A hundred years...

A timeless memorial

... ago TODAY, the most famous door of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart was dedicated to Notre Dame's war dead from World War I. From ROTC commissionings to wedding photos, this special door has been popular place for pictures, but it's much more than an iconic backdrop. To learn just how special this door is as well as its "mystery," click HERE. On the centennial, Fr. Ralph said, "God, Country, and Notre Dame!"

They got...

Fr. Ralph pictures with the Ushers...

...they're married! With fellow Stedsmen present, and Fr. Ralph witnessing, Megan Metersky ’21 of Flaherty Hall and John “Jack” Usher ’21 of Steds were married at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame. It was beautiful day and only made more so by this radiant couple whose smiles were contagious. And what a day they had! The happily married couple was feted well into the night and the next morning. It was truly for the young of heart! On Megan becoming a part of the Steds family, Matt Coffey ’21, Stedsman and groomsman, shared, “We’re all over the moon. Still, I cannot imagine a more perfect match. Megan and Jack make each other so happy and bring out the all best qualities in one another. And this marriage is a testament that the Student Senate at Notre Dame actually does something… it brings people together like these two, Megan and Jack!"

Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Usher!

... while the happy couple took more outside...

... but the groomsmen left for refreshments!

Memorial Day.

Often thought of as the official start of summer, Memorial Day is much more than just that as it the day for remembering those men and women who died while serving in our country's Armed Forces. So, while we go about our holiday, let us pause, remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and giving our thanks.

To read Fr. Ted Hesburgh's words at Notre Dame's Clarke War Memorial, click HERE. 

During the summer, In the Red Room will be on hiatus until the start of the new school year. Still, there may be In the Red Room on the Road editions!

Your Sunday picture...

Good night from Notre Dame

... from Notre Dame. Here is a sunset view of campus with the Basilica's steeple and Mary and the Dome in the background. It was a beautiful scene, and the picture says it all. Enjoy and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Yes, TEN years ago today, here was today's posting. Enjoy this blast from the past!

Saturday’s Squirrel.

What are you looking at?

Yes, it was a tough winter here in the Bend, and it pushed many to take desperate measures, including our furry friend. He’s not proud, he’s just hungry.

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Good bye and...

Farewell Pangborn...

... that's a wrap! Today, fencing went up around the two condemned residence halls of Pangborn and Fisher. Occupying space on the far west end of South Quad, these two halls will be demolished to make way for two new residence halls. Built as temporary buildings, Pangborn and Fisher overstayed their welcome, becoming campus fixtures and models of fallout style architecture. While the new residence halls may not have the same names, there will be fixtures from the previous halls that will be incorporated into the new buildings, such as having a Pangborn stone lion by the front door. More on that later. On the demolishing of these residence halls, Fr. Ralph said, "In with shoehorn, out with a wrecking ball!" 

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... and goodbye Fisher.

And the...

It was a perfect weekend!

... sun rises! Yes, the sun rose over a campus that experienced much joy and happiness with graduation as well as tears and sadness as everything drew to a close. And of course, there was a great of celebrating too! So much celebrating was there that many are probably sleeping right now. But one last thing that our  new graduates did was watch the sunrise. Enjoy the view, and congratulations to our Stedsmen of the Class of 2024! 

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Graduation...

Congratulations to our Graduates!

... Day! Today was Graduation Day! Not only did they tough it out in the classroom but also had a tussle with the Covid... and they came out on top! Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Enjoy the smiles, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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A break...

Joe Otting was the first on the scene...

... in the studying. Just as the Stedsmen like to take a break from their exercising by getting water, so too when they are studying. During Finals Week, three study breaks were held, affording the Stedsmen, well, a break. Enjoying various offerings of food from Chick Fil A to Raising Cane's, and yes, Insomnia Cookies too, the Stedsmen had a break from the books, writing, and worrying to be surrounded by comfort foods, friends, and frivolity. On the late night study break with Chick Fil A, Quinn Littlefield shared, "It was just what we needed."

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... while Littlefield gives his approval.

A win...

Steds A or Big Cats, we're all Steds...

... win for Steds! The much anticipated Steds Derby did not disappoint. Held the last weekend before the Yacht Dance, the Steds soccer teams, Steds A and Big Cats (Steds B), taking the pitch at Ricci Fields, the match saw gentleman against gentleman in what has to be the biggest campus intra-hall rivalry. No doubt, each side was playing for keeps with every possible advantage taken and exploited. Steds A, heavily favored, had a deep bench of talent with Rafa Souza, Steds sophomore, resident Brazilian, at the helm. On the other side, the Pride, Big Cats, was lead by Jonathan Granda Acaro, Steds junior and weekend pickup soccer player. While the Big Cats may not be A team material, what they lacked in technical skills they made up in spirit. Plus, the Big Cats had one more thing going for them. Unable to reserve the pitch, the Steds Derby was actually playing on an open field that had long grass, slowing the game down and helping the Big Cats. 

As the game unfolded, the two teams were evenly match in almost every respect, and spectators were treated to a real barnburner of a match. Steds A team pushed, and Big Cats scratched back. The Big Cats pounced, and Steds A side stepped, dodging certain pain and a trip to St. Liam's. It was the proverbial seesaw. Finally, with regular play ending, the Pride was proud, winning the match with a score of six to four. Afterwards, the traditional sharing of jerseys and handshakes were had, and following the formalities of the beautiful game, all had Mission BBQ in the Flounge.

On the Steds Derby, Fr. Ralph shared, “As a member of the original Big Cat team, you're always a Big Cat. But today, A or B, we're all Steds!"

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... and barbecue...

... for all!