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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Fallen Buildings
CONSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE CAMPUS CONTINUES – “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 an accompanying photo of the nearly demolished Barton Hall. If you’ve ever seen…
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Take Notes
Images by Sarah Whitehead for Obscure Classes
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Temple Performing Arts Center
SETTING THE STAGE FOR PHILLY’S ART COMMUNITY The Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is not only open to the arts community all around Philadelphia, but also serves as Temple’s overall performing center, encompassing diversity, inclusivity and creativity. Many prominent people have stood on the stage, including Wolf Blitzer, who delivered a speech of encouragement to…
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Insomnia Theater
FUELS STUDENTS’ CREATIVITY FOR 24 HOURS STRAIGHT All-nighters are common occurrences at Temple, but not all of them have to ne at the tech center. Some of them happen on stage in front of an audience. Insomnia Theater is an event hosted by Temple twice a semester where students create an entire stage show within…
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Behind the Lens
A LOOK INTO THE LIVES OF FILM STUDENTS Under the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, Temple offers prospective filmmakers specialized programs to prepare them for future careers in the world of film development and production. Students have the option to take a general approach in film and media arts or pick a concentration…
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74 Years in the Making
TEMPLE DEFEATS PENN STATE The highly anticipated day had finally arrived: Temple’s football team was about to face its biggest rival in the first game of the season. Fans, students, faculty and alumni gathered at Lincoln Financial Field on September 5, 2015 to witness a game that would soon make history. Temple students filled sections…
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Recruiting All Around the World
VOLLEYBALL TEAM WORLDWIDE, YEAR-ROUND Temple volleyball has one of the most diverse rosters in terms of hometowns of all the athletic teams at Temple. Eight of the 16 players come from outside the state of Pennsylvania, and four more come from overseas, giving the Owls a unique blend of players. Due to the nature of…
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Politics on Campus
ELEPHANT AND DONKEY OWLS MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD ON CAMPUS Temple’s student body and faculty represent 150 countries and all 50 states, so it comes as no surprise that campus embodies many varying political ideologies. With the 2016 election drawing closer, supporters from all sides of the political spectrum make their voices heard on campus.…
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Hello!
Templar Annual Yearbook captures life at Temple University in a quick snapshot of the past academic year. Every story featured in the Templar Annual aims to celebrate the present so that you can remember the past. It is our sincere hope that years from your graduation, you will crack open the spine of your 2015…