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THROUGH LOOKI NG GLASS ilSiiifSSd -. ; '• ; ./" ' ' -. ' * ! * : j'-.'iC'^Pl, ..... ' ' • *:?'? •~ ' " - " '• • ?%$£% : *1? '.•••'•'.•••A:."..'".• ; •: : " ' • - • '••• • .-•.... :'. ^^M u m e 1801 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 Copyright 2010 Enrollment 26,618 August 2009 - May 2010 \jjfc.J ! Jk . A jLgi •Liifin 1*1 V w Mi OPENING STUDENT LIFE ACADEMICS ORGANIZATIONS aanoE FACULTY SENIORS PATRONS CLOSING INDEX mm A\i Opening Opening I'll tell you all my ideas about Looking-glass House. First, there's the room you can see through the glass that's just the same as our drawing room, only the things go the other way. - Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, Ch. 1 he alarm clock rings. You head into the bathroom to get ready for the day and look to the mirror. Just what is on the other side of the mirror? When we peer into that oking-glass, exactly who is it that is staring us back in the face? At a university with a student body of over 34,000, we are all faced with the dilemma of who we are every day. Should we simply blend in with the rest of the crowd or stand out and be unique? Is that reflection the true 'us' or merely a social construct of what we want others to see us as? Opening With the opportunities afforded to students at Temple University, there is no reason to stand in the back and pretend to be someone you are not. Providing 123 bachelor's degrees, as well as a host of other degrees, Temple gives students the opportunity to find a major that truly reflects who they are. Even if one's particular major does not reveal his or her complete personality, classes like Adventure Climbing, Themes in Existentialism, and Workings of the Mind are sure to fill in the gaps. Additionally, with over 200 student organizations ranging from Temple Book Club to Yoga Temple, to field-specific fraternities like Gamma Iota Sigma, Temple's Risk Management and Insurance professional organization, the possibilities to express one's individuality are endless. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Opening 7 I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think: was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is, Who in the World am I? - Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Ch. 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 In the following pages, we peer through the looking-glass at Temple University and see what it means to wear the Cherry and White and take on the role of a Temple Owl. The friends we have, the classes we take and the activities we do all reflect who we are. Immense diversity within the Temple University student body makes it the perfect place for each individual to seize the opportunity to be him- or herself. Then, when you look in the mirror in the morning and wonder who is on the other side, the answer will be clear. I want to leave you with the words of the Duchess from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, "'Be what you would seem to be'—or if you'd like it put more simply—'Never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise than what you had been would have appeared to them to be Otherwise.'" Jaed Vanderzell, Editor-in-Chief Opening Opening ••'••• STUDENT LIFE 10 | Student Life Among the herd of people walking out of dass are individuals from different ethnicities who are all on their way to their destination, whether it is to the Howard Gittis Center, Liacouras Walk, the Independence Blue Cross Fitness Center, or class. Regardless of what social or economic background people come from, they enjoy the experience of being college students at Temple University. Since its existence in 1884, Temple has placed a huge emphasis on education while making sure nple University students learn in a diverse atmosphere. Students are encouraged to maximize their learning environments inside and outside of the classroom. The possibilities at Temple are endless and the memories long-lasting. There is no telling how many lifelong friends one will make or how many endless memories one will share. Student life is a general term that encompasses a whole range and variety of topics. A student can be a resident on campus or off campus. Likewise, students can be commuters. They go to classes together, eat their meals together, work out together, and go through trials and tribulations together. Annual events such as Welcome Week, Homecoming, and The Broad Street Run are just some of the memorable moments students experience with friends. Student life at Temple is unique in comparison to other schools because a Temple student is