A pre-college program under Temple Honors, Honors Connect, seeks to foster a deep interest in volunteering through immersive community service What struck Tommy Nyfenger, a first-year honors student here at Temple, on his first day was how the stage at…
Can Temple produce the next Doris Burke? Erin Steffe, a senior media studies and production major, may have had graduation on her mind last fall, but that didn’t stop her from founding the Sports Media Society for Women club. The…
Some 20-somethings choose to spend their young adulthood furthering their education, while others choose to chase the social media spotlight. This senior makes combining the two look effortless. 21-year-old senior Naomi Abrahams is just like any other bustling undergraduate student—she’s…
Students make their mark at Temple’s annual festival made up by owls for owls. The 2019-2020 school year hit the ground running with the annual Temple Fest, an event stretched over the span of two days that is dedicated to…
The Fashion and Business club is perfect for students who are trying to get a job in the fashion industry. Many students at Temple have a unique and fun sense of style—and you might find some of them at a…
His mentoring organization, Don CARES, is a source of upliftment for the youth in North Philadelphia The beginning of Donovan Forrest’s adolescence was filled with anger, bullying and behavioral problems. His behavior led him to be enrolled in an alternative…
Her new journey with the SEPTA Youth Advisory Council is just the next step for her. Temple University is filled of ambitious, motivated students but one Owl that stands out is Yasmine Hamou. As a political science major, Hamou has…
From the disadvantages and pressures, first-gen students speak out on what it is like to be the first in their families to attend college. Being accepted into college is a dream but for first-generation students, it’s also a terrifying and…
As the only Latino fraternity on campus, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity have each other’s back like no one else could ever imagine. At the mere mention of what other multicultural organization members have positively said about them, the faces…
Through numerous leadership positions, the graduating senior has pushed for change at Temple As a child, Tyrell Mann-Barnes was homeschooled by his mother. After noticing her son’s love for reading, writing and science, she called him “Mr. Scientist” and “Mr.…
Samantha Joie runs her own graphic design business as an empowered female entrepreneur Without a doubt, you have seen one of Samantha Joie’s designs on campus, and if you haven’t, get ready to see more of her work. As the…
This year’s team is working twice as hard. Every year, our cheerleaders bring it. Games, competitions and events shine with their talent, hard work and charm. “Temple cheer gave me friendships that will last a lifetime!” Brianna Roberts, a…
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Chapter flourishes despite its size What does it take to be an Alpha Sigma Rho (ASR) sister? Ask any of the members, and they’ll give the same answer: academic excellence, interpersonal growth, moral development…
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.”…
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.”…
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…
What life is like as a DJ and a college student at Temple University We’ve all walked to class with earbuds in our ears. For us, drowning out the world is only temporary. For Kendall Jones, it’s her entire life.…
