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

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•GOD ' S ARTWORK I )ii .1 hciiiulul kill cM-iiing, anyone can find [Kacc 111 ihc selling iliat GikI has crcaled al the lakes of Notre Dame. •JUST FOR FUN ChiUlrcn of all aiies can enjoy a beautiful da .11 the lakes and take in a little ol the liKal » ild- GLOW OF THE GROTTO OR TO THE SHORES OF THE LAKES. The Studcnls 27

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litti or heaven ' by Jeremy sony Whether it s that perfect tree on North Quad, the twelfth floor of the Hesburgh Library, or that unbelievably relaxing couch in the common room, each Domer finds a special place on campus. If it ' s early morning or mid-afternoon, then there are likely to be joggers making their way around one of Notre Dame ' s lakes. Saint Mary ' s and St. Joseph ' s. The story goes that Father Sorin thought that there was only one lake when he named the place L ' Universite de Notre Dame du Lac. When the ice and snow melted that year, he found he had two lakes, but decided not to change the name of the University. The lakes, far older than Father Sorin ' s vision of this great university, have become both places for recreation and reflection. Strolling around the lakes with friends is something both current students and visiting alumni have found to be relaxing, al- lowing them to take the breather they have so desperately needed after a week of hard work. Some prefer sitting at the water ' s edge, watching the sun ' s reflection travel across the water, while others like to sit on the benches along the paths that encircle the lakes and feed the Some brave attempt to gander of most steer hissing crea- A t in the mom- night of the the campus for the walk to the sure enough, already be there. Since tion in Grotto has single spot where so found relief in every- daily family trag- During any ball game thousands of alumni, and the Univer- their way pus to this secluded cave of candles hidden among the ivy and sy- camores. If only for the chance to lioht a candle tor their Fighting Irish, or just to pray and remember their days here on campus, the Grotto is never without someone to comfort. Durinu the Senior ' s Last Visit, graduating Domers have gathered year after year in this candie-lit haven to remember their tirne here under the Dome and to find a way to say goodbye and hold onto the memories of Our Lady, Our Mother. Perhaps one can And comfort and peace by looking across St. Mary ' s lake to the Golden Dome, gleammg in the sunlight; or by lighting a small candle in prayer: or just by sitting under that one special tree and watching the day unfold on the quad, in any case, tne sons and daughters of Notre Dame take with them memories that will forever be in hearts and touch their souls. l fe SutK 1- •EXERCISE FOR BODY AND SOUL For many, the lakes on eanipus oiler the ideal spot to gel a breath of fresh air and some exercise. ducks, souls may approach a geese, but clear of the tures. one o ' clock ing, any week, when is settling in night, take a Grotto, and there will someone it ' s comple- 1896, the become a on campus many have and comfort thing from struggles to edies. home foot- weekend, students, friends of sity make across cam- THOSE SEEKING HEAVEN NEED ONLY LOOK TOWARD THE WARM GIC 26 The Students campus life

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P timing •by maggie clarke Overall, most students at Notre Dame can be described as pretty easygoing people. Consequently, if something becomes the constant recipient of sighs and cursing, it must be pretty bad. With the constant watering, mowing at the crack of dawn, and those nocturnal snow plows, it is all about bad timing. It is understandable that all of this needs to be done. Rather, the issue is the interesting schedule that the maintenance department has created. Though a popular time for the sprinklers to come on seems to be right after a good downpour, the designated time for watering the grass is usually right around dinner, when students are forced to get creative as they weave their way through the spray of those revolving sprinkler heads. A little planning and quick maneuver- mg can save second shower Your firsi came around nice wake-up lawn mowers window. 11 the trick, the workers will kind enough walkie talkies cause without first thing you the morning is thing is hold- campus. For- only have to watering and few months Just to keep us though, they Photo by: Sarah Kola; •WAKE UP CALL Dorm residcnls may wake up during the wee hours of Ihe morning due to a maintanence call for the dorm. you from your of the day. probably 7 AM, after a call from the outside your those don ' t do maintenance usually be to turn on their full blast, be- a doubt the need to hear in how every- ing up around Innately, we deal with the mowing for a out of the year, on our toes fill up those other months with something we all love- snowplows! There ' s nothing better than going to bed at 2 AM and then waking up every half hour or so to the deafening sound of a snowplow as it diligently makes its way across campus. Granted, the University has to stay on top of things, and we ' re kind of spoiled as students if these are some of our biggest com- plaints, but when you ' re getting soaked by a sprinkler, or jolted out of a sound sleep at some predawn hour, it can get pretty annoying. I guess our best bet is to laugh it off, always carry an umbrella, and invest in a good pair of ear plugs. GUESS THAT OUR BEST BET IS TO LAUGH IT OFF, ALWAYS CARR 28 The Students campus life