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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Watch This!
Lauren Haley helped connect the students to the university through her position as a student vlogger for Temple’s YouTube channel. Written by Lindsay DiSalvo, Photographed by Grace Woolslayer With social media changing the world so rapidly, Universities often have to get creative when connecting to their student body. Temple found a creative way to tackle…
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Rise of The Gymnasts
The Temple Gymnastics Team does not only strive for improvement, but mental excellence. Written by Liam Giannelli, Photographed by Tommy Muir Temple Gymnastics is on the rise. The team competed at Pearson & McGonigle Hall and finished with a 17-12 record last season. Temple gymnasts train for physical improvements, but mental preparation is an important…
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Be a Leader. Be a Friend. Be of Service
Students from all backgrounds at Temple come together to make a positive change through service. Written by Abby Banner, Photographed by Cailey Bergan and Vivian Li On Temple’s campus, there are many fraternity organizations ranging from business-oriented to social-oriented. But one in particular that many know for its service can be recognized as Alpha Phi…
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One Love: Raising Canes
Raising Canes brings a fresh atmosphere to Temple Written by Virginia Bates, Photographed by Bruce Claxton Philadelphia is no stranger to unique atmospheres, especially in the dining industry. There are numerous restaurants to choose from on and near campus. Temple University’s new Raising Canes, found behind the student center, is a popular spot for a…
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Many Happy Returns to the Tyler Art Mart
Both students and alumni are excited to be back in person at Tyler’s Art Market Written by Lindsay DiSalvo, Photographed by Grace Woolslayer This year was the eleventh annual Tyler Art Market. After two years of holding the Art Market virtually, it finally returned to campus. Anything from knitted hats, to kitchen tools, to glass…
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I’ve Got Bingo!
IDEAL promotes inclusion and empowerment through games of BINGO. Written by Gracelyn Latham, Photographed by Olivia Guerra As one of the culminating events of Temple’s National Coming Out Week, the IDEAL team promoted Drag BINGO as a nightcap activity after the annual Drag Show performance. Temple prides itself on being exceptionally inclusive for all students,…
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Student Health Ambassadors Keep Campus Safe
Temple introduces the Student Ambassador program to uphold the four pillars Written by Emma Ford At the start of the 2020 fall semester, Temple launched its Student Community Health Ambassador program as part of the university’s effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. The program employs Temple students whose job is to promote safe habits…
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Blast From the Past
Temple’s College of Liberal Arts hosts a presentation on the 1918 Spanish Influenza Epidemic in Philadelphia Written by Anna Durning In late October, The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) hosted Dr. Hillary Iris Lowe, Abigail Grueber (Ph.D. student at Temple), and Charlie Hersh (Class of 2015, Bachelors in Religion) to present their research on the…
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Cycling Circles Around COVID
Cycling Club finds a silver lining in the pandemic Written by Kylee Reader, Photographed by Mackenzie King It’s no secret that the pandemic drastically altered the course of action for many organizations and clubs across campus, as the university was forced to compromise recreational sports and activities for the sake of stopping the spread of…