Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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 TRAIN SHORTAGE AND STRIKE SET STUDENTS Many students depend on Septo os then main source of traveling. More rhan 4.700 staff but when railcar shortages and a strike occurred this year, it subways including Brood Market-Fronkford subways, trolleys and became their main source of strife. even bus services throughout the city stopped running. SEPTA announced on July 3 that they would be taking the Silverliner V Regional out of service to repair cracks in their equalizer beoms, effectively removing one-third fleet of regional rail cars. When classes began at the end of August, the rail-car shortage became an inconvenience for many students who commute to campus. One of their complaints was overcrowding on the trains, which were often filled to capacity. Temple extended their shuttle bus routes to students, faculty, and staff who presented a valid OWlcord or Health System IDs for free. Tfre bus continues to the Ambler campus and Health Sciences Center, but additional stops around the city were added to the normal route. The shuttles ran from 6 a.m. to I 1 a.m.. and from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. I never get a sect anymore, but it isn't just thot,” junior commuter Connor McDonald said at the time of the shortage. Tm always pocked into the cars uncomfortably.' Arrivals were also often delayed or cancelled forcing students to run behind schedule. 'Sometimes if the train is reolly full and running late, they just pass by the Temple stop completely, McDonald said. It wos a nightmare for students that took the train after clubs or cbsses that ended during rush hour, freshmon commuter Isabella Perri said. The trains overcrowded since many people who would take the subway or bus had to toke the train. Freshman commuter Tory Dubendorf had trouble even on Regional Rail, which remained fully functioning. 'Most of the time I hod to run to grob a seal or spot where it wasn't too crowded because people were cramming into the doors.' Dubendorf said. People who were not used to taking Regional Roil often needed to be directed, and crowding led to delays Nissa Chaudri said. 'You never know how long you will hove to wait to get a train and then they're always overcrowded anyway,' she said during the shortage. SEPTA returned to its normal train capacity roughly two months after its announcement. 1 hod to get on o really early train,' she said. 'I was late twice to my cbsses. Luckily I didn't miss a whole doss, but it was still really bod. The (train) I took home wos usually delayed by on hour.' The strike continued until Nov. 7, when SEPTA and the union reached an agreement on their contracts. Full service restored the following day. just in time for the presidential election. All functions went bock to normal, but on Nov 1. SEPTA workers went on a strike. Leoders of the Transportation Workers Union local 234 City Transit Division couldn't compromise on contract negotiations with SEPTA. Dubendorf and others said that rides since returned to normal, with no more overcrowded trains or delayed rides. WRJTTEN BY ANNA GROSS PHOTOGRAPHED BY EMC WHITE

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WHAT’S COOKINC ON CAMPUS? YOUR CUIDE ON WHERE TO EAT NEXT Students may be aware of Temple's momentum in academics and sports, but these new restaurants prove its dining scene is also on the rise. Here's the lowdown on the freshest food options, new to campus this year. As of Sept. 19. the shrink-wrap is off and a new boneygrow location has officially opened their doors at 1601 N. Brood St., right outside Morgan Hall. The Philadelphia-based chain, founded by Justin Rosenberg, a Fox School of Business alumnus, serves stir fry, sobd and smoothies made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In addition to their staple menu, honeygrow offers a healthy dessert alternative, the 'honeybar — fresh fruit topped with a choice of house-mode whipped cream or locally harvested honey Lunch dotes range from $9 to $ 12. Honeygrow does not currently accept Diamond Dollars. Also new this fall is Stellas Scoops, located in the dining court of Morgan Hall's basement. They serve a variety of Edy's ice cream flavors, os well as froyo scoops, shakes and cookie or brownie sandwiches. An average S elfo's visit would range from $5 to $7, save the $22.99 'Owl's Nest’— a mountain of eight scoops, one cookie, one brownie, half a Belgion waffle and six toppings finished with whipped cream and a cherry. Anyone who eats it in an hour gets their name and picture on the woM. Treats at Stella's can be bought with Diamond Dollars and meal swipes. Another swee? tooth stop is sfudent favorite Insomnia's Cookies, which has moved this fall from its truck outside the Siudent Center to a storefront next to honeygrow. serving gooey cookies, ice cream, 'wiches (cookie and ice crecm sandwich| and milkshakes. Junior Molly Apple said the transition to a walk-in eatery is beneficial ’It's closer to my apartment, so it works better, Apple said. An Insomnia cookie starts at $ 1.65. but the price can climb to $29 for a pizza-style box of 24. Insomnia still delivers, but now accept Diamond Dollars, too Though they opened in Feb 2016. the eateries below the View at Montgomery are still on fire. At Blaze Pizza, a freshly prepared, personalized pie cooks n 180 seconds. One pizza ranges from $6 to $8, depending on the toppings. Blaze Pizza occepfs Diamond Dollars. Freshman Cece D'orvilte recommends pairing a Bloze pizza with some of their lemonade. 1 really like it- it's a good bolonce of sweet and tart,' D'arville said. For those who warn a healthier option, right next door is Crisp Kitchen, serving sobd and stir fry. ’They hove really good sabds, if that's what you're in the mood for, junior Allison Noon said, lunch costs between $11 and $30 and can be bought with Diamond Dollars. Poesono's, an Italian sandwich shop, opened at 2012 N Broad St., formerly U Got Munch.es. They serve cheesesteaks and creative twists on cbssic hoagies, which can be paired with their soup of the day, chopped salod or a crispelle (Italian Nutella and apicot crepe) for dessert. A bite at the shop usually runs $7 to $ 10. Poesono's does not occept Diamond Dolbrs. WRITTEN BY IE AH HAGLER PHOTOGRAPHED BY KATHRYNE VON HEIMS