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

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More than Athletes I ith the release of the controversial book, Under the Tarnished Dome, many ques- tions have arisen about the integrity of Notre Dame ' s commitment to excellence in academics when it comes to its athletes. The University contends that it does not lower its standards for the benefit of the athletes. In fact, in the past, top athletes have been placed on academic probation and suspended from participation in competition. On the other hand, many athletes shine in the academic arena as well as on the playing field. Some have extremely high GPA ' s in the toughest of majors. The Univer- sity also boasts an exemplary number of Academic All-Americans. It is tough enough for students to earn high grades at a top university, but to achieve aca- demic excellence while playing on a varsity athletic team is something that only the most committed can do. Opening

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Athletes are not found only on the varsity teams, they can be found in the average students. Many students were star athletes in high school, but opted to spend more time on their studies in college. There are still many opportunities for these athletes to show their stuff on campus. photos by Matt Cashore Opening

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As winter descends onto the campus, a blanket of white covers everything from trees to statues. Only a few bright colors, such as the red of some silk Christmas flowers placed in the hands of a statue of Mary at the Grotto, are are seen in this field of white. The snow also appears as a cloak covering a statue of Father Sorin on the quad in front of the Dome. photos by Matt Cashore Opening