Name: Greg Kolwicz
Major(s)/Minor(s): Sociology, Business
Class: Senior

Bio: Hailing from Emmaus, PA the self-proclaimed nerd can usually be found reading, watching the Phillies, riding his bike throughout Philadelphia, or trying to understand LOST. Throughout his career at Temple, Greg has been a member of the Pre-Law Society, SUMMA, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.Upongraduatinghe hopes tovolunteer withAmeriCorps before heading off to law school wherehe plans to study environmental law.

Favorite Music: The Beatles, Radiohead, Talking Heads, Frank Sinatra, Ani DiFranco, BB King.

Favorite Animal: Hippogriffs (see Harry Potter)

Name: Lauren Haas

Major(s)/Minor(s): Psychology

Class: Senior

Bio: Lauren grew up in New Jersey and came to Philadelphia in 2004 when she embarked on her college career at Temple. She has "tried on" two majors (Criminal Justice and Nursing) and has finally found her calling in Psychology. She wants to be a counselor, social worker, or psychologist someday, but secretly dreams of being a gourmet chef! In her spare time, she loves to hang out with friends & family, cook, bake (just ask any of the other Peers about her chocolate chip cookies), draw & paint, dine out, read, shop, and play piano.

Favorite Music: The Arcade Fire, Sondre Lerche, Travis, Johnny Cash, Raising Sand by Robert Plant & Allison Krauss, various classical & jazz music.

Favorite Animal: Cats of all kinds

Name: Lisa Haggerty

Major(s)/Minor(s): Political Science, History

Class: Junior

Bio: Lisa was born in Eastchester, New York and raised in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. During her time at Temple, she has become a member of a few organizations including National Society for Collegiate Scholars, Temple University College Republicans, and Temple University Purpose where she will be serving as Vice President of Programming in the upcoming year. In addition to working at the CLA advising center, Lisa works at a public library in the children’s department where she performs storytime on Fridays and Mondays and has now become an expert storyteller. Upon graduation, Lisa hopes to obtain a Master’s degree in education, stay very active in politics, and maybe someday, many decades from now, enter the political arena.

Favorite Music: Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Drowning Pool, Paramore, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Three Days Grace, Rolling Stones and many more!

Favorite Animal: Elephants!

Name: Mike Barnes

Major(s)/Minor(s):

Psychology & Women’s Studies, LGBT Studies

Class: Junior

Bio: Mike grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He began his Temple career in the Division of University Studies before declaring Psychology as a major and entering the College of Liberal Arts. Since being at Temple, he has explored elective coursework sparking an interest in and leading him to declare a Women’s Studies major along with an LGBT studies minor. A self-proclaimed reality television junkie, he aspires to make his television debut on pretty much any reality show that accepts him (although Big Brother, The Amazing Race and The Mole would be his top choices. He’d even settle for Survivor). Mike loves amusement parks and enjoys swimming and biking. Projecting into the future, Mike sees himself continuing his studies post-graduation in a gender studies or similar graduate program.

Favorite Music: Ben Folds, Josh Rouse, Robyn, Kylie Minogue.

Favorite Animal: Monkeys (of all sorts)

Name: Brad Horst

Major(s)/Minor(s): Russian & History, GUS

Class: Super-Senior

Bio: Brad was born in Mississippi and then moved to Lancaster, PA when still young. Brad was a huge music nerd in high school, taking part in theatre, musicals, marching band, choirs, and concert band. His hobbies include reading, art, reading, eating, cooking, movies, and sleep. After graduation, Brad plans to take some time off to live in Russia for a year or two and afterwards plans to attend graduate school for Economic Development.

Favorite Music: Classical Music/Queen/Johnny Cash/N.E.R.D/really pretty much anything.

Favorite Animal: Lynx

Name: Chadê Biney-Amissah

Major (s)/ Minor(s): English Major, Spanish Certificate

Class: Junior

Bio: Chadê was born in Manhattan, NY and then eventually moved to West Orange, NJ where she now resides. In her spare time she enjoys shopping, going to the movies, listening to music, hanging out with her friends, volunteering, and reading. Chadê also enjoys dancing and has been technically trained in Ballet, Jazz, and African dance styles for ten years. During her time here at Temple she has become a member of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars and the English Majors Association. She also has begun volunteer work with the ACT 101 program in the Russell Conwell Center. Upon graduation, she hopes to work for Teach for America before heading off to law school where she plans to study family law.

Favorite Music: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Paramore, Mario, Trey Songz, Jay-Z, Jazz, Classical, old school, and various other types of music.

Favorite Animal: Elephants

Name: Aaron Miguel Santos

Major(s)/Minor(s): English, Sociology

Year: Senior

Bio: Aaron Miguel Santos was born in Manhattan, and grew up in both Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY, making him feel at home in a variety of urban centers. Unlike his fellow peers, AMS is the only non-traditional Peer Advisor. A. Miguel began his studies at the age of 20 (AMS wanted to be cool and play music in bands), at Community College of Philadelphia. After completing the Honors Program at CCP Aaron transferred to Temple, leaving a special place in his heart for his fellow transfer students. After arriving at Temple, Aaron quickly changed his major from Philosophy to a double major in English and Sociology, and he hasnt looked back since. Aside from school, A. Miguel remains involved in music, both playing and booking shows around Philly. AMS also holds a black belt in Karate and began studying Jiujutsu almost two years ago. Aaron Miguel Santos also loves brunch places, good conversation and learning new words. After graduation Aaron will probably go back to playing music and being broke -- and love every second of it (so long as he doesn't give up the dream and go to grad school instead).

Favorite Music: The Notorious B.I.G., Fugazi, Refused, Phoenix, T. Rex, The Dismemberment Plan, Elliott Smith, Weezer, The Clash, The Rolling Stones

Favorite Animal: Orca Whale