Author: templaryearbook
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Origin of the Owl
“The owl of the night makes the eagle of the day.” So were the words of Temple University’s founder, Russell Conwell. The story of how Temple students became Temple Owls is a long one. Because Temple began as a night school to teach students with limited means, the students were referred to as “night owls.”…
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Always An Owl
Students reflect on their best college memories Growing up, we were always told to do well in grade school so that we could get into a great college. When the time came, we struggled to make the big decision of what college to go to, but we all had one thing in common: we chose…
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Living and Learning
In a Living Learning Community, or LLC, a student shares a living space with fellow students in his or her major or school as a way to encourage stronger relationships among people with common interests. “You can either have a thematic or an academic LLC,” said Cassie Stanford, peer mentor for the Media and Communications…
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Fallen Buildings
“Barton Hall, you’ve been good to Temple and CST. Now it’s time to say goodbye.” Sounds morbid, doesn’t it? That’s what Temple’s College of Science and Technology posted on Facebook on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, with a photo of the nearly demolished Barton Hall in an accompanying photo. Have you ever seen the movie Divergent?…
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Crew
The newfound success of the crew team With the success that Temple’s crew team had this season, no one would be able to tell it was ever cut. The team was one of the Division 1 sports cut during the 2013-14 school year, but was reinstated in February 2014. The team used its momentum to…
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Rowing
Schuylkill Superstars Above every other practice, the women’s rowing team values teamwork. Lily Papaleo, the captain of the rowing team, said the sport demands a high amount of strength and endurance, as well as working with other teammates. Papaleo fell in love with rowing years ago and has not looked back since. “I started rowing…
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The Women’s Gymnastics Team
Creating a New Start Above every other practice, the women’s rowing team values teamwork. Lily Papaleo, the captain of the rowing team, said the sport demands a high amount of strength and endurance, as well as working with other teammates. Papaleo fell in love with rowing years ago and has not looked back since. “I…
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Breaking the Mold
Three New Players Prepare to Lead the Team In college athletics, juniors and seniors typically play the most and are asked to set a good example for the younger athletes. However, sometimes a freshman breaks through and makes an immediate impact on the team. In the case of the 2015-2016 men’s basketball team, three freshmen…
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Shooting Hoops and Breaking Records
Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Individual Career Highs with Teamwork Tanaya Atkinson and Donnaizha Fountain each reached career highs during the 2016 women’s basketball season. Though they set individual records, both attribute this success to other players of the team. Atkinson credits the help of her team to her personal success this season. With that mindset,…