Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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 I usually focus on my upper body, using the weights. I like doing the group fitness, such as Aerobics. What is your favorite thing to do at the IBC? - Nick H All photos by Tekara Gainey Temples Fitness program has many options to keep students active and in shape. Whether a student prefers playing tennis at the pavilion, running on the outdoor track, or using the free weights at the IBC, the opportunity to buff up is always there. With classes such as Boot Camp and Hip Hop Funk, each student can find the right class to get in shape for his or her interest or body type, while still having fun. Not only does the IBC offer fitness classes but there are also open weight rooms with machines and free weights. The racquetball courts are a popular work-out space for students as well. The IBC, open all day. has its busy times (especially around holidays - Thanksgiving!) but normally the machines and weights are accessible. In Pearson Hall, a pool is available for classes and free swims, giving a healthy aquatic option to students. The fitness facilities are a great addition to campus, helping keep Temple students in top Shape. - Christie Francis

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The music program features an outstanding orchestra arid four variations of choirs, which offer many opportunities for music and non-music majors. Students wishing to perform instrumentally have the option of choosing from multiple ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra and Diamond Marching Band. The Boyer College programs provide students with professional training, giving students the chance to perform not only on Temples campus but also in the city of Philadelphia. On December 2nd. Temples Jazz Band performed the Kimmel Center with Philadelphia jazz legend Benny Golson. ov ce pro Boyer C of Temples gone on to p create pro; become inv The Conwellj liege is also the home to Temples dance program. The graduate ■partment of Dance havel orm m major companies, sional companies, and ved in dance at all levels I ance Theater hosts 12-15 performances throughout the school year, which showcases not only students, but alumni and professionals as well. There are also organizations for students interested in dance including types of dance such as Ballroom. Latin, and his is definitely a year of celebrations, made nt by The Department of Theater, curren brating its 41st season here at Temple, ly does the theater department provide its s with a profound education, leading to ising career in theater, but it also provides general student body with breathtaking performances all year-round. The 2008-2009 ason included hits such as Damn Yankees. The Seven and Cabaret. A two-year. $29 million renovation to the Baptist Temple was started to transform the abandoned building into a performing arts center. The renovations of the Baptist Temple will provide a new home to the performers of Temple University. With all of the opportunities relating to music, dance, and theater, every student can find somethina to do in his or her snare timel

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Living in the city attracts many students to Temple University each year. Luckily, with six residence halls right on-campus, students have the opportunity to live in a colorful and and only a few steps away from their classes. Peabody and Johnson Hardwick halls are freshman dorms, well known for their sta communal living styles. Students living here have more opportunity to meet people on thei I feel like I wouldn't have met have the people I'm friends with if I had lived in a differeny [with suite style rooms], said freshman Lane Ackerman. 1940 and White Hall are freshman and sophmore residence halls known for their rooms. The location of 1940 and White Hall are what students find convenient about them I like that its [1940] right in the middle of everything, said freshman Val Rubinsky. Hall is on the edge of campus, but freshman Rosie Falco said she likes living at White Hall because its so close to the cafeteria at Johnson and Hardwick and the Rite Aid is right across street. While most upper classmen choose to find housing off-campus in apartments and houses, some upper classmen take the opportunity to live at Temple Towers or 1300. The Temple Towers accommodates upper classmen and transfer students. As all residence halls. 1300 has a fitness room, computer lab, and TV lounge, but what many students find to be the most unique about 1 nn ic the mrw nnmnm ctnro Innatnrt in thn hacpmpnl