It's time...

We'll be right back after this break...

... for the residents leave for Christmas Break, but when does the rector leave? Great question. Some think that Fr. Ralph stays for the entirety of Christmas Break. Others think that he stay around for bit and enjoys the quiet.  Still yet, others think that he leave minute after residents do on Sunday… 12:01PM. Well, what is it? On what he does during Christmas Break, Fr. Ralph said, “I can see how others could think one of those possibilities, but if truth be told, it’s a little bit of everything. It’s the spice of life!”

So that everyone can rest and relax as Christmas Break begins, the Gentlemen's Monthly will go on "break mode" publishing every other day.

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Your Sunday picture...

... from Notre Dame. Here's a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at the "heart" of God Quad with Mary and the Dome in the foreground. What's that white stuff? Snow! Enjoy this serene and beautiful night view of Jesus and Mary and the Dome, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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That smile...

Fischer: He's free!

... can mean only one thing. He's a free man! And that's certainly the case for this freshman and resident Arizonan and Phoenician, Patrick Fischer, who finished ALL of his finals on the final day for all exams. Finishing in late afternoon, a quiet, but exuberant, Fischer returned to Steds with a big smile, sending a clear signal to all that the strife was over, and now, it was time for packing... and football! Indeed, Fischer left the Hall as a first semester freshman, but after that last final, he returned as a second semester freshman... the grades are just a formality. On completing his first Finals Week, Fischer said, "Right now, at this very moment, I am reminded of the words of Mahatma Ghandi who said, 'Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph: a beginning, a struggle, and a victory.'"

Congratulations to all our finals takers, and now, enjoy your break!

Yes, finals are over, but here are some pictures of other study breaks, smiles, and fun times shared during the crucible called Finals Week. Enjoy!

Leading the way, PTK and VP Clinton...

... enjoying Mission BBQ...

... Darren enjoys a Chick Fil A breakfast...

... while Michael goes after the doughnuts!

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Finals are...

A happy constituent, Davey, with the President

... continuing but so are the study breaks. Like a broken record, by executive order, President Tommy Kelly has directed that everything been done to provide the Gentlemen a break from their studying, writing, and procrastination. So, once again, at 9PM, there was a study break held in the Flounge, where the Gentlemen took a break, enjoying good food and gentlemanly camaraderie. On the fourth day of finals, the Gentlemen were treated to Chipotle burritos and egg nog. On the unique combination being offered up, Martha Stewart, Paula Dean, and Julia Child would be jealous of nothing of it first, but on enjoying the combination, Ryan Davey, Steds sophomore, resident Pennsylvanian, and Mom's Weekend Commissioner, shared,  "Combining Chipotle (and egg nog) and Steds, two of the best things I can think of, was a brilliant move by President Kelly. The dining experience was an amazing one (plenty of burritos for all) leaving me satisfied, and excited to see what President Kelly will do next. Few do finals like Steds. This is a reality that we get to enjoy thanks to Kelly's dedication to the job and the good men of Saint Edward's Hall. Thank you, President Kelly, for your continued hard work. For Hall and King, and Go Irish!"

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Finals are...

Making it happenL Heritage, Bardsley, and Rauch

... continuing and so are the study breaks. Again, by executive order, President Tommy Kelly has directed that everything been done to provide the Gentlemen a break from their studying. So, again, at 9PM, there was a study break held in the Flounge, where the Gentlemen took a break, enjoying food and camaraderie... and helped one another to buoy spirits. On the third day of finals, the Gentlemen were treated to Domino's Pizza, root beer floats, and Insomnia Cookies. 

But you know what? Executive orders may be said in a moment, but they take some energy to come to fruition. Enter Hall Staff. Yes, thanks to the Hall Staff, Louis Rauch, Stephen Heritage, and Christian Bardsley, the study break came to be, assisting and organizing the event so that, well, magically, everything just appeared.

On the study break anchored by Domino's Pizza, Lou Rauch, Steds senior and resident Illinoian, shared, "A taste of Italy straight from the wood-fire ovens of Domino’s, providing a nice break from rigorous studying.  As always, the Steds Hall Government finds new ways to attend to the needs of the Gentlemen of the Hall"

while Bardsley added, "Nothing makes me happier as an RA than feeding the masses who desperately need a study break, and of course, Domino's Pizza!"

Still, not wanting to be left out, Heritage declared, "

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Finals are...

Taking a break never tasted so good!

... continuing and so are the study breaks. Yes! Again, by executive order, President Tommy Kelly has directed that everything been done to provide the Gentlemen a break from their studying. So, again, at 9PM, there was a study break held in the Flounge, where the Gentlemen took a break, enjoying food and camaraderie... and certainly a buoying of spirits. On the second day of finals, the Gentlemen were treated to Raising Cane's chicken fingers and root beer floats. One gentleman who enjoyed the study break was Steds junior and resident Texan, Curtis Donovan, who somehow managed to pry himself away from studying and planning for his three month vacation (studying abroad). On the having Cane's, Donovan, pictured above, far left and in blue, shared, "After a long day of studying, there is no better place to be than St. Edward’s Hall. The atmosphere, the culture, and the food provide a cure for the stedsmen in a time when stress is through the roof. While finals week certainly isn’t easy, it makes it a lot easier knowing we live in the best dorm on campus with a rector and hall staff that are always going the extra step. Rest in peace to the chickens, but we ate good. Long live St. Edward’s Hall!"

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Finals are...

Daly and Hanlon are at the front of the line while...

... finally here and so are the study breaks. Yes! By executive order, President Tommy Kelly has directed that everything been done to provide the Gentlemen a break from their studying, writing, group projecting, and final taking. So, at every night, at 9PM, there is a study break held in the Flounge, where the Gentlemen can take a break, enjoy some food, and share some camaraderie. On the first reading day, the Gentlemen were treated to Mission BBQ with all the fixings. Garret Hanlon, Steds sophomore, pictured above, is smiling because he's the first to go through, and why is that? Well, Hanlon was a true gentlemen, helping set up, and so, gentleman first! But some weren't so lucky, like Steds sophomore, Luke Donoghue, who arrived late to the study break. On being at the end of the line, Donoghue shared, "Despite our initial apprehensions over the length of the line, it moved quickly, and John and I were positively thrilled with the spread from Mission BBQ still available. Many thanks to President Kelly and his executive order!”

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... Donoghue (in blue) and John had to practice some patience!