University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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irfen ' e k J en the n is shining, the campus comes to hfe. Frisbees, footballs, baseballs, and other sports uipnj nt sail through the air past dorm turniture which hab found a temporary home on the quad. Runners heat up the paths around the lakes and around the campus. Every effort seems to be made to get active outdoors while y,;y,c,„ .- soaking up the warmth and sunlight. Unfortunately, the with such few perfect days, reasons why the Rockne enjoys such popularity. 1 hr to keep acti e all vear round volleyball courts courts, a climbing wall machines, and other ' V - f South Bend climate blesses us iiUdiHltilltiL tUUiiuU This is probablv one of the Memorial Athletic Center center offers students a chance with a lap piml, basketball and racquetball and handball weight rooms, cardio facilities. Thrt)ughout the day t i(MM i the Rock is used by both students and faculty. The center houses various I ' hysical Education classes including basic swimming, olleyball, weight training, social dance and first aid. After three in the afternoon, students are free to use the facilities at their leisure or tiirough one of the organized RecSports programs like aerobics and martial arts. An a erage evening at The Rock sees about eight hundred visitors, most chasing down an ongoing rivalry on the basketball courts or hoping to fend off tiu ' effects(.if dining hall tare in one ot tiu ' weiglit rtuims. Tiiis w.ir witnessed thearrix ' al of a few new stair and bike machines as well as an e tensii n in the availability of the climbing wall. A beautiful landmark on South Quad, The Rockne Memorial, remains popular despite alternative facilities. On the Notre Dame campus, sports will alwa s be important to not only the varsity athlete, but all students. Pi,., No Gain,, by: Katherine E. Gallagher 0 CamfUi-i li

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.liking hi)me from the dining lia ll can turn into warfare when snow is on the ground. Add dodging snowballs to the list of many things a students learn at Notre Dame (opposite page). prepared Domer never leaves home withtait her trusty umbrella. One never knows when the rain may start to fall. hough traces of snow can still be seen on buildings and sidewalks, the un- predictable South Bend temperature has climbed to a balmy forty de- grees. Time to break out those roller blades and enjoy the spring day.

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imming is one the most effective lys to get in shape. Exercising in the water provides a means of toning one ' s muscles while placing virtually no pressure on the joints and bones (opposite page). .4 etobic classes are offered to students at the Rock and at the Joyce Center. Step aerobics provides a means of decreasing stress levels and increasing cardiovascular endurance. the afternoons and on the eekends, students enjoy a rigorous game of football on the quad . This is a great way to relieve stress and relish in the sunny weather. photo bv MikuCKTUN S-pXsAii ,,;;;