Every school, especially one as big as Temple University, is bound to develop its own culture, and in the process, its own vernacular. Here are eleven words or phrases that really only make sense if you’re a Temple Owl. This article was originally posted from the drowsy owl and was written by Josh Carter a Temple Student. Check out the article below!
Cherry and White
What it means to normal people: Two colors, probably red and…white.
What it means to Temple students: Temple University is THE Cherry and the White, and no other school can claim this. UConn may “Bleed Blue” and Houston may be “PowRED by Intensity,” but we’ll always fight, fight, fight for the Cherry and the White.
“Meal or Diamond?”
What it means to normal people: I…can’t actually think of a situation where someone would be forced to make a decision between a meal and a diamond. Sorry.
What it means to Temple students: “Well, should I use a meal swipe this time, or should I use Diamond Dollars? Screw it, I’ll use Diamond. I don’t need to do laundry anyway.” Of course, if you’re an upperclassman, you’re probably not on a meal plan anyways, so you don’t need to worry about this.
Brazen Urban Ninja Squirrel
What it means to normal people: A city-dwelling breed of squirrel. Must be friendly!
What it means to Temple students: These rodents roam Temple’s campus, fiercely defending their territory. They are known to travel either individually or in packs. Watch out because a squirrel might jump out at you from a tree, or scurry up to you while you’re taking a picture of it. Overexposure to humans has given Temple squirrels the confidence and swagger they need to survive in North Philadelphia. They will eat anything, including gummy worms, hamburger meat, and Tyler students outside of Peabody. They’re so crazy, there is an entire blog devoted to Temple squirrel horror stories.
Narnia
What it means to normal people: A fictional world in C. S. Lewis’ series of children’s books. Accessible through wardrobe.
What it means to Temple students: A little spot outside of Beury Hall with a very, very ironically-placed “No smoking” sign. In fact, there are two such signs within five feet of one another. Clearly, they have not been very effective.
Fuck Penn State
What it means to normal people: Someone doesn’t like Pennsylvania State University, do they?
What it means to Temple students: 27-10.
