Author: templaryearbook
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Donovan Forrest is Increasing Mentorship in Inner Cities
His mentoring organization, Don CARES, is a source of upliftment for the youth in North Philadelphia The beginning of Donovan Forrest’s adolescence was filled with anger, bullying and behavioral problems. His behavior led him to be enrolled in an alternative school yet he continued to release his frustration on his peers and community. It reached…
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Get In Style With Temple’s Fashion and Business Club
The Fashion and Business club is perfect for students who are trying to get a job in the fashion industry. Many students at Temple have a unique and fun sense of style—and you might find some of them at a meeting for the Fashion and Business Club. As its name implies, the organization, which is…
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Liacouras Hosts Annual Temple Fest
Students make their mark at Temple’s annual festival made up by owls for owls. The 2019-2020 school year hit the ground running with the annual Temple Fest, an event stretched over the span of two days that is dedicated to providing students the opportunity to network with over 200 student organizations, departments, as well as…
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Yasmine Hamou will never be silent on issues she cares about
Her new journey with the SEPTA Youth Advisory Council is just the next step for her. Temple University is filled of ambitious, motivated students but one Owl that stands out is Yasmine Hamou. As a political science major, Hamou has evoked change and social activism via her platform and her new position in the SEPTA…
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Tyrell Mann-Barnes Was Born To Make A Difference
Through numerous leadership positions, the graduating senior has pushed for change at Temple As a child, Tyrell Mann-Barnes was homeschooled by his mother. After noticing her son’s love for reading, writing and science, she called him “Mr. Scientist” and “Mr. President” with the faith that it would one day come to fruition. “When I was…
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There’s no time to slack as a Lambda
As the only Latino fraternity on campus, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity have each other’s back like no one else could ever imagine. At the mere mention of what other multicultural organization members have positively said about them, the faces of the Lambda brothers immediately light up. Amongst the MGC, the brothers of Lambda Theta…
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Life As A First-Gen Student At Temple
From the disadvantages and pressures, first-gen students speak out on what it is like to be the first in their families to attend college. Being accepted into college is a dream but for first-generation students, it’s also a terrifying and challenging journey to experience on your own. According to a 2010 study by the Department…
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ASR: Small But Mighty
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Chapter flourishes despite its size What does it take to be an Alpha Sigma Rho (ASR) sister? Ask any of the members, and they’ll give the same answer: academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development and strength in unity. Temple’s chapter of ASR, the only Asian-interest sorority on campus, was…
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Temple’s Cheer team is here to bring it on
This year’s team is working twice as hard. Every year, our cheerleaders bring it. Games, competitions and events shine with their talent, hard work and charm. “Temple cheer gave me friendships that will last a lifetime!” Brianna Roberts, a senior risk management major said. “Not only that, but the program as a whole boosted…