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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Sleeping Out For A Noble Cause
Temple Students sleep outside for a night in support of eradicating youth homelessness In a college setting, with students sitting in a classroom with smiles on their faces, it can be difficult to tell what hardships they face daily. Some students struggle with housing insecurity- a common problem in big cities like Philadelphia. The Sleep…
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Ayomide Banjo Makes Brunch Into a Business
Small business Mi.Delights brings homemade brunch to Temple University.
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Camp Kesem Director: Jacey Abdalla and Sam Jansen
All the details on the revolutionary duo making strides for children in need. Jacey Abdalla, international business and legal studies double major, discovered Camp Kesem during her freshman year after a friend referred her at Temple Fest, the university’s annual introductory festival, and has been a member ever since. Now in her third year, Abdalla…
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Skateboarding in the Ritter Quad
Temples On-Campus Skateboarding Culture According to section 10-610 of Philadelphia City law’s bill NO. 000147, skateboarding on public property is strictly prohibited. In the early 2000s Philadelphia began to crackdown on skateboarding throughout the city, restricting the activity from being performed on most of the common streets in Philadelphia and barring it from taking place…
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Campus’ Keepers
Temple’s security guards add a dose of warmth to Temple Temple University is known for many things, from an array of delectable food trucks to the technological wonder of the BookBot. One of these things is how warm and friendly the people are, particularly the campus’ security guards. Students pass by them every day on…
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Caribbean Vibes For Everyone
Student Organization of Caribbean Awareness makes students feel at home Founded based on uniting Caribbean students and spreading cross-cultural awareness, “S.O.C.A was established in 1990 by Shawn Spencer, Neill Jackson, and Neville Clarke who started out conducting meetings near a red telephone booth outside of the Student Center,” Summer José , a junior in Human…
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Battle of the Dorms
With an array of on-campus housing options, which dorm comes out on top? Will the underdogs fight their way into our hearts or will fancy appearances steal the show? Templar Yearbook reflects on the housing we all know and love so you can choose which one will live happily owl-er after. Morgan: Easily considered one…
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Temple Basketball’s New Head Coach
The Philadelphia Native Bringing New Life to the Program Temple Athletics has officially named Aaron McKie, a Philadelphia native and Temple alum, as the new head coach for Temple Men’s Basketball. McKie is taking over for Fran Dunphy, who he served as an assistant coach for five years prior to his promotion. Dunphy was coach…
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Making Space: From Music to Philanthropy
How Tiffany Coles is Blazing Trails at Temple Music has always been a part of Tiffany Coles’ life. Her grandfather was one of the original members of The Intruders, a soul music group from the 70s. As a child, she was on stage and on camera frequently through modeling, acting, dancing, and singing. Even with…