Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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There was an electric curiosity rushing through the air as students gathered around the small stage near the Bell Tower on October 18th, 2013. The crowd couldn’t wait to see what kind of event the university was putting on. It wasn’t the first function celebrating Homecoming, but it certainly was the starting point for the most exciting. It was Temple University’s Cherry On 2013 Homecoming Pq) Rally. To start things ofT, the marching band began to play, announcing the arrival of the football team. The crowds cheered as the head coach, Matt Rhulc took time to say a few words, giving a shout out to Temple's new President Neil D. Theoliald. The area around the Bell Tower had Irecn turned into a dance floor with music that echoed through the courtyard playing songs to keep the crowd moving. Despite the mass of people, the courtyard was easily maneuverable. Students were able to bounce from one stall to the next, gathering goodies like pretzels, hot chocolate and com dogs. As six o’clock rolled around, the crowds had died down and the interactive activities that had attracted the most attention, such as painting owl masks, or playing giant sized board games, were easier to indulge in. Ior those students who were willing to spend a little extra time in line, they were rewarded with having their picture taken, which was then made into a free novelty bobble head. Despite the fun, there were some students that felt that the event was a bit immature for the college scene. “I felt like it’s was a little kid-fcJ», like arts aixl crafts and sniff,” said Jasmine Payes. “It was land of fun, but I think they can step it up a little bit.” The next day, those students that were willing got up and left their beds to arrive at Lincoln Financial Field three hours before the game to kick off the Temple tailgating party. “It was definitely the biggest tailgating I liad seen all season and definitely in the last two years here,” said Patrick Dildlo, an accounting graduate to come and cheer their team on to a great victory, but a large congregation of alumni and graduates were there to support thr Cherry and White. It was the after party that really spiced up the homecoming celebrations. The expected homecoming concert featuring B.O.B and Far East Movement had been canceled due to low ticket purchases. With some quick thinking, Temple announced that instead of a concert, the Xfinity Live! entertainment complex wai going to host an after (tarty for all Temple students and graduates Xfinity Live! felt more like a bar mall, with a variety of difl'erem places to celebrate Temple’s victory over Army. Outside there was a stage for live music with a dance floor tliat backed up to a chk stone bar. Inside there were five different venues for eelebratorsu choose from including PBR Bar Grill which was western themed even including a mechanical bull to ride. Danicla Carmona, a junior social work major was enthusiastic about the mix of students and alumni coming out to support the team and enjoy the events. “I love it. This is definitely better than the concert,” said Carmona With a major victory for the football team, and the thrilling aft« party that kept school spirits high all night, the 2013-14 Temph Homecoming certainly ended with a bang. LEIGH WYJO The parking lot was full of Temple pride and lined with bootlis for major organizations giving away free grab bags and hyping up the school spirit. Homecoming games have always been a time for school pride to really shine. This, however, was hard to Ixdievc at this year’s homecoming game as many student scats were left empty. Perhaps they were all still in the | arking lot celebrating. However, that was not to say there wasn’t a mighty roar from the fans that had come out to support their team. Some students might not have bothered

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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

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Q joine D at ad Students and Alumni Weigh in on Homecoming Festivities