OTTERENTATION

2012

The etching above was done by Fr. Paul Beichner, C.S.C. All Otters who remain in Sorin for their senior year receive a copy at our final Mass and awards ceremony in the spring.

Rev. Robert L. Loughery, C.S.C.

127 Sorin College (residence) 124 Corby Hall (mailing address) Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 574.6311287[ph] 574.631.0859 [fx] rlougher@nd.edu

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July 1, 2012 Greetings Freshmen of Sorin Hall, Welcome to Sorin College! Named after University founder, Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., our hall is in close proximity to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Administration buildingthe Golden Dome--and has been home to thousands whose lives have been changed forever by their years at the Notre Dame. Our hall motto is frater pro fratre, Latin for brother for brother. It highlights our greatest hope to be a Christian community where people truly respect and care for one another. Unlike most colleges and universities, Notre Dame residence halls are integral to the mission of the University and the college experience. The residence hall will be your support base for your undergraduate career, but unlike fraternities, there are no initiation rituals. Some of those you meet the first weekend will become your closest friends as Sorin College will become your second home. Hall orientation events begin at 7:30 pm Friday of Orientation Weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights, you will be oriented in the rules and practices of hall life, meet your new classmates, and be introduced to the hall staff who will be your primary advisors during your first year at Notre Dame. You will be getting information from the Housing office regarding access to campus, and we suggest that you arrive as early as you can on Friday morning so you have time to get settled. Please e-mail me no later than July 30: a digital picture of yourself, your prospective major, and how you would like to be addressed, i.e., first name or nickname. If you dont have a picture scanned, send one snail mail to me at the address above. And one note: there is a $45 hall tax that must be paid upon your arrival to get your room key and ID card access. The fee is charged in every residence hall to fund its own activities throughout the year and payable by cash or check. Ours is the lowest on campus. I look forward to meeting you and your parents, and hope that you are looking forward to becoming part of our Sorin College family. This booklet attempts to address answers to many of your questions, but feel free to contact me (info above) or any staff member listed on the following pages. May God bless you and keep you safe as you journey here to embark upon this great adventure at Notre Dame and Sorin College. Yours in Notre Dame, Fr. Bob

A MISSION OF RESIDENTIALITY
You wont find the word residentiality even in a Catholic dictionary, but you will hear it a lot at Notre Dame. It is the key to understanding peoples lifelong loyalty to the place. Strangers rarely catch on that there is more to it than football, the Dome, and the Grotto, but for the rest of your life whenever you meet someone from ND the first or second question after When did you graduate? will inevitably be, What dorm did you live in? Many will point to the fact that 95% of students dont change dorms. Few grasp the underlying reason why. The University has been indelibly shaped by the educational philosophy of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. In an age where schoolmasters ruled like autocrats and employed corporal punishment liberally, Moreaus methods emphasized patience and personal attention. He insisted that Holy Cross priests live with students as they still do today. He modeled his religious community and schools upon the concept of family. Moreau also recognized that academic training was only one part of a persons education and wrote, We shall always place education side by side with instruction. The mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. This idea of heart and mind is central to the Universitys mission. It is exemplified by our commitment to service. You will not go far before meeting someone whose life has been wholly changed by a summer service project. There is probably not another place on earth where one residence hall sends two students to Africa each summer. At Notre Dame, rectors are expected to know every students name. There is a chapel in every hall so that residents can worship together as a community. Every RA is a senior; it is the most prized and important position here. Students leave their doors open without worrying about their computer or paper ideas being stolen by a cutthroat competitor. You may have a hard time tracking the number of times you hear the phrase Notre Dame Family the first weekend. It is not a generic punch line but an enduring reality directly traceable to Fr. Moreaus vision.
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Sorin College Otterentation 2012.

HALL STAFF

RECTOR
Father Bob Loughery, C.S.C., holds a Bachelors degree in Architecture and a Master of Divinity degree, both from the University of Notre Dame. He returns to his alma mater after 21 years of pastoral experience and direct service to the poor. Most recently, he served as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in downtown Portland, OR. He has also served as Director of Andre House of Hospitality in Oakland, CA; Director of the Campus Ministry Center at California State University Hayward; and as a co-facilitator for Holy Cross Associates in both Portland, OR, and Berkeley, CA. Father Bob is originally from Indianapolis, IN. He was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1989. While an undergraduate at Notre Dame, Father Bob lived in the Sorin College Otter Room. Stop by and say hi, hes cool I swear.

IN RESIDENCE
Fr. Edward Monk Malloy, C.S.C., is the president emeritus of Notre Dame and is beginning his thirty-third year living in Sorin in room 141. Everyone calls him Monk, and he makes a practice of taking each freshman out to dinner first semester. He is currently working on the third installment of his autobiography and teaches freshman seminar classes. Monk knows thousands of Sorin graduates and puts out a welcome sign on his door whenever he is in. Feel free to stop by and say hello.

AR and RA STAFF AND ESSAYS

Following are short bios and reflections from the assistant rectors (ARs) and resident assistants (RAs). They are the backbone of the Universitys residential mission, and they have the experience and wisdom to guide you successfully through the next four years. The best advice we can give you is to take theirs whenever you are in doubt.

The Notre Dame Family Andrew Screech McKernan

is from Omaha, Nebraska and will be living in the basement. He is a ScienceBusiness major that plans on going to medical school after graduation. He won the Monk Award (See first floor hallway) as a freshman in Sorin and has also served on hall government as a commissioner and President. If you ask him if he plays sports, he will probably tell you he is a 517 point guard on the Sorin basketball squad.(Hes on the right wearing a Sorin jersey below)

As many of you will soon find out with little surprise, this is not high school. You don't have curfew, you don't have to go to class (Id advise against this), and you don't have to clean your room. This is your time now so use it wisely, but use the same formula that got you here in the first place. As the saying goes, Ride the horse that got you here. College might give you an empty slate but that doesn't mean you need to change. Be open to new things and new people and always look for ways to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Get to know your teachers, neighbors, and God and you will find that your time in Sorin and at Notre Dame will be more special than anything you could have imagined.

