit different, but now I have a kitchen so I can cook for myself.” Problems aside, the coaching staff and fans of men’s soccer hope tlial Tynkkyncn and Jokinen settle into their new surroundings and develop into consistent contributors on the field. WRITTEN BY JOSEPH E. WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY SHEIJUE PLETZ Cross Country Stars Matt Kacyon and Alex Izewski Aim for NCAA Championships For juniors Malt Kacyon and Alex Izewski, the goal for the 2014 cross country season is to qualify for the NCAA Championships this November in Indiana. Coach James Snyder believes his two top male athletes arc capable of challenging the best in the country. “I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think we could win,” Snyder said. Before Coach James Snyder took over the program, there was little stability for the cross-country team. Coaching changes have the potential to derail careers. However, Kaycon lias not let the adjustments affect his performance. “Coaches come and go, but we’re on the right track, Kacyon said. So far this season, Kacyon’s results have proven that he is indeed on the right track. After finishing 17th in the Big 5 Invitational on September 12, he won the Ted Owen Invitational in New Britain, Connecticut on September 27. After a fantastic start to the cross-country season. Kacyon has his sights set on the bigger competitions. “My goal is to push myself farther into the season, to be a top contender in the region, and to reach the national meet |thc NCAA Championships),” said Kacyon. Fellow junior Alex Izewski is also aiming to make it to the NCAA Championships. Izewski. a Doylcstown native, has taken an interesting path to attending Temple University. He ran for University of Florida prior to transferring to Temple last year. “I had to deal with a coaching change in Florida, and I wanted to be closer to home. Izewski said. Cross country is a unique sport because there is both a team and an individual competition at each meet, so athletes arc racing to improve their times and raise the position of their team. “If we focus on individual time and position, the team aspect w'ill take care of itself,” Izewski said. Kacyon and Izewski regularly train together and push each other to improve. Coach Snyder is working to create a competitive atmosphere that he believes will result in success for the 18 men and women in the cross-country program. ’The biggest thing is to establish a culture of training and winning,” Coach Snyder explained. Snyder’s past includes stints at Florida State—one of the leading programs in the country—and Appalachian State, as well as an internship at the Olympic training center in Lake Placid, New York. This experience lias influenced the way lie handles his squad. “I learned about the mindset of top athletes at Lake Placid. Every kid deserves individual training.” Cross country is a sport that asks athletes to run several miles over diverse and sometimes difficult terrain. Snyder said remaining in shape is always a constant battle, and training is rigorous. “Tlicrc is no real ofT-scason in cross country,” Coach Snyder said. Because of that, athletes need a lot of motivation to keep running. “Tlicrc is no better feeling than meeting your goals, Kacyon explained. wRrrri N by jack tomczi k PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSFPH V. IABOLIIO Determined to Go the Distance New Coach James Snyder Takes Over Women's Cross Country Asa small team in an enormous school, it can be incredibly difficult to get noticed. However, the Temple University women’s cross-country team looked to make a statement in fall 2014. Coming off of a 23rd place finish at the the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship last year, the Owls were looking to rebuild with new coach James Snyder and a strong presence of underclassmen. Three seniors—Jenna Durbrow, Andrea Mathis and Kicrstcn Brown— lead the team and mentored the younger runners, comprised of four incoming freshmen and three returning sophomores. While on paper it may seem to be a rebuilding season, the Owls have certainly not taken that attitude. At the Big 5 Invitational on September 12. featuring potent foes such as Lit Salle University and the University of Pennsylvania, they finished just behind the respected St. Joseph’s team. Leading the way in many races this year was Jenna Dunbrow. who finished in 10th place at the Big 5 Invite. It has certainly been a ride for the three seniors since their first season at Temple. All three have gone through four coaching changes in their tenure. “They had every reason to quit, to hang up the shoes, but they didn’t,” Coach James Snyder said. Jenna Dunbrow always carried that same attitude throughout her career. Instead of using injuries and the coaching changes as excuses, she preserved and established a culture of determination in the squad, “dccid| ing| that it wasn’t going to interfere.” Dunbrow expressed how beneficial it was to have such a great team atmosphere this year following seasons of turmoil, and is now prepared and in a position to meet her goal of a high place at the conference meet this fall. Despite leaving the powerhouse of Florida State, Coach Snyder has fully embraced his new role with the team. After managing the mundane coordinating responsibilities for the Scminolcs, Snyder has relished in the opportunity to coach and mentor a young group of athletes. He has enjoyed being able to write his own workouts and cater to the athletes’ individual needs. Throughout the season, Snyder has kept the message very simple to the team: the goal is to get better, every day and every week. Furthermore, there is no “captain” for the team. Unconventional? Yes, but the fact remains that at the end of the day, this group of athletes is meant to come together as a team, not as individuals. In a season of inexperience, that is truly what the Owls arc all about. WRITTEN BY DANIEL RAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSEPH V. LABOUR) 1 Field Hockey Coach Amanda Janney Reflects on Her Career as Temple’s Field Hockey Coach As field hockey head coach Amanda Janney enters her tenth year of coaching at Temple University, she docs not know where the time has gone. “It's amazing looking back on ten years, it’s gone so fast, she said. While students at Temple arc familiar with field hockey, this is not the case for many other schools across the country; some do not even have a competitive field hockey team. For Janney, it was early playing experiences, and just a love for the game that got her interested. 1 was fortunate to have a really good high school coach who inspired me, and my college coach at Wake Forest had a similar effect. she said. The nuances of the sport intrigued her as well. “There’s just something special about field hockey, all of the physical challenges of sport is put together in it, which makes it challenging, but really fun to play.” Once her playing career was over. Janney knew that she wanted to become a coach of the sport she loved. ‘I really enjoyed playing in college, and found the love for coaching by doing a lot of summer camps. I went back to my high school to coach upon graduating, and found a lot of success in coaching and teaching the game. Having prior coaching experience at high school and college level, Janney implements things she learned from each stage in her life when coaching the Owls field hockey team. I think what’s helped me is tliat 1 worked my way up. While coaching high school 1 learned the recruiting side of things, then learned how to be an assistant at James Madison and Penn. she said. The team has seen a great turnaround during coach Janney’s tenure. During her first year as head coach, the Owls posted their first winning season since 1992. “Previously, we may not have been as respected, but now our opponents know that we're going to be a tough team to face every time.” said Janney. Doing anything for ten years can be taxing -especially the role of head coach, which has little downtime throughout the year. Luckily for Janney, she has strong motivation for continuing to coach. “Just to sec players improve... it’s rewarding to sec after four years how much their skills have changed, and how much they’ve improv ed because of what we do in practice.” With 16 years total of coaching experience already, Janney docs not plan to slow down any time soon. “The years have gone by so fast, but I plan to be here for a long time, I haven’t achieved all of my goals with this team yet. and we still have a lot to accomplish,” she said. WRITTEN IIY JOSEPH WIIJ.IAMS PHOTXX.RAPHY BY SHEEBIE PUT . A NET OF SUPPORT: Volleyball Team Comes Together in Philadelphia Students conic from all over the world to attend Temple University, and the athletic department proves that becoming ‘Temple made’ docs not require one to be from the Philadelphia region. The Temple women's volleyball team represents seven different stales and three different countries. The squad connects a diverse array of individuals who have one common interest: their passion for volleyball. The team has created an identity for themselves and a home for the teammates who live far from home. These competitive and determined “underdogs share a passion for winning, but know at the end of each match they will have a solid and supportive backbone to fall back on. Malia Smith, a freshman from California, moved across the country and began college with a smooth transition this season. She gives most of the credit to the loving and welcoming community of the volleyball team. “We were integrated into the team early. This was really good for the freshmen. The upperclassmen have been amazing about making us feel at home. They would always check on us. said Smith. The upperclassmen helped Malia Smith and the other freshmen feel comfortable in Philadelphia by spending time as a team. Their friendship goes beyond the court. Sandra Sydlik. a junior from Berlin, Germany, had her first Thanksgiving dinner at a teammate’s house last fall, and she plans to take part in the American tradition again in November. Sydlick finds comfort in knowing that geographically, most of the team is in the same position as she w'as coming from Germany. “It helps that everyone is far away. We all have the same problem. We will miss the food and our family. Sydlick explained. ‘Together sometimes we cook our own food 1 from their culture J and respect each other’s differences.” The mutual respect of cultures helped create a home within the women’s volleyball team according to Sydlick. “There is a Serbian girl on the team, and I understand when she listens to her Serbian music. Head Coach Bakccr Gancs finds a connection with his players who arc struggling with the same problems he had as an international student-athlete. “We want to make sure these kids liavc a support system when they’re here. We want to create a cocoon that they can fall back on.” Gancs said. “Every girl is in the same position and that is helpful.” With the help of parents nearby who arc actively involved, the support of the coaches and especially the support from the upperclassman, the Temple Women’s Volleyball team has found a home. WRITTKN � Y LIZZY MCNH11.I. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOli EVANITUS AMERICAN ON COURSE: TEESPALE LEAPS PROMISING GOLF TEAM Matt Tccsdalc received a crucial text message lx-forc he went to the Philadelphia Open this past summer. ‘Go win by 10,’ it read, from golf coach Brian Quinn. Teesdale went through the first 18 holes at the Open's Apple-brook Golf Club with a 68 score, placing him at the top of the leader board. He received another supportive text halfway through the day from his friend and former teammate Andrew Mason, who had won the event twice before. “He texted me in between the rounds when I was eating lunch and he was like, '(Jo get it,’” Tccsdalc said. ‘“Stop looking at the scorclioard. They’re worried about you.’” The influence helped the senior overcome some late-game struggles to win the open by one stroke on July 25. “I would say [Mason] is one of my biggest motivators, Teesdale said. “He definitely helps me out along the way.” Coach Quinn gave a theory as to why Teesdale struggled at the time. “I think as athletes, sometimes time goes a little faster, even in a sport that’s slow like golf and you get out of rhythm,” Quinn said. “I think once he was really well prepared to win that tournament. Teesdale is finishing his career at Temple University, but not before he helps his team recover from a disappointing fall season. We did not perform as well as we should have,' Teesdale said. “I didn’t play up to my potential. I ha a good-to-medium summer and a poor fall.” Tccsdalc will also be passing the leadership torch to his teammate Brandon Matthews after this season concludes. “I think he definitely has it under control,” Teesdale said. “He is just as much a leader of the team as I am. He helps the kids with their swings too.” The two veterans actually started the same year, but Teesdale was a transfer from Montgomery Community College. This forced Teesdale to sit out the fall of his sophomore year because of restrictions with the Nation Collegiate Athletic Association. “1 was a credit short, so I sat out my fall semester of sophomore year,” Teesdale said. “I would [have] loved to play, but I don’t think it was a bad thing. I definitely saw how the team was run. I could work on my swing without traveling to the tournaments [and] I got to take college classes and learn how to manage my time differently. 1 think it was a blessing in disguise.” Quinn noticed Tecsdalc’s experience and is confident in both Teesdale and Matthews leading his team through 2015. “I think we’re lucky because Matt and Brandon arc both great leaders and lead by example, so next year we will have Brandon as our leader just like he has Matt this year,” Quinn said. “We have a young team outside of that with some really good players coming in and I ant excited about that.” vvRrrrr.N by Stephen Godwin jr. PHONOGRAPHY BY BEN SO! OMAN 78 two-sport stars TRACK AND FIELD DUO COMPETES YEAR-ROUND Competing in two sports while being a student may seem challenging, but for seniors Jenna Dubrow and Andrea Mathis, it’s reality. Dubrow and Mathis, who major in kinesiology and marketing respectively, compete on Temple University’s cross-country team during the fall, and track and field during the spring. While the sports do share basic similarities, they each bring their own set of challenges. ‘‘Cross country has a set distance to run, while track has different events to compete in and people may specialize in one area or event,” Dubrow said. The pair must also change their training routines depending upon the season. “Track practice has a bit more variety in the workouts. There’s more speed workouts, where cross-country is all about pace and distance,” Mathis s;� id. “We try to use what we learned during cross-country season to help us progress during track season,” Dubrow said. While Dubrow and Mathis said they enjoy competing in both sports, they disagree on which is more difficult. “It’s hard to say 1 like one over the other, because I enjoy both, but I think track is a bit harder,” Dubrow said. “I enjoy them differently because each brings its own challenges, but cross-country is probably a bit more difficult, especially mentally,” Mathis said. This year also saw Elvis I'orde take over the head coach position for both sports, horde, who took o er for former coach Eric Mobley, is a two-time Barbados Olympian, as well as the former track and field head coach at Illinois State University. Fordc feels he and the staff do what they can to make the transition as smooth as possible from season to season. “I rely on my coaching staff to help out during both seasons,” Fordc said. “We have coaches who specialize in distance running, and I try to Ik: a guide for the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.” The addition of Fordc has been viewed as a boost to the team, and he helped the transition from cross-country- to track and field season. “I feel [the coaching change] has been go xi, he brings a lot of energy' to the program and is supportive of the athletes,” Dubrow said. “I would’ve loved to spend all four years with this group. The transition from cross-country to track has been a lot smoother this year. We do a lot more things as a group and we’re all on the same page,” Mathis said. WRITTEN BY JOSEPH WILLIAMS I’HO'IOGRAPHY BY JOSEPH V. I-ABOLrtO, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY '[It] goes back to people working hard at the end of the season [andj getting a little closer,” Smit said. “We arc going to depend on one another to lx there.” This comes off the heels of a fall season in which the roster expanded from the usual 32 rower maximum to its current 48 members. At one point last fall, the team fielded 67 roster spots. Senior Stephen Lindeman believes the bigger roster has become friendlier to new arrivals. “We arc a more well-rounded team,” lindeman said. “I think the coaches and cvcryljody on the team are doing a good job making it easier for [the younger guys] because they feel more included, like they can see the light at the end of the tunnel.” Men's Crew Stays Together over Winter Break In addition to more members, the team also welcomed two more coaches; former St. Joseph's University coach Dan “Gus” Goettner and current graduate student Patrick Curran as assistant coaches. “I feel like we have a lot of good candidates that we got off campus [and] these guys have really come along well and our novice coaches are really doing a good job,” Perkins said. Despite the growth, the squad operated with a team smaller than some of its opponents at regattas, but never used that as an excuse. “A lot of our local competition were always bigger than we were in terms of numbers of people, but we competed pretty well with them anyway,” Perkins said. “Right now we arc probably the third largest team in Philadelphia on the men’s side.” They didn’t quit. 'Hie larger roster originally created some problems for the team, as they had to break up into separate groups and buy new equipment. For the first time in Assistant Coach Brian Perkins’ 26-year career coaching men’s rowing at Temple University, none of the new members of the men’s crew team left over winter break. “The one thing that is different this year was that typically guys will make it through the fall and then quit over the winter and say, ‘well, I tried it, I did it, and I’m good, ’ said Perkins. “This year, for the first time since I’ve been at Temple since 1989. nobody quit over the [winter break],” Perkins said. Freshman rower Reinier Smit believes the team’s bond and hard work this past fall kept them together. “We’ve had to buy more boats this year just to accommodate the size of the roster,” Perkins said. “We didn't have the equipment to field everybody on the roster so we had do split the team up into twos.” The expense of the added equipment was lessened at the end of last year, when the team participated in a row-a-thon. Members of the team rowed on ERG machines for 12 hours straight in relay style The fundraiser raised approximately S12,000. “We used this fundraiser just so money doesn’t come directly out of our budget,” I.indeman said. The 2015 schedule will likely include seven races for men’s crew this spring, but the team has its sights set on its largest event in the Dad Vail regatta. “I think this year’s team is shaping up pretty well already from what we can see throughout the winter and 1 think coinc Dad Vails we should be ready to do what we need to do,” Lindeman said. WRrrrEN by Stephen Godwin jr. PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN BRANDKNRI.RG On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, she lifts weights with the rowing team, and practice with them six days a week in the afternoon. On Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday and Vviday mornings, she trains with the Army Reserve Oiheer's Training Cor ys ROTCy Joining the military can l e a big decision, one that KailWn Grisanti made as she began her sophomore year at Temple University. In addition to bong a member of the ROTC, Grisanti also competes on the women s rowing team. It was just something that was always in the back of my mind, Kaidin Grisanti sard. As a result of her many commitments, Grisanti’s schedule is busy and complicated. “My coach and my cadre for the ROTC m i understand that 1 have this tobAance so they work together and are more lenient, Grisanti said. Before enrolling in Temple, Grisanti had never vowed. She developed a Wring, for it after walking onto Coach Rebecca GnybowskVs squadlast . ug st. It’s like no other sport, Grisanti said. uUfs teamwork like never before. ou have to literally be in sync with everyone else, The teamwork aspect of rowing corresponds lo the Rtovtp ncnuvWv in the ROTC. 1 think they definitely help each other,” Grisanti said. There are a ov of parallels with them. The ROT C program is designed to train members to become ohtccrs, and Grisanti hopes to become a second lieutenant in the m alter graduation. In the first year of ROTC, members “get a gist of ik program, Grisanti explained, in the second year,site wifi kin cIyatcj: o! two people, and in the third year site will k in charge ol fwc. Tk program comes to a head in tk fourth year when members are given leadership positions. Gtvanti, who learned mom about the ROYC from kr rowing teammates, plans to go active duty once she graduates, In the meantime, Grisanti will be lighting (or a spot on the 2Y varsity) boat List season, she was on the Novice Vight boat, which is the lop Wat (or first-year tom Grisanti enjoys hauling lo advance higher within the leant, In rowing, you might nol be l te most aV Wd. Outworking someone could pul wist atet spo . Us nol just pure sldll'Mie. A WViltcr ii is in (lie iVnvj or on k rowTi icmn, i iin s PHMnirBVMwnm Home is Where the Hoops are: Jaylen Bond and Devin Coleman Return to Philadelphia to Join Owls Sometimes, ii takes a journey to find out there is no place like I don't foresee there being any problems once I'm eligible. I'm home. going to go out, give my all, and do whatever the coaches ask of me,” Coleman said. Jaylen Bond and Devin Coleman grew up in the Philadelphia area, but chose to attend schools around the country; Bond attended University of Texas while Coleman enrolled in Clcmson University in South Carolina. ow. both have returned to play on the Temple men’s basketball team. Both haw their reasons for spending time away from home. In Coleman's case, he wanted to get away and explore a new area. Getting away from home at the time was big for me.” Coleman said. 1 was able to learn about a new area of the country, and learn more about myself as well. Being able to get experiences outside of the Philadelphia area will help me in the long run. While the two continue to get rcacquaintcd with the Philadelphia area. Temple fans will be looking to see how they perform on the court. Bond stated one of his reasons for choosing Temple was their style of play, which he felt he could fit into right away. i