Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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flEIGHBOR TO flEIGHBOR: relationships between local residents and temple students When it comes to partying on the weekend, Temple students run the scene. Most house and fraternity parties happen right off campus in the surrounding neighborhoods. The loud noises and disrespectful student behaviors have deteriorated the relationship between Temple students and local neighbors throughout the years. Or at least that is what we have been told. Starting on Thirsty Thursday until late Saturday night, parties go on almost every week at Temple University during the school year. For local neighbors that work or have young children, it can be bard to sleep when a bunch of young people arc being loud and obnoxious next door. Temple students know that they are sometimes exceeding the limits. After trying to interview fraternity members, none of them agreed to talk about their weekend experiences. Irocal neighbors also remained tight-lipped regarding the issue because what they had to say about Temple students “were not pretty to hear.” Looking at the Temple Police reports, it is understandable that locals are fed up with the weekend activities. Temple Police repotted 17 cases of underage consumption, one case of public intoxication and three disorderly conducts on and olf main campus for the month of November. 1 lowcvcr. some local residents do not mind the parties at all. Stephanie Peoples, a resident on Diamond Street, said she docs not have problem with Temple students. “I think it's fine to stay out here and watch the groups walk past,” said Peoples. “Fvc been here for four years and they all seem friendly. They all speak and they just be having fun.” Alcohol plays a major role on how students behave during the weekends. During a previous interview for an unpublished article on underage drinking on campus in 2012, Kate Schaeffer, AODV and Mental 1 Iealth Program Coordinator, spoke about the grouping problems that students arc causing within the community. “We have been having a higher number of these problems in the community of our students causing problems,” said Schaeffer. To protect the community, students as well as locals, Temple and Philadelphia police arc very active during the partying days. The)’ usually come into action when parties are getting out of control to keep everyone safe. Residents also want to be in a safe environment with students. Myincma Lana said she was not that concerned about the noise but more of everybody’s safety. She sometimes goes to parties across the street, organized by Temple students. “I just make sure they’re alright. There’s a lot of weirdos around,” said l ana. “Not, for instance, Temple students being weird but the residents, the other people are being weird.” l ana also witnessed a lot of thinking causing problems to Temple students directly. It appears the main concern for residents around the area is the community’s safety rather than noise problems. “That’s my only concern for them to be safe and not to be super wasted because they’d be passing out,” said Lana. “I’ve seen multiple pass outs, it’s crazy.” I-ocal neighbors appear to be watching over Temple students, leaving everyone in a safe and fun environment. ALISON VAYNF.

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Tve never had derrhea after eatng JSK -Caroline Szczepanek junior nursing Temple bike cops make me feel safe. -Gina Dupnik. sophomore accounting Yo guys, let's go to that party on 21st and Diamond ' - Adam Krol. senior IS6T have excellent WiFi on campus today -Eleana Wehr. senior communication studies ’Gilgamesh nspired me -Molly Kmetzjunior nursing 1 wish I lived n Peabody freshman year’ -T om Brady .junior film and media arts 'Oh its cool I stl have all my diamond dollars' - Ofcvia Hopkins, undecided freshman definitely be able to graduate in four years. 1 can always find an open mac in the TECH. - Julianne Adamko. senior advertising -Kaitlin Manion. sophomore journalism