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

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One afternoon each spring South Quad is transformed into a karaoke contest similar to MTV ' s Say What Karaoke. The event is completely covered by dorm funds, and is free to all participants and viewers. Participants perform a song of their choice and are evaluated by a panel of judges, whose sarcastic remarks rival those dished out during the first auditions of American Idol. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three finalists, who sing a second song chosen by the Wheel of Death. While the 2007 Breakdown was moved indoors to the Badin Social Space, the event still drew a crowd and a line of eager participants. Sophomore Keri Masterson was awarded first place at the 2007 event, after performances of Whitney Houston ' s I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Aqua ' s Barbie Girl. Masterson ' s performances included a costume change from an 80s prom dress for I Wanna Dance With Somebody to a denim jumpsuit for Barbie Girl. Duo J Squared came in second while three year participant Kevin Crowley was third. turn it up, break it dow, Keri Masterson gives the winning performance. photo courtesy ot Amy Holt Jonathan Robinson, half of the group J Squared, performs. photo courtesy ot Amy Holt 2007-2008 Badin Hall Residents photo courtesy of Sister Denise Lyon badin 15

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badin hall bullfrogs celebrate momentous year badin Hall had many reasons to celebrate during the 2007-2008 academic year. Badin celebrated its 110th anniversary and was named Women ' s Hall of the Year for 2006- 2007. The honor of Hall of the Year included the reward of a dance under the Dome for Christmas. The Badin Bullfrogs were led by rector Sister Denise Lyon, IHM. Although it is the smallest women ' s dorm on campus, Badin is known for the fall Art Show and the Breakdown, a karaoke contest held in the spring. Badin, the only dorm with a balcony, is also known for its enthusiastic participation and strong presence at Notre Dame ' s Relay for Life each year and for its bake sales benefiting the American Cancer Society, Badin ' s adopted charity. With only 120 residents and a very active residence life, Badin Hall is a tight knit community, well deserving of the Women ' s Hall of the Year distinction, story written dncl edited by Amy Walker Badin Hall leaders bond at an event in the Stadium. ptioto courtesy of Erin Wjsh Badin seniors celebrate football at the Georgia Tech pep rally. phoio courtesy of Cassie Belei Several B.ulin residenis .illcnd the BC pep rally in coslumc. photo courtt ' sy of D.wkl Prin.i liadin lootlxill ' s offense huddles up during a game. pholo ( ourtcsy ot Kristcn S )l)olcwsl i B.ulin ladies h.i e tun al the Come Sail Away dance. photo courtesy of Amy Holt 14 Ihe gold sl. ii(l.ird

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Freshmen dye their hair gold before the first home game. photo courtesy of Derek S.mchez The Vermin host A Carroll Christmas every year. photo by Chris Collins Residents hang the Co Irish! sign before every home game. photo courie x ol DereA Sanchez Vermin enjoy the nice weather Residents find creative ways to by playing frisbee. cool off during warm weather. photo by Chris Collirys photo by Chris Collins Carroll Hall, located across St. Mary ' s lake, is home to the Vermin. Carroll houses 106 men and is the smallest and most isolated residence hall on campus. As a result of the dorm being so isolated, the Vermin of Carroll were a very tight-knit group. The residents of Carroll followed many traditions. Each year, before the first home football game, Carroll freshmen have the option of dying their hair gold. Also, before every home football game the Vermin hang a Co Irish! sign outside the dorm. In order to make the sign, residents used 80 bed sheets, 30 gallons of green paint, 60,000 staples, and at least 15 men to help hang the sign. This year, Carroll residents participated in several events with Howard, their sister dorm. One of the main events was a cookout before the Penn State football game. The Vermin of Carroll Hall were most widely known for their signature event, A Carroll Christmas. story written and edited by Cnsey Carney Carroll hall vermin across the lake K) ihc gold sl.indard