personally like the style of play, especially the offense. Coach Dunphy is a great coach,” Bond said. “1 feel like I’ll Ik able to help out immediately on both ends of the court. I’m going to play my hardest, and I believe the team will be much improved.” Coleman and Bond arc in an unlikely situation as transfer students attending a school in their local to the area. Both feel as though they can lean on prior experiences to help transition. “We knew each other as kids playing on the same travel team. We had a great relationship prior to attending Temple, and I feel it will become even stronger once the season starts, Bond said. “Havingjaylcn here definitely helped my transfer process since I came later than them.” Coleman said. Both players were upbeat about the team’s chances this season. “My main goal is to simply get better. If at the end of the season we can say wc improved, we'll be in good shape,” Coleman said. Bond was also optimistic. “Wc need to stay humble and work hard everyday, but 1 believe this team has potential to compete for a Big Five and conference championship. Bond said. “Everybody' is on the same page and buying into the team concept, so wc should lx a great team this year.” Coleman has similar thoughts. JOSKPH W1IJJAMS There is one thing almost every player on the women’s basketball team has in common: they’re not seniors. That is. except for no. 23, Tyonna Williams. Head coach Tonya Cardoza said she set expectations for Williams and knew that she was capable of reaching those expectations. She’s been around the program for three years and knows what’s expected of her. Cardozo said. “Being a vocal leader and showing the younger players what the Temple University women’s basketball program is all about.” Williams said that adjusting to the role of being the only senior on the team wasn’t easy. She asked for help before the season started. I talked to the coaches a lot about being a better leader, Williams Said. “Sometimes my passion and emotion may have come off the wrong way, but I've worked on being a better communicator and bringing more positive energy.” In addition to having a young squad, this year’s team also had to deal with plenty of roster turnover. Four players front last season’s team left prior to graduating Cadoza said the team handled the transition well, and Williams played a big part in helping the team build chemistry. “1 think the team has adjusted very well, and Tyonna has been a part of that by setting an example at every practice. Cardoza said. “She does the little things, and always tries to pick the other players up. As the Lone Senior on the Women's Basketball Team, Tyonna Williams Had a Big Role this Season. Williams said that the roster turnover “made us a closer team,’’ saying that “the returning players created a bond over the summer that has helped us become a better unit.” She hopes that her role on the team has an enduring effect on the women’s basketball program. “I want to have a lasting impact,” Williams said. “I want to make the same impact for them, as the seniors had on me during my freshman year.” “She plays with so much passion, and hopefully that mbs off on the players,” Cardoza said. “I want the younger guys on the team to listen to Tyonna and try to emulate the toughness and passion that she brings every day.” Williams understands her role as a team leader is important. “We want to be able to say we fought hard all year, worked hard in practice every day, played our hearts out every game, and won as many games as possible, Williams said. WRITTEN BY JOESPli WILLIAMS PHONOGRAPHY BY SHKLBIE PLETZ 87 n Changes to Sabre It’s called “physical chess.” Fencing earned this moniker due to the sport’s strategic nature, according to Temple University fencer Olivia Wynn. “You have to get inside your opponent’s head,” she explained. “It’s about predicting your opponent's move and reacting to it.” Wynn, a therapeutic recreation major from Somerville. NJ., faces a new challenge as she embarks on her third season on Temple University’s nationally-ranked women’s fencing team. She is switching weapons- from foil to sabre—which may not sound like much, but, in fencing, each weapon has its own rules and fighting style. She was not enthusiastic about swapping her foil for a sabre. However, the team needed to fill a sabre spot, and Coach Nikki Franke asked Wynn to make the change. ”1 wasn't thrilled, Wynn said, but I realized the team needed me to do it.” The foil is lighter than the sabre, and points in foil arc awarded only for hits with the tip of the weapon. A person using the foil can only score by hitting the torso, neck, and groin. In sabre, fencers target the entire body above the waist except the weapon hand. In contrast to foil, sabre allows fighters to score on hits with the side of the blade and the tip. Making the transition from foil to sabre will require major adjustments for Wynn, teammate Fatima Largacspada, a foilist, said. “It’s a difficult transition because the weapons are not as similar as you would think,” I-argaespada explained. “Sabre is faster. With foil, you can t;ikc your time.” Wynn agrees that sabre will require her to develop quicker reactions. “The timing is way different,” Wynn said. “You have to think on your feet and have a plan.” Franke believes that Wynn’s demeanor is an asset that will help her transition into sabre. “Not everyone could make this transition,” Franke said. “She’s an extremely good athlete, and she’s open to trying new things. She has a great attitude; she’s a team player, and is very supportive, coachable and open to feedback to improve.” Wynn’s attitude was also praised by largacspada. “She brings a lot of energy,” Fatima said. “She’s a really good teammate, always helping others out, and helps to brighten your day.” Wynn was fascinated with the strategic aspect of the sport since her high school years and decided to join the Somerville High School team, where she qualified for the NcwrJersey Individual State Championship “It interested me, and I stuck with it,” Wynn said. Since coming to Temple, Wynn has won 37 matches and lost 16. Besides fencing, Wynn also enjoys cycling and kay-aking around Philadelphia. The Temple University- women’s fencing season culminates with the NCAA Championships in March. The squad finished eighth in the country last season, and expectations are high for the team this year. “Our goal is to continue to improve,” Franke said. “We want to qualify for the NCAA Rcgionals, but our main goal is always to improve.” The fencing team’s success may rest on how Wynn adjusts to her new weapon. WRITTEN BY JACK TOMCZUK PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY KAIJ.RN 89 When Temple University lacrosse fans bring a sign saying ‘Tiernan’ 10 games, they’re cheering for two players. Thai’s because the Owls have a set of identical twins on the squad Nicole and Megan Tiernan. The sisters have played together their entire lives, and there was little doubt as to where they wanted to continue their playing career. “The recruiting process starts very early, so we knew we were coming to Temple right after our junior year of high school,” Nicole said. “We always wanted to go to school together, and decided to attend Temple because we felt it was the best fit for us. We never really thought about going to school away from each other,” Megan said. For the junior nursing majors, lacrosse has been a valuable commitment in their lives. “We grew up playing a bunch of different sports but started playing lacrosse in the fifth grade, and we played together in rec leagues all the way until high school.” Megan said. Siblings arc known to disagree and fight with each other, but—when it comes to lacrosse -the Tiernans say they arc not rivals. “The competition is there, we just don’t talk about it,” Nicole said. “[Competition] is inevitable with siblings, but we try to help each other get better and give each other tips,” Megan said. Even though they’re identical, Temple lacrosse players and staff have gotten used to recognizing the twins through practices. “Fortunately, we wear pennies with numbers during practice, so the coaches almost never mix us up,” Nicole said. “When you first meet us we may look and sound exactly the same, but the people involved with the team usually differentiate us by voice.” Megan said. “It took a couple of weeks but nobody on the team mixes us up anymore.” As juniors, the twins know that their time as Temple lacrosse players is limited. 'Flic team failed to qualify for the big East tournament last season, and made it a goal to qualify this year. “We want to continue to improve and compete for a conference championship,” Megan said. The Owls return six of their top eight leading scorers, including Nicole, who was selected to be a member of the 2015 Prcscason All-Big East lacrosse Team. After only missing out on last season's conference tournament through a tiebreaker, the Owls have the momentum necessary for a successful 2015 season. WRITTEN BY JOSEPH WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOK KVANtll S Temple University gymnast Jasmine Johnson knew she was in trouble as soon as she took her turn during the first intra-squad meet in 2013. The injury cost the fifth year senior and kinesiology major the entire 2013 season. She could have quit, knowing that she would have to redshirt and stay another year in school while rchabbing her wrist. However, something else told the Smithtown, N.Y. native that she should stay. “I knew that Temple Athletics was going to grow and become bigger,” Johnson said. “For some odd reason I thought, i really love this sport. The team’s probably going to need me and I’d l c a great leader for the team.’ so I decided to take that extra year oft.” “It really shows that she was willing to push through all the speed bumps as she was rchabbing back and making sure she could put force on the wrist,” Murphy said. “It says a lot for herself and for her character that she was able to get that done and then also continue at a high level. Johnson began gymnastics when she was only two years old. Her parents noticed that she could never sit still and was always Hipping off of the couch. The Olympics happened to be on television at the time, and her parents signed her up for gymnastics to see what would happen. pA-er since then. Johnson has not stopped. She participated in the Junior Olympics until she came to college. Her performance over four years at St.John the Baptist Diocesan High School earned her a scholarship at Temple. Murphy said that Johnson’s go-getter attitude and determination are her best attril utcs. Her athletic ability is not a surprise. Johnsons mother ran track in high school, her father played football in college, and her older brother played football and bast-ball in college. “She’s had a lot of consistency. She came in as a freshman and was ECAC [Eastern College Athletic Conference] floor champion.” Murphy said. “Then a couple years in between there with the injury and whatnot she was able to come back, push through, and she nailed that routine again as a senior. Briana Odom, a psychology major and sophomore on the tc;un. admires the way her captain carries herself. “She probably has one of the best work ethics that I’ve ever seen, Odom said. “Once she gets her assignment done, [in practice] she always makes sure that everyone is right on the line with her.” 'Hie girls try to keep up with Johnson and everything she does is all about quality over quantity, Odom said. Ultimately, Johnson’s goal in life is to become a head strength and conditioning coach at a Division I college in five years. She has already had previous internships at other Division I schools. Johnson's determination should help in pursuing her dreams. “She knows if she wants something nothing’s going to stand in her way,” Murphy said. “She’s going to break through any barrier that’s put in front of her and she’s going to go after it 100 percent.” WRITTEN BY NOE CARC IA PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHEUHE PI IT . “I ended up fracturing my [right] wrist, Johnson said. “It was only a couple weeks before we had our first actual meet at George Washington and as soon as I took my turn I knew I fractured it.” I lead coach Aaron Murphy, along with assistant coach Deirdre Bertotti, selected Johnson as one of the two team captains this year. They believed she had great leadership qualities, could lead Ijy example, and was the best person to represent the team. V rnnast Returns From Injury SCHOOL FIRST Men's Tennis Team Boasts High ( PA Nick Hack is not afraid to pick favorites. ‘it’s one of my favorite teams to work with,” Plack said. “1 learn more from them than they learn from me.” Plack is the Senior Advisor for student-athletes at Temple University, and the team he is referring to is the men’s tennis team. The men’s tennis team is comprised of players from a diverse range of places, from as close as Philadelphia to as far as India. What unites the team is their commitment to academic excellence. The team posted the highest GPA of all sports teams at Temple for four consecutive semesters, from fall 2012 to spring 2014. Though the team GPA fell to 3.17 alter the 2014 fall semester, the tennis team remains one of the top athletic teams at Temple academically. Tennis coach Steve Mauro makes sure the players know how to balance their commitments. “We make academics a priority,” Mauro said. “Education comes first, lx-fore practices and matches.” Hicham Bclkssir of Rabat, Morocco, and Ondrc Cargill of Nassau. Bahamas have found an athletic and academic home at Temple. “We’re in school,” Bclkssir, a junior finance major, said. “It’s our priority. We came all the way here to study and to get a degree.” Cargill agreed and said that the team competes with each other not only on the court, but in the classroom as well. “Because everybody on the team docs well, it kind of pushes each other to work harder.” Plack believes the academic accomplishments of the squad are directly related to the number of international students. Eight out of the eleven players arc from outside the United States. “I think that they arc coming in for a better education than in their countries,” he said. Plack said the only concern with the international students is their writing. He explained that some need to take English as a second language (ESI.) classes. “Outside of the court, we’re all internationals,” Bclkssir said. We all came through and in our first years it was really hard to integrate with American culture.” Both Bclkssir and Cargill were comforted by Temple’s diverse student population. In addition, they bonded with the other members of the tennis team. “We’re not only teammates, we’re also friends,” Bclkssir said. As juniors, Bclkssir and Cargill have settled into their oncc-unfamiliar surroundings. Coach Mauro has also established himself at Temple; he is in his 9th season as hc.id of the tennis program, and he’s seen progress. “The program has gotten stronger and stronger,” Mauro said. “We’ve seen a great change. Academically, it’s getting better.” Indeed, the men’s tennis team is flying high—on and off the tennis court. WRITTEN BY JACK TOMCZUK PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHPJJUE PUT . Rcbccca Breland came close to never getting a chance to play the game she now adorer tennis. As the youngest of 15 kids in a single-parent household in a “low income neighl orh x d” in Las Vegas, Breland’s prospects for becoming a Division 1 tennis player appeared bleak. Enter the Andre Agassi Boys and Girls club. The club, named after tennis legend Andre Agassi, works to improve the conditions facing young people in I .as Vegas. Breland is a devoted member to the club, and remains active today. “I come from a low-income community and I would have never been able to pay for tennis lessons or get the proper life skills without this foundation,” Breland said. Breland, a jwychology major, is the only senior on Temple University’s women’s tennis team, which puts her in a position of leadership. While she is not the most vocal player on the squad, Coach Steve Mauro said she leads in other ways. “She’s a fierce competitor,” Mauro said. “She’s quiet, with a good sense of humor. She leads Ijv example.” With only one senior and two juniors, the squad is largely comprised of underclassmen. Breland provides support to her fledgling teammates. 1 let the gids know that if they ever need help with anything they can come to me,” she said. “I love to motivate the girls and give them advice, so I guess you could say 1 have the big sister role.” Breland’s role model is her mother, who she said remained strong through difficult circumstances. “My mom is a very strong woman and she has instilled great values in me,” Breland said. Although we didn’t have a lot, she made sure we all had what we needed. She never let my brothers and sisters see her cry.” Breland’s plans include getting married within the next year she has Irccti engaged to Joshua Mitchell for nine months. She also wants to pursue a master's degree in education. Even though she is not sure about her career path, Breland knows she wants to help people in some way. “I want to start my own business and give back to the community,” Breland said. “I just want to make a change in others’ lives, and in doing so change the world.” She maintains that none of this would lx- possible without the impact the Andre Agassi Boys and Girls club had on her childhood. “They paid for everything. Every trip, racket, tournament, clothes, shoe, coach and anything else we needed,” Breland said. “It’s a wonderful foundation and I will never be able to thank them enough for what they have down for not just me, but for my community.” List summer, Breland worked at the club as a program aide in order to help “children that arc in the same position I was when I was their age.” “I love that place, Breland said. ”It is my second home and I will always Ik- involved. WROTEN BY JACK TOMCZUK PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHKLBIE PLKfZ VryJuOK' eoAhhj Breland Leads by Example on Women's Tennis Team mARCHinC TO THEIR OUin BEAT Temple Owls are No Longer the Only Fans of the Temple Diamond Marching Band The band has achieved national recognition after their premier in Marlin Scorsese’s 2013 hit, “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Following that success, the band appeared on the big screen once again in the film “Annie” directed by Will Gluck, released in December of 2014. Along with the movie appearances, the band was also featured on many social media sites. A-List celebrities were amazed with what the Diamond Marching Band was able to accomplish. The band was featured in the highly regarded Rolling Stones magazine as the 1 band in the article Top 10 Marching Band Covers That you Have to Hear for 2014 for their performance of Five Seconds of Summer's She Looks so Perfect. Ryan Scacrest also tweeted about the band's fun cover of “Ain’t it Fun” by Paramorc. Gemma Duffy, a senior tourism and hospitality major, is honored by the band’s national attention. Bastille, along with Haylcy Williams [ofParamorc]. actually recognized us and rctwcctcd us, and they each have millions of followers. For them to actually take the time to watch us and retweet us means a lot and goes to show how our hard work at practice pays off in the long run.” The Temple Diamond Marching Band began the football season with a bang on September 6 with a home opener game against Navy. Even though Temple went on to lose the game, the band refused to stop playing its high-spirited music. Drum majors Samantha DiPompco, Gary Clarke, and Kevin Rothcnbcrgcr lead the band on a march to Lincoln Financial Field. The brigade stopped on the way to play for fans tailgating outside the stadium. The audience was treated to classics like the fight song “T For Temple U” and modem songs like All of The Lights” and “Fat Lip.” After the pre-game performance of the “Alma Mater” and “We’re Here to Cheer for Temple,” the band headed back to their scats in preparation for the kickoff. Grant Lindcman, a senior music therapy major at Temple and head of the band’s dance committee, reminisced about his four years as a member of the band. “1 came to college not knowing anyone, but w hen I joined the marching band 1 met 180 people that immediately became my family,” Grant said. “I’ve learned a lot through band and the effort and attention to detail you put towards anything in life will always give you more positive results. Freshman Noah Fulkroad. an information science and technology major at Temple, has experienced a big change in transitioning from high school to college level band. “In high school marching band, people didn’t really respect us as much as they do now being a part of the Diamond Marching Band.” he said. The band made two away trips to the University of Connecticut and to Penn State this past season. “It's pretty cool to sec how important we arc to the University and how much we arc able to accomplish in only six hours of practice time a week. People really appreciate what we do and it's awesome to sec the recognition we are getting from celebrities.” WRITTEN BY DAVID PETROZ IEI.LO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOF. KVANITUS 97 Delta Phi Omega Sorority Inc. Founded in 1998. DPO’s Gamma chapter resides at Temple University with more than 130 members in this chapter. The executive members include president Cliinsu Shajan, vice president Divya Thomas, treasurer Amy Jimmy, and secretary Swetha Nuthulaganti. Their outstanding achievements arc winning fu-st place in the 2014 Greek Olympics, second place in Greek Sing 2014 and the I Xrans Cup at Drcxcl University: 'Qm Iota Nu Delta Fraternity Inc. Founded nationally in 1994, the Kappa chapter has been present at Temple since 2008. The executive Ijoard includes president Rosh Roy, vice president of internal affairs Shawn Shaji, vice president of external affairs Rikesh Patel, treasurer Neel Patel and secretary Inshal Malik along with 33 active members. They were the Greek Showcase Winners in 2014, Greek Week Winners in 2014, and have achieved the MGC Unity Award, MGC Excellence in Academia and Chapter of the Year in 2014. Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity Founded in 1895 nationally with 34 members in the Alpha chapter at Temple University, the executive board includes president Jesse Monoski, vice president Dominic DcBlasio, treasurer Tom Montalbano, secretary lan Connelly, and marshal Dylan McKay. Their achievements collectively include Intcrfratcrnal Chapter of the Year 2014, Student Activities Chapter of the Year 2013 and Highest IFC GPA during Spring 2013 and Fall 2014. Individually, Jesse Monoski won IFC Collegiate Man of the Year in 2014 and the Temple U Greek Association Emerging Leader Award in 2014. Founded in 2007, the Iota colony at Temple has 10 active members. The executive board includes presidentJuc Patel, vice president of internal affairs Nikkita Khanna, vice president of external affairs Sathi Das, secretary Ancy Daniel and treasurer Karishma Vaswani. They are established as the first South Asian Interest Sorority in North America. Believing Positive Changes Can Be Made Around Temple University The Temple Student Government, the biggest liaison between Temple University’s directors and students, arranges many of the community service with hopes of providing Temple students w ith a sense of togetherness and belonging. The organization consists of students working together to make a positive open change to further expand Temple’s relationship with the surrounding local Philadelphia community. In the organization’s last election, TU Believe ended up taking the win over Renew TU. granting them office. Raymond Smcriglio. a senior marketing major, currently holds the position of Student Body President, senior media studies and production major Julia Cmsor. is the Vice President of External Affairs, and Blair Alston, a senior legal studies major, is the Vice President of Services. As a team, their main goals arc to focus on the administration’s effort to look after the well-being of athletes affected by the recent athletic cuts, provide safe zone training for the LGBTQIA community, instill mentors to incoming freshmen in all tw elve of the colleges at Temple, to assist Campus Safety in advocating for more ways to keep students safe and any other improvements that Temple can make to better campus. “When certain things happen on campus between students, student groups, or different parties, we take very immediate action. We step in and talk about how we can operate together in the space that we share,” Stnergilio said. All issues that arise on campus require open dialogue from the students in order to find solutions. The issues range from academia, student affairs, commuters and nontraditional students on campus. Back On My Feet is a national non-profit organization that started in Philadelphia and is alsoTSG’s biggest community partnership. The organization helps people experiencing homelessness get back on their feet through exercise. “We have a shelter on 19th and Berks that would be a great starting point to engage that population and give Temple students an opportunity to act as mentors and support systems for others in a neighborhood that’s directly adjacent to where w'C call home,” Smcriglio said. Adopt A Block is also another big community outreach program to engage students. This scr 'icc is run once a month w'ith the first kick-off on September 27. Students essentially “adopt a block” to help clean it up. This year, TSG has encouraged more of the administration to also come out and help, which has received positive feedback from students. Carver High School students arc also expected to join Temple in the beginning of this yearlong clean up. The student dining experience also became an issue for Alston to tackle. Aficr conducting focus groups of students to see how TSG and Sodexo could establish an overall better dining experience, the ending result was the second floor all-you-can-cat buffet in Morgan Hall. TSG arranged a cookout with President Theobald in the Founders’Garden to promote voter registration as well. “We’re pushing to get a polling place on campus within the next year or so on campus.” Alston said. It is through student discussion that progressions like these arc made possible by TSG. “One of the things that we arc doing this year to make sure that students know who we arc and what we do is create a strong presence with our communications team,” Alston said. “From the jump, we’re letting freshmen know who we arc.” This past summer. Alston was able to speak at the orientations to the incoming class of 2018. “We’re out on campus, at events, talking to students. We’re consistently making sure that we’re getting feedback so that students know we’re here for them.” WRITTEN BY DIANA DAVID PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY KALLEN Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Irto. The Delta Mu chapter at Temple was chartered in 1955. President Jane lie Scruggs, vice president Brittany Boston, second vice president Cydney McGlawn, secretary Kimberly Tang-Nian and treasurer Dierra Robin, along with their 1 3 actiw members have achieved second place in Chapter ol the Year at AKA’s North Atlantic Regional Conference in 2014, Student Activities Chapter of the Year in 2013, accomplished the most community service hours in the National Pait-Hellenic Council. Their graduate adviser, Theresa Gr“.... ST Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Founded in 1917, this sorority’s 1 )clta Nu chapter at Temple currently has 150 members. The executive board includes president Molly Weinberg, vice-president of operations Mariah Wilson, vice president of programming Meghan Santulli, vice president of recruitment Merynda Rensimer, vice president of membership development Bobbi Duke, vice president of academic affairs Christina hista and member at large I.auren Callahan. They won second place at Greek Week 2014, were honored with the Harriet Block Macht Award at their International Convention in July 2014, hold ■ 4 star organization status with Temple and raised thousands of dollars for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at their annual Deepher Dude male pageant in October 2014. Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority Founded nationally in 1998 at the University of Georgia at Athens. The sister of Lpsilon Chapter has crossed 82 members as of Fall 2014. Showing strong dedication, these women have raised over SI,200 for the National Ovarian Cancer coalition and over SI000 for the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation in 2014, while also receiving honors for Chapter of the Year from Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority Inc.’s National Board, 2014 Multicultural Greek Council from Student Activities, and 2014 Chapter of the year from Multicultural Greek Council. All this achieved by the leadership of president, Tracey Nguyen, vice-president of internal affairs, Kathrina Salonga, vice-president of external affairs, I vie Fnoma, treasurer. Quynh Nguyen, and secretary: Kelly Tran. Removing SHgma on Mental Illness Active Minds is an organization established in spring 2014 at Temple University, and is an organization that works to change the conversation about mental health on college cmapuscs through student voice. “Awareness is how we slash the stigma on mental illness and bring the reality to people, said Lydia Lyncs. a junior social work major and treasurer of Active Minds. “We want to show people that individuals with mental illnesses aren't different and shouldn't be treated as such. We arc creating a community and a safe place for them. “People fail to recognize that the people dealing with depression have the ability to mask the depression and not talk about it. said Alicia Bolcwarc. a senior majoring in Psychology and the Secretary of Active Minds. “We arc not a support group, but a community that helps people wlto deal w ith mental health issues and help them feel like someone is there for them. Though the organization is not a support group, it would go out of its way to help its mctnbcrs.Thcy achieve this is by having open discussions, bringing guest speakers to speak on the issues of mental illness and introducing the resources available to students on campus. “I am interested in Active Minds because they provide resources not only for people who have a mental illness, but also for those who think they might have a mental illness, said Hope Watson, a sophomore majoring in Kinesiology and member of the organization. The first awareness event Active Minds planned for its members was on October 6.2014. They hosted a Giggle On event where a guest speaker addressed the stigma on mental illness issue through comedy. WRITTEN BY MARIAMA MANSARAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHEUUE PI.ETZ This organization promotes fellowship and internship opportunities, provide graduate scliool information, and organizes fun chemistry and academic-related events. It has been on Temple’s campus since 1949 and is currently under the leadership of co-presidents Jed Kao, Kathryn Gensemcr, vice president Brandon DeMauro, decretary Matt Stuber. treasurer Hannah Gaiutti, public relations directors Emily Laughlin andjimika Mehta, historian Aidan Miller, community affairs director Theresa Szpynda, career development director Joseph Musco, and 8th Diamond community service director Jessica Fenton. Since starting, the club’s membership has grown to 60 people. They have won the ACS Outstanding Chapter Award for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years. Temple University Pre-Law Society This organization engages students with the legal field through networking events, guest lectures, relevant workshops, LSAT prep and law school information sessions. The executive board includes president Quinton K. Mcil, vice president of internal affairs Elivonne Mendez, vice president of external affairs Ben Sette, treasurer Lauren Schild, secretary Matt Mundy, and legal outreach officers Courtney Kelly and Nicolctte Gudknccht. This organization began in 2010 and currently has 50 members. Temple’s one and only paranormal society! President Alyssa Charlanza, vice president Lisa Bugasch, treasurer Marissa Rase, street team captain Emily MacMullcn and locations and event coordinator Angel Solarcs are committed to investigating and exploring everything that goes bump in the night with their 68 fellow members. Residence Hall Association Members of this organization participate to help plan, finance and coordinate campus wide and hall-specific activities for residence hall populations. With over 5.700 members, RHA provides academic, social and cultural activities for all on-campus residents. Under the leadership of Connor Stinson, Denzel McDonald, Michael Horwath, Donavon Thomas, Jillian Harrow, and Rebecca Pinkhasov, RHA has become also become a liaison between the office of House Residential life as well as the Temple Student Government to express and assist the needs of residential students. The employees behind the information desk at the Howard Gittis Student Center - the building managers setting up furniture in conference rooms, the people swiping your Temple ID card to make sure you have access to the recreation facilities - all have one thing in common: they arc Temple students. Both on main campus and at the health science campus in front of Temple Hospital, these students deal with professional clients on a day-to day-basis, while still balancing schoolwork. In addition to their standard job requirements. Student Center Operations employees arc required to complete two skills workshops and one social workshop every semester as in-service requirements in order to maintain their employment. SWAGG. which stands for Student Workers About Giving and Gathering, provides the SCO employees with community service and fun activities in order to complete these requirements. Bridget Silk, a sophomore marketing major, is currently an intern for SWAGG. “This committee helps us to focus not just on our daily duties, but to also create a friendly atmosphere with one another,” Silk said. “As an intern. I help plan the marketing strategies for things such as the movies that play at The Reel and marketing for the Student Center in general.” SWAGG hosted planned events such as karaoke night and pingpong at the Bell Tower and marketed 22 Jump Street’s premier at The Reel on September 28. In previous years, SWAGG participated in events such as the Ugly Sweater Run in December as well as a trip to the Eastern State Penitentiary, fulfilling social requirements. SWAGG Handling A Busy Schedule wilh Slyle i When we’re outside of the work atmosphere, these in-service requirements give us a chance to hang out and people from both campuses get to know each other better, Silk added. To start off the community service line-up. Silk and the rest of SWAGG have planned a trip to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to entertain the kids in the pediatric ward in a “Pediatric Party” in addition to attending Boo at the Zoo during Halloween. Before becoming an intern after only a semester of working in the Student Center, Silk also joined in on the activities planned by SWAGG such as an ice cream social and the opportunity to become CPR AED certified. The events that arc planned arc suggestions from the SCO employees through open discussion at the SWAGG committee meetings. Katie Hccr, a senior double major in economics and psychology, has also been involved with SWAGG for the past two years. As a member of the committee, Hccr also has a say in the planning of events. Prior to joining SW'AGG, both Silk and Hccr joined Alpha Phi Omega, the community service fraternity at Temple, which they say is why SWAGG as a community service organization appealed to them. WRITTEN BY DIANA DAVID Philadelphia Adirocates for Community Beautification TU Operation Smile This organization’s goal is to raise awareness of the children born with a cleft lip condition who arc unable to receive treatment due to the hack of resources available in their community. Under the leadership of president Maysa Bhat, vice president Sanya Bhambhani, treasurer Annie Kim, public relations chair Olivia Kenney, secretary Marlowe Estioko, community service chairs Taniya Sharma and Janice Joseph, TSG representative Luc Vang, and administrative board member Tara Benner, they have raised enough money to provide cleft Up restorative surgeries for 4 children. k v Engineers Without Borders A non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. President Kenneth Paszck, vice president I-akin Daynorowicz, secretary Michael Wadsley and treasurers Emma Vcloso and Roscnclle Pierre were awarded with one of the CARAS grants in 2013. The mission and purpose of this group is to work directly with local community members to beautify North Philadelphia around Temple University since its start in 2011. President AUisa Harley, vice president Dominique Cossari, secretary I-iuren Cox, treasurer Dominika Fcdcjko, administration chair Ifcanyichukwu Ezc, marketing chair Terrell Halsey, webmaster Michael Patterson, tutoring director Jessica Walchonski, university affairs Jen Cucni, and community coordinator Joseph Xanolli along with their 20 members work to maintain their Presidential Volunteer Service Award. H $ South Asian Students Society In 2011, this organization was established to build a strong community of South Asian and non-South Asian students, faculty and alumni at Temple University. They aimed to break the divide between different backgrounds of South Asian Culture through community service, collaborative efforts with other cultural student organizations and providing a support network for members. Under the leadership of president, Abhinav Gabbeta, vice president, Rohan Umrani, vice president of finance, Pathik Patel, secretary, Nirali Patel, joint secretary, Hena Bajaj, public relations chair, Janeni Nayagan, TSG representative, Dev Patel, diversity ambassador, Akhil Golla, events committee, Mariam Azim, Laavanya Divakaruni, Anila Gidwani, Mayank Parmar. Tlic South Asian Student Society has orchestrated numerous events including: Salaam Namastc, Bring Back Navratri Garba to Temple, UNICEF donations, Hurricane Sandy relief efforts as well as raising awareness and money for Women Against Abuse. Black Diamonds Union As a fairly new organization, co-presidents Brianna Stevenson and Deyonna Carrington, vice president Chloc Adams, executive assistant Synclairc Arthur, operations director Nick Davis, public relations chair Brittney Whitehead, marketing chair Ashlcigh Footman, social media chair Keyliana I x: vis, events coordinator Ashlcigh Brown, historian Bradley Atkins and internal affairs Brianna Johnson have managed a partnership program with the brothers of Omega Psi Phi, participated in ‘Hand Up Don't Shoot’ rally, and was nominated as Best New Organization at Alpha Phi Alpha’s awards event. X3SS3 [114] Senior Sorority and Fraternity Members Greek life can play an important role on any college campus. Here at Temple, there arc 31 active chapters of fraternities and sororities. With Greek life seemingly gaining momentum during every recruitment period, seniors taking part in these organizations feel it is important to share their experiences to potential new members. It’s hard to walk around campus and not sec somebody sporting some article of clothing representing their organization, but what exactly is expected of a student once they join? Every organization has different values, but most, if not all, arc based around community service. “Wc do a lot with Relay for life, T-shirt sales and host grili-a-thons to raise money,” said Lawrence Wading, a senior brother in Alpha Epsilon Pi. While these organizations are somewhat notorious for “can shakes” at the bell tower or Uacouras Walk, John I .arson, a senior brother in Alpha Kappa lambda, explains that am shakes are a small part of a larger process. “Can shaking is just one way to raise money, but we've worked soup kitchens and done clothing drives in the past for example. There’s a big commitment to volunteer work.” While joining a Greek organization can enhance a member’s social life, two current members say they joined for reasons other than to socialize. “Many Greeks join because they want to make a difference in their community and school,” said Hassan Dixon, a senior brother in Omega Psi Phi. Ariane Pepsin, a senior sister in Alpha Epsilon Phi, also joined for different reasons. Reflect on Their Experiences of Temple Of course everyone in Greek life likes to have fun, but from a personal standpoint I pledged to l ecome a part of something bigger than myself and to form a bond with my sisters,” she said. Students who pledge as undergraduates also believe that the relationships they have created during their time at Temple will continue post-graduation. Everything I’vc gone through with the brothers is something that I won’t forget about after 1 graduate. Aside from my blood family, these arc the most important guys in my life. I'll definitely be in communication with them,” said Justin Diaz, president of Sigma Alpha Mu. Melanie l dgc, a senior sister in Delta Phi Epsilon, believes her sisters will continue to be a part of her life. My best friends arc in my pledge class and I know some will be in my wedding, some will be there as wc raise our kids, and wc will always continue to grow and help each other find our place in life,” she said. While joining a Greek organization can be a very rewarding experience, Diaz warns that research should be required prior to recruitment. Greek life is not for everybody. This is not a party club, but if you pledge it could play a very huge role in your life,” she said. Wading agrees. “Greek life provides a large support network that will carry on into your professional career, there’s so much support involved. It can lx- a great experience.” WRITTEN BY JOSEPH WIIJJAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE EVAN1TUS By Any Means Necessary President Cherea Hatcher, vice president Andre Williams and secrctary treasurcr Ncrisha Penrose, along with their 10 members, raised money during Spring 2014 to travel to and participate in IUP’s Win or Ixxsc dance competition and won first place. 'They’ve lx;cn a pan of Temple’s dance community since 2001. The Student Hip- Hop Organization Originally founded at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA in 2006, the student hip-hop organization then branched out to Temple in 2013 and is known for its quality, independent spirit, and authenticity. It is one of 14 chapters and the only one in Pennsylvania. Presidents JasmincGonzalcz and Phil Meyer first vice president Jordan Washington, second vice president Xamara Amankwah, secretary Funmilola Fadojutimi, treasurer Marissa Williams, communications cochairs Sharon Bryant and Muhammad Ahmad, events chair KJ Patel, marketing chair Akasha Maples and creative chair Jasmine Callis along with 11 more members strive to promote higher learning through hip-hop and discover the talents at and around Temple University. i Ladies of Elegance Step Organization Recognized as Temple's only non-Greek step team on campus since 2001. this organization is a two time grand prize winner of Princeton University's annual non-Greek step competition. Hit ‘Em With The Beats. The executive board includes president Qori Broastcr, vice president Dtiolta Monroe, secretary Tamil I.cwis and treasurer Ifeoma Ezeugwu along with 24 members. Student for Environmental Action (SEA) is a student-run organization at Temple University founded in 2005 to push for green activities and sustainability on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods. “We are the first school in Philadelphia to have a compost on campus, said Austin Smith, a senior majoring in environmental studies with a minor in Spanish and the campaign director for Students for Environmental Action. The organization’s mission is “to improve environmental awareness among students, faculty and staff and to put pressure on the administration to implement changes on campus that will accomplish the targets outlined in the President’s Climate Commitment. For the past six years. SEA has been working with the office of Sustainability and Sodexo, Temple’s campus dining provider, to launch a composting campaign to put an industrial composting system in the Howard (iittis Student cafeteria in order to manage the waste in a more environmentally friendly way. The campaign was approved this year. The organization trains volunteers to educate the campus on the new composting system so that the system will l c more efficient. The new system has a 3% contamination allowance to encourage proper sorting when it comes to composting “Fortunately for us, we haven’t gone past 3% due to the help from volunteers educating the campus and getting the word out there, Smith said. “We wanted to start the composting system because it is an environmentally friendly way to manage our school’s waste, and to also improve our local community by offering compost to local urban farm,” said Smith. “We arc trying to include other schools around the Philadelphia neighborhood.” lor their next project, the organization is thinking of ways to deal with plastic bags on campus, installing compost receptacles around campus, and finding ways on how to deal with all the cigarette butts on the ground. “We arc not trying to ban people from smoking, we arc trying to find a way for smokers to smoke without disturbing the average person who docs not smoke,” Smith said. As of now, the organization is trying to find a place on campus for more green space and better utilization of the space. 