Caught...

Kalicak: Making a special delivery

... red handed? Recently, Steds senior, Jack Kalicak, was caught entering Ed's. Since Ed's was closed, what was Kalicak doing? Couldn't wait until Ed's opened to have his favorite panini, smoothie, or order of chicken nuts? Actually, Kalicak was dropping off a shipment of the fresh, homemade sourdough bread made by him and his fellow Steds senior, Kyle Bass. Thanks to them, Ed's just that more special and number one in the hearts of all. On being caught, Kalicak said, "It's true. I got caught bread headed."

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Gentlemen...

Smiles and meals...

... at your service! Recently, thanks to senior Graham Lorenz, the Gentlemen, working with their neighbors in Zahm Hall, the women Breen Phillips, worked with a local nonprofit organization called Cultivate Food Rescue to put together over five hundred frozen meals. These meals will be distributed to those in need, especially children, in the area, ensuring that no child goes hungry over a weekend. Working in an assembly line, they prepared, packaged, and sealed the meals, which were then shipped off to local schools that participate in the weekend food program. 

On helping to keep children fed, Andrew Kolochydak, Steds VP, shared, “The Steds service event at Cultivate Food Rescue was, by far, one of my favorite dorm events of the year. I was able to bond with several of my fellow Stedsmen while making a real difference in my local community. I also enjoyed how I had the opportunity to meet new people, several of whom were from our sister dorm, Breen-Phillips Hall, forming relationships that will pave the way for a future of collaborative Steds x BP service events for the rest of the academic year. For those who couldn’t make it, I highly recommend participating in the future, and I look forward to working with our Steds service commissioners to get more events planned for the rest of the year!”

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... Robuck and Hyer doing their part... 

... in the assembly line...

... all while making hairnets look so cool!

Playing for all...

Slugging it out on the field...

... the marbles. With tackle football at Notre Dame going the way of dodo bird, all talent, skill, and energies have been redirected and concentrated in flag football. Fielding three teams during the regular season, Steds was able to make an appearance in the Notre Dame Stadium as one of its team made it to the championship game. Held the day after the last football game against Wake Forest, the Steds team, composed of sophomores, faced off against Siegfried. Steds pushed hard in the first half, but after a touchdown was called back and stopped by two Siegfried goal line stands, the steam fell died out. Sadly, the second half went all Siegfried's way, and with a single touchdown, they won the game. While 

On the championship game, John Cook, Steds sophomore and team quarterback, shared, "After an awesome season with each other, we are all sorry we weren’t able to win it all in front of friends and family. The loss doesn’t take away from the memories we made during the season and our anticipation for next year."

On the performance of the 6 foot 8 inch quarterback, John Cook, Fr Ralph disclosed, "No matter if we win or lose, I will always look up to Cook, literally and figuratively!"

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... and regrouping and recouping in the Flounge.

We may be...

Sexton and Cuccinelli: Legal and Christmas tree experts

... jumping the gun, but it had to be done. Yes, we got a Christmas tree for the Hall. With the assistance of Mace Sexton and Paul Cuccinelli, law students and Steds Assistant Rectors, a Christmas tree was secured from a local nursery, and while we could not find one that took full advantage of our Victorian ceiling, we got the best one. It is a fine addition to the Gregorian Lounge, and in the days to come, it will be enjoyed, named and feted, and of course, decorated. But there's a lot more than just selecting and placing a Christmas in a lounge because a tree requires attention, a great deal of attention. Enter Steds room 209. The residents of room 209 have graciously stepped forward in the care of the Hall tree, namely promising to water it daily. With that, even if it is a bit early, let Christmas cheer begin! 

On being the caretakers of the Hall Christmas tree, room 209 shared, “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it, and we in 209 promise to take great care of it so that every Stedsman can enter the Greg and be wrapped in the aromas of both hot chocolate coming from the coffee machine and fresh pine coming from the tree!” 

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Your Sunday picture...

Enjoying the sun!

... from Notre Dame. Here is a view looking south from the steps of the Main Building. Straight ahead is the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue as well as the Fr. Sorin statue which the southern edge as well as the middle of God Quad. Enjoy the view, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be! 

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Saturday Squirrel.

Just hanging around

... interrupted. We're taking a break from our furry friends this Saturday to bring you something different. Yes, instead of squirrels, we're going to showcase you something Nebraskan. What can it be? This unique, green insect. A grasshopper? Well, kinda of... a katydid, or brush cricket. Living in the long grasses of the Great Plains, katydids are all about. The sprightly katydid looks like a green leaf and has a chirp like no other. You see, katydids get their name from the sound they make. Their repetitive clicks and calls sounded like someone saying, "Ka-ty-did." On seeing this katydid, Fr. Ralph said, "I know Nebraska isn't for everyone, and maybe it's not for this katydid too as it is in Indiana."