Finally, you guys are all really smart. You will probably find out at some point during the first semester that you are the most talented class Notre Dame has ever had which is true (puts my class in 4th place). But keep in mind that everyone else is also as talented as you, and there is probably someone smarter than you out there. Give everything your best and always be proud of the name on your tests, papers, and final grades. The grade next to your name might not be perfect, but neither are you. Work hard during the week to earn you weekends, and play hard during the weekend to earn your Mondays. Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

Joe Locks People Out of Places Miller

is from Huntly, Virginia and is the assistant rector on the 3rd floor. He is a third year law student hoping to eventually practice international law. He graduated with a degree in economics from George Mason University. Joe spent 5 months in 2010 volunteering for Mother Teresas Mission in Calcutta, India. Welcome to the next chapter in your life! This is an exciting time for you. Soon, you will be meeting new people from all over the country and world, taking classes from esteemed professors, and cheering your faces off at football games. New beginnings come with new opportunities. As a freshman at Notre Dame, there are so many ways you can grow as a person. My advice to you is to go for it all. Dont ever forget that you are a student first. Dive into your courses head first and strive for academic success with an open mind. With that being said, so much of your time here will be defined by the friendships you form, especially among your brothers at Sorin College. Its easy to find a drinking buddy (you could find one at any university), but its hard to find people who encourage you to be the best human being you can be. Notre Dame is unique in this way. Take advantage of it. As a resident of Sorin College, the bells of the basilica will always you remind that this is an institution rooted in faith. There is opportunity on top of opportunity to grow in your faith. Dont let them pass you by. Alright, some last suggestions: think about studying abroad (I did twice in undergrad), volunteer for something, play interhall sports, and go to basketball games. So go for it all. Take advantage of all this unique university has to offer and strive to form not only your head, but also your heart and soul. Welcome! (Pictured below is Notre Dames last national champion football team, note the sheer athleticism!)

Greg Dont Know Enough to Give Him a Nickname Mitchell

is from Falls Church, Virginia, and is the assistant rector on the second floor in 241. He studied economics at George Mason University and is currently a second year law student. Gregs hobbies besides law include reading the Washington Post op-eds and playing Jerry Garcia guitar solos.

Welcome to Notre Dame! By now Im sure youve heard plenty of platitudes about how college will be the best four years of your life and gotten a lot of advice on how to take advantage of the many opportunities you will have during your time here. At the risk of repeating what youve already heard, I want to note for you two features unique to Dame that I think will help you to make the most of all that these years have to offer.

Youll be here for four years, so this is a great time to focus on developing yourself, but its also an opportunity to be a part of a truly committed community. The Notre Dame family of students, professors, and alumni is full of talented individuals. Youll benefit immensely from the diverse range of experiences and viewpoints, which will help you to grow both personally and professionally, beginning on orientation day and extending past graduation. I think its hard to overstate the degree to which the Notre Dame family can help you succeed and develop. And within Notre Dame, Sorin is a community of its own. Theres a good chance you will stay in touch with Sorin guys for the rest of your life. The strong friendships you form here will aid you and your peers in becoming the people you want to be. Its worth taking all the opportunities you can to contribute your perspectives, personality, and abilities to both communities. Notre Dame is also exceptional in that, in addition to the all the resources of a toptier university, it offers you the opportunity to develop spiritually. I encourage you to try to work spiritual development into your schedule. If youre Catholic, think about going to Mass on a weekday -- there are over a hundred Masses on campus every week, including one right in Sorin Monday through Thursday. If youre not Catholic, you can always pray or enjoy some quiet time in the beautiful Basilica right next door. Im confident you wont regret it if you do. Congratulations on joining the Notre Dame family, and welcome to Sorin College!

Connor Legend Foot Wathen

is from Atlanta, GA and will be living on the first floor. He is a Pre-Med major in the Honors program and plans on attending medical school after graduation if anyone is willing to accept him. Connor represented Sorin last year teaching at St. Judes School in Jinja, Uganda. Finally, he is the singularly most important player on the Sorin Interhall Football team, so dont even think about taking his spot as kicker (Sarcasm intended).

Free at Last I thought coming to Notre Dame would be nothing new. Coming from a military family, I had never spent more than two consecutive years at any school and had plenty of experience making friends. What I was not prepared for at Notre Dame, however, was the freedom. I had spent most of my life before Notre Dame doing what I was told, when I was told, thats what you tend to get when everyone in your family is in the military. At Notre Dame though, I had freedom. The freedom to pick my own classes and major, freedom to decide whether or not I wanted to go to class, freedom to choose how to spend my time outside of classes, and so on. Unfortunately, I didnt realize I had this freedom and I spent almost my first entire year at Notre Dame waiting for someone to tell me what to do, and as a consequence, I missed out on a lot of opportunities my freshman year. Once I realized that everything was in my control, things changeda lot. I changed majors 4 times. Now, I am a pre-med major who couldnt be more excited about going to medical school in a year (hopefully). I even got sent to Uganda for a summer to teach at St. Judes and work in a clinic. None of this would have been possible if I hadnt stepped up and taken control instead of waiting to be told what to do. Your four years at Notre Dame will go by faster than you could ever imagine. When you get here in August, I hope you will take advantage of everything here. There are countless numbers of majors, clubs and organizations, service opportunities, and summer programs. I encourage you to try something new, take a risk, and dont wait for someone else to tell you what to do. And go to class.

Chris 3rd Floor RA Mork

is going to be the 3rd floor RA this coming year. Other than that little is known about him. Hes a loose cannon RA with nothing to lose. Its unfortunate that the phrase in the zone gets tossed around whimsically. Every six seconds* a kid somewhere around the world tells his mom that he cant take out the trash

Congratulations on joining the best dorm on campus. In Sorin, you will find a sense of community unlike any other dorm at Notre Dame. Our small size affords the chance to meet and develop a friendship with every guy in the dorm. From hanging out in the social rooms to simply walking to a friends room down the hall, you should not struggle to get to know others throughout the dorm. Despite our small size, we continue to compete and dominate in interhall sports. Basically, we are unabashedly the best dorm on campus. More generally, college is a time of new beginnings. Regardless of your previous reputation, each and every one of you comes in with a clean slate. Take this, then, as an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and become the person you want to be. Push yourself academically, socially, and spiritually. Take classes that are challenging and interesting. Work hard in your studies and keep your grades up, but dont let academics dominate your life. Make time to go hang out with friends. Take study breaks. Keep your door open and make an effort to get out of your room and meet the other guys in the dorm. Take advantage of the religious opportunities offered by the dorm and the University, namely daily masses and various spiritual retreats. Notre Dame will be what you make of it, but it offers each individual the opportunity to make friends and enjoy four great years, all while earning a degree that will take you places upon graduating. And one last thing, get pumped for football season!

Colin Nice Guy King

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 Colin is the 2nd floor RA for the coming year. He comes from the depths of the Amazon. Also, he is a Bengal Bouts champion, winning his weight class during his sophomore campaign and electing to walk away from the game in his prime. Colin has served as Hall President and been to Rome, Jerusalem, and rural Uganda.