1 think everybody should contribute to reducing waste, sophomore environmental studies major Darion Porter said. “Whatever you can do, do it. Every small thing counts. Being green can have a big impact on society.” WRITTKN BY MAR1AMA MANSARAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHKLBIF. PLET7. D2D: Dare To Dance A daiicc company which strives to spread the love of the arts through dance, workshops performance, began in 2012 at Temple. President Danzel Thompson-Stout, vice president Bca Martin, treasurer William Vaugh Patri la Voice, secretary Shanel Edwards, and media coordinators Cristian Barreto and Taylor Green work with 28 other members to create energy for the love of dance. Their list of achievements include TVO Best Event of the Year Award, TVO People’s Choice Award, performed at Brave New Voices with and without Babel, successfully pul on a Poetry Dance Collaboration Concert with Babel, won two dance competitions at Temple, and reached a 4 star status for their organization. Esencia Latina The first and only Latin dance group to be organized on Temple’s campus in 2001, President Alexandra Brown, vice president Isabel Ochoa, secretary Beatrix Montcro, advertising chair John Lorenzo Rivera, and TSG representative Tykee James work with 15 other members to perform Latin ballroom dancing. mm DEAR CLASS OF 2015: Congratulations on your graduation from Temple University! The successful completion of your degree is a tribute to your hard work, talent and commitment to learning. All of us who’vc supported you throughout your time here arc deeply proud. You're graduating from Temple at a historic time. Our ranking among national universities has never been higher, and people everywhere arc learning just how tremendous a Temple education truly is. As the university continues to reach new heights, the value of your Temple degree will only go up. You are also joining a network of alumni who can be found in every career and every corner of the world. I can't wait to hear about all of the great things you and your classmates accomplish in this next chapter of your lives. As you pursue your dreams, remember that we will be here to support you. As a Temple graduate, you’ll have access to many unique programs and benefits. You'll also have the opportunity to give back by attending alumni events or volunteering for service projects. Most of all, I hope you’ll wear your Temple association with great pride, and will visit us often in the years to come. Congratulations to you till! Sincerely, Neil 1). 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Being involved with a program places students in a community that imites them with peers who have similar interests. Pcnda Howell has witnessed these relationships firsthand throughout his college career at Temple University. As president ol'Tcmplc's Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). president of Temple University Black Public Relations Society and allocations co-chair for Temple Student Government, he has made many connections and gained valuable experiences from his involvement at Temple. Howcl lisa media studies and production major who lias chosen the media business and entrepreneurship professional option. He expects to graduate in spring 2015 and plans to attend law school to pursue media law afterward. As a student who is heavily involved with campus activities. Howell thinks that more people in tlic Temple community sliould consider being a pan of student organizations. “After my freshman year I decided to get involved with as many activities as I could. lie said. “We have over 30.(XX) undergrads, but only 6-7,000 arc involved with campus organizations. Being so involved has helped me throughout school, and it could help anyone else who decides to be involved. One ofthc most widely known student organizations at Temple is the NAACP. It is a national program that, according to their vision statement, works to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. The Temple cliaptcr of the organization currently has more than 40 paying members, and usually drcnvs a crowd of at least 80 people to their campus events. Howell originally got involved with NAACP to get more experience with community service. “I started volunteering and got to know the executive board and the organization. We do a lot of stuff off campus and on campus, which I thought wasa good combination, so I started getting involved. After spending a year with the organization. Howell decided to pursue a position on the e-board. He became publicity chair, and the following year became the president of the Temple chapter of NAACP. “We have an c-board of 15. which is really big. I also have two vice presidents, and we oversee the rest of the board to make sure everyone is doing well, Howell said. “Every board member has a different committee, like education and political action, so we make sure everyone has the help and knowledge they need for their responsibilities. Howell liopcs to continue to help the NAACP grow at Temple, and that more students will start getting involved with not only the NAACP. but all the other organizations offered on campus. 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Dipcrsia Salvatore Diprin .io Kaitlyn Dix Tanya Dixon Urias Dixon Cameron Dodson Emily Dodson Seyah Doe Christina Dogas Ashley Donahue Jennifer Donahue Jenna Dong Michael Dougherty Margaret Drake [139; Two months after Kaitiyn Sutton graduated from the School of Media and Communication, she received a call from Temple University. They wanted her to come back. Karen Clarke, vice president of Temple’s Strategic Marketing and Communications, approached Sutton, a 2014 strategic communications graduate, about a marketing coordinator position with Temple after she noticed Sutton’s passion for the school. “My heart fell into my chest and my eyes lit up [when she asked me],” Sutton said. “Who wouldn’t want to work for Temple after going here, getting involved, and seeing all the things that Temple can do for you?” After starting out as a broadcasting telecommunication and mass media major (now known as media studies and production), Sutton became fascinated in public relations when she took a public sjxaking class. From that point on. Sutton took advantage of as many strategic communications opportunities 3S possible, which included serving as the public relations chair and vice president of recruitment in her sorority, Alpha Kpilson Phi. She was also involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America and PRowl, the first and only public relation firm on Temple’s campus. By her senior year, Sutton had a handful of public relations internships under her belt and was serving as firm director of PRowl. “The firm’s success fin 2013-2014] was reflected in the satisfaction of its clients, a direct result of Kaitlyn’s professionalism and leadership,” said Gregg Feistman, the faculty advisor of PRowl who also served as Sutton’s advisor. “I expect her professional growth to continue and she’ll reach her full potential very quickly.” Many students in the PR field look up to Sutton and consider her a mentor. One of these students, Amanda White, credits her first internship with Julxiircr Strategies and involvement in Temple PR organizations to Sutton. “Kaitiyn became my mentor when I joined PRSSA because she introduced me to PRSSA c-boaid and encouraged me to go out for Temple’s student PR firm. PRowl Public Relations,” White said. “Kaitiyn certainly helped me get to where I am today in my PR successes thus far. She is my sorority sister, mentor and friend.” Now; Sutton spends her days working on brand discovers’ projects for the school. A main jxirt of her job is researching what members of the Temple community did and did not like about the 2012 Temple Made ad campaign and working with the entire strategic marketing and communications department to craft the university’s next advertising movement. Sutton said she hopes to stay at Temple and continue moving up the ranks of the school. “Half the people that know me say that 1 am going to lx president of Temple one day,” she said. “If that was the ease, 1 wouldn’t be mad about it.” WRITTEN BY IJNDSKY MURRAY PHONOGRAPHY BY SHAUN LUBERSK1 David Drescher Kelsey Dubinsky Bernadette Dubois Jenna Dubrow Cori Duco Shivanna Duncan Michelle Dunn Janice Durrani Saudia Durrant Laura Duscnshino Peter Eckerson Andrew Egan Walter Egner Laila El Abdouni Matthew Eldridge Alex El font Alexandria Eliff Briana Elmore Amirra Elzey Floyd Emelifc Christina Emile Isoken Emokpae Eva-Astoria Endene Dennis Eng Amber English Maureen Epps Seth Epstein Sarah Erthal Aaron Eskin Jessica Eskridge Saphir Esmail Kaylin Espinosa Gina Everett Katherine Eyerly Ifeanyichukwu E .e Ifeoma Ezeugwu Basant Fadel Christina Faison Sarah Falchuk Tyler Falcone Regan Falk Jake Falls Daniel Famish Kaitlyn Farrell Nicole Fassak Adrianne Fedyna Christopher Fee Justin Fein Sarah Fell Leah Fcrencc Aebert Fernandez Jeremy Ffrench Nicole Fiala Kyla Fields Steven Filips Molly Finkel Hindu Finman Stacy Finnegan Kelly Fisher Tom Fisher Bridget Fitzgerald John Fitzhenry Bethany Flaugher Dana Flavellc Dara Fleishman Felix Flores Brittney Fogarty Dawn Fontaine Nicole Foran Assunia Forgione Deanna Form Antionette Fortune Dianne Foster-Livingstone Korelle Foy Michael Fracas Nicholas Frain Jade Franks Olivia Franzzo Angela Frasca Dolore Frasier Jessica Frederick Ashley Freeborn Shiheda Freeman Rachelle Fried Megan Fry Marissa Fuller Alexia Fulton Brandi Fulton Courtney Fulton Lauren Furman Tanicia Gaddy Hassia Gado-AIzouma An helika Gafarova Desiree Gaines Amera Galal Alexander Galambos Jenna Gallagher Alexandra Gallo Derek Gallo Tiffany Galloway Big Brothers Big Sisters Taylor Lentz iiinxra BIG SISTER TO MANY. ROLE MODEL TO ALL In the past several years. Temple Univeristy students have become more involved in the North Philadelphia community by actively volunteering in programs around the city and Temple sponsored community activities, such as the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program (BBSS). BBBS is a national non-profit youth mentoring organi ation and is currently the nation's largest and oldest one-on-one mentoring network. Temple’s chapter of BBBS has doubled their board size, reached many new students across five surrounding elementary schools, and began to exceed their volunteer quotas in just a few semesters. Taylor Lentz, a senior chemistry major, is the current president of Temple's BBBS chapter. She became a big sister in the beginning of her sophomore year, and has been mentoring the same student to this day. As an experienced member and leader of the program. Taylor has seen firsthand the recent changes and successes within the organization. “During my second semester freshman year I went to a general information session about the program. The funny thing is that the main reason I went was because I heard they were refiling ofTPhillics’ tickets, Lentz said. “Then when I heard more about it, I thought this was something I really wanted to do.” Lent , applied to become a big sister that day, and received an interview within a week. Less than three months later, she was matched with her little sister. “It was a very quick process.” she said. “It was only three weeks into my little sister’s school year that I began meeting with her.” Lentz has been a part of a large improvement of the program since that first day. A Her a full semester of being a big sister, she found a spot on the program board. Just one semester later, she became the president of Temple’s portion of BBBS. and the student director of the Southeastern Pennsylvania portion of BBBS. “When 1 first was on the board at Temple, there were only two other people on it with me. and we didn’t really have a specific position or job. Currently, we have six people on the board, w ho all have very specific positions and responsibilities. As president, Lentz is responsible for the structure and set up of the program throughout their recent grow th. “It’s my role to coordinate the positions and structure the program to be most efficient for what we need to get done. 1 run through interview's, get resumes and personal statements and set up my own board. Then the task is getting students to join the program as volunteers and getting our presence known around campus. When it comes to a campus presence and volunteers. BBBS has seen recent success throughout all grade levels at Temple. “We see a lot of freshmen come in and get matched with a little, and stay with that student for the rest of Utcir time here. That is always the ideal situation because it gives them time to really get to know each other. Every year we also get upperclassmen and transfer students that want to get involved and we always welcome that as well. I even had a graduate student ask to be involved this year. Lentz said. With a quota of 200 volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year, Taylor was pleasantly surprised when she received 300 applications from Temple Fest and the Student Work Fair alone. “It was great to see that much of a response from Temple students. We always arc looking for more people to fill in spots, because every little who wants to have a big. deserves one. WRITTEN BY ANDRI-. 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CollegcFashionista is a fashion website with more than 300 campus chapters that gives students internship experience while blogging about fashion trends and style-savvy strangers. Temple students Lauren Snyder. Koty Marine and Chinwc Ibc arc “style gurus for Temple's chapter of CollegcFashionista. They write topical blog posts that update Temple on current trends and interpret high fashion styles to make them wearable for college students. Each week the style gurus must write at least one blog post about anything from men's fashion to acccssori ing. Ibc. a psychology major, found her place as a style guru after taking pictures for her two friends' blogs, one of which happened to be for CollegcFashionista. “I really like taking pictures,” Ibc said. “I've been doing it since I was 16.1 love cameras and I love the photography part of the website. Ibc’s friends thought she was fashionable and recommended she write for the website. “I’ve liked fashion but I wasn't always one of those bloggers,” Ibc confessed. I was very selfish with fashion. I didn't like to judge other people's style, just my own. Now. Ibc’s favorite style gum task is the street style blogs, where she features fashionable strangers from around the city. “As a style guru, it's being able to have an eye for style and fashion. Ibc said. You get to pick out different fashion trends. I like that it’s very adventurous. It takes me out of my bubble and I can learn new fashion.” Marine, a Jewish studies major with a minor in leadership, found out about the website through Faccbook. “I had a friend who wrote for the site and liked the articles, she said. “I liked that I the sitc| combined fashion and writing. Although Marine admitted her connection to fashion as a Jewish studies major is limited, she still embraced the role of a style guru. “I’ve always had a passion for fashion and I feel like I'm a creative writer, so 1 wanted to write for the site, Marine said. Marine first wrote for the “Fashion From Abroad” section while she was studying in Tel Aviv. Isreal. There, she would find fashionable Israelis to feature. Fashion is also second nature to Snyder, the head style guru who majors in management information systems and marketing and is the founder of the Fashion and Business club at Temple. “I started the club for fashion-minded students,” Snyder said. “Temple is a very fashion-centric school but with no major for it. I would love to see other students continue this project after I graduate. It would be amazing to see Philly become a big fashion mccca.” As head style guru and a previous chapter correspondent for the website, Snyder had the opportunity be a part of marketing campaigns that included American Eagle. Victoria s Secret PINK and Amazon Fashion. “Even though it's a virtual internship, you still feel connected,” said Snyder. She attributes this to the website's founder Amy Levin, who is wcll-connccicd in the fashion industry1. Snyder hopes to move to New York City after graduating and gain employment that combines her interest in fashion and knowledge of technology. “I am interested in technology as well because it plays a big role in corporate fashion,” Snyder said. You have to track content and make sure it’s still driving revenue.” Snyder's dream job is to w ork for Kate Spade, but for now she hopes to gain a job after a prospective internship with Ann Taylor in New York. Each style gum has her own particular style. Snyder called her style classic with a twist.” “I have a lot of basics in my closet but 1 don't always play it safe, she said. Marine likes comfort. I always say I go for my 3 C's: comfy, cute, and casual. she said. I wear something that I’m comfortable in but w-ith a Hair, I try' to find a balance.” Ibe described her style as girly. I'd rather wear a skirt or a dress than jeans. I love pastel colors. I love embroidery and beads.” she said. WRHTEN BY I.AURl-N BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUKLBIE PLETZ Matthew Johnson Sharlena Johnson Victoria Johnson Ure Johnson-Agwu Katherine Johnston Adriana Jones Christopher Jones Jessica Jones Martha Jones Jennifer Josclin Jahanvi Joshi Rebecca Juda Sarah Judge Dieuna Juin Tamara Jur Kayla Jurimas Alexandria Kaalund Jennifer Kabir Aminata Kamara Jessica Kaminski Caitlin Kane David Kang Joel Kaplan Hannah Karlheim Heather Kasprzak Hardip Kaur Simranjit Kaur Fisayo Kayode-Ajala Natasha Keele Megan Keen Samantha Keller Brenda Kelly Lauren Kelly Maken ie Kelly Rachael Ketterer Zahra Khaku Faryal Khawaja Stephanie Kilroy Hye Kim Jean Kim Jinsuk Kim Joon-Yong Kim Jung Kim Mirae Kim Sung Kim David Kinee Lekan King Takesha King Olivia Kirby Daniel Kirk Alana Klein Ashley Kloczynski Samuel Knaub Shakat Kofa Korpo Kollie Chad Konata Jumi Kong Francesca Koskinas Andrew Koszarek Courtney Kowollik Erika Kramer Joseph Krawczyk Timothy Kreidler Ryan Kroll Kevin Kulak Julia Kushina Daniel Kwak Kaiyan Kwan John La Pelusa Ryan Lacon Devon Laf'fcrty Khyra Lammers Michelle Lampert Barbara Landers Kyle Lane 151 Nichole Lanney Darren Lasky Kiona Lauderdale Maria Lawrence Lydia Lawson Jeanne Lc Linh Lc Michelle Lc Skylar Leach Hycjung Lee Sabrina Legros lyobe Legucsse Steven Leibovitz Amy Leist Marina Lemut Svetlana Leonova Christopher Levesque Michael Levin Joanna Levine Joshua Levy Atiya Lewis Bokun Li Peiyan Lin Grant Lindcman Bisa Lindsey 15! Humans of Temple University (HOTU) started with one student's love for photography and a bit of inspiration from the “Humans of New York Faccbook page. Kaniz Popy. a biology major at Temple University, launched the Faccbook page in January 2014 after her best friend convinced her of the potential. The page features students and faculty who have a story to tell. Temple University has a diverse campus and HOTU aims to promote that diversity by portraying students, staft' and faculty around campus. HOTU currently has over 500 likes but the number keeps growing. “My whole inspiration is “Humans of New York” (HONY) and how he went from nothing to something,” said Popy. speaking of Brandon Stanton, the photographer who started a blog about strangers on the streets of New York City in 2010 that now has over 8 million followers on social media. Stanton is widely known for his work internationally. Though Stanton inspired her work, it was her best friend Maju Matthew who pushed her to start the page. For Mathew, creating HOTU was a way to show people their potential. We as humans arc always hard on ourselves,” said Mathew, who helped Popy gain enough confidence in her photography skills to start HOTU. “She kept comparing herself to the magnitude and experience of HONY and how she isn't at that level yet.” Mathew said. “I reminded her dial HONY had a beginning as well and evolved to where it is now and that she has a great chance to do that too.” Popy first fell in love with taking pictures in high school when she took a black and white photography class. After studying film for a while, Popy got herself a DSLR camera and started shooting outside of school. “First I started taking pictures of buildings because I was too shy to take pictures of people in general.” Popy explained. “And then slowly but surely I got ‘un-shy.’ ” Temple has a very diverse campus with students from all around the world. Being on main campus has allowed Popy to become more confident in approaching random strangers. “You see people everywhere.” Popy said. “It's like you can’t really be in a little shell anymore.” Her process in selecting her photo subjects is quite similar to HONY's; interesting and different people will most likely end up on the Faccbook page. “I started finding random people that interest me.” Popy said. “Last week 1 posted about someone with a puppy at the bell tower.” Most of Popy’s pictures also include quotes from the people being photographed and a short text describing the person in the picture. Popy avoids getting too personal in her interviews, but she makes sure others can relate to the story. Popy is very dedicated to the page, even though she only has a couple posts as of right now. Classes and schoolwork take up a lot of her time, but she is still actively trying to find ways to get her pictures out there and plans to start an Instagram account as well. “This summer 1 wanted to spend a lot of time on | the blog J but I couldn 't because of classes and work.” she continued. “I usually try to do one post per week.” For now, Popy is taking care of the page on her own but has asked other students to participate. Her personal goal is to photograph the president of Temple University one day. “For the future of the page, I really want to hand it over to somebody who cares,” said Popy, who is graduating in May 2017. WRimiN BY AI.1SON VAYNK rilOTOOKAPIIY BY .SUHI.BIl- PL.Br s% a. CKRPATH1A WHO eff se bun 9Qre HfJL Christina Lista Austin Litteral Qing Liu Kelly-leigh Logan Alexis Lomax Christopher Lomigucn Bianca Lominy Janet Long Jennifer Long Philip Longo Maria Lope Rcina Lopez Yan Yun Lu Aaron Luck Khalia Luff Jennifer Lukasavage Bryan Luna Ye Luo Bianca Lupo Jessica Luszczak Daniel Lutes Matthew Lutz Brianna Lyons Jacob Madrid Anthoula Makris 16: Matthew Malak Ehtesham Malik Monica Mall Timothy Mallee Dan Mallow Scan Maloney Marni Mancini Jessica Mancuso Philip Maniscola Angel Mann Joshua Mannings Daniel Marcel Rebecca Marino Jasmyn Marks Kckcli Marks Mary Marsden Melissa Marshall Amber Martin Kelly Marlin Sharifa Martin Tcnisha Martin Christian Marline Pamela Martinez Vanessa Masciantonio Gabriel Massalley 163 Blossom Mathew Willie Mathis Marissa Matthews Kristen Maurer Yana Mavrina Charles Mawson Fantasha May Timothy Mazaieski Adab Mazlah Jay me Me A leer Cara McArdle Michael McCaney Carly McColgan Katherine McDonough Daniel McGinnis Cydney McGlawn Patrick McGuire Michelle McIntosh-Petcrs Lauren McIntyre Ashley McKay A lyssa Me Kendrick Kimberly McLaughlin Maria McLean Sieara McLeod Johanna McMahon 16- Alexis McMillan Bridgette McNeil Catherine McNicholas Andrea Meaux 8renda Medina Joseph Meier Angelica Melendez Amy Merchant Pierre Mercicr Eric Merz Danielle Meyer Farhad Miah Matthew Michaels Asia Middleton Rachel Middleton Nicholas Miele Theresa Milanese Alexandra Miller Georgia Miller Holly Miller Makcda Miller Veronica Miller Najah Milton Kelsey Miranda Nina Miranda 165) Lorian Thompson was honored to be crowned Temple University’s 2014 Homecoming Queen at the annual Temple Owls homecoming football game. Thompson, who transferred to Temple in fall 2012 from Qpinnipiac University, is a senior media studies and production major and is invoked in many other activities here at Temple. I ler love for all things Temple is what ultimately led her to run for Homecoming Queen. ‘‘1 wanted to find to a way to express my love for Temple’s overall academics, athletic focus and community involvement,” said Thompson, who is a member of Temple’s chccrlcading team, NAACP chapter, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and is the vice president and co-founder of U .uri Dance Company, a contemporary-based dance group. “Temple truly docs get us real world-ready with the copious amount of opportunities that are offered to students.” Thompson loves meeting new people and considers herself very open-minded. That, along with her passion for the arts, learning and family, is what made Thompson a perfect candidate to run for queen. Thompson was pleasantly surprised when she and her running mate, senior criminal justice major Isiah Gill. won. She had no idea the ' were in the lead “My running mate and 1 worked really hard, so it was nice to sec it all pay off. I was actually more excited that Isiah won rather than me. “His passion for the entire process was apparent from the very beginning, but winning did feel amazing for both of us. The overwhelming joy was unbearable and the winning of the game honestly made the day even better,” '1'hompson said, referring to the Temple Owls, who beat Tulsa 35-24 at the game at I .incoin Financial Field. To run for Homecoming Queen. Thompson had to complete a written application and make a video for the Main Campus Program Board. After the application process was complete, MCPB selected Thompson among odicr potential candidates to interview. Thompson was among die select few chosen to be part of tin Homecoming Court. “Once the court is chosen, it is fair game,” Thompson said. “All court members campaigned and promoted themselves, as well as their platforms, to appeal to the Temple University community” After being chosen as Homecoming Queen, Thompson’s duties included following through with the initiatives she set as part of her platform, which has an academic focus and includes helping the local community. “I've made it a goal to support and have pride in the seventeen schools and colleges we have here at Temple and through this, I hope to sec a cultural inclusion as well,” Thompson said. “Through my platform, I want to help Temple create more programs and events towards community involvement, and to better represent Temple as a whole.” Thompson aims to make a lasting change at Temple this year In- using diversity to bring the campus together and unite everyone’s unique personalities. When I sjxvik alx ut diversity, I'm trying to address all forms of diversity such as race, academics and hobbies.” Thompson also plans to unite the campus with the surrounding community by bringing more attention to the Good Neighbor Policy that Temple holds, which was established to teach students to respect the neighboring community. Thompson is more than qualified to make these changes happen and she feels extremely proud to be a Temple Owl. “Everyone has their individual stories that they continue here and share with the larger Temple University community. Your story docs not end here. It is only the beginning,” Thompson said. “I would love to help people realize that with opportunities given, along with hard work coupled with passion, there arc endless accomplishments to be made. Some say there arc limits, and others realize there arc none.” WRITTEN BY CHEISEY HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY KAIJ1N Cody Mitchell Merrill Mittathany Michael Mittathany Anani Mohamed Nurul Mohd Zan Jacqueline Moke Melissa Moller Deiona Monroe Dalila Montanez Michael Moody Kerri Mooney Amira Moore Christine Moore Deirdre Moore Natifha Moore Stephanie Moran Blake Morgan-Gamber Christian Morris Maceo Morris Nicole Morton Nicole Moser Alec Moss Steven Moya Jazettc Moye Rebecca Mrazik Terrence Mulhern Kelly Mullin Malika Mumin Michael Murawski Connor Murphy Jocelyn Murray Ahlam Mustafa Fadia Mustafa Zahia Mustafa Jane Mwaura Lauren Myers Tashiah Myrick Adam My al Young Ree Na David Nakonieczny Lola Nasimov Brittney Nelson Monet Nelson Thomas Nelson Stephanie Newsome Caroline Newton Ammy Nguyen Dieumy Nguyen Elise Nguyen Huong Nguyen 161 Initially feeling uncertain about running, Isiah Gill, a senior double majoring in criminal justice and sociology, thought campaigning for Temple Unive rsity's Homecoming King would be too much on his already full plate. He liked the idea of Homecoming King, but just didn't know if he could handle all of it with work and school, but I knew he could do it, said DaTwan Bolden, a senior sport and recreation management major and (Jill’s roommate since his junior year at Temple. “I brought the paperwork to him and said, ‘Yo, you should do it!' With that push and the guidance of then-reigning Homecoming King Isaiah Gavmon, (Jill decided to embark on the journey to become King I have to give a big shout out to Isaiah Gavmon because he was such a big help to me throughout this process,” Gill said. He helped whoever readied out to him, and wasn’t biased I ccause I was another Isiah. He didn’t just want me to win based solely on that. (Jill began his campaign with help from Boldenon all three of Temple’s campuses. I wanted to have a voice, host bigger events and implement Temple into all of that so I thought if I run for Homecoming King then, BOOM!, that’s the best way to get my message out. As an amicable person, Gill made it his goal to introduce himself to everyone involved with Temple whether they would vote for him or not. As Vice President of Having Ambition N’ Devotion for Service I I.A.N.D.S.) and member of The National Society of leadership Success, he places a lot of emphasis on community involvement and getting to know people. Temple needed a person like Isiah to run,” said Bolden. “Isiah is a person who influences everyone, Ixxausc he interacts with everyone.” Winning the Homecoming King title was significant to Gill’s active involvement with Temple. The moment I was crowned was the biggest achievement for me as an undergrad. All of the Temple student IxkIv, the band and my friends were there. The moment was picture perfect,” said Gill. “Isaiah called my name and it was just a relief and 1 felt like all this pressure was just gone.’ (Jill’s initiative as the new Homecoming King was to create awareness of all the opportunities actually available to Temple students so that they do not miss out on a chance to progress throughout their academic career. During my freshman and sophomore year, I maintained an above average GPA. In my junior rear, I heard about the Accelerated 4+1 program, but by that time it was too late for me to apply so it was a missed opportunity for me.” he said. That just goes to show you how some of the programs and resources that we have here are not all known to Temple students.” Gill has thought of some plans to make missed opportunities less common. “Because students go onto TU|x rtal a lot, I was thinking of creating a link specifically for scholarships from each individual school that’s updated regularly,” he said. Sometimes, there’s so much going on and at the same time it’s up to the students to take a proactive step towards their future, so I think it’s important that students arc aware of these scholarships and programs not just through their academic advisors and professors.” Now, Gill and new Homecoming Queen I man Thompson have plans to host an event for all of Temple to partake in once a month. “Whether it’s a community service or social event, we just want to get students involved,” said Gill. After Ite graduates. Gill plans to work with juvenile probation for a year while studying for DSATs to attend a law school in D.C. His message to students? “Get involved whenever you can. It’s never too early. If you’re a part of an organization your freshmen year, you may end up becoming VI of it your sophomore year and you can only go up front there.” WRITTEN 1� Y DIANA DAVID PHOTOGRAHPY BV CASEY KAIJ.E.N sO ROYAL POSTAL SERVICE 1 Kathy Nguyen Khanh Nguyen Khoi Nguyen Kieu Nguyen Lan Nguyen Thu Mien Nguyen Jessica Nielsen Monica Nigge) Musa Njic Sandrine-Gislain Noamessi Nur Nooraslan Brian Nuss Kelly O'brien Kaitlin O'connell Sasha O'connor Daniel O’lone Dorothea Oakman Jason Obiakor Isabel Ochoa Edward Okoye Oluwaremi Oladeinde Olatoyosi Olafuyi Agata Olbrys Julymar Ortiz Beatrice Osborne Magda Ostrov Nnedi Osuji John Padden Amy Page Sherrie Page Dina Pakstis Dafna Paltin Lyubov Palyukh Sunaina Parihar Tiffany Parker Briuncy Parks Zachary Parnell Melissa Pas tori za Disha Patel Sonia Patel Urvi Patel Amir Patterson Dante Patterson Matthew Paul Adrian Paun Kyle Pawlowski Robyn Peel Angel Pcgucro Brandon Pegula Emily Penders 17: Ariane Pepsin Xavier Perez Anthony Perrucci Jay Pescatore Bianca Pessoa Christina Peterson Lydia Peterson Phimy Pham Takiyah Phillip Gabriel Pickett Stephen Pileggi Manju Pillai Alizabeth Pimentel Reuven Pinon Luisa Pinto Kiana Pittman Lindsey Pitts Amanda Plaksin Nikkia Plunkett Taylor Plunkett-Clements Nicholas Pohland Lauren Pointon Hayley Posoff Ashley Price Brianna Prime Dawn Proces Megan Pryze Gina Pucci Jamia Pugh Kyra Pullen Asal Radjabova Jenny Rajan Elvia Ramircz-Vidal Alejandro Ramos Derek Ramoutar Jeffrey Ramspachcr Sasha Rankins Joyce Rasing Nerisa Rasing Ahmad Rashad Rastam Nafisa Rawji Siobhan Redding Alicia Reed Jessica Reed Elizabeth Reindl Lauren Reiver Rachel Releford Shaohui Ren Stephanie Rcnninger Julia Ressler Emily Reuther Laura Revelt Vanessa Reynard Joshua Reznick Donna Rhymer Joseph Ricafort Christina Ricciardi William Rice Matthew Rich Kaitlyn Richards Kebrina Richards Kelsey Richter Alexander Rios Ashley Rison Edward Ritter Marcus Robertson Chelsea Robinson Amber Rock Kristin Rodrigue Lynctte Rodriguez Juana Rodriguez Glover 'l iana Rogers Kenneth Roggenkamp Daniel Rosa Marco Rosario 17' James Rose Gianna Ross Jahmya Ross Amanda Rossetti Mark Rossmair Heather Roth Tanisha M. Rothmiller Peter Rowe Nicole Rubin Doreen Rumaya Rayfickl Russell Kimberly Russo Curtis Ryan James Ryan Saman Safdar Miljcnka Sakic Olukemi Salako Samantha Salamon Ailcen Salanga Ibtisam Saleh Kathcrin Salinas Maurita Salkey Marie Salomon Margot Salter Griffin Sampson GETTING A HEAP START Senior Kevin Otte Creates Websites Promoting Local Business Kevin Otte, a senior media studies and production major at Temple University, started off his video production business by filming weddings during summer 2013 with his friend and colleague, Will Kottcamp. Now, over a year later. both business partners have created two websites focusing on local businesses in Red I .ion, PA and Shrewsbury, PA, along with creating ads for companies on the websites. We started out covering some weddings but this past summer, all we’ve been focusing on is small business ads. said Otte, 22. It’s kind of like commercials, but more like a ‘mcct-thc-owner’ type of video.” Otte and Kottcamp arc working together to help their websites (mcctrcdlion.com and mcctshrcwbury.com) thrive. Otte takes care of shooting and editing while Kottcamp, 21, promotes them on social media and contacts companies they would like to showcase on their websites. “1 generate leads, conduct sales calls, and manage our accounts. says Kottcamp said, a senior marketing major at the University of Pittsburgh. “In some cases, I script and help direct the ads. Both websites showcase different businesses and community organizations, promoting the companies and emphasizing the importance of local businesses in the community. Otte and Kottcamp had to work hard to be recognized for their work and to lie able to make money from their business. We made a couple of freelance videos to start, but once it picked up we used a lot of Facebook marketing and companies asked to be on the website,” Otte said. “We kept making videos mid now wc are successful enough to make it our own business. The duo also created a business model that allows their production business to become the top choice for companies who wish to create advertisement videos. While most Ixisincsscs keep their content for themselves and sell it to others, Otte and Kottcamp picket! another approach, which separates them from other production companies. “Wc put [the video] on our ow n website and our own social media, but then we also give [the companies] the video so they can put it on their own Faceliook site and keep it for their archives,” Otte said. “It works well for both of us.” Both websites became so successful that people would recognize Otte when he went out for shoots. “I-ast summer wc made a video for a splash park in Red I.ion. It’s basically a water park for little kids that opened last summer, he said, and this video went on and got 5,000 views within a week.” Since only Otte and Kottcamp work Oil the sites, it is a fulltime job to take care of the websites, contact companies, shoot videos, and edit the material. However, since they arc also their own bosses, they find time to relax between shoots. Wc usually work in the morning and then wc have the afternoon to go play soccer with our friends or relax, Otte said. Otte and Kottcamp have had a great partnership, which also helps their business. Mv partnership with Kevin has been nothing but beneficial,” Kottcamp said. “He has all of the talent in the world and I couldn't have done what I’ve done these past two summers without him.” The community has definitely recognized One’s talent—he received three nominations from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Aits and Sciences this year for his work as Chief Vidcographcr for OwiSports Update and photographer editor for TUTV. “Unfortunately I didn’t win any,” Otte said, “but it was pretty exciting to be there and see all these people dressed up fancy. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.” WRITTEN BY AIJSON VAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY KALLEN Michael Samuel Jessenia Sanchez Ariel Sanderlin Briana Sanders Christiana Sanders Marissa Sanderson Caitlin Santos Suela Sanxhaku Katnol Sarker Maria Scancclla Patricia Scanlon Matthew Scarano Alyssa Scarlett Jessica Schaffer Kimberly Scheinoff Jessica Schlessinger Brian Schmcltzer Jeffrey Schmidt Ashlee Schnit er Rebecca Schnitzer Maxwell Schryver Allison Schumacher Joseph Schweizer Edwin Scott Jordan Scott Janelle Scruggs Melissa Scutt Brisilda Selmani Katrina Serrano Vanessa Serrano Candice Scssoms Aaminah Shaba Hina Shah Chinsu Shajan Brcana Shaw Mary Sheak Shiipa Shegu Yu Shen Darshit Sheth Caitlyn Shinners Jacalyn Shou Stacy Showmaker Lamonica Shultz Alexandra Shute Amanda Sica Kathryn Siciliano Sedequa Sinimonds Arielle Simon Amelia Smith Andrea Smith Angela Smith Charles J. Smith Courtney Smith Ian Smith Kathryn Smith Lavina Smith Patricia Smith Rachel Smoot Jordan Snavely Alexandra Snell Refka Sninch Alison Snyder Robert Snyder Dilnoza Sobirova Ani Soghomonian Mathos Sokolo Maria Solomidou Kyle Solomon Stephanie Soto Tiffany Soukhaphonh Jordan Spector Alyssa Spencer Keshroy Spencer Robert Spinrad David Stahler Nicole Stallings Shar-Ron Stallings James Stankunas Khalante Starchia Samantha Stella Naecma Stennett Brcanna Stillman Emily Stocker Robert Stoltzfus Amber Stone-Cameron Eboni Strawdcr Darryl Strickland Haylcy Strickler Sybi Sunny Adam Sutcra Rachel Szeto Chen Tang Li Tang Nicole Tang Destinic Tate Felicia Taveira Morgan Taylor Ada Thomas Eunique Thomas Jaide Thomas 18: Jill Thomas Nivia Thomas Andrea Thompson Lorian Thompson Nicole Thompson Sierra Thompson l)an el Thompson-Stout Richard Thorpe Joseph Throne Joanna Tice Maria Tieng Brett Tolbert Eugenie Tomaselli Crystal Ton Zurrcll Toney Samantha Torrcntc Cristina Torres Tyler Torres Kwashec Totimeh Shane Trainor Manin Tran Quyen Quyen Tran Lisa Treacy Natasha Trendler Michelle Trinh 18' Rachael Troxell Yiu Ting Tse Melissa Tucker Marc Tyson Victoria Uhrich Rebecca Umilc Hiral Upadhyay Valeric Vaincoeur Chari mar Valentin Joel Van Bemmclen Elizabeth Vandcmcrkt James Varcs Alison Vayne Emily Vedral Anjclica Veneri Daniel Vcssal Gina Villecco Christopher Vivero Carolyn Volokhonskiy Parthena Vorgiat idis Joseph Wagner Jessica Walchonski Joy Waldinger Ravneet Walia Chelsea Walker Philly Urban Creators started in 2011 with a few people who wanted to change the bad reputation of the neighlxnhood. I catcd on the corner of 11 th and Dauphin Street, the urban farm now lias around 2,000 volunteers and 100 dedicated workers from all ages and backgrounds Creating healthy and fresh food for the community. “The team that founded the group, our story, and how we came together, is really important to us because of how diverse our original team was and how our team is now,” said Alex Epstein (second from right) a Temple University graduate and co-founder of Philly Urban Creators. When Epstein first got to Temple, he was eager to meet people from the neighborhoods and embrace the diversity at and around the university despite what others said. We were told over and over during orientation to never venture to the neighborhoods around campus because it is too dangerous or too violent and that Temple students really needed to stay inside the bubble of the campus,” Epstein said. Epstein decided to go beyond the campus’ borders and meet the community because he wanted to know' where the negative stereotypes were coming from. “just from getting out and meeting people 1 realized that so many of us shared a lot more common values than any of us ever would have been told,” Epstein said. Over the years, Epstein and other students and people from the community realized that they were a diverse group with many skills available to do something for the community. “We just decided to put it all together and create an organization, and that is what the Philly Urban Creators became,” Epstein said. ‘Through that we just started door-knocking and trying to identify the root causes of the problems and social injustices here, Ijocausc there arc so many.” The team got a hold of a 2-acre plot of land, a former garage dump, and transformed it into an urban farm. Their mission was to create a place for recreational purposes. ‘There is no where within 15 blocks in any direction to get fresh food or to give kids a safe place to hang out, play, and learn after school and in the summer time,” Epstein said. Philly Urban Creators welcomes kids as young as 10 years old to participate. They help at the farm and also serve as tour guides on Saturdays, when people can come pick up food. “Before I came to this farm, I didn’t care about farming,” 10-ycar-old Dwayne Allan, a tour guide at Philly Urban Creators said. “Then I started seeing the academics and what I could learn, stulfl didn't know that I wanted to learn, and I started coming to this place everyday.” The farm grows fruits and vegetables and sells half of their products to restaurants and markets in the city while the rest goes out to the community. “We walk around [and charge S2 for a bag of food.] (The customers] get what they want, pay, and leave,” Allan said. “Then they come back in basketball shorts and jogging pants and want to volunteer.” Philly Urban Creators also sells the food they grow in the neighborhood around their location but do not always make money because many people do not have cash. One of the goals the farm has for next war is to accept food stamps so more local residents can pay for the food. Phillip Armstrong, the 16 year old farm manager, is very dedicated to bringing money to the farm so they can help the community cat healthier. “That is how you get the message out there, he said. “Instead of giving up, just keep going because you never know what the outcome is going to be that day. WRITTEN BY ALLISON VAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY BY N'F.II. SANTOS Ethan Walker Kaylee Wallis Stephen Walter Jenna Wandishin Michelle Wang Karly Wardwell Agnes Warner Alexandra Warren Shannelle Washington Denise Watson Domcnique Watson George Weaver Devin Weber Molly Weinberg Martin Weiss Scott Weiss Ransford Whaumbush Alyssa White Andrew While Daniel White Lakeisha Whitehurst Alonna Whittle Robert Wilder II Tiffany Wiley Desmond Williams Jenna Williams Paul Williams Sheresse Williams Stacy Williams Tesia Williams Tyonna Williams Rashceda Williamson Shehana Wilmer Armand Wilson Christasia Wilson Kamau Wilson Nathan Wilson Tyler Wilson Jahneaya Wimbush Mitchell Wing Stephen Wiseman Alisa Wismer Samantha Wismer Alyssa Wohl Michelle Won Clara Wong Jennifer Wood Richard Worek Chioma Wosu-Ezi Jasmine Wright 189) ■ Chenyang Wu Lisa Wunderle Leigh Wynn Qixin Xie Katlyn Yackoski Kimberly Yackoski Jennifer Yaksich Yixin Yang Rahman Yansane Tenzin Yeshi Juliana Yi Christine Yim Casey Yoos Doyoung You in January Youmans Ashley Young Jordan Young Lane Young Lydia Young Ryan Young Terrance Young Kcjuan Yu Jennifer Yun Alysia Yushkevich Michelle Zarallo Emily Zargan Jiali Zeng Bingting Zheng Linda Zhou Alyssa Zoto 191 Lewis Katz is a legendary Temple University Trustee who seemed to touch the lives of all who knew him. As a noted philanthropist, businessman and proud Temple alumnus, Katz left a permanent mark on the university and the city of Philadelphia. On May 31, 2014, Katz tragically passed away in the crash of a private jet plane that also took the lives of six others on board. Katz and his guests were travelling back to Atlantic City after attending a fundraising event in Concord, Mass, at the home of his long-time friends, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and Richard Goodwin. Friends and family were shocked and saddened by his untimely death at the age of 72. Katz, a native of the Parkside section of Camden, New Jersey, was raised by his mother after his father died shortly after his birth. Katz, went on to attend Temple University and made his second home in Philadelphia. As a dedicated member of the student council and student government, Katz influenced every student who met him. Among his lifelong friends were Bill Cosby and Phillip Richards, whom he met through their involvement in student government. “He was the most magnetic person that I had ever met,” said Richards, Chairman and CEO of North Star Resource Group and Temple University Trustee. “Other students just gravitated towards him because he was selfless. There was no ego, and when you talked to him, it was all about you, not him.” The two became close friends when Richards was the student body president at Temple. Katz, one year below him, was his parliamentarian. They spent throe years on student council together, and Richards continued to be amazed by Katz’s charismatic nature and his passion for the university. “His gifts to the university arc legendary, but what he contributed far exceeded the extraordinary amount of money he’s donated, said Richards, who shares the same passion for Temple. “His greatest contribution was his love and passion for Temple: he loved the idea of Temple and the way of life at