Welcome to Templar.
As a student-run, editorially-independent publication, we’re dedicated to capturing and celebrating the vibrant life at Temple University. Here, you’ll find a collection of stories and photos that reflect the essence of our past academic year—moments of joy, achievement, and community.
Since 1924, our passionate team of students has worked tirelessly to document the experiences that make Temple truly unique. We hope that as you explore our content, you’ll relive the memories and connections that defined your time here. Enjoy the snapshots of a year well-spent and a university experience worth remembering!
Delve into the stories shaping our year…
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Cherry Pantry Location Switch
Expansion of the needs-blind Barnett & Irvine Cherry Pantry allows more room for resources and impact in the Temple community The Cherry Pantry, previously enjoyed in the second floor of the Howard Gittis Student Center, recently moved to a larger space on the first floor in order to accommodate an increase in demand and turn-out…
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Behind The Scenes of Weeks of Welcome
Janaya McCray-Boston, president of MCPB, talks about Weeks of Welcome and more. TU Palooza is one of the major events that takes place during Temple’s Weeks of Welcome. Aiming to introduce new students to their peers as well as the campus, the Palooza has grown in both size and attendance over the past few years.…
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“Auto” Maddux Makes History
Temple Kicker Maddux Trujillo set multiple records with his 64-yard field goal on Sept. 21. The lights had never shone brighter on Temple Football kicker Maddux Trujillo as he trotted out to attempt a field goal just before halftime of the Owls’ week four game against Utah State. Trujillo had walked onto the field to…
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Unicorns Becoming Owls
How University of the Arts kids find their home in Temple The arts community has suffered a major loss in the educational field with the closure of University of the Arts on May 31, 2024. Due to this, current and prospective students have been displaced. Fletcher Rabin, a junior theater, film & media arts major,…
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Lunar Journal Literary Magazine
Temple University’s only intersectional magazine makes a comeback! The Lunar Journal is Temple University’s first intersectional feminist magazine. This organization was first founded in 2021, however, it, unfortunately, had been on hiatus until the 2023-2024 academic year. The Lunar Journal receives many submissions of work that focuses on topics such as feminism, race, and sexuality.…
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Leaping Into 50 Years
Temple dance department celebrates a milestone and holds many celebrations to continue this program. 50 years ago, on April 25, 1975, Temple University expanded its performing arts department by including accreditation of dance into its programs. From that moment on, high school students have come to Temple with the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s, master’s,…
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Battle of Xi Bands
Temple University’s Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta Hosts their second annual fundraising event for the Kindly Hearts Initiative On November 29th, 2023, Temple University’s chapter of Alpha Xi Delta hosted their second annual Battle of Xi Bands at Paddy Whacks Pub. This event raised money for The Kindly Hearts Initiative, which supports children and teens…
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Mia LePage’s Big Dream
A Temple University student and also a dancer for the Philadelphia 76ers, Mia LePage is living out her goal of being a professional dancer. Everyone dreams big when they’re a little kid. You’re convinced that you’ll be famous, living out all of your 5-year old dreams. Well, Mia LePage, a senior media studies and production…
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Taking the World Stage
By the time Gemma Wollenschlaeger reached high school, she had given up her love for sports. She tried every sport imaginable, but ultimately lost interest or was cut, resulting in her deciding to quit entirely. She spent the next year watching Netflix and feeling sorry for herself, but her passion never faded. Simultaneously, Wollenschlaeger discovered…