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

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Copy by Jessica Bradford Photos by Matt Cashore Two of the spring 1 directed the focus of their talks on the need for acceptance of differences within the American society. Dr. Betty Schabazz, widow of Civil Rights activist Malcolm X, lectured on the issue of The Status of Blacks and Women in Today ' s Society. She did, however, diverge from the topic to include all people and how we need to work together to attain equal rights and opportunities for everyone. She looks to a world where you have the right to believe in your ethnic group and not be called a hater. NBC Nightly News anchorman Tom Brokaw addressed the audience at the 1993 Commencement on the need for tolerance of the various cultures which make up American society. I ' m very concerned about how we ' re dividing ourselves up into single-unit groups, stated Brokaw, who is recognized in the media for his excellent coverage of world events. Year In Review

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Photo courtesy of MD Photographic ...and doggone it, people like me. Al Franken, a.k.a. Stuart Smalley spoke at Notre Dame during AnTostal. Franken kept students laughing with his popular Saturday Night Live skit. He also Tpeared as himself to deliver a very funny monologue. Copy by Sara Guertin Photos by Matt Cashore Year In Review

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More than one hundred years old, the Notre Dame Marching Band is the oldest college band that has been in continuous existence since its organization. The band consists of approximately 300 students from Notre Dame, St. Mary ' s, and Holy Cross. Although a few of the students are music majors, the majority of the members have majors ranging anywhere from Russian to Math. One of the best illustrations of the feeling of family that is strong among band members was their unanimous decision to practice their marching drill out in the rain a few days before classses started. The decision was made so core members would have additional time to rehearse with the new recruits before try outs. I Year In Review