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

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Closer to the student, the constant change is inherently felt as new staffs move in to old positions in the myriad of clubs and organizations. These men bring with them ideas that cause mild adjustments in some areas and virtual revolutions in others. This year THE VOICE came into its own as a solid student newspaper; student govern- ment displayed marked improvement as more responsibility was assumed, especially in the administrative realm of co- ordination; The JUGGLER, with a new format, went modern. The athletic endeavors of our varsity teams were some- what disappointing as bright prospects developed into los- ing seasons. Football, basketball, and wrestling had more than a fair share of bumps, but some glory was salvaged by fencing, track, and cross country. Every sport had its stars but overall team strength was lacking. 12

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On the social side, homecoming and Mardi Gras both saw an extra dance added to their festive weekends. More con- certs were offered, covering a wide range of the arts from hootennany to classical strings. John Glenn received the Patriot of the Year award. And the student spent more time off campus than on, as organized trips carried him off to Bermuda, New York, Colorado, Michigan State, Caberfae, and numerous forays into Chi Town. The fact that 1963-64 has been a year of change is not startling, but the changes themselves are most significant. Notre Dame continues to improve with the complementary interaction of its people, places, and events, moving in a di- rection that brings the two distinct cultures of our society, the humanistic and the scientific, into closer harmony.