Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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rv S CAMPUS recreation 0 1 o The IBC and TUF stand for Independent Blue Cross and Temple University Fitness, respectively. These two fitness centers on Main Campus maintain a wide variety of exercise regimes free of charge for Temple students. TUF, located at 1600 N. Broad St., contains more cardiovascular workout machines than the IBC, making it a huge attraction to students who enjoy running on treadmills or cycling. Although the IBC, located on the corner of 15th and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, holds zumba, yoga, and pi-lates classes, most athletes work out there because of the opportunities to lift weights, work on abs and to bench press. Campus Recreation employs college students, like junior finance major Brian Doria. Doria enjoys working at both of the gyms and even has been CPR AD certified. Freshman kinesiology major Jackie Pedersen loves going to the RVm fromU? h a 0WS her a Positive bmak tUdym8‘ “Sometimes I have so ™c.hh er erZy bui|t up in me through-out the day that it's a great way to relieve it all at the gym.” Pedersen said. I love playing racquetball, running in the indoor track when it’s cold out and outdoor track when it’s nice,” Pedersen added. Exercising helps motivate students physically and mentally, and aids to keep students focused on academics. “The IBC is open until midnight on Thursdays, so I usually go there instead of participating in ‘Thirsty Thursdays,' Pedersen said. Senior accounting major Joby George, although very busy, finds time in his tight schedule to go to the gym often. “If I don’t go to the gym. I feel lazy because I’m not doing any physical activity. It helps me focus better on school too because I usually follow a routine; gym and then study, George said. I find myself eating healthier too, he added. Doria, Pedersen and George agree that exercising enables a focused mind on one’s academics. Everyone needs a break from studying or to relieve some stress sometimes and working out seems to be the best way. Staying fit on campus

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A rave-like frenzy ALEX KELLER Wild - one of the craziest nights of my life. freshman Dylan Hollister said. Dayglow Blu Tour, Beats. Love. Unity, came to the Liacouras Center on September 15 and 16. Despite having two tour dates at Temple, they had no problem selling out the event. Sidney Samson headlined the first night along with DJ Yan and David Solano. Laid-back Luke headlined the second night, and both were spinning electronic, dubstep and techno music that had the crowd pumped and dancing the entire night. I don't really listen to that kind of music, but I think that it was right for the type of event Dayglow is,” Hollister said. Although the music definitely sets the mood, Dayglow would not be complete without the dancers in crazy outfits, aerialists defying gravity and professional stilt walkers. The performers only added to the experience of Dayglow. Of course, you cannot forget about the gallons of paint that was spewed across the audience and all over the Liacouras Center. The doors opened at 8 p.m., but throngs of students from all over Philadelphia and other parts of the east coast started lining up outside the doors of the Liacouras center as early as 6:30 p.m. The line of people surged with energy, everyone standing anx- iously in their white attire. In that line was freshman Tracy Ludwigson, who wore a neon blue sports bra with a ripped up white tee shirt and white shorts. “You don’t want to be in the front, she said. The Temple student explained that the closer you were to the stage the more drenched you would end up. She tried to stay more towards the middle where the paint was not so extreme. Lucky for Ludwigson, the paint washed out of all of her clothes. While the clean-up process may have been as simple as a shower and washing her clothes, the process was not so easy for the event staff working at the Liacouras Center. Thankfully my job was working the door so I did not have to worry much about clean up, sophomore Jessica Mercante said about her first day on the job at the Liacouras center. Mer-cante’s duties were to collect tickets, check bags and make sure that everything went as smoothly and quickly as possible. “I saw the aftermath of Day- glow and it was out of control. Paint was everywhere,” she said. “My friend was part of the clean-up crew and I felt really bad for her because it must have taken forever. Workers at the Liacouras Cen ter had laid down carpet prior to the event so that the paint would not damage the floor and stage. Despite their efforts they still had a pretty large clean up on their hands after everything was accounted for. A lot of hard work and time went into putting together this incredible event. Although those who went all seem to have their own Dayglow experience, almost everyone can agree on one thing; it was definitely worth it. As Hollister describes it, It was better than anything I expected. I want to go again.”

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Homecoming week-of 2011 was filled with enjoyable events forII students; ’parents and alijmni. s JkJfjAm M Tee’ for fempfe U kicked off Homecoming week rft he’lBell Tower-on Wednesday, Oct. 12. 20LI.j Students came to trade in their non-Temple University iT-sjiirt’s for a Temple T-shirt. All T-shirt donations were later given to charity. Later-that day the Greeks put on a showcase at Mitten Hall. The fraternities and sororities displayed their individual talents through jfong and dance to the ‘90s theme. Students burst into song as I Want It That Way by Back-street Boys played before the festivities started. During the showcase there were several stands set up for attending students. Verizon had a $5,000 give away across from a table that was giving away .free tickets to the Temple Owls vs.; Buffalo Bull's Homecoming football game. MMPV'P1 Annua Homecoming Pageant wcpj held crt Mitten Hall the following day. Red, white fend silver hung around the Great Courtroom as dance music played. Malcolm Kenyatta and Hayley Sabino. 2010 Homecoming King and Queeb, hosted the pageant as the Royal Court preformed vhead-to headfcfdr their spot to be called the next Temple King and Queen. L