Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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TEMPLAR ANNUAL 1999 I ' LEASE EXIT THE BUILD- ING. AN EMERGENCY HAS BEEN REPORTED. PLEASE EXIT THE BUILDING. As you roll out of vour warm, cozv bed and look at the alarm clock, vou groan in horror as vou realize it is two o ' clock in the morning! As the ' fire alarm blares, sounding like an air-raid drill, vou begin to wonder why, just why, did you decide to ii e in the dorms again this year. For seniors who live in the dorms, it has been a four, and sometimes five year adventure. Their journey began in the freshman dorms — Johnson, Hardwick, and Peabodv Halls, and thev had their first taste of community living. Sharing bathrooms which were often disgust- ing, waking up two hours before class to line up for a shower, and cohabiting with the new riiommate who did not mind blasting music at 2 am when vou had a biology midterm the next day at 8:40 were all part of the ad -enture. Going to the cafe in pa|a- mas and slippers to eat runny eggs after a reallv late night at the fraternity houses across the street was another strange-but-true ritual. But despite all this, dorm life had it ' s benefits. Senior Nupa Patel comnuited to Temple her first two years, but moved into the dorms her junior year for convenience. I don ' t ha e to get up at the DORM LIFE bv Ivv Edlow crack of dawn to get to class, she says. I love waking up at 8:30, throwing on sweats, and trucking to my 8:40. The dorms also offered stu- dents a sense of community and social interaction. There were always programs to participate in, from sex jeopardy to time management to cooking contests or massage therapy. There were also workshops that had a more serious and positive effect t)n the surrounding community. Programs like Safe Trick-or-Treat where neighborhood kids came around for candy in the dorms, cleaning up local schools, and having dorm teams for the AIDS Walk were a few activities which brought Temple dorm res- idents closer to the Philadelphia community. Amos Simms-Smith, a senior and R.A., admits that he lo es living in the dorms. He reveals he was excited to move from Hardwick to New Residence Hall in his sophomore year because, it ' s a lot better here in New Res because you can interact with people et maintain a certain amount of pri ' acv. Ob ' iousl ' , private batlirooms are a plus to an ' student. When asked wh - he did not choose to live in Towers, Amos said, When I was a sophomore. New Res was timIU new and modern. However, many Towers residents would argue with that iewpoint. Whenever Temple students are discussing dorms, the cjuestion of ' Which is better. New Res or Towers? ' is always debated. 22

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THE END THE BEGINNING ParkI niniilin!; lion « i rwinl- 1 „. a ' .i I arrange my entire schedule around the time the train comes. There ' s a definite social aspect of commuting. It ' s almost like the social atmosphere is split between commuters and non-commuters. -Faith (Cheltenham) We come in droves from all over the city as well as the surrounding areas — Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties, even New Jersey, to take the much talked about Temple Challenge. Termed as a commuter school , there is something about Temple that makes it a irtual magnet for the thousands of us who com- mute back and forth each day. Some of us are sax ' ing thousands of dollars bv li ing at home with our par- ents, while others ha ' e the added financial responsi- bility of an apartment or house. Whate or the case may be, most of us are hard-working and considered Temple for its affordabilitv, its locale, and of course, it ' s exemplary academic programs. These qualities make Temple a perfect fit for financially conscious students who choose to commute. .Amid the hustle and bustle of commuting, it all boils down to one common goal, one common meeting place. Final destination: GRADUATION DAY!!!!!!!! 10 Places To Catch Some ZZZZZ Without the comfort of a cozy dorm room to take a breather between classes, it is commonplace to find a commuter stretched out on the couches of the dimly lit Mitten Hall, or nestling in the lobby of Speakman Hall. Here are some students favorite places to snooze: 1. Speakman Hall Lounge I. Third floor of SAC 3. Mitten Hall i. Gladfelter Hall Lobby 5. T.V. room in SAC 6. Anderson Hall Lobby 7. Barton Hall Lobby 8. During Class 9. Blitman Library 10. Basement of Paley Library Where Commuters Go To Grab A Bite... Whether it is the Bagel Hut, the Owl ' s Nest, SAC, or the infamous Temple trucks, we all have our favorite spots to eat. The small truck in front of the Esther Boyer Music school gets rave reviews for its original Margate . The row in front of Anderson is also a popular commuter spot where one can buy anything from pizza to falafel. Jjtsintt ftiuwl ' ! ' ' 21

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THE END THE BEGINNING Towers is the best dorm to live in because it ' s like having your own apartment, said senior Stephanie McLaughlin. You can have people come over and chill and you can cook them dinner. Not having to hike to the cafe is worth it! Along with not having to eat at the dining hall, Towers also offered the advantage of a living room and study area, so that residents did not have to be in one room at all times. The balconies were also a popular hangout spot for those who did not live on the first floor. Whether you lived in J + H, I ' eabody, New Residence Hall, or Temple Towers, you have experi- enced the fun and sometimes anguish of Temple University ' s dorm life. Whatever the case, dorm life is an experience filled with memorable moments you will laugh and sometimes crv about way past gradua- tion dav. THE TOP 5 bests and worsts of dorm life by Adele Celuck You get to wear your P.J.s to class Don ' t have to worry about cleaning up the mess you left in the elevator the night before The lovely view of Club Mickey D ' s Owl ' s Nest at 2 am Creeping WORST Fishing for quarters to do last month ' s laundry Sharing a bathroom with hairball Helen or Harry Waking up to your roommate and their date Getting up for the 3 am firedrill Creeping and getting caught photos by K.iren Stfwart 23