Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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While ihe fall semester was quite chilly, it did not prevent the megashark intramural soccer TEAM FROM PLAYING UNDER THE NIGHT SKY TO BRING HOME A 1-0 WIN. PHOTO BY JARED VANDERZEIL Student Life 17

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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

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ISMAimiftlN A TWO STUDENTS SHOW OFF THEIR FACE PAINTINGS OURING THE HOMECOMING PEP RALLY. THE PEP RALLY WAS SPONSORED BY MAIN CAMPUS PROGRAM BOARD. Photo By Becky Kerner Homecoming King Darryn Jared Lee and Queen Candace Moses stand side by side after a well-deserved victory at the Homecoming football game. Photo courtesy of Carl Wolf Studios Hooter encourages students to scream for Cherry and white Photo By Emily Ascani np Temple students take a lot of pride in their school. Fojr example, a Temple student will gladly correct a misinformed outsider that our color is not red, it is cherry. This display of pride is seen most during Homecoming, where fans are covered in an assortment of cherry and white. The week-long events began with the Homecoming pageant, which allowed the prospective kings and queens to strut their stuff in Mitten Hall’s Great Court. In addition, students indulged themselves at the free barbecue sponsored by Main Campus Program Board. Friday included the afternoon pep rally, held in the Howard Gittis Student Center, the Homecoming Parade and the I.upe Fiasco and Asher Roth concert. The festivities ended with the football game on Saturday, where not even rain could stop dedicated Temple fans, alumni and staff from watching Temple defeat Army 27-13. The crowd roared to the famous “T for Temple U” fight song that howled through the stands of the stadium. King and Queen Darryn Jarred Lee and Candace Moses smiled through the rain after their Homecoming victory. Yet again, I lomecoming remained an event that connects the Temple community. Okikiola Allibalogun 18 | Student Life