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

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new home In following exceipt of a letter from Fr. Sorin, posted in a Jenthier text in front of the log chapel, one be- gins to realize the campus has not changed much in 1 57 years, ' it all seemed so beautiful. We were in a hurry to enjoy all the scenery along the lakeshore of which we had heard so much. Though it was quite cold, we went to the very end of the lake, and like children, came back fascinated with the marvelous beauties of our new home. Once more, we felt that Providence had been good to us and we blessed God from the depths of our soul. Fr. Sorin, December 5, 1842. Though the beauty of the campus has changed little since 1842. the University has survived terrible fires and tlnanciai troubles. TTiis instituion has made the tran- sition from small college to military training facility to a leader in Catholic academ- ics. Phoii hv: Thomas Hill The F- lcmcnts 7

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The missionary log chapel was the first building on the campus. Since then major changes have occurred, many of them in the recent past with the addition of the new bookstore and Rolfs Athletic complex. Many are still to come. 6 The Elements

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cold campus When the cold weather finally settles over South Bend, students seem to disappear just like the sun has. But snowball fights and the occasional snow sculpture are not entirely rare. Students still brave the elements to play outside on the quad. Though the long walk to the library makes studying that much harder, students still make the trek. Bikes become useless, and dining hall trays become sleds. Mean- while, slick sidewalks become the bane of students rushing to class. Until campus thaws again in March, the campus is transformed. Even the statues freeze when the temperature drops. Unfortunately, they have no escape from the bitter wind and snow. Students may at times feel the same way. trapped in a world of frozen noses and wet boots. 8 The Elements ' J ' • ■% ' ' I