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

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REATlNc; - i A % lo y -e i MALL trwoC 6mcj-ly CTeampilp IJitt N 7 , TiJLSt ARt Not TiJc. T p nVt apjcttiVls ptiCEJMMc; a faPAY night at Btiat Qub. They are actually describing the basic Notre Dame donn rtxnii. While these descriptiims may seem excessive now, these were generous comp;ired to most students ' feelings when the ' first arrived on aimpus in August of their freshman year. Despite these inirial impressions, it is not liTig before most students are brainstorming with their nximmates ;md mulling over numerous inexpensive possibilities to transfomi their rcxnivs into a li ' able ;md loveable home away from home. Tlic first question a student [xinders conceniing arrangiiig their nxiiii usually in ' ol ' es how they will create more space in their domi rcxim. Many students accomplish tliis teat K ' lotting their kxis; the luck ' ones ha ' e easily stackable furniture, wliile others use two-b ' -fours, nuts, ;ind bolts to create a structure that hopefully defies the laws of gravity by reniiu ning standing for an entire year. For many students, cheap stackable shelves are the answer to storage problems. They provide the perfc :t home for extra clothes, food, and e en televisions and stereos, wliich would otherwise be in serioiis jeopardy of food and beverage damage. Once studaits have the space factor under control, decoration nxxle begins. Posters, paintings, prints, and street signs are just a tew ot the HKxst common wall decorations here on campus. Twinkle lights ;ind advertisements for one ' s favorite beverage also help to make the white dorm raim walls just a little bit more interesting. Each year students anempt to push the envelope H ' coming up with more and more creative ways to utilize their space. Painted boards atop yaf fa block crates make a nice table widi easily accessible fcxxJ storage below it. Two wardrobes facing away from one another and set against the wall make a perfect space for a Kill pit (no need to try to sneak into the McDonald ' s playxtxim anynuire). While domi rcxmis can range anywhere from the ever popular nuxJular set-up to the most outrageous .i hang-outs, students are able to transfomi these spaces and make them their own. By using creative space saving tecliniqucs ;md a touch ot pcrsi nality, each domi rutin takes on a life of its own and truly becomes home to the studaits who live there. by sarah Schneider Lli ii-TtaJ ' (m Entcrt;unmeni centers such as the one aKive nf ten look nxire like an ad fiir an electronics store than simply a place fi.T the T ' to sit. Miiny students fed tliat it Ls inifXMiiint to have these items in order to rela. and take a break from their school»ork. (Photo try Aitsoii Lningston) Students dL rlav the ever ptipular phr.ise Hi me Swvet Hiime on a shelving unit in their donri nx n. By using phrases or sayings such as this cne in their dcccntiiTis, students constantly remind thi-ni-selvcs just hiw«xnforr.ible their axms haw heame. (Phoio fT» koue DxissDi) C i V ' je ' Ufe-

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4A 3URN IKFi pfiwyi lovie posters, like these old assies featuring Audrey Hep- im, adorn the walls of many oms around campus. Students ly on posters of their favorite ovies or celebrities along with ctures, flags, and banners to sguise their otherwise plain alls. (Photo by Katie Crossin) lis loft, adorned with lights as L added touch , elevates the bed id allows room for two desks id plenty of work space. Lofting ds and using creative furniture rangement are just two of the any ways that students can aximize their living space. ' hoto try Katie Crossin) fTT • »:fe 26 Pgy K fJ-MylA Up In JtJc. Aie Some students get creative when it comes to saving space and build elaborate lofting systems that can make their beds appear to be suspended from the ceiling. While diese impressive creations are functional, they als(5 add to the room ' s stylish appearance. (Plioto by Allison Livingston) 6TUPYiJALU A student docs some homework in a comfortable chair in his dorm room. While rtxims are often designed to ma. imize space for hanging out with friends, it is also important that they are a place where the raims ' inhabit- ants can get their work done. (Plioto by Allison Uvmgston)

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Students enrolled in the college of engineering have many differ- ent nicknames around campus. Chemical engineers are often called chegs , aerospace stu- dents are lovingly called space nerds and some even jokingly re- fer to themselves as enginerds. (Photo by Dan Rohinelle) PiMirJ ;AT6PlJ Pat McQuillan helps himself in the homestyle line at Stiuth Dining Hall. While navigating the dining hall may at first seem an impossible task, groups quickly work out systems so that they can always find friends to eat with. (P ioto by Carulyi McGrady) I ' ll MEE.T Y U AT .bUAC AFTCJi I CCT CJ EAe NI Cfc ' AlTEJi Vt ntJliU ATUDYlHc; AT C M ' - Let ' s head over to LaFun and eat some quarter dogs. We ' ll meet at Stonehenge. And don ' t forget your dog hook, because I still need a date to the SYR! What does all of this mean. ' If you live outside the world of Notre Dame, these phrases probably seem like secret code, but for Notre Dame students they do not seem like anything out of the ordinary. Wliile incoming freshman have a difficult time mastering the local terminology at first, it is not long before these words become a staple of their everyday vocabularies. At first I had no idea how to say parietals [the visitation hours in dorms of the opposite sex], but after being corrected a few times, I got it! shared Monica Real. Getting a finn grasp of Irish slang can prove vital for Domers [any ND student, past or present]. One example of the impc:)rtance of understanding this ND slang is seen when students attempt to navigate the busy dining halls. If one knows what it means when his friends say right-left or right ' right, then he is probably from South Quad or frequently makes the trek to South Dining Hall to enjoy the arguably superior cuisine. A lot of students even have a system of rights and lefts worked out that allows them to always find their friends in SDH. Not understanding this lingo can often mean the difference between an enjoyable meal with friends or a lonely meal with the Obsewer. Simikirly, understanding that the JACC Qoyce Athletic and Gin vocation Center) is a place and not a person is necessary in order to avoid spending the night searching for the pep rally at Jack ' s house. Abbreviations are not orJy used to describe many of the landmarks and buildings on campus; they are also used to describe different majors. Temis such as archie (meaning an architecture major) and cheg (a chemical engineering major) can often be heard in students ' discussions of their areas of study. Wliile the unique vocabulary of Notre Dame may at first seem con licated to many, it is not too long before most students have mastered the ND slang. by erin daly and Caroline connor 28 (- gi t la a.