\ Congratulations on your acceptance into Sorin College! I cannot wait to welcome you into this great dorm and get to know you as a member of it in just a few short weeks. Sorin is great for many reasons, but especially for community. You cannot miss community in Sorin everyone knows everyones names, someone is always shouting from the 3rd floor to the basement, and we seem to have the largest crowds at the Bengal Bouts despite being one of the smallest dorms on campus but the most obvious form of community in Sorin is Senija. Yes, Senija, our forty-something year-old housekeeper from Bosnia. You see, while Senija is titled housekeeper, she means so much more than that to Sorin. While the typical ND housekeeper lasts no longer than one year in a dorm, Senija has remained in Sorin over the last ten years. Shell know your name, greet you every morning, and will occasionally tap into her excellent cooking skills for you (she was a licensed chef for eight years in Germany). Students come and go, but Senijas presence in Sorin has remained the same for over a decade in Sorin. So my advice for you as freshman: get to know Senija. Greet her every morning. Ask her what Bosnia was like (before she became a refugee from civil war). Ask her what Germany was like. Maybe even ask her about her family. Do this and I guarantee you that youll be on the right track. Welcome to Sorin. One more thing if you have any questions whatsoever from now until you move in, please please please ask me. Ive been hall president, a part of freshman orientation, and

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even an incoming freshman once upon a time. Ive helped many incoming freshman before and would love nothing more than to help you. You can reach me at cking6@nd.edu or, more preferably, (630) 207-1875

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AR and RA Rooms (feel free to stop by any time)

Name Jimmy Champlin AR Joe Miller AR Andrew McKernan RA Connor Wathen RA Colin King RA Chris Mork RA Rm 241 341 027 105 221 321

OTTERENTATION WEEKEND SCHEDULE

You will be receiving a campus-wide orientation schedule from the First Year of Studies and lots of information about this weekend. Well give you one sheet with everything you need to know on it once you arrive so you dont have to juggle it all. For now note the following:

Hall move-in: Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Required hall orientation sessions Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8:00 pm.

Parents only meeting Saturday 10:30-11:30 am.

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MINISTRY
Campus Ministry has many programs, including classes for those wishing to be confirmed or to explore Catholicism. It has resources for those of numerous faith traditions to worship at local churches, sponsors numerous prayer groups, and hosts approximately fifty retreats each year. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered three times a day at the Basilica. Campus Ministry sponsors numerous Masses throughout the week. So does the hall as noted below. Sunday Mass at 10 pm is the central focus of the week. The chapel is usually standing room only, and we encourage all students, Catholic or not, to attend. Anyone with musical talent (vocal or instrumental) is welcome to join the choir. Monday No Homily Mass: Important because the lack of homily gives guys time to get ready for Monk hoops. Monk hoops is really great if you like basketball, youll learn about it later. Monks Tuesday Trivia Mass: Monk is a walking encyclopedia in general, but on Tuesday nights, he does his best to stump Otters about a wide range of topics relating to the Catholic faith. Wednesday Chili Mass averages 40-50 attendees. Elsewhere in this booklet are testimonials to Fr. Bobs qualifications to have a chili throwdown with Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Thursday Grotto Mass: On Thursdays Otters make a weekly pilgrimage to the Grotto after Mass. Freshman First Trip to the Grotto: On Monday of orientation weekend, the night before the first class day, all Sorin freshmen meet on the front porch at 11:45 for their first Grotto visit. During Lent we also have a daily Grotto trip. The Annual Sorin Retreat: Well, you cant go on it this year because it is restricted to upperclassmen, but each January we rent three cabins at a 4000 acre state park forty minutes away and listen to student-led reflections, play snow football (only one broken ankle so far), go tobogganing, and have nearly all-night card games. Freshman Retreat: But this year you should go on one of the four retreats for freshmen sponsored by Campus Ministry. They are also great opportunities to meet new people and acquire friends from outside the hall.

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MOREAU MISSION INITIATIVE

Since 2003, Sorin has supported St. Jude Primary, a K-7 primary school operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross near Jinja, Uganda. Each summer one Otter volunteers there for eight weeks. So far we have raised over $140,000 for the school which has enabled it to renovate classroom spaces, construct two dormitories, toilets, a kitchen, and faculty quarters. Most of the fundraising has been initiated by former volunteers. Two Otters have received major honors from the University stemming from their work at St. Judes. Michael Dewan 07 received the universitys highest service award given to a graduating senior and Pat Reidy 08 went on John Forman Maltese 10 to be a valedictorian nominee and the Alumni Associations Distinguished Undergraduate Award winner. Sorin was the first hall to have its own overseas placement, and three others have since adopted our model. Go to YouTube and type in Hearing Ugandas Song, video by Michael McDonald 09. Junior Sam Shanley is our latest volunteer who just returned from St. Judes. The Sorin Theater for Charity was founded in 2008 by John Forman Maltese 10 who put on three annual plays that raised more than $9000. The Sorin College Medical Corps is a project in development to send pre-med students and alumni to staff clinics and volunteer their professional skills in Uganda. Initiated with a $50,000 gift from John Fogarty 49, Michael Dewan, currently at Yale Medical School, is taking a year off to launch this new initiative beginning this August. Since 2004, seventeen Sorin residents have gone to Uganda in various capacities. Other hall projects: Some Otters help out South Bends Ronald McDonald House. Others serve at the Catholic Worker, with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and volunteer at a rehab center. We have organized four fall and spring break trips to New Orleans, initiated an after school project with the Center for the Homeless, and put on a Christmas party for underprivileged children from the Robinson Center in town. No other hall at Notre Dame has a similar culture of service that has done so much for others here at home and abroad.

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HALL GOVERNMENT

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SORIN COLLEGE

Est. 1888 Sorin is, was, and forever shall be Notre Dames first residence hall. Before its construction, students studied and lived in the Main Building. Sorin was the first residence hall at a Catholic college in the U.S. to offer private quarters as opposed to large barracks-style rooms. A few years earlier, the Main Building had reserved a few single rooms for select students who were obliged to remain above average in both study and conduct or forfeit them to ones more worthy. The academic performance of those Domers was so good that some priests wondered if they shouldnt be offered to more. Students loved the idea. As a result, the University began construction on Collegiate Hall. On May 27, 1888, Fr. Sorin blessed the cornerstone, and shortly thereafter it was decided to rename the hall after the elderly founder who had insisted that it be built. The original building held 50 singles, and the first floor housed the Law Department. In its earliest years, Sorin was reserved for juniors and seniors. Admission was a great privilege that required the same standards of performance mentioned above. The exact date when Sorin adopted the Universitys general admission policy is not known, but many students and alumni from other halls continue to hold the residents of Sorin in a slightly brighter light. The elite image endures. Sorin took on its current likeness after the North and South wings were added in 1897 and the front porch in 1905. Some of its distinguishing features include colossal ceilings on the upper three floors (19 feet on the first), much admired turret rooms (at each of the four corners), two large open stairways in the center of the building (allowing residents of all floors to interact thus eliminating the exclusion of sections as in other residence halls), and two greatly coveted porch swings overlooking the beauty of God Quad, the undisputed heart of Notre Dame. In 1969, the Sorin Otters, in protest of the Vietnam War, symbolically seceded from the University, renaming the residence Sorin College. Residents look to the

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name as a symbol of honor and unity, and it is one of the most sacred traditions that an Otter is to never refer to his residence as anything but what it truly is Sorin College.

