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

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i % I WMjraw PrcsJcnt Re . EJttard A. .Vlallw, CSC, b«ter kncnwi to mast as Monk, speaks with a couple of students. Monk ' s ac- ccsiHlit ' and his openness with -ruJcnts are two of the many qualities that make him such a beloved pan of Node Dame. (Photo by Kevin Burke) Witli the inaediNe stison that the ftwhill te;mi had this N-car, The Shin gained national media attentioa Here, a group of St. Ed ' s residents can be seen spotting the Return to GknN- shirts at a hoine faxtull game in suppivrt of the Irish. (Plwto In .kiJiiioii to Icirniny the liinguagc ot MP, new L imers alsi have to k-am the cheers. From the Alma Mater to the Hght Simg, it is a ditficult task to Icam the w irds and motions in order to he able to participate during Irish splitting events. (Ilk ! bs Dan Rofcoieoe) Tut PLACt TO M .T Hie name Rockets luighl nol mean much before students come to ND, but ince here it becomes a campus Lindniark. With a widely varying menu •uid plenty of space to sixialia:, ReckcTS is a xn ' popular hang- out on campus. (Pholo Iry Carohn McGraJy) Cc y K U?

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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.

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T A Time. A group of students smile for a picture before a toga-themed dance. Tiile dances are a chance for couples to spend some quality time together, they also serve as an opportunity for friends to go as a group and dance the night away. (P ioto counesy of Saniantl-ia Mmm ' ich) QMiaKc; -rJe. I icW Away Pete Kowals and Beth Kopko pose for a picture during Sorin Hall ' s formal. Dances like this one are a great chance for couples to do something special together and take a break from the typical date activities. (PIxito courtesy of Robyi hAai dolim) .m vv, W - fe m rF ' - 30 P-eMrLO s fs. A group of students hang out in a friend ' s dorm room on the weekend. While there are a number of couples on campus, many students choose to spend time with groups of friends rather than one specific person. (Plioto cmnesy of Rofryri Mmviolmi) EjlitTTiNt; TUc RjpE. Couples often have to work very hard to find a way to balance dieir studies and other commitments with spending time with each other. Tliis couple makes the most of a trip across campus by riding their bikes together and talking along the way. (Plioto (tv Sarah S tii£itier)