Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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where on cnmpus? H! MSI SPOTS B D Living and going 10 school in the city may leave students in an environment short on greenery, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t enjoyable places to unwind on campus. At Temple, students enjoy spending time outdoors as often as they can, enjoying their free time at an array of places in between classes. No matter where they an- on campus, students feel that tliey can always find a spot outdoors. “I like to sit on the Tyler lawn when tlx- weather is nice,” said Jessica Breincr, a junior. Tm an engineering major, so it’s located really close to the building” The university also does its part to provide great hang-out spots for students all around campus, particularly with the addition of a colorful arrangement of lounge chairs and the TU Big Chairs just last year. Despite these new additions, some students feel that a simple table docs the job just fine. “My favorite plate to hang out on campus is among the picnic tables lining Palcy library along 12th St. It’s a great way to sit outside, where it’s not overly crowded and populated, and enjoy good weather,” said lily Fronden, a senior communications major. “Temple has a great college fed even though it’s located in the middle of the city.” With socializing usually conies food. Students love to catdi up with friends and grab a bite to eat at souk of tlx- many kications around camjMK. “I like how Temple has a wide variety of places to cat and hang out,” said Meghan Green, a junior speech language hearing science major “My favorite jJacc to eat is Qdd a because I love all Mexican food, and it’s located right on Broad Street, where I frequent often.” “Usually when 1 socialize with friends, we go out to eat,” said Katie O’Brien, a senior anthro|X logy major. “I love grabbing pizza at City View because it is so conveniently located dose to my apartment, is inexpensive, and offers a variety of food for when I’m hungry late at night.” Whctltcr it's students sitting outside strumming guitars, or organizations canning for charity, there is always something going on around campus and a spot where you can take it all in. MAURA IJKJIKRMAN

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BATTLE OF THE SEXES obvious gender divide at two most popular gyms As students, we spend so many hours a week sitting in classrooms taking notes, completing projects, and pulling all-nighters to study for exams that we barely have any time for ourselves. But, we still seem to find the time to get out of bed at odd hours of the day (or night) and trek our way to the gym. And why do we do this? Ls it to lose weight for the parties we attend on the weekend? Is it to prepare for batliing suit season approaching? Or is it just to be healthy? With two different gyms on campus and free access for all Temple University students and administration, campus offers plenty of equipment suital lc for everyone. Ixx-ated right on tl»c edge of campus is the Independence Blue Cross Recreation Center (IBC) and Temple University Fitness (TUF). Most boys tend to be more interested in going to IBC because of the better weight lifting options and most gids tend to prefer working out at TUF over IBC. There is more equipment and heavier weights for a more advanced lifter.” said junior Nicholas Youssef, regarding why he dioses the IBC. Students have noticed that both gyms do offer a variety of workout tods, but seem to be more interested in one gym over another because of die muscles or l ody parts they are trying to improve for themselves. “Although cardio is a big part of my physical fitness, so Ls weight training, and the IBC provides that much more than TUF does,” said sophomore Michael Czerniakowski. 'I'he motivation behind the gym is different for every person. One boy claimed to l e interested in going to TUF because he can get a work out in and meet girls. It’s like killing two birds with one stone. “I go to TUF to stay in shape so 1 can eat whatever I want. And, all the girls go there,” said junior Andre Sapp. If there is not a reason behind it, there seems to lx a pattern with the gym that boys choose and the gym that girls choose. “There’s more space for abs. It’s more cardio oriented which means there will lx gids,” said junior Jordan I .a Spada. But, most boys choose IBC because of the weight lifting options drat TUF lacks. Girls prefer TUF because of the treadmill machines and elliptical, but IBC docs offer classes that spark the interest of a lot of girls. It is a fun way to get a work out in with your friends or even by yourself. “I go to Pilates every Wednesday because it’s not a high intensity workout but it actually works a lot of muscles and leaves me feeling accomplished and also it’s very relaxing,” said sophomore Haley Kuhns. “It’s all really just to look better.” The gym is a place where | eop!c are going to better themselves and some students liave found that having a social aspect makes working out even better. “I actually go to IBC. It’s closer to my bouse and all my friends go there. I actually have some guy friends that go there too and they help me lift, so it’s all right,” said junior Alexandra Snell. 'I'he goal is to improve our own physical appearance while at the gym and that was a statement that both boys and girls could agree on. “We go to die gym and work out for everyone around us. It’s so true, we do it to impress everyone else but we should just be trying to impress ourselves,” said junior Amy O’Neill. “It just doesn’t work like that.” MARIS V fuller