Temple.” After graduating from Temple University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, Katz attended Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He graduated first in his class from law school before l cginning his career as a lawyer, and is one of the founding partners of Katz, Ettin I-cvinc law firm in Cherry Hill. Katz made a fortune investing in billl oards, cable television and Kinney Parking Systems, now the largest parking company in New York City. He was also the majority owner of five radio stations in Atlantic City and Cape May counties, and a minority owner of the New York Yankees. Formerly, Katz was the principal owner of the NBA New Jersey Jets and the NHL New Jersey Devils. Days before his death, Katz and fellow philanthropist H. F. “Gerry” Lenfest bought out their partners in the media company that owns The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly. com for S88 million. Katz and Izmfest wanted to help Philadelphia’s struggling newspaper business by funding in-depth journalism. Through all of his success, Katz never forgot his humble roots and gave back generously to his hometown of Camden and his second home in Philadelphia. He served on the board of the Boys Girls Club of America, and helped build two more of the same club in Camden. He also founded two charter schools in Camden, the Katz Academies, in 2012 and was especially interested in helping education. Katz served on the Board of Trustees for Temple University and Dickinson School of Law. He was also on the Board of Directors for Temple Hospital University Health System and Fox Chase Cancer Center, and was the director of the Katz Foundation, which supports charitable, medical and educational causes. Most importantly, Katz never strayed his passion from his alma mater. As a Trustee since 1998, Katz wanted to influence positive change on the university. In May 2014, Katz announced his plans to donate S25 million to Temple University School of Medicine, which will now be named in his honor. Soon after, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree for his immense support of the university. Katz was known for his commitment to bettering education, student scholarship, medicine and athletics, and served on the Athletics committee for the Board of Trustees. “Lewis was always the first one to Ik- there coming off a tough loss,” said Fran Dunpliy, Temple University Men’s Basketball coach. “When you win and everyone’s patting you on the back, that’s not when you need someone there. When you’re struggling and need someone there, he always thought to reach out. Not only to me as the basketball coach, but to every sport.” Dunphy considers Katz to be a close friend of his and admired his commitment to Temple and people in general. “He made a lasting impression on me as a person. He’s a man of very humble beginnings, he made something of his life, but was always ready to give back and make life better for others who didn’t have the same opportunities,” Dunphy said. I admire that trait in him and I admire everything about him.” Dunphy, along with many others, specifically remember Katz’s inspiring and heartfelt speech at Temple’s graduation commencement ceremony in May 2014, shortly before his death. Katz is survived by his two children; Melissa, 45, anti Drew, 42. Drew Katz has honored his father's passion for Temple by taking his place on the Board of Trustees. “Drew Ls a graduate of Georgetown and Stanford, but the only board he is on is Temple’s,” Richards said. “He knew how much his father loved the university and his immense commitment to it, so he's doing it out of respect for his father.” Richards dcscril cs Temple as “a way of life.” “Nobody cares who your parents were, where you’re from, your religion, or ethnicity,” said Richards, who also came from humble beginnings. “People accept you for the human being that you are, and that’s why Temple is filled with some of the most brilliant, sought after people in the education world.” Richards credits his spot on the Board of Trustees to Katz, who nominated him to the Board in 2009. “I love Temple University, what it stands for, the diversity, the opportunities, and 1 love the fact that it has given me the great blessing of meeting this charismatic, magnetic, selfless, remarkable person, Ixrwis Katz,” Richards said. “He was my hero.” WRITTEN BY CHELSBY HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OK TEMPIJv UNIVERMIY □ WL Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment! May this he the beginning of many more to come in With all our love. Mom, Dad, Kimmy, and Grandmom Betty Lou Congratulations Dwight! It has been a long road but here you are a graduate. We are all so proud of you. Love, Mom, Gwen, Dwayne, Gail and your Dad who is smiling down We couldn't be more proud of you! Stick-to-ivc-ness! You haw it, you stuck with it and you never gave up! God bless you always! We low you so very much! , • ) o CKEFELLE.X Congrats to our beautiful daughter and sister! We arc so proud of your achievements, depths of knowledge and passion. We love you! Love, Mom, Dad. Gcr Sal Paul Dehel Congratulations Paul! I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Here’s to many years of success! I love you! t a v f 1 . V■ • ■ .. ■. o P . Y'. . f ... _ - - — . ■ ' Tv Cynthia Ashby-Garner I’m proud of you you’re an inspiration to my life. I’m always here for you. Congrats good hick with all that you do! Ixivc always, 1 Cn-s You’re a shining star in my life 1 love you with everything in me! Continue to make me proud! Congrats baby girl. love Mom, Pop + family Jordan Sector YVith love and pride today and ...-.......r.... ....i----- -• ... Z ' always we celebrate your tremendous . %• --- achievement. Congratulations, you ' - V,' ..-'n . . : K( 4 A arc awesome! Love Mom and Dad Andrew Easton We ate proud of the person that you have become and we have no doubt that you will go far in life. May all yout dreams for the future conic true. love. Mom Dad Congratulations Melissa wt arc very proud of you! We know this is the Ixginning of a bright future for you. God bless you in all your life. You are our dear daughter and we wish you receive all love front mom and dad and your brother and sister who will lx following you as a role model because you arc a great example for them. love Mom. Dad, and your brother and sister. Dad and I arc so proud of you. It has been a long and bumpy road, but you have always been determined no matter what life puts in your way. Know that Dad and I will always lx here for you no matter where life takes you. Congratulations to our handsome son! We love yon! Brittney, love, Mommv and Kevin t Melissa S. Tucker Jape L. Malpol arpo Melissa, We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. You arc the BEST daughter we could have ever dreamed of. Love you forever. Mom Dad and the Zoo Jade, from day 1. we knew you were special and destined to achieve personal greatness. You arc beautiful, awesome, artistic, passionate, strong, a leader, intelligent, a visionary and so much more. This is just the beginning of a bright future. Congratulations on this major achievement! We are so proud of you. Ix ving you always, Mom Dad Melman mW itl Nla .cl tov on your graduation ; . from Temple! Yon have worked so hard. We arc deeply thankful for everything that you haw been blessed to accomplish. May you continue to go from strength to strength. With so much love, Bubble, Aunt Ray, Ima, Abba, ■. '7-Ari and Gavi Dear I.amen, We arc so proud of all your hard work and all you have accomplished. Always believe in yourself because you are truly talented, caring and beautiful young woman inside and out. You are destined to achieve anything you dare to dream. I xyve Always, Mom, Dad and Elysc Dear Jennifer, We are all so proud of you and all that you've accomplished! Good luck with all that you do in the future! Congratulations Temple Grad!! We love you! Mom, Dad, Christopher, Grand Mom and Grand Dad, Aunt Sue, Uncle Dale, Samantha and Katherine Ciao! r V Jerome M. Bolpen Dear Jerome, You were slow to start but you finished with a bang. I am very proud of you. Keep up the good work for a prosperous life. We love you, Mom Dad L L O W S T O' N £ -L A K b Peter Dear Pete, Just as important as your accomplishments is the manner in which they were achieved. Your persistent hard work, determination of overcoming obstacles, and your steadfast approach to your goals, has made you the man we’re so proud of. May you continue to enjoy new adventures, new friends, and your love for life! All our low. Mom. Dad. John, and Sean v-i • ! r I-aura Hope. Congratulations on your accomplishments! We are so very proud and impressed with your diligence and determination! May you en joy many more successes in the years ahead] Low, Mom Dad 'o surprise to your Dad and I that you arc nearing your 2015 college graduation. You have always made us so proud and this is just one more step in your life that confirms what a special human being you arc!!! l-ovc you very much! We are extremely proud of you with completing what both of us could not. Here an- some words from Albert Kinstein to help guide you through the next step of life as you decide what to do with your, priceless degree. “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value” Mom Dad Lovc,Jess Mike Congrats on completing the extra 4 years of school. Have fun finding a job immediately after graduating, as you arc now legally required to pay the substantia] debt incurred during your four years of advanced learning. I .ifc sucks and Santa is a drunk in a suit. I am proud of you for sticking it out with college. Becoming the 2nd family member to get a college degree. It probably wasn't easy; but you did it. low, Brendan We are wry proud of all the hard work you have done in your scholastic career. You arc now headed to a wonderful future and we wish you luck and giv e you all of our love! “Ja -tez Cic Kocham j Low, Bryan Love, Babcia love. Grandma and Grandpop .rL- vmw- :- r FIJ:: '■ ; I Marissa Nicole Pit a w Marissa, With proud hearts you arc wished sincere congratulations! All your dreams will come true if you have the courage to pursue them. You have worked extremely hard through all the years in college and high school. You have acquired knowledge and friendships! This is your moment and there is no limit to what you can do! “Now go get ‘cm honey” Love Mom and Dad riTCMSTOMe HAttAU Xavier M. Perez Congratulations, Xavier, on your graduation from Temple University! You have come so far and we couldn't lx more proud of you. From a baby Buddha you've grown into quite the fine young man. We wish you best of luck in all your future endeavors! I-ovc, Mom, Dad, Christian, and Gillian. Dear my beloved daughter, Crystal. Congratulations to my beautiful daughter. I am very proud of your independent accomplishments. 1 couldn't imagine how fast time Hies when looking at you now and then. I love you so much with all my heart. To my precious daughter. You make me so proud of your accomplishment and what a beautiful young woman you’ve become. I love you so very much not just because you arc my daughter but most of all because you make me very proud and happy everyday! I love you. Mom My wish for you is that this life lx-comes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay-big. And your worries stay small. You never need to carry more than you can hold. And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting. I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too. Dear Mitch. You arc thoughtful, patient, intelligent, practical, peaceful and calm; a joy to all who come in contact with you. You are a true gift to the world. Always lx- true to yourself. We love you endlessly and could not be prouder of you. It’s our privilege to call you “Son.” Jessica, We remember with much love and joy the day you were lx rn and here we arc now, having watched you grow into the beautiful, smart and courageous young woman that you arc now. Your father and I arc blessed to be your parents. We arc so very proud of you and always will lx- no matter where your next path takes you! Congratulations! Love, Dad and Mom Gina, you were so cute with all your curls, big smile and bubbly personality. Now you have grown up into a beautiful and brilliant young woman, still with that great bubbly personality! We arc so proud of you and your accomplishments both inside and outside Temple and know you will succeed in anything you put youi mind to in the future. You will always have our support and we will always lx proud of you, no matter where life's path leads you. We see exciting times ahead for you and arc glad we have helped you start this fantastic journey. Congratulations sweetheart on a job well done!! Alison Congratulations on your graduation from Temple! We an- .ill so proud of you. You have worked so hard to get where you arc today. It’s been a long journey and we have watched you grow into a beautiful young woman along the way! Never give up on your dreams. You can do anything you want in life. life your life to the fullest. I jvc you life now Pop XO)! We love you so much. Congratulations Temple Graduate! low always, Dad, Mom, Richie, Amy, Matthew, Christopher, Grandmom Paula, Grandmom Claire, and till of your Aunts, Uncles and cousins. We celebrate all that you have accomplished...done so with creativity and character. Now, as the future awaits, may your hopes and dreams soon be a reality. Explore the possibilities, seize the opportunities, be a force tor good...all with enduring curiosity and compassion. Congratulations to you, our beautiful daughter and sister.. .you have made us wry proud! Congratulations Brett! We can't believe you arc graduating already. You haw a very bright future and know you will succeed in anything you do. Mom-Mom Trudy would be so proud of you and the person you turned out to be. We couldn’t love you more! All our love, Mom, Dad and Brianne Mom, Dad, Mel, Pops and Mom mom and Pop-Pop jr !• V • VfTX •« • ■- Christopher Dempsey fat W J T ----' • - - , . a IT f ' I Chris, Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I am so proud of you! You have continuously worked hard through all your school yeans. You deserve this day. 1 am confident you will make your life a success. Remember what is important in life and don’t waver front it. No matter where life takes you. know that you have someone always with you, me. Ixtve, Mom Holly Miller Holly, From the adorable little girl hugging a stuffed animal to the beautiful woman you are today, one thing has never changed - your dream of becoming a teacher. While this was a passing fancy for most children, you kept the dream alive. Your involvement with Project Haiti, and your work as a mentor and gymnastics coach demonstrate how much you love helping children. You will Ik- an amazing teacher, constantly showing the children and families you loves your work. We are very proud of all you accomplished throughout high school arid college with many activities and leadership roles. You have set the stage for a successful future. We wish you a lifetime of peace, love and happiness. Pursue your passion for travel, see the world, take risks and find your niche. We will love and support you every step of the way. Love, Mom, Devon, Dad, LeaAnn. Alex, Nick y y y. £ L L O W S TJ} N t L A K V ( ’ ' Dear Mariva, We still remember your first day of school, we were nervous to send you away. It feels like that same day is back, we are nervous yet again as you face the world by yourself. One thing has remained constant over the years, we always knew that you would emerge as a winner. for all the times of late night studies, lack of sleep, sacrifice of enjoyment and parties, your reward is here. Your graduation is a new and open door to vour bright future. Congratulations and good luck in your next adventures! DFTBA! Your family Always know that you have given us so much joy atid pridcsincc the day you were born. Your accomplishment is a drcamcome true for the family. May God bless you and your future endeavors. We arc so proud of you. love Always Mommy Dearest and The Crew 7 0 fom Moleski Our dearest Saralr. Congratulations on your graduation from Temple! We arc all so very proud of you and all your accomplishments. It has been our pleasure and honor to watch you grow up into the beautiful and smart women you’ve become. We wish you success in the world as you embark on this next phase of your life. May God bless you and always keep you in Mis loving care. You arc everything to us and we love you with all our hearts. May life provide you with all the wonderful things you so richly deserve to go along with your beautiful heart of gold! We love you always, Mom Dad Dear Emily, We arc so proud of you and all your accomplishments! We knew, even when you were a little girl, that your drive and persistence for perfection and excellence would take you to places of success! We love you, buggy lxx ! Love, Mom, Dad, and Thomas AVEER Dear Xueer, We are extremely proud of you for each step you take forward. With all your accomplishments and passion developed for learning you'll never stop growing and making your dreams come true. We wish you the la-st of luck with all of your life endeavors! I JVC, Mom, Dad, Naijian May Emily Jaime Hiseropt - “It i not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” ' -William Shakespeare Angela, we believe in you. You are loved future success awaits you. Love, Mom. Papa Frasea Jaclyn (Squishy) Matt, You did it! You arc a college graduate. We arc so proud of you and excited to sex: where life takes you! We arc so thrilled with your accomplishments, and the exceptional woman you’ve become. Your intelligence, creativity, humor, strength, compassion and determination will bring you success on 'your journey through life. Always know that your family is your foundation, and never forget: “You may not control all the events 'hat happen to you, but you can decide not to l c reduced by them. •Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter I-ovc always. Mom and Dad .4- % Chelsea Faith Walker ‘15 Bachelor of Arts Psychology Spanish Certified National Society' of Collegiate Scholars Chelsea, You are Smart! You are Beautiful! You are Kind! And you are LOVED wry wry much! Continue to make a difference in the world! We are so wry proud of you, Mom. Dad, Rodney. Noah and Gabby Congratulations Charlie (Chuck), What an impressive achievement! Who can believe that the little l oy who loved EEGOs, sandboxes, Thomas the Train, swords, paintball, Harry Potter and all books is now a college graduate! You have accomplished so much: Published a ! ook at age 17, college classes at age 14, speaks three languages, participated in several travel abroad pregrams, traveled in USA and to Ireland, Spain. France, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Tunisia, as well as service nips to Bolivia and the Dominican Republic. the two parties of big business; support the international struggles of workers everywhere and continue your endeavor to increase the minimum wage to SI5! In the immortal words of Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’’ Keep growing and always dare to do great things with your life! Always remember: There's no limit to what you can do if you believe in yourself! Can’t wait to see where life will take you! You’re a blessing and a source of pride to all of us who love you. You have the intelligence and focus to do whatever you can dream. The world needs people like you who arc willing to work hard and sacrifice to reach a worthwhile goal. Continue to pursue your beliefs: Keep fighting for the 99%; raise money for jobs and education, not war; fight for environmental sustainability; support equal rights for all; pursue a break with With love today and always. Mom, Grand pop, Chuck, Kevin,Jcnni, Kevin II. Michelle, Dave, Minette, Dylan Brittany I am so proud of you. I thank God for his mercy and grace for allowing me worthy to have such an amazing gift like you. I have watched you grow from my precious newborn baby into a licautiful young woman with the authority and self-confidence to accomplish anything you set your mind to. I remember when you were growing up how you would always cry whenever I had to leave you. 1 would wipe the tears away, tell you I low you and I will be back. When I return your eyes would light up and a beautiful smile would be on your face. I want you to know how proud 1 ant of you. your achievements, extraordinary skills and amazing talents. Brittany you are more than a daughter, you arc my phenomenal friend. Continue to fly! I Love You Mom Fop Fop Graduating from college has been a longtime goal for you, and it lues taken many sacrifices to finally reach this day. lo achieve this goal, you had to balance the demands of real life with your hojtes for the future. After high school, life landed us in RI, then dreams took us to NY and finally back to Philly. I admire you. I ccause 1 know how long you've juggled work, school and all the other parts of life. I also know there have been times when you wondered where you would get the strength to push through...but you always did. Your determination makes your graduation all the more worth celebrating. Paraphrasing your vows to me, makes so much sense here: It may have taken you 10 years to get here, but it has been worth the wait. You should be very proud of yourself! I know 1 am so incredibly proud of you! I x)vc always, Sarah A ! ' ° � We arc so very proud of you. Dad and I arc glad that you have remained so focused on your education through the years. .All of your hard work has finally paid off. Now your dreams will come true. We know you will have a bright future ahead of you. Congratulations! I ove, Mom, Dad, Connor, Taylor. Krystal Congratulations my doll my awesome daughter. I’m so proud of you and all your accomplishments. I always knew you could do it and you did. thank god hallelujah. I’m blessed to have you as my daughter. When I think of you and all your achievements, I think about the most beautiful llowcr in whole world. You’re on your way to becoming the biggest brightest star in the universe. Keep God first through all future endeavors I Ixjvc You, Mom Temple grad, my youngest daughter, my gift from God, my joy. Words cannot express how I feel, I only know that I want the best for you. It's time for you to spread your wings and My wherever your heart desires. Follow your dreams. I am very proud of you Ncaya. Congratulations! IjOVc, Dad ‘ -yr y t: i I 0 W S TJ .1 f ' L A K !• V ; L-' -r W Jw Pesca Congratulations from your family, who loves, supports, and believes in you! All of your accomplishments arc a direct reflection of how hard you have worked to become the amazing man you an today! We arc so proud of you and love you! “’Tell me I canY’-Jay Pcscatorc “Believe in yourself and all that you arc. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle” - Christian D. I arson Kvw Wpme Pullen lour years goes by fast, but within four years there’s growth, independence, perseverance, and strength. You have proven to yourself you have what it takes to succeed in life. You have the potential to do great things and of course I know you will. So proud of you, I can sing but I don’t want to upset you on one of the happiest days of you life. My love for you is deep and wide. