Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In a }J[dmL.. America Attacked In a moment, our lives were changed. The events of September 11. 2001 shook the world. They were horrific, unimaginable and heart-wrenching. Many awoke to what they thought would be a nor- mal Tuesday. However, at ap- proximately 8:45AM. they were proven wrong. Four planes crashed and thousands of lives were lost. In the course of a few hours, the largest terrorist attack on American soil would be over. The carefree, liberated life that all of us came to know was threat- ened. Terrorist enemies flew two planes full of innocent passengers into the World Trade Center Towers and one into the Pen- tagon. Passengers of a fourth plane flying over western Penn- sylvania fought off the enemy and took their own lives in or- der to spare others. The attack might have brought down the Twin Towers, but it did not destroy the American spirit; it reignited it. We banded together, not as individuals, but as one nation determined to fight to preserve our values and country. We were no longer white or black, rich or poor. Republican or Democrat. We were American! — Kate Hagcnbuch Always remember 9 11 01 ■H The World Trade Center was an international landmark. It was a tangible symbol of Ameri- ca. Photo B : Kirsten Mack . Kirsten Mack The World Trade (enter was the kes Feature in New York City ' s sk lmc. 16, mm ft T I Photo By: Kate Hagenbuch Vcross the nation, all Hags were lowered to half-staff in remem- brance of the lives lost. feTe Hi Stptei pus. HOI) Speak to othei glued rind. ncer Ik I I ' holo H : Kirsten Mack The observation deck at the World Trade Cen- ter provided breathtaking iews o ' NYC.

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Where do you sleep? Photo By: Rachael Anderson Temple resident Erin Ahern gets ready for a night ' s rest on the top bunk. During various times of the day, students can be found doing one thing: sleeping. They settle in many places throughout Temple ' s campus, from social lounges and study halls to the main lobbies of dorms. Anywhere there is a comfortable place to sit and relax, students can easily be found fast asleep. Nicer days find students outside resting on the nu- merous benches or laying down on the grassy areas by the Bell Tower. Since the renovation of the Student Center, students can be found resting on the new comfortable chairs in the atrium area of the building. No matter where you go on campus, you will always be able to find students doing one of their favorite things: sleeping! — Michael Wagner Photo By: Kate Hagenbuch ■ It ' s never too late to catch up on your Z ' s. Photo By: Vicky Walsh New accommodations at the Student Center offer all tired stu- dents a chance to relax and close their eyes. ? Why will you be here for 5 years? An unpaid eight dollar phone bill kept an out-of-state student from liv- ing on campus. Couldn ' t live here, couldn ' t go... 5th year education program. ' 5 hoto By: Vicky Walsh If you can ' t find room inside, you can always find a comfortable bed in Founder ' s Garden.

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Coming Together As Temple University stu- dents began their day on September 11, 2001. word of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Penta- gon spread across the cam- pus. Many gathered around a car outside Speakman Hall to hear the latest news briefing, while others kept themselves glued to any TV they could find. Disbelief, fear and uncertainty are only a few of the emotions the stu- dents were overcome by. The University established phone banks to New York and Washington. provided counseling ser- vices and held blood drives and prayer servi- ces. Students became completely immersed in the aftermath. They did everything in their pow- er to help those affected by September 11, 2001. Even in the wake of trag- edy. Temple students showed their pride and ability to overcome ad- versity by uniting. — Kate Hagenhuch moriam 11, 2001 Photo B : Kate Hagenbueh The marquee on the corner of Broad and Norris Streets displayed the University ' s sympathy in wake of the events on 9 1 1 01. fef| fer m« h lE J| Attention students ■ PHONE BANK V£H YORK CALLS Tutlleman 101 I I ?■%■■ Tl ' %■ ' i On Friday. September 14. the Temple community braved wind and rain to join together in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Photo Bv: Kate Hagenbueh Photo By: Kate Hagenbucl Small but meaningful expressions of support and patriotism were found all over campus. J - 7 — V 17