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

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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

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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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' :i attraction at tD like tie ' .c hp be remembered ;:;. Ixentuated by glowing lights, the War Memorial is a beacon of beauty at the end of North Quad. S ; vJ 2 itonehenge is a favorite place for students to study. They quickly learn to take advantage of warm days in the fall when winter looms in the near future. Photo by: Alison Main A Notre Dame tradition has developed where students run through Stone- henge and dunk one another, espec- ially following Irish football games. A Stonehenge shower can also be a good way to relieve stress during midterms, as this brave student discovered. r ?. Vs ,-v- Campus Life 2 |