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you’ve imagined. Good job. Congratulations, you made it. Mom, Don, Nana, Bcatu, Bebc, Titi, Melissa and Jason. Congratulations on your graduation from Temple University! Mom and Dad wish you all the best as your enter the next chapter of your life with certified degrees in both Education and History. Be passionate about your new teaching career and strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the young people that you will be educating. We also want to congratulate you on your accomplishments playing for the Temple Men's Soccer program. It was a great run, and the experiences learned will form a solid foundation for your future endeavors as a youth soccer coach. Jasmine. We an- so proud of you. We have always told you to fly, but sweetheart you soared! Congratulations! We love you! love, mommy, daddy andjohn-john Mom, Dad, and June Dylan T. Young Oh. the places you will go! Congratulations Dylan Thomas! We love you so very much. r«t.; Wc arc in awe of your strength, courage and determination We arc so proud of your accomplishments in the class and on the track! Congratulations college graduate! We l.ove Yoti! You’ve come a long way from the first day or school when you carried your first back pack. We can’t be more proud of seeing you graduate from Temple. More importantly, we arc all proud of the person that you’ve become. We know that you're prepared to handle what life deals you. Reach for the stars! “Be strong and courageous. Do not lx afraid; do not be discouraged, for the l.ORI) your God will Ire with you wherever you go. -Joshua 1:9 We love you! Mom and Dad Congratulations Michael! Dad and I wish you continued success with your master’s and beyond! We arc wry proud of you! Your positive attitude and hard work has paid off! We love you very much and wish you all the best life offers! dreams, God bless! Love. Mom. Dad. Geena and Grampop! Leah Rebecca Horoff Leah, We’ve watched you grow from determined, strong willed little girl into a determined, strong-willed young lady. These last four years at Temple have matured you in so many ways. You've had many challenges and opportunities that you have gone through. And you are not finished yet! Keep pushing yourself and you will have many more new opportunities in your next chapter of life. VVe couldn’t l c more proud of you! We lose you! Mom and Dad Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Corric ten Boon life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s alxmt learning to dance in the rain. Yuri Ahmap Hopges Yuri, We arc so proud of all you have achieved thus far. You have sacrificed, studied and worked so hard for this day. It is our prayer that God will continue to cover your life and dreams. Know that we are always here to support and encourage you no matter where life’s journeys lead you. You arc loved dearly and celebrated. God Bless you!! I Mom. Pop, Nana Joy, Jared, Brittany, Demetryah anti Erin For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Ix rd. Plans to prosper you and keep you and not to harm you. plans to give you hope and a future.’’ -Jeremiah 29 VII IV) I You have spent a long time getting ready We are so proud and wish you every ) os.siblc success!!! love, Your family Kathryn Louise Marshall Boyer College of Music and Dance Vocal Performance Dear Travis, I am so proud and thankful for you. From your very tiny beginning to all your sports accomplishments, college, and now the man you have become. Enjoy every moment the good one and the bad ones. Life teaches us lessons everyday. And gives miracle along the wav. miracle. n ........................ w T OMASZ. ZwK Be happy, laugh often, love, dream, have a passion for something. Be prepared to succeed and you will. We have faith in you; have faith in yourself. Don’t ever forget who you are or where you came from and you will always 1m the lx st, because you are. Congratulations and Mazel Tov to our college graduate! We love you more! Mommy, Daddy G2S. Tom, As a young child you were always full of surprises, we watched you grow and you never cease to amaze us. We are very proud of your achievements to dale. You have laid the groundwork for continued success. I a t passion and empathy guide your choices. Know, as you go on we arc always with you to support and cheer for you. You arc loved. Congratulations Temple University Grad! Love, Mom. Dad anti your brother Mike. f-r: a Robert AIT CM3 TOM e PlAltAO £P WRAP ( _y t i. I 0 V S T o' N E I A K t 1 A. .11 Bravo! Bravo! Bravo: Congratulation to Urc Johnson-Agwu for a job well done. Your mother, sisters and brothers arc very proud of you. We know that you have already, started to t.ikc your career to the next level, keep it up. Always have god first in your life and the rest will fall in place. We love sou so much. From mommy, sisters and brothers. Dear Cristina, We arc so proud of the person you arc growing into. We know you will make a difference in this world and we will always be here for you. NEVER SURRENDER! We love you! Mom. Dad and Francesco Congratulations! Alex, you're independent, caring, beautiful, a loving daughter and sister the most gifted artist that have had the privilege to love. Your family x IlCkl rt tchs ton e HA Congratulations, we arc so proud of you! Daddy, Momrny, Qiana,Julius, Lit Ju, Imani, Aunt Linda, Aunt Carol and Unde Cass. Parker, Congratulations on your significant achievement. We’re so proud of you. Fly, Baby. Fly! Love, Mom, Dad, Peyton, Perris and Powell Congratulations Avery Herrmann! We arc so PROUD of you. We will miss watching you perform with the Diamond Marching Band! Joanna Levine Wc couldn’t lx- prouder of your accomplishments and who you have become. Congratulations to our beautiful daughter! Best little brother in the world. Wc arc so proud of you! You arc going to do amazing things! Wc love you. LOW, Mom and Dad Mitch Ethan Jamila Huxtable Congratulations Jamila on completing college. Good luck and best wishes for a bright exciting future. Love always. Morn, Dad The entire Huxtablc and Parsons family. Malynda Hopp Wi ll you did it! We wish you lots of love, happiness and success! I jOvc Moms Namaste Jason Wesolowski Dear Jason, Wc arc so proud of you and your accomplishments! Your hard work has paid off. Wc know that you will continue with even more success. I A) vc, Mom and Dad Robert JVinrap Wc arc so proud of you! Congratulations. We love you! Brian, Kristie, Kaylcc, Reilly. Haley Lainey r, ■ ( ' y y Li i || 3 Congrats Templar 2015 Grapuates SiTK 7s i to Linpsev Murray, Epitior-in-Chief After graduation, Iindsey plans to buy a French Bulldog, mow to New York City and work for a magazine. She hopes to keep in touch with the entire Templar family and have reunions where tiny play Shake It Off by Taylor Swift on repeat until 3 a.m. to reminisce on all of the late night deadlines spent making this book. Ts r. Emily Zargan, Art Director Fmily hopes to pursue a career with a nonprofit outreach organization, freelance graphic design and continue to moonlight as the Tooth Fair)’ during the summer. Diana Davip, Greek OrganizatioNs Epitor these past four years and what she knows she is capable of doing. Site’s friended a lot of great people and her favorite part is that she met even more extraordinary people because of all the interview she’s done during her time at Temple. After graduation, she hopes to work in public relations and continue to grow in this field of communications. After graduation, Cristina is excited to start working full time with tile Phillies at Citizen’s Bank Park! She feels lucky to have been able to call Temple her home these past four years and is blessed to have learned so much! “V1 f ST5 f‘ r L i 1 V''-, 1 . N. .. Vs • z h ?—i V • A £iobh w Repping, tvpent Life Editor After graduation, Siobhan hopes to stay in Philadelphia and work in a communications office in the city, while freelancing on the side. After graduation, Alison will be attending UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. During the summer, she plans to take a cross-country road trip and visit all of the 50 states! Olivia Bohrer, Chief Copy Epitor Alter graduation, Olivia hopes to lind a job doing public relations for a nonprofit and eventually open her own nonprofit animal shelter. Gina Villecco, Marketing Director pLETZ) pH0T0 PpIT0R Gina graduated in December 2014 and was hired full-time as the Marketing Coordinator for a telecommunications engineering firm. Now that she is done school, her goal is to work hard, travel the world, write fiction novels and build a brand for heiself in the communications field. She also plans to ojx'n her own business one day. Shelbie will lx- graduating in December 2015. Post graduation, she plans on participating in a month long celebration involving food, booze and lots of sclfics with her diploma. If she doesn't get a job light away, she plans on using the 6 month leeway before her loans start knocking on her door to drive across the country, YVWQOFing and taking photos. Eventually, she would like to settle down somewhere warm like California or New Orleans and do cool work. She doesn’t know exactly know what that “cool work” will lx-, but as long as it's cool, she’s cool. Join the PHLY Team! Philadelphia Insurance Companies congratulates you on your achievement! Reward yourself with a career at Philadelphia Insurance Companies. We offer a wide variety of positions in departments including Underwriting, Sales, Customer Service, Human Resources, and Claims. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and who are looking to build a career in the insurance industry. Please visit us at PHLY.com Careeii for a complete listing of available openings. 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Hallie 127 Azim, Mariam 113 Ba, Djibril 127 Balx un, Yacoub 128 Baez, Amber 128 Balfour, Kelsey 128 Bailey-, Caryn 128 Bailey, Scan 128 Bailey, Shanae-Latac 128 Bailey, Shenell 128 Bajaj, Hena 113 Ball, Kelly 128 Ballard, Donicllc 128 Ballcntine, Dana 128 Ballin, Sofiya 61 Baltrusaiticnc, Kristitta 128 Bar-David, Erika 128 Bardo, Brittany 128 Barkon, Conner 128 Barnes, Kaila 128 Barnes, I shida 128 Barnett, Kezia 128 Barnett, Michael 128 Barnett, Olga 128 Barone, Franca 128, 197 Barr, Matthew 128 Barren. Sasha 128 Barret, Samantha 128 Barreto, Cristian 120 Barretta, Alana 128 Basilio, Joseph 128 Baumann, Sophie 129 Baur, Barbara 129 Baylis, Erica 129 Bayraytay, Marie 129 Bazan, Rosa 129 Bazilc, Katline 129 Beasley, Akilah 129 Beaufort, Shani 129 Beckham, Margo 129 Begor, Corey 129 Begum, Momtaj 129 Belcher, Keisha 129 Bclkssir, Hicham 94 Bcllamy-Dixon, Alia 129 Bellcr, Austin 129 Bellettierc, Joanna 129 Bclous, Vclcrc 129 Bcltz, Kacey 62, 129 Benizri, Crystal 129 Benjamin, Brittany 129 Benjamin, Jarel 129 Benner, Tara 112 Benns, Annie 129 Benns-Cook, Michelle 129 Bernier, Nicole 129 Bernstein, Kevin 129 Bertotti, Deirdre 92 Betts, Jamie 129 Bey, Nicole 130 Bhambhani. Sanya I 12 Bhat, Mavsa 112 Bieber, Christine 130 Bichl, Sarah 130 Big Brothers, Big Sisters 147 Bilgcr, Meghan 130 Binstcad, Jennifer 130 Billhead, Charles 130 Birkhcad, Elizabeth 130 Bishop, Paige 205 Bishop, Shaqovah 130 Black Diamonds Union 113 Blazcjewski, Victoria 130 Bleacher, Andrew 130 Blot,Jalcn 130 Blucstcin, Jamie 130 Bohrer, Olivia 130 Bokoski, Jennifer 130 Bolden, DaTwan 171 Bolden,Jerome M. 200 Bolcwarc, Alica 130 Bolcwarc, Alicia 107 Bond, Jaylcn 85 Bonner, Mackenzie 58 Borclli, Daniel 130 Borclli, Jessica 130 Borges, Jenna 130 Boston, Brittany 104 Bourne, Brittany 130, 211 Bovio, Francis 130 Bowles, Hope 130 Boyle, Keegan 130 Boyou, Thomas 130 Bradham, Desarae 130 Bradley, Gladys 130 Brand, Matthew 131 Braunfcld, Ava 131 Brcck, Ivan 53 Breincr. Jessica 131 Breland, Rebecca 95 Briggs, Christopher 131 Brissette, Rebecca 131 Bristol-Evans, Audrey 45 B roaster, Qpri 117, 131 Brown, Adrienne 131 Brown, Alexandra 121, 131 Brown, Ashlcigh 113 Brown, Brittani 131 Brown, Daniclla 131 Brown, Dcnccya 131 Brown, Devaun 131 Brown, Kiersten 75 Brown, I-uircn 200 Brown, I indscy 131 Brown, Lynetta 131 Brown, Regina 131 Brown, Rochelle 131 Brown, Samantha 131 Brown, Steven 131. 196 Brubaker, Sarah 131 Bmgnara, Camille 131 Bryan, Charlene 131 Bryan, Krysanne 131 Bryant, Sharon 116 Brzczinski, Samantha 131 Bugasch, lisa 108 Buggey, Nancy 131 Burger-Brown, Dcloris 131 Burton, Michelle 132 Buruzie, Sandra 132 Bush, Kimberly 132 Bush, lisa 132 Bustamante, Braddon 132 Butterfield, Chanyse 132 By Any Means Necessary 116 Byron, Jameisha 132 Calabrese, Tracey 132 Calcix, Andrew 132, 196 Calicchio, Anthony 132 Callahan, I-aurcn 105 Chillis, Jasmine 116 Campana, James 132 Campbell, Alison 132, 205 Campbell, Joseph 61 Campbell, Zachary 132 Canada, Vonncicc 132 Cannon, Charles Williams 210 Cao, Thuylinh 132 Cappetti, Rita 132 Capuano, Juliana 132 Cardoza, Tonya 86 Cargill, Ondre 94 Cation, Daoda 132 Carmody, Emelia 132 Carnes, Nellie 132 Carper. Shavlin 132 Carr, Akcra 132 Carr, Michelle 132 Carroll, Tahree 132 Carrington, Deyonna 113 Carson, Darrell 132 Carter, Aliyah 133 Cason, Peter 133 Casscl, Adam 133 Castellanos, Porfirio 133 Cavacini, Michael 133 Ccch, Alexandra 133, 222 Ccliesius, Edmund 133 Centanni, Karly 133 Cerminara, Melissa 133 Cesar, Tamara 133 Chaloupka, Anna 133 Chan, Jenny 133 Charemelus, Debora 133 Charlan .a, Alyssa 108. 133 Chase, Princess 133 Chau, Jennifer 133 Chen, Kelly 133 Chen, Xiaoqing 133 Chcerleading 166 Chcrian, Anita 133 Cherry Crusade 27 Cherry Jr., Dallas 133 Cheung, Carmen 133 Chey, Alexandra 133 Chi, Phil 133 Chimcl, Grace 133 Chipollini, Melissa 133. 198 Chrobocinski, Flora 136 Churico, Sabrinia 136 Ciambclla, Kristen 136 Clardy, Angel 136 Clarhaut, Brian 73 Clarke, Ashlcigh-Ann 136 Clarke. Gary 97 Clarke,Jamie 136 Clarke, Karen 140 Clarkson, Christia 136 Clauss, Jane 136 Clermont, Phara 136 Clcrvcaux, Ingrid 136 Coaxum, Verishia 136 Cohn, Eva 136 Coleman, Devin 85 Coleman, Omari 27 Coloracci, Lyndsay 136 Comak, Merve 136 Condc, Moussa 136 Connelly, Ian 100 Conoline, Juliana 136 Constant, Monet 136 Contreras, Aricla 136 Cooper, Bianca 136 Cooper, Jacqueline 136 Cooper, Myall 136 Cooper, Paige 136 Cooper, Taylor 136 Copeland, Brianna 136 Corbett-Wright, Erinn 137 Cordero, Ix-ah 137 Corey, Brianna 137 Correa, Natasha 137 Corriere, Korrvnc 137 Cortesc, Jennifer 137 Cosby. Bill 192 Cossari, Dominique 112 Costello, Mary rose 137 Covely, Nicole 137 Cox, Andrea 137 Cox, Lauren 112 Cox, Samantha 19 Coyle, Patricia 137 C'racchiolo, Jessica 137 Crandall, Kevin 137 Crokc, Amy 137 Crokc, F.mily 137 Crusor, Julia 103 Cueni.Jen 112 Culbrcath,Jocl 137 Cunningham, Rebecca 137 Curcio, Dennis 137 Curran, Nunc 137 Curran, Patrick 82 Curran, 'Fimothy 137 D’amorc, Samantha 137 Dabback, Melissa 137 Dabback, Teresa 137 Dabney, Je rod 137 Dabritz, Ixiuren 137 Dahnlo, Esau Jefferson 137 Dallcssio, Shelby 138 Daniel, Ancy 101 Daniels, Simone 138 Danyluk. Danielle 138 Darling-Wolf, Fabienne 53 Harrow, Ji Ilian 109 Das, Satlii 101 Davey, Courtney 138 David, Diana 138 Davidson, Danielle 138 Davis, Amber 138 Davis, Charon 138 Davis,Jalil 138 Davis, Nick 113 Davis, Taja 138 Davis-Anderson,Jawana 138 Daw, Doly 138 Daynoiowicz, I .akin 113 DcBlasio, Dominic 100 Dcbrauwcrc, Allison 138 Dchcl, Paul 197 Del-nicy, Naya 207 Ddeonte, Vienna 138 Dclosrcycs, Marissa 138 Dembowski, Jennifer 138 Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority 105,115 Delta Phi Omega Sorority Inc. 100 DeMauro, Brandon 108 Dempsey, Christopher 138, 206 Dempsey, Kristen 138 Deng, Chulit) 138 Depaz, Cathcrina 138 Derkits. Thomas 138 Desimone, Mia 138 Diakitc, Mody 138 Diallo, Aminata Haja 138 Diamond, Allison, 139 Diamond Marching Band 97 Diaz,Justin 115 Dice, Catherine 139 Dickey, Auricl 139 Dicrccchio, Nicole 139 Didlcr, Nina 139 Dicncr, Grant 139 Difcrdinando,Jolm 139 Digiorgio, Briana 139 Digiovanni, Jennifer 139 Dillon, Brian 139 Dilorenzo, Robert 139 Dipersia, Danielle G. 139 DiPompco, Samantha 97 Diprinzio, Salvatore 139 Divakaruni, Laavanva 113 Dix, Kaitlyn 139 Dixon, Hassati 115 Dixon, Tanya 139 Dixon. Urias 139 Dodson, Cameron 139 Dodson, Emily 139 Doe, Scyah 139 Dogas, Christina 139 Donahue, Ashley 139 Donahue, Jennifer 139 Dong, Jenna 139 Dougherty, Michael 139 Drake. Margaret 139 Dreseller, David 142 Drumm, Katharine 10 Dua, Rohan 31 Dubinsky, Kelsey 142 Dubois, Bernadette 142 Dubrow, Jenna 81, 142 Duco, Cori 142 Dully, Gemma 97 Duke. Bobbi 105 Duncan, Shivanna 142 Dunn, Michelle 142 Dunphy, Fran 85, 192 Durbrow, Jenna 75 Durrani, Janice 142 Durrani, Saudia 142 Duscnshinc, Laura 142 D2D: Dare to Dance 121 Easton, Andrew 197 Ecclcston, Erie 34 Eckerson, Peter 142 Edwards, Shane! 120 Egan, Andrew 142 Egner, Waller 142 El Abdouni, Laila 142 Eldridge, Matthew 142, 209 Elfont, Alex 142 ElifT, Alexandria 142 Elmore, Briana 142 Elzey, Amirra 142 Emelife, Elovd 142 Emile, Christina 142 Emokpac, Isoken 142 Endene, Eva-Astoria 142 Eng, Dennis 142 Engineers Without Borders 113 English, Amber 142 Epps, Maureen 143 Epstein, Alex 186-187 Epstein, Seth 143 Erthal, Sarah 143 Escncia Latina, 121 Eskin, Aaron 143 Eskridge, Jessica 143 Esmail, Saphir 143 Espinosa, Kaylin 143 Estioko, Marlowe 112 Everett, Gina 143 Eycrly Katherine 143 E c, Ifcanyichukwu 112, 143 Ezeugwu, Ifeoma 117, 143 Fadcl, Basant 143 Fadojutimi, Funmilola 116 Faison, Christina 143 Ialchuk, Sarah 143 Falcone, Tyler 143 Falk, Regan 143 Fall, Biranc 53 Falls, Jake 143 Famish, Daniel 143 Farrell, Kaitlyn 143 Fashion and Business Club 155 Fassak, Nicole 143 Fedejko, Dominika 112 Fedyna, Adrianne 143 Fee, Christopher 143 Fein, Justin 143 Feistman, Gregg 140 Fell, Sarah 143 Fencing 88-89 Fenton, Jessica 108 Fcrcncc, Leah 143 Fernandez, Acbcrt 144 Ferrara, Kenneth 40-41 FTrcnch, Jeremy 1 44 Mala, Nicole 144 Fields, Kyla 144 Filips, Steven 144 Mloon, Peter 201 Finkel, Molly 144 Finman, Hindu 144 Finnegan, Stacy 144 Mshcr, Kelly 144 Fisher, Stephanie 34 Fisher, Tom 144 Fitzgerald, Bridget 144 Fltzhcnry.John 14 4 Flaughtcr, Bethany 144 Flavellc, Dana 144 Fleishman, Dara 144 Flores, Felix 14-4 Fogarty, Brittney 144 Fontaine, Dawn 144 Football 70 Footman, Ashlcigh 113 Fbran. Nicole 144 Forde, Elvis 81 Forgione, Assunta I -44 Form, Deanna 144 Forman, Sam 27 Fortune, Antionette 144 Foster-1 jvingstonc, Dianne 144 Foy, Korclle 1 44 Fracas, Michael 144 Frain, Nicholas 145 Franke, Nikki 88 Franks, Jade 145 Franzzo, Olivia 145 Frasca, Angela 145, 209 Frasier, Dolore 145 Frederick, Jessica 145 Freeborn, Ashley 145 Freeman, Shiheda 145 Fried, Rachellc 145 Fry, Megan 145 Fulkroad, Noah 97 Fuller, Marissa 145 Fulton, Alexia 145 Fulton, Brandi 145 Fulton, Courtney 145 Furman, Liurcri 145 Gabbeta, Abhinav 113 Gaddy, Tanicia 145 Gado-AIzouma, Hassia 145 Gafarova, Anzhelika 145 Gaines, Desiree 145 Galal, Amcra 145 Galambos, Alexander 145 Gallagher,Jenna 145 Gallo, Alexandra 145 Gallo, Derek 145 Galloway, TifTany 145 (ramble, Camille 148 Gamble, Janay 148 Gancs, Bakccr 77 Garabedian, Sarccn 148 Garber, Daniel 148 Gardner, Cedric 148 Garner, Cynthia 148 Garrison, Sarah 148 Garutti, Hannah 108 Gasbara, Alissc 148 Gattis, Patrick 148 Gavlishin, Anna 148 Gay. Tyree 148 Gaymon, Isaiah 148, 171 Geiser, Travis E. 217 Gensemer, Kathryn 108. 148 George, Ancy 148 George Nancy 148 George, Nithin 148 George, Subin 148 Gianakos, Phillip 148 Giang, Alysa 148 Giannclla, Stephanie 148 Giarrocco, Vincent 148 Gibson, Alvssa 148 Gibson, Kate 148 Gihson-Kiahoun, Samantha 148 Gidwani, Anila 113 Gill, Isiah 166, 171 Gilliam, James 148 Gilmore, Jaime 70 Gingrich. Carrie 19 Giovanctli, Samantha 149 Giskin, Sarah 149 Giter, Karina 149 Gladden, Chancll 149 Goettner, Dan 82 Goincs, Kevin 149 Gold, Jordan 149 Goldberg. Joshua 149 Goldfingcr, Jamie 149 Goldincr,Jarit d 149 Golding, Shane! 149 Golf 78-79 Golla, Akhil 113 Gondal, Mahfooza 149 Gonzalez, Christian 149 Gonzalez, Emiliz 149 Gonzalez, Jasmin 116, 149 Goodwin, Doris Keans 192 Goodwin, Richard 192 Gore, Savannah 149 Gormisky, Deanna 149 Gottlieb, Rachel 149 Govan, Brea 149 Graham, Jessica 149 Graham, Monica 149 Grant. Marcus 149 Grant, Shenikka 149 Grant-Pereira, Mary-Lee 149 Gray-Dans, Dashia 149 Greco, Allyson 149 Green, Taylor 120 Greene, Genevieve 150 Greene, Kathryn 150 Gregorv; Marcus 150 Grierson, Brooke 150 Cries, Mary 150 Griffin, Tycrra 150 Grill, Christiani 55 Grimaldi, Cristina 219 Grimes, Shamellc 150 Grinnan, Samantha 150 Grisanti, Kaitlin 83 Grzybowski, Rebecca 83 Guddah, Sobondo 150 Gudknccht.Janinc 150 Gudknccht, Nicolcttc 108 Guile)’-Allen, Ty |uinten 150 Ha, Soojeong 150 Hagstotz, Melissa 150 Hairston, Nate 70 Hak, Angkcakco 150 Hakim. Mohammad 150 Hall, O’dcU 150 Flail, Rachel 150 Hall, Veron 150 Haller, Stephanie 150 Halsey, Terrell 112 Hammitt, Heather 150 Hamrokulova, Aziza 150 Hand, Kyra 150 I laHand, Alexandra 150 Harley, Allisa 112 Harris, Lauren 150 Harris, Saliva 150 Harris, Shani 151 Harris-Gardner, Marc Anthony 151 Harrison, Abigail 151 Harsha, Gariy 151 Harvey, Thomas 151 Hasan, Ranya 151 Hastings, Jocelyn 151 Hatch, Alia 151 Hatcher, Chorea 116 Haurv, Elizabeth 151 Having Ambition N’ Devotion for Services 171 Hawkins, Olivia 151 I laves, Catherine 151 Heer, Katherine 151 Hecr, Katie 111 HefTernan, Christopher 151 Hemphill, Briana 151 Hennessy, Catherine 151 Henry, Robert 151 Herman, Avery 222 Hernandez, Carmen 151 Herrmann, Avery 151 Hester, Rash ad 151 Hicu, Lynn 151 Hines, Brittany 151 Hines, Kaitlyn 151 Hinmon, Dashaunta 151 Hiscrodt, EmilyJaninc 208 Hochstetlcr, Christian 151 I lodges, Yuri Ahmad 151,216 Hoffman, lily 152 Hoffmann, Chad 152 Hofmeistcr. Nlcaghan 152 Holbcrt, R. I-ancc 54-55 Holliday, Aysha 152 Hollingcr, Nicole 152 Hollister, Dylan 152 Hong,Jiongjiong 152 Hood, Lauren 152 Hood, Shanik 152 Hoot Paranormal 108 I lopkins, Ryan 152 Hopp, Malynda 152,223 1 loran, Robert 152 Horoff, I .