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SORIN COLLEGE
Home of the Otters since 1888 Taylor Seale, President Kwame Nuako, Vice President Sorin College Notre Dame Indiana 46556

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Welcome Home Brotters, Congratulations on being placed in the oldest and greatest dorm at the University of Notre Dame! Sorin is home to tradition and family unparalleled anywhere else on campus. Otters instantly become a part of this family and tradition the moment they set foot in the dorm. While its hard to pick a favorite, I believe Sorins greatest asset is its size. Housing just under 150 men, Sorin is the third smallest dorm on campus. You will hear about dorms being divided into sections, with many students not knowing people outside of their section. Sorin has no sections, and everybody knows everybody. While youll arrive to 150 strangers, youll soon have 150 friends. Vice President Kwame Nuako and I will be roaming the halls during the first weeks of school to introduce ourselves and start getting to know you. Youre also welcome to visit me in room 219 and Kwame in room 109. We want to do anything we can do to make your transition into Sorin easier. Additionally, we will be holding hall government meetings in the first floor lounge on Tuesdays at 10pm. This is your chance to help with planning of hall life and events, it will also provide a means for Kwame and I to let you know the events of our Hall Presidents meeting. We invite all of you to attend.

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Once again, congratulations on your admittance to Notre Dame and your placement into Sorin College. You have a great four years ahead of you! Your Dedicated President, Taylor Seale

OTTERENTATION STAFF
Everyone on the Otterentation staff had to apply for their position. Sorin is a small dorm where everyone cares, meaning only a few spots on staff and a lot of applications from people who really want to do a great job. This is like the Dream Team if Isiah was on the team and he and MJ got along, aka pretty decent.
Otterentation Commissioner

Michael OConnor
Hometown: Bristol, Vermont Favorite Activities: Basketball, Running, Video Games, Straight Acing Tests Fun Self Fact: Before I got to frosh-o my freshman year I had never been to Notre Dame. I moved in blind with a roommate from Alabama who I had never met before and it worked out great. Also, contrary to popular belief, I was the first man on the moon. Favorite Location on Campus : The lakes. Great place to run, walk, or crawl if thats your style. Real nice and never crowded, good place to go before/after an exam. Favorite Movie: Jumper Favorite Song: Right now its Come on Baby by Saigon Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Bungee Jumping. Otterentation Crew

Robert Devine
Hometown: Oceanport, New Jersey Favorite activities: Sports, Running, Going to the Beach, Maxing and Relaxing Fun self fact: For one year I lived in England. They say if I stayed one more year my teeth would have been beyond repair. Favorite Location on Campus: Quad to the south of Hesburgh Library. It has the best view on campus of TD Jesus, Golden letter of Notre Dame stadium, and the reflecting pool. Favorite Movie: Inception Favorite Song: Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Skydiving or Kite Surfing

Nathan Foje
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Favorite activities: Tennis, Participating in Student Government

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Fun self fact: I was on the trapshooting team for four years in high school (*Editors Note: Only in Nebraska) Favorite Location on Campus: God Quad because it reminds me of how fortunate I am to have landed at Notre Dame. Favorite Movie: Inception Favorite Song: Jessies Girl Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Scuba Diving

Matthew Boylan
Hometown: Flemington, New Jersey Favorite activities: Wrestling, Playing Chess, Chilling with Friends Fun self fact: I have never left these here United States Favorite Campus Location: Sorin because it has it all: a quiet place to study, friends to hang out with, and the feeling of a home Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite Song: Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Skydiving in a flying-squirrel suit

Patrick Power
Hometown: Little Compton Favorite Activities: Hanging out with Friends, Playing Sports, Splashing around in Water Fun Fact about yourself: Better than Nate Foje at playing racquetball. Favorite Location on Campus : The lakes because you can sail and just hang out on them. Favorite Movie: Invincible Favorite Song: Young Forever Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Running in the Morning

Patrick McManus
Hometown: Eastchester, New York Favorite Activities: Reading, Writing, Telling Jokes Fun Fact about yourself: I spent three years doing a research project on Bigfoot Favorite Location on Campus : Basement of South Dining Hall, its a good quiet place with a spectacular bathroom Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite Song: Got This Money by Childish Gambino Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Archery

Nicholas MacDonald
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Favorite Activities: Campus Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, being on That Nap Grind Fun Fact about yourself: I will live in the Quint with Rob Devine this coming year, youll learn about the Quint soon enough.

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Favorite Location on Campus : The Grotto, its a great place to get away from everything and clear your head Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite Song: Party and Bullshit by Aer Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: Diving from the Sky (Skydiving)

Kyle Lewellen
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana Favorite Activities: Playing Guitar, Playing Sports, Spending Time with Friends, Family, and the occasional Stranger Fun Fact about yourself: I was able to try on Tony Dungys Super Bowl ring Favorite Location on Campus: God Quad because of its spiritual and secular beauty Favorite Movie: The Prestige Favorite Song: Voodoo Chile by SRV Something Ive Always Wanted to Try: I want to meet Peyton Manning and travel to Spain with him.

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SORIN COLLEGE COAT OF ARMS

SHIELD:
Chief

Dominion, authority, wisdom, achievement in battle

Chevron

Represents the roof of a house signifies protection, faithful service Blue Strength, Loyalty; Gold Generosity Traditionally used to represent French royalty, and said to signify perfection, light, and life. The Roman Catholic Church ascribed the lily as the special emblem of the Virgin Mary. One who lives life to the fullest.

COLORS: SYMBOLS:
Fleur-de-lis Otter

Crown

Regal or senior authority, heavenly reward

Escallop Shell

Successful commander, one who has made long journeys

Glory, Splendor, Authority. Sun SORIN - (m) - Possibly derived from Romanian soare meaning "sun".