sure to have story after story of exciting events that they have been through in their four years of college. okikioia Mibaiogun Student Life | 11 /^V ampus On a typical day, one can observe a plethora of different things happening on campus. "There is always something going on around campus. Morning, noon and evening there are campus events, information sessions, workshops and tons of other things. It is almost like this campus never goes to bed," said Aseem Malhotra. With the school day starting at 8 a.m., students roll out of bed and make the early morning stroll, or bike ride, to their first class. "Half the battle for me is to wake up early and catch the R3 Regional Rail Line to get to campus on time before classes begin," said Soumya Rajan "The other half of the battle is staying awake during class!" Aside from meeting up for lunch or dinner, students can regularly be seen working out together at the Independence Blue Cross Fitness Center, playing sports at the Pavilion, running around the track at the turf field and playing ping pong and billiards at the Student Activities Center. A sense of community is formed on campus since so much time is spent with people you know from classes and elsewhere. It is really a beautiful thing to be a part of. Campus life has truly become a home away from home for many students who have come from different states and even different countries. When students look back at their college years decades from now, at which point they will have jobs and families of their own, they will undoubtedly cherish the many moments and memories they experienced on campus. Roni Devassy \ | i 1 !W!H*U */ ^ • f. \tfi|s> , _ t&i 1 ygft 1^^ J *6mw&": fxfW SOPHOMORE DIANE ISSER MM GETS READY TO RECEIVE A #f, ^^^tfflj ". QUICK PASS FROM KELLY Hi TV^" " MARTIN. THIS GROUP OF dV'' / SOPHOMORES TAKES % A / " ADVANTAGE OF THE BRIGHT M.--" ^^^g&,,; .. \AW FLOOD LIGHTS BY THE BELL TOWER TO PLAY A ROUSING - ' i GAME OF MIDNIGHT FOUR y J% iL SQUARE. PHOTO BYJARED 12 Student Life V / VANDERZELL ,: *,-,'!?> -., !"vii' J 'its' •*>- H i! , •ante J sfc Ik >"r Mil O • T 1 ' 1 :J •-••ili "i i rt: STUDENTS PASS UNDER THE TREES OF LIACOURAS WALK. PHOTO BY RONI DEVASSY ove going to the T titer so I can concentr i my statistics homew d grab a hot f r Regine Chery, Senior TAKING A MOMENT TO GET AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE REST OF CAMPUS, TWO STUDENTS ENJOY A BREAK ON THE MEZZANINE OF ANDERSON AND GLADFELTER HALLS. THE 'GRASS PATCH,' AS IT IS SO LOVINGLY CALLED, IS ONE OF THE LESSER KNOWN RELAXATION SPOTS ON CAMPUS. PHOTO BY JARED VANDERZELL Student Life | 13 Philadelphia offers many educational and cultural experiences. One can enjoy a night of music at the Kimmel Center, which is home to the Philadelhpia Orchestra, or stop by the Constitution Center, to see one of the -nation's most important documents. Philadelphia sports offer a major reason for students to trek into the heart of the city. Accessible via the Broad Street Line, Lincoln Financial Field, Citizen's Bank Park and the Wachovia Spectrum, are hot spots where students, along with other Philly sports fans, can cheer on their favorite team, and this year, Philadelphia sports teams gave citizen a lot to cheer about, with the Phillies entering the World Series for the second consecutive year, the Eagles rumbling into the end zone frequently and the Flyers keeping fans enthralled in close, nail-biting games. Philadelphia is definitely the place to be! The e great places to hang out, experience culture, and e reat food! Philadelphia is home to a variety of cultur, istorical and social centers, making it the ideal city >e in during college years. Additionally, a college student's life would not be quite complete without a wide variety of food. With restaurants like Buddakan, Penang, Copabanana and New Delhi, students are able to find food that they have always enjoyed while still being able to experiment with new dishes from different parts of the world. "I thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Chimichanga I ordered at Copabanana during a dinner with friends," said Ken Trinh. The city of Philadelphia never fails to offer a fresh plate of new experiences and enjoyment for Students With diverse interests." Okikiola Alliballogun and Roni Devassy 14 Student Life 1 "Jl 1 m m 1 p^^^5^| ^•fc'.'S.'-* L . V 1 ^1 '•••"""• "" -r-? ^•••iiiiiiiikiiiiiifli ini ZOOBALLOuN VISITORS TO THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO CAN CLIMB ABOARD THE CHANNEL 6 ZOOBALLOON FOR A SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE ZOO THAT IS WELL ABOVE THE HEADS OF EVEN THE GIRAFFES .