‘.all Rebecca 152, 216 Horst. Tyler 65 Horwath, Michael 109 Hosn, Susan 152 Howard, Marsha 152 Howell. Pfcnda 134 Hu, Annie 152 Hudaihed, Abcer 152 Huggins, Gabricllc 152 Humans of Temple University 161 Hunt, Brianna 152 Hunt, Savannah 152 Hunter, Leon 152 Hunter, Zachary 152 Hurley, Susan 152 Huxtable.Jamila 223 Hyman, Michael 152 I Iannacc, Robert 152 I be, Chinwc 153, 154-155 Ibrahim, JannatuI 153 Iglesias, Sabrina 153 Illuminati. John 153 Ingram, Trimainc 153 Iota Nu Delta Fraternity Inc., 100 Isaac, Paulina Jayne 11 Isamah, Nwakaego 153 Islam, Samena 153 Ismael, Kristine 153 Iverson, Greta 153 I wugo, Ambrosia 153 Izewski, Alex 74 Jackson, Meredith 153 Jackson, Nyshcca 153 Jakimowicz, Emily 153 James, Tykee 121 Jamil, Nurhazirah 153 Jarvis, Jade 153 Janney, Amanda 76 Jean Baptiste, Tatiana 153 Jenkins, Kaylcigh 153 Jenkins, Monique 153 Jenkins, Morgan 153 Jenkins, Taylor 153 Jcrkovic, Sanda 153 Ji, Yi 153 Jiang,Ii 153 Jimmy Amy 100 John, Alisha 153 John, Jenny 153 Johnson, Brianna 113 Johnson, Jasmine 92,214 Johnson, Matthew 156 Johnson, Sharicna 156 Johnson, Victoria 156 Johnson-Agwu, Urc 156, 219 Johnston, Katherine 156 Jokinen, Joonas 73 Jones, Adriana 156 Jones, Christopher 156 Jones, Jessica 156 Jones, Martha 156 Josclin, Jennifer 156 Joseph, Janice 112 Joseph, Ulrick 25 Joshi,Jahanvi 156 Juda, Rebecca 156 Judge, Sarah 156 Juin, Dicuna 156 Jur, Tamara 156 Jurimas, Kayla 156 Kaalund, Alexandria 156 Kabir. Jennifer 156 Kachapuridzc, Alexandra 16 Kacyon, Matt 74 Kaiaparambath.Jill 121 Kamara, Aminata 156 Kaminski, Jessica 156 Kane, Caitlin 156 Kang. David 156 Kao. Jed 108 Kaplan. Joel 156 Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority Inc., 101 Karlhcim, Hannah 156 Kasprzak, Heather 156 Katz, Drew 192 Katz, Ixrwis 192 Kaur, Hardip 157 Kaur, Simranjit 157 Kayode-Ajala. Fisayo 157 Keelc, Natasha 157 Keen, Megan 157 Keller, Samantha 157 Kelly. Brenda 157 Kelly, Courtney 48-49, 108 Kelly, I-iurcn 157 Kelly, Makcnzic 157 Kenney, Olivia 112 Kettercr, Rachael 157 Khaku, Zahra 157 Khawaja, l arval 157 Khanna, Nikki ta 101 Kilroy, Stephanie 48-49, 157 Kim, Annie 112 Kim. Hye 157 Kim, Jean 157 Kim,Jinsuk 157 Kim,Joon-Yong 157 Kim, Jung 157 Kim, Mirae 157 Kim, Sung 157 Kincc, David 157 King, Ccridwyn 53 King, Lekan 157 King, Takesha 157 Kirby, Olivia 157 Kirk, Alyssa 72 Kirk, Daniel 157 Klein, Alana 158 Kloczynski, Ashley 158 Knaub, Samuel 158 Kofa, Shakat 158 Kollie, Korjx) 158 Konata, Chad 158 Kong.Jumi 158 Koskinas, Franccsa 158 Koszarck, Andrew 158 Koiicamp, Will 179 Kowollik, Courtney 158 Kramer, Erika 158 Kravel. Emily 10 Krawczvk, Joseph 158 Kreidler, Timothy 158 Kroll, Ryan 158 Kulak, Kevin 158 Kuqjiel. Timothy Ryan 201 Kushina, Julia 158 Kwak, Daniel 158 Kwan, Kaiyan 158 La Felusa,John 16, 158 La Voice, William Vaugh Patrick 120 I .aeon, Ryan 158 Lacrosse 90-91 Ladies of Elegance Step Organization 117 I afrcrty, Devon 158 Lammers. Khyra 158 Lampert, Michelle 158 Landers, Barbara 158 Lane, Kyle 158 Lanncy, Nichole 159 Largaespada, Fatima 88 Larson,John 115 I-isky, Darren 159 Lauderdale, Kiona 159 Liughlin, Emily 108 I-awrcncc, Maria 159 Lawson, Lydia 159 Lc, Jeanne 159 Lc, Linh 159 Lc, Michelle 159 I .each, Skylar 159 Ix:c, Hyejung 159 Lcftwich, Brett Justin 205 Legros, Sabrina 159 I-cgucssc, Iyobc 159 Leibovitz, Steven 159 Ixrist, Amy 159 Ix'inut, Marina 159 Lenfest, H.F. “Gerry” 192 Ix-ntz, Taylor 147 Leone, Charles 29 Leonova, Svetlana 159 Levesque, Christopher 159 Levin, Amy 155 Ix vin, Michael 159 Levine, Joanna 159, 223 Ix?vy; Joshua 159 I x wis, Atiya 159 Ix'wis, Keyhana 113 Ix wis, Tancll 117 Li, Bokuti 159 Lin, Peiyan 159 Undeman, Grant 97, 159 Lindeman, Stephen 82 Lindsey. Bisa 159 Iista, Christina 105, 162 Littoral, Austin 162 Liu. Qing 162 Ixidge, Melanie 115 Ix gan, Kelly-Ixigh 162 I-omax, Alexis 162 Ixnnigucn, Christopher 162 Lominy, Bianca 162 I x ng, Janet 162 I x ng, Jennifer 162 Ixmgo, Philip 162 Ixipez, Maria 162 Ixipez, Rcina 162 Ix rcnz, Melissa 67 Lu, Yan Yun 162 Luck, Aaron 162 Lull', Khalia 162 Lukasavage, Jennifer 162 Lumpkin, Taylor 65 Luna, Bryan 162 I -u o, Ye 162 Lupo, Bianca 162 Luszczak, Jessica 162 Lutes, Daniel 162 I .utz, Matthew 162 Lynes, Lydia 107 Lyons, Brianna 162 Mackenzie, Sheona 51 MacMullen, Emily 108 Madrid, Jacob 162 Makris, Anthoula 162 Malak, Matthew 163 Maldonardo, Jade L. 199 Malik, Khtesham 163 Malik, Inshal 100 Mall, Monica 163 Malice, Timothy 163 Mallow, Dan 163 Malone, Taylor 31 Maloney, Scan 163 Mancini, Marni 163 Mancuso, Jessica 163 Maniscola, Philip 163 Mann, Angel 163 Mannings, Joshua 163 Maples, Akasha 116 Marcel, Daniel 163 Marcus. Molly 56 Marine, Koty 154-155 Marino, Rebecca 163 Marks, Jasmyn 163 Marks, Kekeli 163 Marsden, Mary 163 Marshall. Kathryn Ixniise 217 Marshall, Melissa 163 Martin, Amber 163 Martin. Bca 120 Martin, Kelly 163 Martin, Sharifa 163 Martin, Tenisha 163 Martinez, Christian 163 Martinez, Pamela 163 Masciantonio, Vanessa 163 Mason. Andrew 78 Massalley, Gabriel 163 Massey, Theresa 104 Mathew, Blossom 164 Mathis, Andrea 75, 81 Mathis, Willie 164 Matthew, Maju 161 Matthews, Brandon 78 Matthews, Marissa 164 Maurer, Kristen 164 Mauro, Steve 94-95 Mavrina, Yana 164 Mawson, Charles 164 May, Fantasha 164 Mazaleski, Timothy 164 Mazlah, Adab 164 MeAleer, Jayme 164 McArdle, Cara 164 McCaney, Michael 164 McCann, Mitchell 204 McColgan, Carly 164 McDonald, Denzel 109 McDonough, Katherine 164 MeFrazier, Joshua 215 McGee, Max 27 McGinnis, Daniel 164 McGlawn, Cydney 104, 164 McGuire, Patrick 164 Mclntosh-Pctcrs. Michelle 164 McIntyre, Lauren 164 McKay, Ashley 164 McKay; Dylan 100 McKcndrick, Alyssa 164 McLaughlin, Kimberly 164 McLean, Maria 164 McLeod, Sieara 164 McMahon,Johanna 164 McMillan, Alexis 165,222 McNeil, Bridgettc 165 McNicholas, Catherine 165 Mcaux, Andrea 165 Medina, Brenda 165 Mehta, Jimika 108, 120 Meier. Joseph 165 Meil, Quinton K. 108 Melendez. Angelica 165 Mclman, Ezra 199 Mendez, Elivonne 108 Men’s Basketball 85 Men’s Crew 82 Men’s Cross Country 74 Men’s Soccer 73 Men’s Tennis 94 Merchant, Amy 165 Mcrcicr, Pierre 165 Mcrz, Eric 165 Meyer, Danielle 165 Meyer, Phil 116 Miah, Farhad 165 Michaels, Matthew 165 Middleton, Asia 165 Middleton, Rachel 165 Mielc, Nicholas 165 Milanese, Theresa 165 Miller, Aidan 108 Miller, Alexandra 165 Miller, Ashlyn 43 Miller, Georgia 165 Miller, Holly 165, 206 Miller, Jacquelynnc 10 Miller, Makeda 165 Miller, Veronica 165 Milton, Najah 165 Minchart, Sarah 34 Miranda, Kelsey 165 Miranda, Nina 165 Mitchell, Cody 168 Milhcell, Joshua 95 Mittathany, Merrill 168 Mittathanv, Michael 168 MofFitt, Evan 20 Mohamcd, Anani 168 Mohd 7.an. Nurul 168 Moke, Jacqueline 168 Molcski, Sarah 208 Mollcr, Melissa 168 Monoski.Jessc 100 Monroe, Dciona 117, 168 Montalbano, Tom 100 Montanez, Dalila 168 Montcro, Beatrix 121 Moody, Michael 168 Mooney, Kerri 168 Moore, Amira 168 Moore, Christine 168 Moore, Dcirdrc 168 Moore, Natifah 168 Moran, Stephanie 168 Morgan, Jennifer 10,43 Morgan-Gamber, Blake 168 Morris, Christian 168 Morris, Macco 168 Morrow, Adam J. 46-47 Morton, Nicole 168 Moser, Nicole 168 Moss, Alec 168 Moya, Steven 168 Moye,Jazctte 168 Mrazik, Relic cca 168 Mulhern, Terrence 169 Mullin, Kelly 169 Mumin, Malika 169 Mundv, Matt 108 Murawski, Michael 169 Murphy, Aaron 92 Murphy, Connor 169 Murray, Jocelyn 169 Musco, Joseph 108 Mustafa, Ahlam 169 Mustafa, Fadia 169 Mustafa. Zahia 169 Mwaura.Janc 169 Mycr. Charlotte 51 Myers. Ixiuren 169 Mvrick. Tashiah 169 Myzal, Adam 169 Na, Young Rce 169 Nakonieczny; David 169 Nasimov; Ixila 169 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 134-135, 166 National Collegiate Athletic Association 78 National Society of Collegiate Scholars 166 National Society of Leadership Success 171 Nayagan,Jancni 113 Nelson, Brittney 169 Nelson, Monet 169 Nelson, Thomas 169 Newsome, Stephanie 169 Newton, Caroline 169 Nguyen, Ammy 169 Ngucyn, Dicumy 169 Nguyen, Elisc 169 Nguyen, Huong 169 Nguyen, Kathy 172 Nguyen, Khanh 172 Nguyen. Khoi 172 Nguyen, Kieu 172 Nguyen, Lin 172 Nguyen, Quynh 105 Nguyen, Thu I lien 172 Nguyen, Tracey 105 Nielsen, Jessica 172 Niggel, Monica 172 Nije, Musa 172 Noamcssi, Sandrine-Gislain 172 Nooraslan, Nur 172 Nuss, Brian 172 Nuthulaganti, Swctha 100 O brien. Kelly 172 O’conncll, Kaitlin 172 O’connor, Sasha 172 O'Connor, Seamus 72 O’lone, Daniel 172 Oakman, Dorothea 172 Oalickal, Ashley 120 Obiakor. Jason 172 Ochoa, Isabel 121, 172 Odom. Briana 92 Odom, Maida 61 Okoyc, Edward 172 Oladeindc, Oluwarcmi 172 Olafuyi, Olatovosi 172 Olbiys, Agata 172 Omega Psi Phi 113, 115 Opuia, Sammie 20 Ortiz, Julymar 172 Oslxjrne, Beatrice 172 Ostro ', Magda 173 Osuji, Nnedi 173 Otte, Kc in 179 Owen, Michael C. 215 Paddcn.John 173 l age, Amy 173 Page, Sherrie 173 Pakstis, Dina 173 Palmas. Nlattco 12 Paltin, Dafna 173 Palyukh, Lyubov 173 Parihar, Sunaina 173 Parker, Tiffany 173 Parks, Brittney 173, 198 Parnell, Zachary 173 Parmar, Mayank 113 Parrott, Parker J. 222 Pastoriza, Melissa 173 Paszek, Kenneth 113 Patel, Dev 113 Patel, Disha 173 Plate!, Juc 101 Patel, KJ 116 Patel, Neel 100 Patel, Nirali 1 13 Patel, Pathik 1 13 Patel, Kikcsh 100 Patel, Sonia 173 Patel, Urvi 173 Patterson, Amir 173 Patterson, Dante 173 Patterson, Michael 112 Paul. Matthew 173 Paun, Adrian 173 Pawlowski, Kyle 29, 173 Peel. Robyn 173 Peguero. Angel 173 Pegula. Brandon 173 Penders, Emily 173 Penrose, Nerisha 116 Pepsin. Ariane 115, 174 Perez, Xavier M. 174, 202 Perkins. Brian 82 Perrucri. Anthony 174 Pcscatorc.Jay 174,213 Pcssoa, Bianca 174 Peterson, Christina 174 Peterson, Lydia 174 Petyerak, Alex 46-47 Pfeil, Katie 59 Philadelphia Advocates for Community Beautification 112 Philly Urban Creators 186-187 Phipps, Kim S. 43 Pham, Plumy 174 Phillip, Taldyah 174 Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity 100 Hckctt, Gabriel 174 Pierre. Roscnellc 113 Pileggi. Stephen 174 Hlijxmko. Mariya 207 Pilkington, Jake 65 Pillai, Manju 174 H men tel. Alizabeth 174 Pina, Marissa Nicole 202 Pinon, Reuvcn 174 Pinkhasov, Rebecca 109 Hnto, Luisa 174 Pttman, Kiana 174 Hus, Lindsey 174 Plack, Nick 94 Plaksin, Amanda 174 Plunkett, Nikkia 174 Plunkctt-Clcmcnts, Taylor 174 Pohland, Nicholas 174 Pointon, I.aurcu 174 Pompeo, Brooke 43 Pontius, Thomas 12 Popy. Kaniz 161 Porter, Darioit 119 Posoff. Haylcy 174 Premo. Julie 61 Price, Ashley 174 Prime, Brianna 174 Proccs, Dawn 175 PRowl 140 Pryzc, Megan 175 Public Relations Student Society 140 I icci, Gina 175 Pugh,Jainia 175 Pullen. Kyra Marie 175, 213 Purcell, Emma 11 Quinn, Brian 78 Quinn, I aura Hope 201 Radjalx va, Asal 175 Rajan, Jenny 175 Raman, Ncha 46-47 Ramirez-Vidal, Elvia 175 Ramos, Alcjandra 17 5 Ramoutar, Derek 175 Ramspacher. Jeffrey 175 Rankins, Sasha 175 Rase, Marissa 108 Rasing, Joyce 175 Rasing. Nerisa 175 Rashad Rastam, Ahmad 175 Rawji, Nafisa 175 Redding, Siobhan 175 Reddy. Haritha 120 Rccd. Alicia 175 Reed, Jessica Marie 175, 212 Reilly, Connor 70 Reindl, Elizabeth 175 Reiners. Daniel 45 Reitz, Conner 29 Reiver, 1-iuren 175 Rcleford, Rachel 175 Ren, Shaohui 175 Ren, Xuccr 208 Rcnninger, Stephanie 175 Rensimcr, Mcrynda 105 Residence Hall Association, 109 Rcssler, Julia 175 Rcuthcr, Emily 176 Revelt, I .aura 176 Reynard, Vanessa 176 Rcznick, Joshua 176 Rhulc, Matt 70 Rhymer, Donna 176 Rica fort, Joseph 176 Ricciardi, Christina 176 Ricciotti, Kacic 56 Rice. William 176 Rich, Matthew 176 Richards, Kaitlvn 176 Richards. Kcbrina 176 Richards. Phillip 192 Richter, Kelsey 176 Rios, Alexander 176 Rison, Ashley 176 Ritter. Edward 176 Rivera,John Lorenzo 121 Rolx'rtson, Marcus 176 Robin, Dierra 104 Robinson, Marcus 176 Rock, Amber 176 Rodriguez, Kristin 176 Rodriguez, Lyncue 176 Rodriguez Clover, Juana 176 Rogers, Tiana 176 Roggcnkamp. Kenneth I 76 Rosa, Daniel 176 Rosario, Marco 176 Rose, James 177 Rose. Gianna 177 Ross, Jah mya 177 Rosenblatt, Rebecca 51 51, Ro$cr,JcfF67 Rossetti, Amanda 177 Rossmair, Mark A. 177, 198 Roth, Heather 177 Rothenberger, Kevin 97 Roth miller, Tanisha M. 177 Rowe, Peter 177 Roy, Rosh 100 Rubin, Nicole 177 Rumaya, Doreen 177 Russell, Rayfield 177 Russo, Kimberly 177 Ryan, Curtis 177 Ryan, James 177 Saida r, Saman 177 Sakic, Milijenka 177 Salako, Olukcmi 177 Salamon, Samantha 177 Salanga, Ailecn 177 Saleh, Ibtisam 177 Salinas, Kathcrin 177 Salkcy. Maurita 177 Salomon, Marie 177 Salonga, Kathrina 105 Salter, Margot 177 Sampson, Griffin 177 Samuel, Michael 180 Sanchez, Jessenia 180 Sandcrlin, Ariel 180 Sanders, Briana 180 Sanders, Christiana 180 Sanderson, Marissa 180 Santos, Caitlin 180 Santulli, Meghan 105 Sanxhaku, Sucla 180 Sarkcr, Kamol 180 Scancella, Maria 180 Scanlon, Patricia 180 Scarano, Matthew 180 Scarlett. Alyssa 180 Schaffer, Jessica 180 Schcinoff, Kimberly 180 Schild, Lauren 108 Schlcssingcr, Jessica Lynn 180, 204 Schnicltzer, Brian 180 Schmidt, Jeffrey 180 Schnitzcr, Ashlcc 180 Schnitzer, Rebecca 180 Schocnhart, Chris 211 Schryver, Maxwell 15, 180 Schumacher, Allison 180 Schwcizcr, Joseph 180 Scott, Edwin 180 Scott, Jordan 180 Scruggs, Janelle 104, 181 Scutt, Melissa 181 Seibert, Kalli 45 Sclmani, Brisilda 181 Serrano, Katrina 181 Serrano, Vanessa 181 Sessoms, Candice 181 Settc, Ben 108 Shabazz, Aaminah 181 Shah, Hina 181 Shah. Sonali 120 Shajan, Chinsu 100, 181 Shaji, Shawn 100 Sharma, Taniya 112 Shaw, Breana 181 Sheak, Mary 181 Sheehan, Jennifer 25 Shegu, Shilpa 181 Shen, Yu 181 Sheth, Darshit 181 Sherlock, Taylor 67 Shinners, Caitlyn 181 ShoUjJacalvn 181 Showmakcr, Stacy 181 Shultz. Iamonica 181 Shutc, Alexandra 181 Sica, Amanda 181 Siciliano, Kathryn 181 Siddiqi, Sahar 51 Sigma Alpha Mu, 115 Silk, Bridget 110- 111 Simmonds, Sedequa 181 Simon, Ariellc 181 Smeriglio, Raymond 103 Smit, Rcinier 82 Smith, Amelia 181 Smith, Andrea 181 Smith, Angela 182 Smith, Austin 119 Smith, Charles J. 182 Smith, Courtney 182 Smith, Ian 182 Smith, Kathryn 182 Smith, Iavina 182 Smith, Malia 77 Smith, Patricia 182 Smoot, Rachel 182 Suavely, Jordan 182 Snell, Alexandra 182 Snineh, Refka 182 Snyder, Alison 182 Snyder,James 74-75 Snyder, Lauren 154-155 Snyder, Robert 182 Sobirova, Dilnoza 182 Soghomonian, Ani 182 Sokolo. Mat hos 182 Solarcs, Angel 108 Solomidou, Maria 182 Solomon, Kyle 182 Soto, Stephanie 182 Soukhaphonh, Tiffany 182 South Asian Studies Society 113 Spector, Jordan 182, 197 Spencer, Alyssa 182 Spencer, Keshroy 182 Spinrad, Robert 182, 218, 223 Spurrier, Claire 11 Stabler, David 182 Stallings, Nicole 183 Stallings, Shar-Ron 183 Stankun as, James 183 Stanton, Brandon 161 Starchia, Khalante 183 Stella, Samantha 183 Stennett, Naeerna 183 Stevenson, Brianna 113 Stillman, Breanna 183 Stinson. Connor 109 Stocker, Emily 183 Stoltzfus, Robert 183 Stone-Cameron, Amber 183 Strawder, Eboni 183 Strickland, Darryl 183 Stricklcr, Haylcy 183 Stuber, Matt 108 The Student Hip-Hop Organization 116 Su, Chioaning 51 Sunny Sybi 183 Sutcra, Adam 183 Sutton. Kaitlyn 140 Switzer, Dwight 196 Sydlik, Sandra 77 Szeto, Rachel 183 Szpynda, Theresa 108 Tang, Chen 183 Tang, Ij 183 Tang, Nicole 183 Tang-Nian, Kimberly 104 Tate, Dcstinie 183 Tate, Dylan 59 Tavcira, Felicia 183 'Taylor, Morgan 183 Tcesdale, Matt 78 Temple Agni 120 Temple Student Government 102-103, 121 Temple University Black Public Relations Society 134-135 Temple University Chemical Society 108 Temple University Pre-Law Society 108 Theobald, Neil D. 45,51,124 Thomas, Aria 183 Thomas, Divya 100 Thomas, Donavon, 109 Thomas, Eunique 183 Thomas, Jaidc 183 Thomas, Jill 184 Thomas, Nivia 184 Thompson, Andrea 184 Thompson, Courtney 40-41 Thompson, Ix rian 166, 171, 184 Thompson, Nicole 184 'Thompson, Sierra 184 'Thompson-Stout, Danzel 120, 184 Thorpe, Richard 184 'Throne, Joseph 184 Tice, Joanna 184 Tieng, Maria 184 Tiernan, Megan 91 Tieman, Nicole 91 To!! crt, Brett 184 Tomasclli, Eugenic 184 Ton, Crystal 184, 203 Toney Zurrcll 184 Torrence, Samantha 184 Torres, Cristina 184 Torres, Tyler 184 Totimeh, Kwashcc 184 Trainor, Shane 184 Tran, Kelly 105 IYan, Martin 184 Tran, Quyen Quyen 184 Trcacy, Lisa 184 Trendlcr, Natasha 184 Trinh, Michelle 184 Troxell, Rachael 185 Tsc, Yiu Ting 185 TU Operation Smile 112 Tucker, Melissa S. 185, 199 Tynkkycn, Olli 73 Tyson, Marc 185 Ullrich, Victoria 185 Umilc, Rebecca 185 Unirani, Rohan 113 Upadhyay, Hind 185 Uzuri Dance Company 166 5! Yaincocur, Valeric 185 Valentin, Charimar 185 Van Bemmdcn.Jocl 185 Vandcrmcrkt, Elizabeth 185 N ang, I aic 112 Varcs, James 185 Vaswani, Karishma 101 Vaync, Alison 185 Ycdral, Emily 185 Veloso, Enuna 113 Veneri, Anjclica 185 Vcssal, Daniel 185 Villccco, Gina 185, 204 Mvcro, Christopher 185 Volokhonskiy, Carolyn 185 Yorgiatzidis, Parthcna 185, 203 NVadslcy, Michael 113 Wagner,Joseph 185 Walchonski, Jessica 112, 185 Waldingcr,Joy 185 Walia, Ravncct 185 Walker, Chelsea Faith 185, 210 Walker, Ethan 188 Walker, PJ 70 Wallis. Kaylcc 188 Walter, Stephen 188 Wandishin, Jenna 188 Wang, Jenny 51 Wang, Michelle 188 Washington, Jordan 116 Washington. Linn 65 Wading, Ixtwrcnce 115 Watson, Hope 107 WardweD, Kariy 188 Warner, Agnes 188 Warren, Alexandra 188 Washington, Shannclle 188 Watson, Denise 188 Watson, Domeniquc 188 Weaver, George 188 Weber, Devin 188 Weinberg, Molly 105, 188 Weiss, Martin 188 Weiss, Scott 188 Wcsolowski, Jason 223 Whaumbush, Ransford 188 Whelan, Megan 40-41 White, Amanda 140 White, Alyssa 188 White, Andrew 188 White, Daniel 188 Whitehead. Brittney 113 Whitehurst, Lakcisha 188 Whittle, Alonna 188 Wilder II, Robert 188 Wiley, Tiffany 188 Williams, Andre 116 Williams, Desmond 188 Williams, Jenna 189 Williams, Marissa 116 Williams, Paul 189 Williams, Shercssc 189 Williams, Siaccy 189 Williams, Tcsia 189 Williams, Tyonna 86, 189 Williamson, Rashccda 189 W! Inter, Shchana 189 Wilson. Armand 189 Wilson, Charles 214 Wilson, Christasia 189 Wilson, Kaniau 189 Wilson, Nathan 189 Wilson, Tyler 189 Wilson, Mariah 105 Wimbu$h,Jahneaya 189, 212 Wing, Mitchell 189 Wiseman, Stephen 189 Wlsmcr, Alisa 189 Wlsmcr, Samantha 189 Wold, Alyssa 189, 1% Women’s Basketball 86-87 Women’s Crew 83 Women’s Cross Country 75 Women’s Fencing 88-89 Women’s Field Hockey 76 Women’s Gymnastics 92-93 Women’s Soccer 72 Women’s Tennis 95 Women’s Track and Field 81 Women’s Volleyball 77 Won, Michelle 189 Wong, Clara 189 Wood,Jennifer 189 Worck, Richard 189 Wosu-Kzi, Chioma 189 Wright, Jasmine 189 Wu, Chenyang 190 Wundcrlc, lisa 190 Wynn, Leigh 190 Wynn, Olivia 88 Yackoski, Katlvn 190 Yackoski, Kimberly 190 Yaksich, Jennifer 190,200 Yang, Yixin 190 Yansanc, Rahman 190 Ycshi, Tcnzin 190 Yi, Juliana 190 Yim, Christine 190 Yoos, Casey 190 Youtn, Doyoung 190 Youmans, January 190 Young, Ashley 190 Young, Dylan 214 Young, Jordan 190 Young. Lane 190 Young, Lydia 190 Young, Ryan 190 Young, Torrance 190 Yu. Kcjuan 190 Yun, Jennifer 190 Yushkcvich, Alysia 190 Youwakim, Christine 29 Zanolli, Joseph 112 .aratio, Michelle 190 Zargan, Emily S. 191,209 Zcka, Selim 15 Zcng,Jiali 191 Zheng, Bingting 191 Zhou, Iinda 191 Zoto, Alyssa 191, 215 Zuk, Tomasz 218 Surname Nom Apellidos MURRAY Given Names Prenoms Nombres LINDSEY NICOLE Title Titre Titulo Editor-in-Chief Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos ZARGAN Given Names Prenoms Nombres EMILY SUSAN Title Titre Titulo Graduacion Surname Nom Apellidos KRUM Given Names Prenoms Nombres LOGAN BRADLEY Title Titre Titulo Managing Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2016 Surname Nom Apellidos VILLECCO Given Names Prenoms Nombres GINA ROSETTA Title Titre Titulo Marketing Director Graduation Diplome Graduacion Dec 2014 Surname Nom Apellidos RAZZI Given Names Prenoms Nombres ALISON CHRISTINA Title Titre Titulo Owl Pride Manager Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2017 Surname Nom Apellidos TOMCZUCK Given Names Prenoms Nombres JACK CARL . Title Titre Titulo Sports Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion Dec 2014 Surname Nom Apellidos DIANA Given Names Prenoms Nombres DAVID Title Titre Titulo Greeks Organizations Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos BOHRER Given Names Prenoms Nombres OLIVIA NICOLE Title Titre Titulo Chief Copy Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos REDDING Given Names Prenoms Nombres SIOBHAN MARY Title Titre Titulo Student Life Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos HAMILTON Given Names Prenoms Nombres CHELSEY NICOLE Title Titre Titulo People Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion Dec 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos DESMOND Given Names Prdnoms Nombres TIFFANY AMBER Title Titre Titulo Assistant Copy Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion 1 May 2017 Surname Nom Apellidos CALTA Given Names Prenoms Nombres TAYLOR LEE Title Titre Titulo Social Media Director Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2016 Surname Nom Apellidos PENA Given Names Prenoms Nombres BREXY Title Titre Titulo Academics Editor Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2018 Surname Nom Apellidos GIMALDI Given Names Prenoms Nombres CRISTINA Title Titre Titulo Assistant Marketing Director Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos PLETZ Given Names Prenoms Nombres SHELBIE LYNN Title Titre Titulo Photo Editor Graduation Diplome Graduation Dec 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos MANSARAY Given Names Prenoms Nombres MARIAMA Title Titre Titulo Greeks Organizations Writer Graduation Diplome Graduation May 2017 Surname Nom Apellidos VAYNE Given Names Prenoms Nombres ALLISON Title Titre Titulo People Writer Graduation Diplome Graduation May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos BROASTER Given Names Prenoms Nombres QORI REMELLE Title Titre Titulo Senior Designer Graduation Diplome Graduation May 2015 Surname Nom Apellidos EVANITUS Given Names Prenoms Nombres ZOE PAIGE Title Titre Titulo Senior Photographer Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2017 Surname Nom Apellidos KALLEN Given Names Prenoms Nombres CASEY EMMIS Title Titre Titulo Senior Photographer Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2016 Surname I Nom Apellidos MORRISON Given Names Prenoms Nombres KATHARINE JUNE Title Titre Titulo Website Specialist Graduation Dipldme Graduacion May 2017 Surname Nom Apellidos WILLIAMS Given Names Prenoms Nombres JOSEPH ELIAS Title Titre Titulo Sports Writer Graduation Diplome Graduacion May 2016 Surname Nom Apellidos KELLER Given Names Prenoms Nombres NATHAN || Title Titre Titulo Student Life Writer Graduation Diplome Graduacion Dec 2016 Surname Nom Apellidos HOLL Given Names Prenoms Nombres AMANDA NICHOLE Title Titre Titulo Senior Designer Graduation Diplome Graduacion LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Mv Ia£t two ycai oii udf at Templar Annual Yearbook truly encouraged me to celebrate the present .tud remember the past. Through my role as IvditOr-in-C ’hiet'. I am so proud of the family dial our stall- has become ami .ill til the hard work that we have put into this book along the way. The stories that tins lx ok has captured truly highlight the incredible anti inspiring place that is Temple University Farry student that I came across showed me a unique definition of •‘Temple Made” anti that no one here fits into a preconceived mold. Rather, every individual is creating his or lief own legacy. Ys 1 gel math- to graduate this war. 1 hope die tradition of Templar Animal Yearbook continues to live on and remind students of dicir favorite memories from college 50 years down the road. I ant so lucky to be supported by an amazing stall'of students who have poured their hcatts into this Iwok. During the countless nights spent perfecting the page designs and editing stories, friendships were created that I am sure, like this book, will last a lifetime. I would also like to thank our adviser. John DiCario and the rest of the Temple community that hrlped us to product this book. As I continue on my tqurney, I am certain that I will look back on this book with great pride, as it encapsulates all aspects of my four years at Temple University, and I hope as students you do the same. Thank you, Temple University, for an unforgettable college career. LINDSEY MURRAY COLOPHON Temple University’s 2015 Templar Annual Yearbook was printed byjostens Printing and Publishing Company with the help of our representative, Katie Rennie. Under the supervision of John DiCarlo, the book was created and produced by 24 student staff members, along with many writers and photographers in the Temple community. Senior portraits were done by Prestige Portraits by Iifctouch and all professional sports photographs were also provided by Iifctouch. This edition will feature 256 pages, including 63 color pages, and over 1,000 graduating seniors and hundred of additional students. Pages were created using Adobe Creative Suite 6.0 on Mac computers and were submitted usingjostens Yearbook Avenue Designer online. .