Motto

frater pro fratre

brother for brother

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SORIN TALENT SHOW

Every dorm has what is called Signature Events. These include the Keenan Review, the Cavanaugh Dance-a-Thon, and the Fisher Roof Sit. They each have their own aim: to raise awareness of a cause, to generate funds for a charity or organization, or to entertain and unite the campus. The longest running of these events is the Sorin Talent Show. Legend has that at the approach of winter 1888, Sorin hosted its first Talent Show. The men of Sorin reveled in the privacy afforded by their new single rooms no matter that the hall was still under construction. These rooms were described as "large enough to encourage study, and at the same time small enough to discourage visiting." However, something was lacking. As the prospect of deep snowfalls approached, the residents could sense the loneliness that awaited them as they labored diligently in their isolated rooms throughout the cold months. They found themselves in need of an outlet for some of their creative energy, and thus, decided to put on a variety show for the benefit of the entire school. Skits, jokes, and songs were learned, and a crude stage was erected on the front porch of the new hall. On a clear night in early October 1888, an audience gathered on what is now God Quad to enjoy an evening of frivolity. We are proud to continue producing the show, and this year the Otters will host the 122nd Annual Sorin Talent Show. The production has grown considerably from its humble beginnings to now include lighting and a professional sound system. However, the show still appears on a simple stage on the front porch of Sorin College, as it did so many years ago. As it was then, so now do we present ourselves for the entertainment of the entire campus, to prepare them for the long winter months to come, and to welcome them as visitors into our surrogate home. Gentleotters, we invite you to join your fellow residents in this traditional celebration of class and showmanship. Whether you sing, play the banjo, tell jokes, juggle, or belch the alphabet, there is a place for you on stage. Dont have a talent? No problem, there are plenty of opportunities to help on stage and off. So, bring your instruments and your personalities and get ready to put on one heck of a performance as Sorin College Presents: The 124th Annual Sorin Talent Show!

SORIN MCNUGGET CHALLENGE

Did you ever watch Kobayashi scarf down 60 hot dogs in twelve minutes and wish you could do the same with chicken McNuggets? Well now you can with Sorin Colleges Annual McNugget Challenge benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Its simple: All you can eat McNuggets. Two Minutes. $10. Winners take home trophies and bragging rights. Scared of the Ronald McDonald clown or dont like McNuggets? Feel free to drop a donation for a good cause.

OTHER OTTER TRADITIONS (more than anywhere else)

Dorm Masses

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Once you get to Notre Dame, Mass will be a significantly different experience than youre used to. Sorin offers five every week, each with its own appeal, all at 10:00 PM, distinguished by hugs instead of handshakes, lots of hugs. The goal is to hug everyone at mass without holding up Fr. Bob (too much). They are very casual: shoes almost make you an outcast. Unlike many churches where singing is uncomfortable, everyone in Sorin is a terrible singer. We assume many of you will come Sunday night out of habit, but consider coming to the weekday Masses too. You will gain a whole new appreciation for Mass. You have intelligent priests giving great homilies. Plus, youre surrounded by your best friends. Give it a chance. Monk Hoops Monk played on the ND varsity team, and one of his high school teammates was John Thompson, Sr., former Georgetown coach. Anyway, sometime in his first year here, he wandered around and asked a few Sorin guys if they would go to the seminary and play basketball against him and some seminarians. Word got around and a lot of others were asking to go. Eventually, these nights got so crowded with Otters the seminarians stopped coming. A few years ago, Monk decided it would be best for his knees if he stopped playing, but even in his last days, he was still able to catch, release, swish before you could say Otter. Were always looking for new blood in our quest for the next interhall hoops championship. Wall of Fame In the first floor hallway, youll notice a number of award plaques. Aside from our freshman of the year, these are presented to seniors and other upperclassmen for distinguished service to the hall and university and presented at our end of the year Mass. Make it a point to do something to merit having your name enshrined forever on the walls of Sorin. Dollar Derby If you hear yelling in the hallways, check one of the main stairwells. So our player starts on the third floor. When the dollar is released from the top, he has to reach the basement and catch it before it hits the ground, try not to hurt yourself. Doing the race is fun, but there is nothing greater than the excitement that surrounds the event. If you asked us which had the loudest cheer between these three: 1) when Notre Dame scored the winning TD against MSU in 2006; 2) when Joe Montana, Tim Brown, Chris Zorich, and Rudy showed up to the pep rally for the 2005 USC game; or 3) when a guy named Rufio caught the dollar Were going to say its a push. Quarter Dogs Since were right across the quad from LaFortune Student Center, Sorinites tend to make late night runs there. From midnight to 2 a.m. unsold hot dogs that have been sitting in lukewarm water for hours go on sale for 25. Some people get candy or chips because they are ignoramuses who believe hot dogs are unhealthy,

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but quarter dogs are the foundation of this custom. They became so important to one Otter he decided to eat nothing but quarter dogs for an entire week. It was a charity event. He did it for the kids. Sorin Tables This is one of Sorins best traditions because it will affect you nearly everyday while you are at Notre Dame. There are three predetermined tables for Otters. Go to the right side of the South Dining Hall, head straight across, and take a spot at the tables directly to the right of the west exit doors. (Well show you during Otterentation weekend). Meals by yourself can be pretty depressing, but with us, you can go nearly any time and expect to sit down with another Otter instead of wandering around the dining hall uncomfortably looking to a familiar face. We Dont Do Road Signs When you are arrive, you will see handmade signs directing you to other halls. Some are moderately humorous. But the mother of all dorms presumes that new otters are bright enough to find Sorin College without providing superfluous directions. Were on God Quad, right in front of the Basilica. Head for the steeple. Make a right up the hill at the big tree and Y intersection at the southwest corner of St. Marys Lake between Old College and the Grotto. Youll hit our back door first. Look for the friendly, energetic Otterentation crew lounging on lawn chairs in front of the southwest turret awaiting your arrival, and be glad you didnt get put in one of those lesser dorms. Touching the Toe The statue of our University founder, Fr. Sorin, in the middle of the first floor hallway was stolen in the 1950s and not returned for more than twenty years. Enterprising alumni carted it around the world in steamer trunks and suitcases, taking pictures with it in front of some of the worlds most famous sights like the Great Wall of China and Eiffel Tower. Now he is encased in concrete and rebar underneath the wooden stand that would take an earthquake to dislodge. Each time we pass we touch his now shiny right toe just to make sure hes still there. Easter Bunny Candy Collection Every year the men of Sorin organize a candy collection for the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Josephs County (where we are located). We set up a table outside of the HuddleMart and ask passersby to donate candy from the HuddleMart and donate it to the clubs. What makes this interesting? For each shift one Otter puts on a bunny costume to attract some attention. It is a fun time volunteering for the person in the bunny outfit and for the people watching the bunny. So when Easter time is coming expect an email and visit to your room from our hall president looking for volunteers. Be a part of something special find a buddy and sign up for a shift. Hint: try to convince your buddy that he should be the bunny to avoid extremely close encounters with the sweat salt of a hundred former Otters who have worn the suit before you.

