The days are short...

Smiling before the battle: Swift and Herlihy 

... and the hair is long. That can mean only one thing... Mullets Against Malaria! Yes, the Gentlemen have grown their hair out so that they might meet malaria on the battlefield once again. In command of Steds follicle forces are two sophomores, John Swift and Joe Herlihy. Joining in last year's fight, these two young Gentlemen have risen through the ranks and been promoted to lead our brave boys and their 80's coiffures in this noble fight. But don't let their smiles fool you because these two mean business and will stop at nothing to claim victory over the enemy. 

In a two part series, we will hear from both these commanders on their efforts to rally the forces and vanquish the enemy. Today, we hear from Joe Herlihy, a Steds Marylander and mechanical engineering student, who has taken some time away from Headquarters to give us this interview.

St. Ed: What’s Mullets Against Malaria all about?

Herlihy: Mullets against malaria, although a hair related fundraiser, is not about hair nets, rather it is about raising money for malaria nets. A $10 donation to Nothing But Nets correlates to one net. One net provides a child in Africa with a net to cover their bed and prevent the spread of malaria and protect them while they sleep

St. Ed: Are there any hidden challenges to growing a mullet?

Herlihy: When people describe hair, it is either short or long. When growing a mullet, one simply has to forgo a nice haircut for the 5 months it is between short and long. Oh, but what a great conversation starter it is to say “I know my hair is gross but let me tell you about malaria”

St. Ed: How long will Steds wage its campaign against malaria, moreover, we will win?

Herlihy: Steds is unrelenting in its fight against malaria. As long as hair grows on the heads of these men, we will throw it back to the times of ole and shave the sides of our heads for this great cause. One day this disease will be stopped and the world will have the Gentlemen of Steds to thank for their sacrifice

St. Ed: What would you say to encourage others to join the Gentlemen in this fight?

Herlihy: Last year I interviewed for my summer internship with a mullet, and if anything, it only increased the connection between me and my future employer. Should you feel encouraged to once again sport the mullet, either in your time as a Stedsman or as a throwback to your Glory Days, do so proudly and help the Men of St. Edwards Hall reach our goal. If your mullet days are behind you, consider donating and spreading the word. Any and all help is appreciated. This is for the kids!

To support our boys and do your part in stopping malaria, click HERE.