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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Let’s Start EZ!
The passion and generosity of Friedman and Elcin are reflected in their soulful food and their small business Written by Suman Ann Ez_cookin is run by Zillah Elcin and Efrem Friedman, or as their @ez_cookin Instagram bio highlights, “Philly’s favorite cooking couple.” They are college students working towards their Bachelor’s degree at Temple’s Lew Klein…
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Breaking Boundaries in Beauty
Alankato Cobb Jr. is one of few men in the beauty sector, but he believes this is an opportunity to transform the industry Written by Emma Ford, Photographed by Alankato Cobb Jr. The beauty industry has been notoriously feminine for years, dominated by women both in the customer base and in the leading executives. But,…
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Luck of the Irish Dance
Members of the university Irish Dance team detail their transition after the shift to a more virtual lifestyle. Written by Kylee Reader, Photographed by Isaac Schein and TU Irish Dance Following the rapid spread of the coronavirus, most if not all of what the world considered to be ‘normal’ activities were forced to shift to…
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The Bridge Between Student Body and the University Administration
Temple Student Government Written by Anna Durning, Photographed by Saba Ahmed At Temple University, there’s one place for students to discuss matters pertaining to just about anything that affects them: the Temple Student Government. From issues of bigotry to educating Temple owls on the importance of waste management and everything in between, they cover it…
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Support Through Spotify
How Kayleigh Beato strives to provide support through her music Written by Anna Durning, Photographed by Kayleigh Beato Close friends and relatives of Kayleigh Beato, a senior media studies and production major, know that above all things, she is a strong woman who is well acquainted with the ups and downs that life throws her…
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The COVID-19 Temple Dining Experience
Temple Culinary Services is taking every precaution possible to protect its students and its workers amidtst a pandemic Written by Emma Ford, Photographed by Michael Seitzinger COVID-19 caused a drastic change in the college experience, robbing students of certain events entirely and completely transforming others. One of the many facets of this modified experience is…
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Temple’s Newest Resident: The Lanternfly Invasion
Lanternflies have taken over Temple, but students are squishing the bugs every chance they get Written by Emma Ford, Photographed by Michael Seitzinger When students returned to campus this fall semester, they were greeted by an unexpected, and rather unpleasant guest. Covering walls, sidewalks, and any other surface they could find were spotted lanternflies. These…
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Social Influence at Temple
Hafeezat Bishi is striving to educate people through social media outlets Written by Anna Durning, Photographed by Sierra Henderson and Olamide Yusuf Hafeezat Bishi, a senior communications and social influence major, is also a social media influencer on Instagram and YouTube. Catering mostly to Generation Z and Millennials, she focuses on topics such as the…
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Ultimate Frisbee at Temple!
As all club sports were designated fully virtual during the Fall 2020 semester, the Temple Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Frisbee teams original plans were flipped upside down Written by Kendra Franklin, Photographed by Grace Woolslayer On July 15, 2020, Temple University Campus Recreation announced that all club sports would be suspended until further notice due…