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Open Door Policy Walk around some of the other dorms. You can walk the length of a football field before running into someone doors closed, people holed up in their rooms. Not here. Otters pride themselves on being sociable creatures who pop in and out on one another freely. How else will you borrow someone elses clothes when you havent done laundry for a month? OK, sometimes, maybe if you have a final the next day or need to get to sleep at 3 a.m., you can shut it, but normally we keep to an open door policy. Named Rooms and Bricks A few dorms may have informal names, but none have so many as Sorin. Ours are the only ones commemorated with plaques, and were the only hall to have directions for tourists to do a walking tour from the front door. Most of the Notre Dame football legends like Rockne and all of the Four Horsemen lived in Sorin. Room 011, called the Captains Corner, was reserved for the team captains for many years, and seven University presidents have called Sorin home. During Senior Week (and not before) those graduating carve their names in the bricks on the front porch so they too will be remembered as long as Otters romp in the shadow of the Dome. Sweater Vest First Friday (SVFF) The first Friday of every month was declared Sorin College First Friday by Fr. Jenkins several years ago in his first official act as university president. Everyone wears his sweater vest (which no other dorm has) that day around campus. You look classy. They look jealous. Have your parents buy you one along with a sweatshirt when they pay your hall tax as long as the checkbook is already out.

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HELPFUL FIRST YEAR HINTS

Look to people who have been through this before. RAs and Big Brothers are your best source for knowledge. Frosh-O is the cheesiest thing youll ever be part of but its fun, so talk to every person within spitting distance. Theyll either end up your best friend, or youre never going to see them again. Talk with your roommate this summer. Dont prejudge him or create impossible expectations. Be nice to everyone you meet. There are too many great people here to stereotype. Dont eat by yourself. Thats why we have Sorin tables for you. Err on the side of too much studying at first. The secret to first-year survival is keeping up with readings and assignments. Scream your head off at football games, dress up for basketball games, and know that there is no other student body like Notre Dames. Play in our traditionally excellent inter-hall sports program, undefeated in every sport since 1888. Try Dollar Derby. Talk to Fr. Hesburgh and check out his sweet crib on the 13th floor of the Hesburgh Library (by virtue of living in a building named after himself and knowing nine different languages, hes basically the coolest man you may ever meet). Get an education, do homework, but remember the other two Ss Socializing and Showering! Check your required texts and save a lot of money buying them online through Amazon or eBay instead of at the bookstore (suggestion: get the ISBNs from http://www.bkstr.com). Note that different profs might not use the same book for the same course. Time orders so books dont arrive before August 15 since staff wont be here to accept deliveries. Dont give yourself a nickname. They will come to you. Every year at college goes by too fast. Think about what youre going to want to do when youre 24 years old but dont have the opportunity to do anymore. Dont be shy. Everyone is in the exact same situation. You get a do-over after high school. Leave doors OPEN when home! Its how you get to know people even if youre an introvert. Volunteer put in some service time and give back for all your blessings. Dont go up the front steps of the Main Building or walk on the grass of God Quad its bad juju. University tradition is that the front steps are only used once you get your Notre Dame diploma. Enjoy Facebook, but remember not to get in too deep. Rehab is costly and painful. Take deep breaths and realize how lucky you are to be in a dorm like Sorin. Lock your bike. Remember expiration dates for clothing socks are good for two days, underwear for one (unless you turn them inside out to squeeze a second day out).

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T-shirts get two or three days (preferably not in a row), and pants have an indefinite shelf life, particularly when sprayed with Febreze. Bring towels and wash them occasionally, unless you want to rub a biology experiment over yourself after each shower. Bring your own supplies. Its a capital offense to steal body wash. Visit the Grotto regular visits help keep you level. (works before tests, too). Flex points arent REALLY money. Have fun. Get involved dorm stuff, clubs, all that good stuff. Do a service project or seminar sponsored by the Center for Social Concerns during break. Yes, you are growing up. Yes, you are leaving home. Yes, you are ready for this. No, you are never too old to love your family. So, remind them of how much you love them, and thank them in advance for all the care packages they will be sending they help a lot (especially around finals). Call your parents and siblings from time to time and remind them you still exist. Dont let them down, they brought you up.

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OTTER USEFUL INFO

FAST FACTS
Quad Location: Campus Location: God Quad North: South: East: West: The Basilica of the Sacred Heart Walsh Hall LaFortune Student Center Bond Hall

Chapel:

St. Thomas Aquinas

Room Information: 24% Singles (non-freshmen only) 30% Doubles 23% Triples 12% Five or six person rooms 11% Freshmen Quads Conveniences: Elevator?............................ NO Air Conditioning?.............. NO Study Rooms?.................... YES Boxing Practice Rooms? .. ONLY HERE Round turret rooms?.......... ONLY HERE Kitchen Access?................. YES Laundry Facilities?............. YES Sinks in Rooms?................ YES

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WHAT DO I BRING?
Clothing Underwear and Socks Spring Jacket AND Winter Coat Athletic Clothes Sweatshirts Hat, Gloves, Scarf, etc. (South Quad is a lethal wind tunnel) Boots (for rain/snow) Dress Clothes and Shoes (you dont want to show up to the first formal in your gym shoes) Swimsuit (necessary to take the mandatory swimmers test) The usual (think comfort) Personal Care Razor/Shaving Cream Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/Face Wash Shower Caddy/Shower Shoes (flip-flops) Toothbrush/Toothpaste Deodorant! (for your friends if not yourself) First Aid Kit (Aspirin, Band-Aids, etc.) Laundry Bag/Detergent/Stain Stick, etc. Nail Clippers, tweezers Comb/Brush Q-Tips Tissues Paper Towels Contact Lens Accessories Towels Cologne or nice smelly stuff Febreze (for your roommates clothespile) Room Furnishings Good (really loud) Alarm Clock Computer (though there are clusters all over campus if you dont have one) Printer (convenient, not necessary) Posters (off-white walls are boring) CDs/DVDs Check with roommate(s) before purchasing: Stereo Small (no more than 3 ft.) Refrigerator Fan (remember, no AC in Sorin) Futon T.V. (cable is in all of the rooms) VCR/DVD/Video Games Carpet School Supplies Your minds Notebooks/Folders/Loose-leaf paper Printer Paper (if you own a printer) Scotch/Masking (no duct) tape Calculator (TI-83, 86, or 89 for math, science, and engineering majors) Index Cards Pens/Pencils Scissors Stapler/Paper Clips Highlighters/Permanent Markers Stamps/Envelopes Calendar/Planner Batteries Post-Its Book bag Practical Items Bed Sheets (78- 80 extra-long twin) Hypoallergenic mattress covers Pillows/pillowcases/bedspread Umbrella Storage Bins/Cubbies (Modular Furniture provides a bookshelf) Bike/Bike Lock (some are stolen within hours of arrival) Lots of Hangers Plastic cups/bowls/plates/silverware Cell phone and charger UL approved Power Strips (limited amount of outlets) Small suitcase for the occasional trip home Miscellaneous Camera Sports Equipment Food for the room Personal Music Device (iPod, etc.) DO NOT BRING: Microwave, Window unit air conditioner, Toaster, George Foreman, Hot Plate, candles, incense* Clothes Iron (available in laundry room) Lofts

