Despite a tough economy, hope sprang eternal following Temple's graduation ceremony. Shameka Campbell posed for pictures on North Broad Street with her parents by her side. "A load has been lifted off my shoulders. I feel like I'm on top of the world right now," she said. Nikeeya Jenaba Alexander expressed what seemed to be the dominant feeling of the day, youthful confidence. "I have a bachelor of science in nursing — what!" she said. Does she think she will get a job? "Yeah, I'm gonna get a job," she said.