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

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any residence halls feature food sales, which provide a much- needed source of fund-raising and satisfy many hungry tummies. This Pangborn resident prepares pizza in The Dugout. atching a few winks after a hard day of classes, this Keough resi- dent enjoys the comfort of his well- worn 1970 ' s-Retro dorm furniture. EC their liv. fdorrr. e; it) ' under thf : nc Notr; Photo by: Julia Pilipovich In order to keep up with friends who are constantly on the go, many dorm residents have devised complex mes- saging systems. This resident leaves a note on the dry-erase board of one of her neighbors. Campus Life 2.

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orm VlUt by: Eric Yuva Home away from home A s students are admitted to L Notre Dame, they are JL . assigned rooms in a dorm on campus. For every on- campus student, this becomes a small piece of the university they can call their own. Many stu- dents choose to remain in their assigned dorm throughout their stay at Notre Dame. It becomes the place where they can fully ex- press themselves through per- sonal decoration. During the first week of school, dorm fur- nishings such as couches, pieces of lofts, chairs and computers crowd die hallways while the resi- dents arrange their new little habitats. Lynette Paczkowski, a freshman from Cavanaugh, per- sonalized her room ...with pic- tures of my friends, my puppy, and my calendar. With the help of the LaFortune fall poster sale, most students cover their walls and ceilings with various images of movies, sports, and works of art. Items such as cardboard cut- outs of Star Wars ' characters, Albert Einstein, or Marilyn Monroe can be found in the rooms of the more nostalgic resi- dents. Living in the residence halls, students can also take ad- vantage of dorm facilities such as kitchens, laundry rooms, and study rooms in order to make themselves at home. On week- ends, hall party rooms which seem to have a capacity of fif- teen people can be crammed with over a hundred students trying to escape their books for a night. Parties help various dorms ex- hibit their intense spirit as chants of We are Zahm Hall, We are Alumni, and (as Aubree Dill, a freshman exclaims) Farley is the Finest! crowd the air. Living in the dorms allows Notre Dame students to personalize their liv- ing space, take advantage of dorm facilities, and rally together as a close-knit community under the greater umbrella of the Notre Dame family. Study rooms are quiet places where stu- dents can concentrate on their work and study for exams. When the dorm room becomes too distracting, study rooms provide an atmosphere to get busy and hit the books. These two students also consider their study room a good place to show off and act goofy. Campus Life Photo by: Julia Pilipovich

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by Eric Yuva A centerpiece with symbolism A he War Memorial Foun- tain, affectionately JL known by students and faculty as Stonehenge, has be- come a central landmark of the Notre Dame campus. Located between the Hesburgh Library and LaFortune Student Center near North Quad, Stonehenge is a favorite for visitors to the cam- pus and an area where students can relax and study. The memo- rial is dedicated to the nearly 500 Notre Dame alumni who gave their lives for their country and peace in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Pro Patria et Pace , or For Our Country and Peace , is inscribed on one of the four sides of the fountain with the three wars occupying the The War Memorial Fountain is often utilized by organizations on campus to hold demonstrations or rallies. On September 15th, 1997 these ROTC cadets held a demonstration at the fountain to re- member American veterans for POW MIA Observance Day. other three sides individually. Stonehenge is also a place where students can let loose and celebrate. Students can often be seen wading and running through the water or pouring soap throughout the fountain. As Joe Ribando, a Zahm fresh- man remembers, During ori- entation weekend, I was one of the freshman who was dunked in the fountain during the Battle of the Sexes contest with Farley. Celebrating around the fountain made me feel like a true member of the Notre Dame community and I realized how proud I was to be part of this tradition. Stonehenge has defi- nitely become an attraction at Notre Dame much like the Dome, the Hesburgh Library, and the Sacred Heart of the Ba- silica. Notre Dame alumni who gave their lives for their country will always be remembered through this structure. Photo by: Alison Main |26 Campus Life