* These items are NOT allowed in dorm rooms.

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NOTE: Rooms 225/27 and 229/31 are actually one large quad room not two as depicted below.

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NOTE: Rooms 325/27 and 329/31 are actually one large quad room not two as depicted below.

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NOTRE DAME VICTORY MARCH (Fight Song)

Sung standing, clapping in rhythm Rally sons of Notre Dame, Sing her glory, and sound her fame, Raise her Gold and Blue, And cheer with voices true, Rah! Rah! For Notre Dame. We will fight in every game, Strong of heart and true to her name, We will neer forget her, And well cheer her ever, Loyal to Notre Dame. Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame, Wake up the echoes, cheering her name, Send a volley cheer on high, Shake down the thunder from the sky. What though the odds be great or small, Old Notre Dame will win over all. While her loyal sons are marching onward to victory!

NOTRE DAME, OUR MOTHER (Alma Mater)

Sung standing, arms around neighbors, swaying in rhythm: Notre Dame, Our Mother. Tender, strong, and true, Proudly in the heavens, Gleams thy gold and blue. Glorys mantle cloaks thee, Golden is thy fame, And our hearts forever, Praise thee Notre Dame. And our Hearts forever, Love thee Notre Dame!

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Everything was frozen over. Yet it all seemed so beautiful. The lake, especially, with its broad carpet of dazzling white snow, quite naturally reminded us of the spotless purity of our August Lady whose name it bears, and also of the purity of soul that should mark the new inhabitants of this chosen spot. . . . 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. Will you permit me, dear Father, to share with you a preoccupation which gives me no rest? Briefly, it is this: Notre Dame du Lac was given to us by the bishop only on condition that we establish here a college at the earliest opportunity. As there is no other school within more than a hundred miles, this college cannot fail to succeed . . . Before long, it will develop on a large scale . . . It will be one of the most powerful means for good in this country. We will instruct every student to Otter like a champion.
--Letter of Fr. Sorin to Holy Cross founder, Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C. after arriving at Notre Dame, December 5, 1842.

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http://nd.edu/~otters/

2012 Domer Dictionary

After a few days at Notre Dame, youll soon become aware that Notre Dame is a unique place. In fact, Notre Dame students even have their own vocabulary. Although you may be confused at first, in no time youll know exactly what is meant when a student says that Hes on his way from MCOB to LaFun to get some quarter dogs or that Shell meet you at Stonehenge before the SYR. Dont worry, youll figure it out soon enough.but just in case youre curious heres a brief compilation of some of the vocabulary used at ND.

Acoustic Caf: Event Thursday nights in LaFortune Student Center or Legends of Notre Dame often frequented by students in need of a study break. The caf is a great place for students to display their musical talents (or lack thereof). Administration (Main) Building: Often called the Golden Dome or simply the Dome, the administration building is the most recognizable feature of Notre Dames campus. Complete with a statue of Mary, the building is located in the center of campus and can be seen from almost anywhere on campus. Avoid the stairs. Alum: An ND grad. They supposedly remember our last Football Championship. AnTostal: Yearly tradition celebrating the final full week of classes sponsored by SUB. Plenty of free t-shirts, games and events for all to enjoy. Bengal Bouts: Men's boxing tournament held every year as a fundraiser for Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Not only do you get to help out a good cause, but you also get to see your roommate take a few swings at the kid who knows all the answers from your calculus class. Sorin has a huge tradition of putting up a disproportionate amount of fighters. Dont let us down boys. Last year we won two of the weight divisions. Were cool like that. Bookstore Basketball: Largest 5 on 5 basketball tournament in the world. With over 500 teams competing every year, this tournament held in the spring is truly a sight to see. Do it. BP: Breen-Phillips Hall, a female dorm located on North Quad. CCE: The Center for Continuing Education, located behind the old Post Office and DeBartolo Hall, in McKenna Hall. COMO: The Coleman-Morse Center. The building on South Quad that houses First Year of Studies, Campus Ministry, a computer cluster, and 24-hour space that offers free popcorn and soda (or pop for you mid-western people). CSC: The Center for Social Concerns. The CSC is the place to go if interested in service projects, service trips, and volunteer opportunities.

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C.S.C.: Initials to designate members of the Holy Cross Religious Order. Dont get the two CSCs confused. D6: Student parking lot located behind the Rock. D2: Student name for parking lot behind PE and Knott. D.A.R.T.: Direct Access Registration by Terminal: It allowed students to register for their next semesters courses. Registration is now done on-line using insideND, but registering for classes is often referred to as dart-ing. DeBartolo Hall: Classroom building where most freshman classes will be held. Often referred to simply as "DeBart." DPAC: Short for DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. May also be called the DPAC. Dog Book: The freshman register with the names and photos of the entire freshman class. Often used to find last minute date for SYR or well really thats all its used for. With the advent of Facebook this book has been used even less, although it is fun to pull it out and see what people looked like in high school. Domer: Any ND student, past or present. du Lac: Student handbook outlining all the rules of regulations at Notre Dame. Fall Break: While most schools only get a few days off, the administration rewards us for our hard work with a whole week off during October. This is usually the first time you have the opportunity to return home since August, although some students choose to stay on campus, travel or participate in service projects. Fieldhouse Mall: Open area between Cavanaugh Hall and Stonehenge fountain. Warm weather brings campus bands, barbecues, and other fun things to do instead of studying. Flex Points: The dollars that accompany the Flex 14 meal plan that can be used to buy some tasty snacks and beverages at the Huddle, Burger King, Reckers, and other campus food locations. All you do is swipe your ID and it comes out of your account. Remember, not real money; spend liberally. FYO: First year orientation, more commonly known as "Frosh-O." Or Otterentation. Geddes Hall: Home of the Center for Social Concerns and Coffeehouse. Also a great outdoor patio for studying! God Quad: Home to the Dome, the Basilica, Sorin College, Walsh Hall and the statues of Jesus and Father Sorin.

