Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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 24 7 students can be found around campus, running to and from class or leaving the library late at night. However, simply hanging-out keeps many students sane. Students can always be found in the SAC, the TECH Center, Starbucks, Maxi’s, study lounges and Beury Beach during early fall and spring. PHOTOGRAPHED BY Sarah Anderton. Student Life 019

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HANGOUTS With Temple's student body totaling over 35,000 students, there are always people around campus. But where do students hangout? Temple’s main campus has over 60 buildings for students to spend time between classes, not to mention the numerous outside locations to catch some rays when the weather is nice. While the options for hangout locations are endless, some seem to be more popular than others, such as the Student Center, the Tech Center, Liacouras Walk, Paley Library and the Bell Tower, to name a few. The Howard Gittis Student Center, more commonly know as the SAC, is noticeably the most popular hangout spot for students on campus. Upon entering the SAC, one will notice chairs filled with students, while others are wandering around doing everything from browsing jewelry vendor tables and club bake sale stands to napping before the onset of a night class. However, the SAC offers so much more than just seating for sleepy students. The Student Center also contains the Temple Bookstore, a game room, the Reel movie theater, a food court, the Underground and study areas equipped with wireless Internet connection. Junior public relations student, Kira Ibanez, says I like going to the SAC between classes because there are always so many people there; you’re bound to see someone you know. Another popular place for students to spend time is the Tech Center. Temple’s Tech Center features 700 computers for student use, 13 breakout rooms for group study, a Starbucks cafe and several plasma TV's. The Tech Center is always full of students hanging out and doing homework, even in the wee hours, as it is open 24 hours. I frequent the Tech Center. There’s always an open computer to check my e-mail between classes, plus I can hit up the Starbucks for a hot chocolate on my way out. What could be better? - Tom Angiorlis, Senior 018 | Student Life While the indoor amenities that Temple offers are nice, some students prefer to spend time outdoors while on campus. There is plenty of green space where students can relax on campus including the Bell Tower, Liacouras Walk and the lawn outside of Gladfelter Hall. Liacouras Walk, which contains Maxi’s restaurant, 7-11 and MasterWok, is a convenient place to grab some lunch and eat outdoors. People are always passing through the Bell Tower area, which makes it a prime spot for peoplewatching, while the lawn at Gladfelter Hall has new adirondack chairs which make it possible for students to lounge outside with friends. Lexi Clauss, a senior nursing student at Temple, likes hanging out on Liacouras because there is always something unique going on. During the school year, Liacouras is the place where everything happens. Spring Fling is hosted there and other cool things like break dancing competitions or live music are always happening. - Laura Johnston

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Around 8 am, the Septa station bursts with commuter students spilling out of train after train. Temple started as a night school with no on-campus housing, and still today, many students commute to campus. Photographed by Sherin Koshy. 020 Student Life