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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Rowing
Schuylkill Superstars Above every other practice, the women’s rowing team values teamwork. Lily Papaleo, the captain of the rowing team, said the sport demands a high amount of strength and endurance, as well as working with other teammates. Papaleo fell in love with rowing years ago and has not looked back since. “I started rowing…
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The Women’s Gymnastics Team
Creating a New Start Above every other practice, the women’s rowing team values teamwork. Lily Papaleo, the captain of the rowing team, said the sport demands a high amount of strength and endurance, as well as working with other teammates. Papaleo fell in love with rowing years ago and has not looked back since. “I…
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Breaking the Mold
Three New Players Prepare to Lead the Team In college athletics, juniors and seniors typically play the most and are asked to set a good example for the younger athletes. However, sometimes a freshman breaks through and makes an immediate impact on the team. In the case of the 2015-2016 men’s basketball team, three freshmen…
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Jaimee Swift
Optimism, Advocacy and Initiative Throughout her years at Temple, Jaimee Swift repeatedly demonstrated the power of advocacy and continues to do so beyond her cherry and white years. Swift graduated from Temple in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications, but also wanted to pursue journalism. “My purpose was to become well versed and knowledgeable in…
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Shooting Hoops and Breaking Records
Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Individual Career Highs with Teamwork Tanaya Atkinson and Donnaizha Fountain each reached career highs during the 2016 women’s basketball season. Though they set individual records, both attribute this success to other players of the team. Atkinson credits the help of her team to her personal success this season. With that mindset,…
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Hungry for the Big East Title
Returning players look to take the lacrosse team to new heights After a disappointing end to the 2015 season when the women’s lacrosse team missed out on the Big East Tournament for the second straight year, the team is coming out hungry this year. The Owls are aiming to improve over the 2015 season, where…
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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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A Cappella
You may have seen flyers around campus advertising shows from organizations such as Broad Street Line, Low Key, Jewkebox, Singchronize, Owlcappella or Pitch, Please. You acknowledge the catchiness of these student org names, but have no idea what they do. A cappella is a very unique style of music that involves only voices and no…
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Block Leaders
Temple Students Breaking The Barrier The divide between Temple students and members of the surrounding community has been present for decades. The issue was thrown into national spotlight in March 2014 when a resident of North Philadelphia hit a Temple student in the face with a brick not far off Temple’s campus. Four non-Temple students…