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Squirrels are Temple tough LUCAS ROGERS The owl has been the symbol and mascot for Temple University since 1880, when the school was founded. However, there is another animal at Temple’s campus that is just as famous and recognizable as the owl. This animal doesn't have feathers, it’s not a nocturnal hunter and it's not represented at our school sporting events, but it's an animal that most students probably encounter on a daily basis. This animal is, of course, the squirrel. Squirrels roam around all parts of the grounds at Temple University. The squirrels interact with students in ways ranging from eating lunch with them to posing for photos. Occasionally, there might be a conflict between a squirrel and a student, but for the most part, everyone is able to coexist. Temple squirrels are truly unique; their bold and playful personalities contribute to the distinct atmosphere of the school. Several students speak very highly of these squirrels. They teach us lessons if we watch them,” said Stephanie Jaworowicz, a senior dance major. “They tell you how the weather will be because their fur changes color. We could learn a lot if we just slowed down to watch.” Temple students may have homework, projects, and midterms to worry about, but the squirrels at Temple have to deal with their own problems as well. Jaworowicz once came across a Temple squirrel with a wounded tail. I went to get my camera, and the squirrel stood straight up to have his picture taken,” Jaworowicz said. “And then I noticed that the squirrel only had half of a tail, and I thought: ‘that is the toughest squirrel I’ve ever seen.’ And then he proved me right because he scampered off and defended his tree that he was trying to climb, to get his own food.” The squirrels at Temple are often busy doing squirrel things, but they are generally easy to get along with and easy to make friends with. They’re actually pretty friendly, said Adam lezzi, a senior history major. “I don’t have a problem with them. They're not hurting me; they're not biting me, not yet at least.” lezzi also commented on the way that Temple students have influenced the squirrels’ friendly nature. The squirrels’ exposure to humans makes them so apt to interact with humans, he said, lezzi knows a student who used to feed a squirrel that she nicknamed ‘Balthazar.’ “It would sit on her lap, and she would get corn muffins and it would eat little crumbs of corn muffins, lezzi said. “It was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Andrew Kelley, a junior who’s majoring in Information Science and Technology, credits the squirrels’ amiability to the fact that they’re dealing with college students rather than small children, which could be “a nightmare for the squirrels. Kelley said. “And as far as I know, there haven't been any squirrels mauling people lately, so that probably helps. I’ve also had my fair share of run-ins with Temple squirrels. It can be surprising just how fearless some of them are. One evening I was eating a steak and cheese roll at a picnic table outside the Samuel Paley library, when a squirrel hopped onto the table and began to approach me. After persistently running back and forth across the table, the squirrel eventually decided to leave, but there were a few moments when the squirrel seemed seconds away from leaping at my plate and scurrying away with my meal. Squirrels in other parts of Philadelphia behave quite differently than the squirrels at Temple. “In South Philly or Center City, squirrels run from you, if there are any squirrels at all,” lezzi said. “The Rittenhouse Square squirrels are assholes; you can’t get close to them.” Perhaps one of the reasons that Temple squirrels and Temple students have such interesting interactions is that they have more in common than it might seem. “They’re kind of mocking us, Jaworowicz said. Squirrels trying to get a nut, I think that’s parallel to every student trying to get a good education. As the years go on, Temple students will continue to pursue degrees while Temple squirrels gather nuts for the winter. There is a special relationship between the squirrels and the students of Temple University; both parties will always be welcome at this institution.
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Temple offers many different choices for student living. Both living on and off campus has unique benefits for student needs. At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to regret living on campus because most of my friends have apartments and houses off campus, but I am really happy that I chose to live in Temple Towers, sophomore Jasmine Hinnant said. Temple Towers is a residence hall that offers students independent living with apartment-style rooms while still providing the comfort of on-campus living. Apartments are fully furnished with full kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms. Hinnant shares a three-bedroom apartment with her six roommates. One benefit of living on campus is a 24-hour security guard at the front desk. Resident Assistants are also on duty at all times to help students with anything they might need. For instance, getting locked out of their room. The RAs and Residence Hall Senate also plan activities and trips for residents. RHS allows students to take part in the planning of activities and gives them leadership opportunities. “One of the best parts of living in Towers is that you kind of get to become friends with your whole building and RHS is always planning something fun for us to do,” Hinnant explained. Senior Yusef Ibrahim has an experience much different from those living in Temple Towers. He lives off campus in a one bedroom apartment. I have lived on campus, and I have done the whole living off campus with roommates thing, but I was just ready to be completely independent, he said. “I wanted to have my own space and so far it has been great. When asked if he finds living on his own lonely, Ibrahim explained that it's actually the opposite. Because it's just him, he has the freedom to have as many guests over as he wants at anytime. He also has the luxury to choose to go home and have time to himself. Luckily, for those students who are somewhere between living on or off campus, there are options that provide the best of both worlds. Some apartment buildings, like Kar-don Atlantic apartments, are considered off campus, but only available to Temple Students. “I live in Kardon Atlantic apartments and I love it. You still get security, but the guest policy is not near as strict, and there are no RAs to monitor you, so it really is a different experience than the residence halls,” Stephanie Tomasella said as she made dinner in her kitchen. Kardon Atlantic has a very special living and dining area with a kitchen. You can choose to share a bedroom with a roommate or have a bedroom to yourself. You can also choose to have your room furnished for a little extra each month. Temple students are lucky to have the unique opportunity to live on campus or choose to venture into the city and live on their own. “I am happy in Towers for now, but I do plan to eventually move off campus,” Hinnant said. “I want to experience as much as I possibly can while I am here.” Living at Temple
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