Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Express Yourself Temple Mudenti find hety-expression in the gmn fcdJiion and tattmi Carla Urdanlta Our personalities, by nature, aren't part of our physical appearance However, there are people who try to show theirs in what they wear, how they look, and the vibe they give off. Usually, this is done through their fashion style and body decoration. At Temple University, this is no exception. As you walk down Liacouras Walk or sit by the Bell Tower, thousands of people with interesting tattoos and notable clothes walk by and one can't help but wonder what they're like. For this reason, several students were asked to share with our community their ways of thinking regarding self-expression through physical appearance. Melissa Volkert. a 20-year-old Communications major, talked about her personal style. As an actress and a singer. she’s very outgoing and vibrant—and her outfits show it She said she loves to wear things that make her noticeable and help her stand out among a crowd, which clearly comes from her background in theater and her love for being in the spotlight She describes herself as a modem day hippie. I have always idolized the style choices ofjanisJoplin, who was a singer in the ’60s and '70s, Volkert said. I can say that I have picked out clothing with Janis specifically in mind. She mentioned as well that she likes to wear green because it makes a beautiful contrast with her red hair. Regarding tattoos. Yaasmeen Guyton-Givens, a Psychology major, is the girl to talk to. The tattoo on her wrist might seem like two simple Leo sign symbols, but, it holds a deep meaning to her. It represents the intertwiningo herand her twin, who passed away in her mother's womb. This tattoo is definitely a permanent testament displaying my feelings that mademeget it and not a snapshot 0 how I felt at that time. Guyton said. However, for Alexander Wenrich. an English major, tattoos are purely decorations. He started getting tattoos when he was about 16 and said they are addicting. Wenrich has too many tattoos to count, but said he “will never regret getting them because he does it for himself and the tattoos represent things he likes. OJ2 |j JtitcMft