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Grab N Go: Convenient brown-bag breakfast, lunch, or dinner available from 7am to 7pm when classes are in session. The Grotto: Replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, France where students can come to light a candle and spend some quiet time in reflection and prayer. Hammes Bookstore at the Eck Center: The Bookstore and Bookstore Caf. Hammes-Mowbray Hall: Next to Stepan Center and houses the Notre Dame Post Office and ND Security/Police. Hesburgh: 14 story Library with the mosaic of Touchdown Jesus on its faade. It's a great place to study and has a really nice, new computer lab on the first floor. On the first and second floors you can easily study in a small group but as you move to higher floors make sure you keep quiet. Huddle Mart: Small convenience store in LaFortune where students can purchase food, drinks, toiletries, notebooks, and other essentials such as the infamous Quarter Dogs. Typically referred to as "The Huddle." insideND: Campus Portal which allows you access to Class Registration, Irish Link, etc. This site provides convenient access to Notre Dame Web services for students, faculty, and staff. With more than 100 content channels, the information you need is at your fingertips. Jordan Hall of Science: Jordan houses all of the undergraduate laboratories for biology and chemistry, a planetarium and state-of-the-art lecture halls. Also has a convenient snack shop, aptly named A la Descartes. JACC (A.K.A. The Joyce Center): This venue houses numerous campus events such as basketball, volleyball, ice hockey games, pep rallies, concerts, and lectures. JPW: Junior Parents Weekend. LaFun: LaFortune Student Center. Legends: The restaurant, pub, and programming venue. Brings in live entertainment and has a nightclub open late nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Library Circle: Pick up/drop off spot at the east end of the Hesburgh Library. Main Circle: Pick up/drop off spot near the old post office at the main campus entrance on Notre Dame Avenue, between Alumni Hall and the Law School. MCOB: Mendoza College of Business.

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Michiana: The name of the region along the border of Michigan and Indiana, including South Bend. Mod Quad: Home to Knott Hall, Siegfried Hall, Pasquerilla East, and Pasquerilla West. Monk: Affectionate nickname of the former University President Father Edward A. Malloy. ndID: Unique number assigned to you by the University (not to be confused with your NetID -see below). Can be found on your id card. NDTV: The cable cast student run TV station that can be seen on channel 53. NetID: A computer ID name that, along with your password, gives you access to the Notre Dame network from almost any computer on campus. Is used for access to your Gmail (email) and website space. North Quad: Home to BP, Cavanaugh, Farley, Lewis, St. Eds, Stanford, Keenan, and Zahm. Observer: Campus newspaper youll grow to love. OShag: OShaughnessy Hall, location of many Arts and Letters classes, departmental offices, and Waddicks Caf. OShag is also recognizable by the perpetually slow clock on its faade. This clock was also the center of some controversy when the University decided to remove the hands completely - some say it was to symbolize the timeless nature of the University; others say they did it just to confuse the students. Parietals: du Lac regulation that outlines visitation hours in dorms of the opposite geneder. From 12am to 9am on Sunday through Thursday and from 2am to 9am on Friday and Saturday, members of the opposite gender are only allowed in the 24-hour space in the dorms. PE: Pasquerilla East, womens dorm located on Mod Quad. PW: Pasquerilla West, womens dorm located on Mod Quad as well. The Pit: Social area in the basement of the library, complete with snacks, change machines, and pay phones. Pop: Midwestern term for Soda. Purcell: The basketball arena and home to Namoli Club. Connected to the JACC. Quarter Dogs: Infamous hot dogs available in LaFortune for a quarter after 12am on weeknights. Although they may only be a quarter, you dont want to eat too many of them. (Ignore that last sentence)

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RA: Resident Assistant, a senior in each section of the dorm who guides the dorm life of the students. RecSports: Intramural sports program at Notre Dame. Rector: Basically the person in charge of each dorm, i.e., the responsible adult. The Rock: The Rockne Memorial Gymnasium located at the foot of the South Quad. Rolfs: Athletic facility which is open to all students. Soda: What normal people say when they are referring to soft drinks. The Shirt: Football shirt that students wear to all the football games. SMC: Saint Marys College; an all-womens school located adjacent to Notre Dame. Many Saint Mary's students take classes at Notre Dame and belong to Notre Dame clubs (and vice versa!). South Quad: Home to OShag and the Rock and everything in between. Stepan Center: The round, geodesic dome at East Gate. Dont mix this up with Stepan Chemistry Hall. Stonehenge: War Memorial Fountain located at the foot of North Quad. SUB: Student Union Board that organizes activities for students. SYR: Formerly known as screw your roommate, now changed to mean set-up your roommate, the SYR is a semi-formal dance. TA: Teaching assistant; most large classes have TAs to assist the professor. Tailgate: Pre-game festivities, usually occurring in the parking lot by the stadium, before all football games. Tennis Shoes: Midwest for sneakers. Touchdown Jesus: Nickname of the mosaic on the side of the library facing the stadium (actual name is the Word of Life mural). Youll see why it was so named when you arrive. Tutorial: Discussion session, usually on Fridays for Arts and Letters and random for everyone else, for large classes to discuss. West Quad: Home to McGlinn, Welsh Family, Keough, ONeill, and the new Duncan and Ryan Halls.

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WSND: Student-run fine arts radio. WVFI: Student-run progressive station on the second floor of LaFortune.

Final Note
First of all, if you have actually read through this whole booklet I hope it has been helpful. I hope you have found some of it funny also. My name is Michael OConnor and Ill be living in room 209 this coming year, please feel free to stop by if you have any questions, Im usually available. My cell is 802-349-7510 if you want to text or anything before you get to campus. I know there are a thousand things to think about before you move in, but my best advice is to relax and focus on one thing at a time. Me and the frosh-o crew will be out front to help you move everything into your room when you get to ND, so dont worry about that. Going along with that is this: Dont bring too much furniture. Most of the rooms have room for a TV, mini-fridge, and a futon, and thats pretty much all you need as far as furniture. Of course rooms vary greatly in size so I encourage you to check out the floorplans and also use the facebook group to reach out to people for information on your specific room. I was in 003 my freshmen year so just shout out if thats you this year. Anyway, have a great summer and congratulations again on getting into Sorin College!

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