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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Uzuri Dance Company: Daughters of the Sun
Representation matters, and the women of Uzuri Dance Company are demonstrating that with each step While watching Uzuri Dance Company perform, one thing became clear: the magic of women of color is powerful. Specializing in contemporary modern dance, the organization is the only dance company on campus with a mission statement aimed at women of…
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Dante Moreno’s Grind is Nonstop
Student at Temple balances school, work, and making his dreams come true. When Dante Moreno first hosted his high school’s pep rally, he knew he never wanted to put the microphone down again. “High school is where ‘TizzTheInfluence‘ was born.” Moreno said. Moreno, a senior Communications major with a focus on Entrepreneurship at Temple, is…
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It’s Not an Organization — It’s Family
E-board members share how TUPAC is not just your average club as it approaches its 25th anniversary. To outsiders, the black jacket with TUPAC’s logo might mean nothing — but to members of the club, it symbolizes family, or “kapamilya.” The Temple University Philippine American Council (TUPAC) is a student-run organization that promotes knowledge, awareness…
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Dave & Juice: Changing the party landscape at Temple
Close friends, often referred to as Dave and Juice walked into the doors of Tuttleman Learning Center at Temple University and sat down almost perfectly in-sync to begin their Templar interview. Juice who’s real name Samer El-Amine is a political science major, and Dave is David McIntosh-Peters, a sports and recreation major. The two…
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The Face Underneath the Makeup
Jaya Bolden: Student, sister, makeup artist, entrepreneur Starting your own business is not easy, especially for senior communication studies major Jaya Bolden. She faced criticism from her family when she first explored her passion for cosmetics. “I would ask my parents for makeup brushes and eyeshadows and they did not know why I was buying…
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Studying abroad offered Temple students life-changing opportunities
Imagine having the opportunity to spend an entire semester immersing yourself in a culture completely different from your own; using your education to, not only, broaden your knowledge about your intended field of study, but also the world around you. One of the best things about attending Temple University is the surplus of experiences and…
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From Temple University to TLC: Meet the student who made it to the small scree
Neha Raman is a girl boss you should meet
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Meet the creator of Lo Último, Temple’s first fifteen minute show in complete Spanish
On a normal day, you wouldn’t see Sierra Guenst awake before 10am but today was a special day as she was rushing to Studio 3. Guenst was gearing up for the first fifteen minute Spanish Temple Update show on April 21, 2017. Although she previously produced Update Ahora, a 90-second news brief in…
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Shine bright like a Diamond
Temple Diamond Gems’ seniors are moving on