Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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 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