Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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A GROUP OF CLOSE FRIENDS FROM IHE NEWMAN Cf NT! Bryan Mann talks with Know environmentalist IN STYIE DURING A HOME Photo by RonfDevassy Photo by Becky Kerner football game at Lincoln Financial Field. students can help protect the environment. It is a rare occurrence when nothing exciting is going on at or around campus. Many events are organized by the Main Campus Program Board, Temple Student Government, and groups of ambitious, driven students for Temple's lively and energetic student body. Common events that grab students’ attention throughout the year including sporting events and information days. In fact, sporting events, such as basketball games, are a popular way for students to gel decked out in Cherry and White attire and cheer on their home team. Information sessions, including studying abroad fairs, the Marine Recruitment Program, and cancer awareness events engage students' minds and encourage them to explore new areas of interest and concern. It is very important to think about the gas and emissions that go into your food. It can take up to 30,000 miles to get a bag of Doritos made and transported to Philly. Even 'Philadelphia' Cream Cheese takes 778 miles to get from the factory in Illinois to Philly. Corinne Miller. Freshman Another large event this year included Campus Sustainability Day which stressed the importance of on-campus recycling and waste management. The Bell Tower was crowded with many interested students who flocked to tlie various tables that were set up. Remarking on the importance of going green , Eric Smith said, I think sustainability is an important issue today. It basically means trying to meet the needs of current society without compromising the needs of the future. We need to rethink the way we live from many aspects. Awareness is a key part of it. Another prominent event that occurred in the fall was the appearance of NBC's Today Show host Matt l.auer. who came to campus to speak at a charity event at the Joe First Media Center at the School of Communications and Theater. Lauer was honored for his influential work in the field of journalism with the Law Klein Excellence in the Media Award. Students also had the privilege to hear him speak during a symposium about careers in journalism and mass media. Okikiola AlliUalogun. Sarah Higgins and Becky Kerner Representatives of The Temple News and the Temple Update with NBC journalist Matt Lauer, who came to speak at the Joe First Media Center in the School of Communications and Theater. Photo courtesy of Jeff Cronin Student Life | 23

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(im i i am EVENTS Courtney Battle. Angela Grieco, Corinne Miller and Jamie Mount inform STUDENTS OF THE IMPACT FOOD SHIPPING HAS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AT CAMPUS Sustainability Day. Photo by Becky Kerner A CURIOUS STUDENT TAKES THE FIRST STEP IN HER STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE BY VISITING THIS YEAR'S STUDY ABROAO FAIR HELD IN TUTTLEMAN LEARNING CENTER. Photo by Emily Ascani 22 | Student Life

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(From Left to Right): Lining up FOR A GAME-CHANGING SHOT. A STUDENT PLAYS BILLIARDS AT THE Student Center as a means of UNWINDING FROM A LONG WEEK OF classes. Temple baseball fans CELEBRATE THE PHILLIES' WIN OVER THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS DURING THE 2009 WORLD SERIES Playoffs. Photos by Roni Devassy and Jared Vanderzell GO r=--------- PHILLIES' r GO CHILLIES’ When the sun goes clown at Temple, it cloes not necessarily mean that campus shuts down. After dark, campus continues to thrive, proving that there are other options for students at night in addition to studying at the library and writing reports at the l ech Center. Campus at night is simply popping! You really have to try to be bored here. Walking around campus, one can see the tennis courts at the Student Pavilion filled with students until late into the night. “Going out to the courts and playing tennis on a Friday night is an ideal way for me to start the weekend!” said Shivani Sheth. In addition to tennis, other sporting events that go on at night include flag football and outdoor soccer games. Friday nights are also host to Free Food Fun Fridays at the Student Center, which lasts from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Student Center's game room is also a popular spot for students looking to unwind from the stress of a long day. Students can also be seen relaxing outside, performing music with friends or kicking around the hackev-sack long after the sun has went down. “Liacouras Walk really comes to life after dark because of innovative events and usual spots to hang OUt,” Said Joshua 1 Iouck. Roni Devassy The historic owl located at the Founder’s Garden keeps night watch. Photo by Jared Vanderzell 24 Student Life