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Thanksgiving Day, Part Two.

Petrescu: I'm lovin' it!

Wherever you celebrated your Thanksgiving, we hope it was everything you wanted and more. But for some, there were no Thanksgiving Day expectations at all. How was that possible? Because they had never celebrated Thanksgiving Day before and that was the case for freshman Vladimir Petrescu. Steds resident Romanian, Petrescu joined his fellow Stedsmen staying for Thanksgiving Day Break at NDH for the a traditional holiday meal. Suffice it to say, Petrescu jumped right in, trying anything and everything. Some dishes he liked while others, like stuffing, he did not. But what did Petrescu think of it all? On celebrating Thanksgiving Day, Petrescu said, "Thanksgiving felt like a really good practice for Christmas. It has a strong sense of community attached to it that made me feel at home even if I am thousands of miles away from my family. Oh, yes. The pecan pie is one of the best deserts I have ever eaten!"

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Happy Thanksgiving.

Give thanks for your blessings...

The Gentlemen, as I am too, are thankful for all the laughs, Yacht Dances, and memorable times associated with this special place, the oldest and most storied residence hall at ND Day, St. Edward's Hall. Thank you to all who help make the traditions, camaraderie and friendship carry on, lasting for a life time. God's blessing upon you all! 

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... and have a great dinner at NDH!

Serving...

Cook cooking up smiles, smoothies, and sticks

... with a smile. Ed's, everyone's favorite hall eatery, serves up everyone's late night favorites. Maybe it's a late dinner, perhaps it's a fourth meal, or just a snack, whatever it is, Ed's has what the Stedsmen want. Ed's and its staff not only serve it all up five nights a week but also with a smile too. Guaranteed! That's what Steds freshman and Californian and Texan, John Cook, does when working his shift at Ed's. Is because his older brother, James, once worked and managed Ed’s with smiles all around, or is it just John’s nature to smile. On working at Ed's and his smiles, Cook said, “Every time I see my name on the schedule, I can’t help but smile a little bit. Working in Ed’s is more of a chance to spend time with good company than it is a job. Whether it’s the Ed’s regulars or someone I haven’t met yet, it’s always great to get to know the people I am living with.”

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Don't look...

Take a gander, if you dare!

... behind the curtain! That’s what Dorothy was told in the Wizard of Oz, and it's the very same thing that would be said to all Stedsmen. Don't look behind the curtain, or in this case, the door! But what happens when that door isn't locked? It's actually open. What does one do? Well, like Dorothy, you take a look! Recently, a door, that is always locked, was left open by maintenance, and suddenly, what was unknown became known. And what was discovered?! Well, this is the room where the Hall’s internet connection is housed AND the control room for the elevator. A pretty important room to say the least. On seeing this holy of holies at Steds, Fr. Ralph said, "I forgot all about that room. If I ever want to get off grid and away from it all, then I know where to go!"

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Your Sunday picture...

A painting...

... from Notre Dame. Here is a fall scene with Mary and the newly regilded Dome. Taken earlier in the season, this picture captures the beauty of the season as well as of that campus. Currently, campus foliage is past peak, but there are still some beauties to behold. Stay tuned to see! Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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... God sure knows how to paint!

Saturday squirrel.

Falco peregrinus

Once again, our furry friends are taking a break, and as they do, another campus neighbor takes a step forward... or perhaps here... a perch. Spotted a top Mary on the Dome, a peregrine falcon, also known as a duck hawk, was spotted. At one time, a family of peregrine falcons had taken up residence in the Basilica steeple, but having grown up, they have flown the proverbial coop. Well, not of them. This falcon is staying close to home, taking a perch like none other, looking always for a furry friend or two. This perch is not only beautiful but also perfect for allowing the falcon, who is renowned for its speed, do its high-speed hunting dive, where it can reach speeds up to 200 mph! 

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What...

Waking up the echos, not the forest: Storch and Rauch

... is the word in the hallway? Yes, what is the word about this weekend's game against Wake Forest? Yes, what exactly is being said in these hallowed hallways? Lucky for us, the Hall President, Dane Storch, and the Vice President, Louis Rauch, were in the hallway and were more happy to share what they thought about the final home game of the season. 

On the game, President Storch declared, "It’s just a few days before break so the energy will be palpable and the vibes electric… campus will come together to secure a final home-turf victory to send us off" while his Vice President added, "Our team is going to send us into the break with a bang, and Sam Hartmann will lead us into victory against his alma mater, Wake Forest.”

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