Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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 The STATUE OF WllllAM Penn atop City Hall is A SYM80L OF Philadelphia's HISTORIC PAST AND BRIGHT FUTURE. Photo sy Becky Kerner Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can climb aboard the Channel 6 Zooballoon for a spectacular view of the zoo that is weu above the heads of even the giraffes . Photo by Becky Kerner Student Life 15

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TWO CHILOREN TEETER ON THE EDGE OF SWAN Fountain in Logan Circle. Photo by Becky Kerner Built in 1865. years before City Hall was FINISHED. THE ARCH Street Uniteo Methodist Church is JUST ONE OF MANY PUCES of worship in phiudelphia. Photo by Becky Kerner Center City's Penn Center IS IN THE HEART OF Phiudelphia’s business district. Its guss windows REFLECT SOMEOFPHILLY'S MOST ICONIC BUILDINGS. SUCH AS CITY HALL. Photo by Becky Kerner r oilers 111.1m educational and cultural experiences; One can enjoy a night of music at the Kimmel h is home io die Philaddhpia Orchestra, or stop by the Constitution Center, to see one of the Bt important d cuments. Philadelphia sports offer a major reason for students to trek into the heart of the city. Accessible via the Broad Street Line, Lincoln Financial Field Citizen's Bank Park and the Wachovia Spectrum, are hot spots where students, along With other Philly sports Ians, can cheer on their favorite team, and this year, Philadelphia sports teams gave citizen a lot to cheer about, with the Phillies entering the World sciies tor the second consecutive year, the Fagles rumbling into the end zone frequently and the Fivers keeping Ians enthralled in close, nail-biting games. Philadelphia Center, whit at ion's mo; The city of Philadelphia is definitely the place to be! There are great places to hang out, experience culture, and eat great food! Philadelphia is home to a variety of cultural, historical and social centers, making it the ideal city to be in during college years. dduionally. a college student’s life would not be quite complete without a wide variety of food. With restaurants like Budd.ik.m Penang. Copabanana and New Delhi, students are able to find food that they have always eni yed while still Iteing able to experiment with new dishes from different parts of the world. I thoroughly emmeii the Chicken Chimichanga I ordered at Copabanana during a dinner with friends. said ken Truth. The city ol Philadelphia never fails to offer a fresh plate of new experiences and enjoyment for students with diverse interests'. Okiktoh AUibaltoflun and Roni Dcvassy 14 Student Life

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 Intramurals “GtlRng a good workout as often as I can keeps .mcAlert and awake during classes, along with feeling great for the rest of the day, said Divya Prakriya. Fortunately, Temple provides a variety of options for students to stay fit on campus. Students frequently use the Independence Blue Cross Fitness Center. which is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the Student Pavilion, which is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The outdoor track at the turf field has also recently become a hot spot for students who want to test their endurance and stamina in an outdoor setting. In addition to these options, students can join sports clubs and intramurals. Michael Drusedem, sophomore and founder of the Handball Club. said. “It’s a great feeling finding a group of people who share a common interest in a sport. It is definitely a bonding experience. Several sports club teams participated in regional and national events. “For the womens swimming club, we had weekly regular practices and invitationals throughout the year. said Indira Friel. Though commitment in spoils clubs is significant, students who participate find it a healthy and fun addition to their academic workload. Students who do not feel as if they can balance a full school workload with a sports club commitment can take solace in the more flexible, yet considerably competitive, intramural sports available to students. Playing intramural volleyball is a great experience for me, said Michelle Link. I love my Tl! Bailers!” Roni Devassy 16 Student Life