Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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Royal Court member, senior Stephanie Bil-brue, was the first to perform. She played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the glass harmonica. Junior Kevin Bargeron performed a lip-sync dance combo as senior Jasmine McCrawford performed a ballroom dance to Ben E. King's “Stand By Me.” Senior Aisha Howard performed a short skit after senior Matthew Flocco sang Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon. Although the annual pep rally and barbeque on Friday was moved into the Howard Gittis Student Center due to poor weather conditions, the lack of fresh air did not damper spirits of the students. The Student Center was filled with students, faculty, alumni and other guests in preparation for the football game the following day. Party music filled the entryway of the Student Center, slightly covering the sounds of the talking students. Cherry and white scarves, “Temple Tuff” pins, magnets, fake tattoos and little red footballs were given out as party gifts. While eating a hotdog, pretzel, or some of the other foods that were given out, many students were seen getting their faces painted. Howard wore cherry and white face paint next to her eye that matched the giant foam finger she was flaunting. In the middle of the festivities, each of the Royal Court members gave a brief speech about why they should hold the title of King or Queen. “Really love this school and meet as many people as possible,” McCrawford said, giving a brief piece of advice for those who are thinking about becoming King or Queen next year. Students were not the only ones who showed their Cherry and White support. Some of the buildings around campus were painted with spirit. A painting of the Temple Owl with a crown on his head was on the window of Johnson Hardwick Halls. The student section at the Lincoln Financial Field was filled with cherry and white dressed students who were eagerly waiting for the Temple Owls vs. Buffalo Bulls to start, and halftime was when the Royal Court members would know the outcome of their fates. After a moment of anticipation, Kenyatta and Sabino handed over their crowns to Flocco and Howard as the stadium filled with applause. As if a gift to the new King and Queen from the Temple Owl football team, the Owls won the game 34-0.