Saturday squirrel.

 Doing something important

Our furry friends are at it again. Yes, whatever they do, they're doing it and more. What are they doing? Who's knows. If truth be told, they probably don't know either! This squirrel, spotted by the blue spruce in St. Edward's Park, was caught pounded the ground. Burying a treasure to be consumed later? No. Just pounding the ground. On being spotted, this squirrel non-verbaled, "What? Haven't you seen a squirrel working?"

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More running...

Miller, Sasone, Lynch, and Theis are all smiles...

... and another marathon. That's run, more marathoning! Stedsmen from the Class 2023 gathered in Washington D.C. to run in the Marine Corps Marathon. After much training, Sam Miller, Nick Sansone, Mike Lynch, and Ben Theis ALL completed the 26.2 mile course, and in so doing made it all look as if it was just the proverbial walk in the park. Congratulations to our Gentlemen marathoners! But there's more to the story. In addition to finishing a marathon, these Stedsmen joined their parents in watching ND dismantle Navy in the Meadowlands. Steds moms, Tina Sansone, Beth Miller, Maria Theis and Linda Lynch, along with Steds dads, Rod Sansone, John Miller, and Tom Lynch, joined their sons in some post-marathon decompression and ND tailgating, making it all a weekend to remember. On the Stedsmen running the MCM, Tina Sansone shared, "Yes, they were running as crayons! And our crayons got a lot of love from spectators along the course! There were shouts of 'Hey, it’s the green crayon,' and 'look it's the blue crayon!' Other shouts were 'It’s the purple crayon,' and 'Go yellow crayon.' Don't put these crayons in a box!"

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... as were moms Sasone, Miller, Theis, and Lynch...

... and dads Miller, Sasone and Lynch...

... and more smiles after a ND win!

Running a...

All smiles: the Wilsons...

... marathon and not a race is often the adage, but this Stedsman is doing both. Congratulations to Logan Wilson '24, Stedsman and New Yorker, who is running not only the "race of work" after securing employment a major finance firm in the City but also the marathon, the New York Marathon! Yes, Wilson is running both the race and the marathon... and it's not just him because Logan's dad is running with him. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, it does because they both wore Steds gear when running the marathon! Congratulations indeed! On running the New York Marathon, Wilson shared, "Running the marathon for the first time with my dad was a dream come true. My dad first ran the NYC marathon in 1992, and now he ran it a second time with me. NYC was amazingly loud throughout the entire race, and they truly made you feel like a rockstar. Friends and family, including some Stedsmen, cheered us on and throughout the race, which was much needed. I am so happy with how the race turned out, and I will now rest until I have to go to work.” 

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... before...

... and after... all smiles!

One for...

Gala Gentlemen: Ferraro and McKenna 

... the Gipper. The Notre Dame Club of NYC recently held their Gipper Gala, drawing ND Alumni from all the boroughs of the Big Apple. But this gala was particularly most special and memorable as it celebrated the 120th anniversary of the club's founding. Still yet it special and memorable as it also honored former Irish quarterback, Ron Powlus, as Person of the Year. At the gathering were, of course, Stedsmen, in particular Peter Ferraro '23 and Greg McKenna '23. On attending the Gipper Gala, Ferraro shared, "It was truly an evening to remember at the historic and exclusive Union League Club. We enjoyed reconnecting with our local Alumni community and supporting the University’s scholarship fundraising efforts! Always a pleasure to see fellow Steds alum-turned journalist, Greg McKenna, whose daily publications never fail to pique my interest!"

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Taking some time...

McMillan (second on the left) studying abroad...

... off. Each semester, even during the summer, Notre Dame students vacation abroad by studying abroad in locations that range from London to Perth, from Tokyo to Paris and all points in between. Not wanting to miss out on the chance to have an extended vacation in a foreign local, Stedsmen have joined their fellow students in securing their spot in a three month junket, as know as as study abroad program. On studying abroad in London for the Fall Semester, Jack McMillan, Steds junior and resident Tennesseean, said, "Been blessed to go to a lot of unbelievable places from Switzerland to Portugal, from Norway to Lithuania... and oh yes, London. But as we’ve been saying all along the way, nothing quite compares to the beauty of Northwest Indiana. For Hall and King forever!"

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... among other things.

Goodbye...

Modi: Sharing a farewell with Washer #5

... old friend. Yes, it was goodbye to a friend, Steds Washer #5. The most dependable of the five washers, its being "red tagged" and subsequent exit from the Steds laundry room came as a surprise to many. Never needing repair, Washer #5 was always a safe bet to work properly with ALL wash cycles, getting your laundry done on the first go. Suffice it to say, Washer #5 will be missed by the Steds Family. On the exit of the beloved washer, Ananmay Modi, Steds freshman and resident Indian from Kolkata, shared, "Washer 5 has completed its (life) cycle."

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Your Sunday picture...

Always shining bright

... from Notre Dame. Gone is the Sun and its warm rays. Gone are the warmer than usual temperature. yes, it's all gone. As of late, it's been more season weather, with clouds, rain, and snow showers. But whatever the weather is, Mary and the Dome always look spectacular. Here is a unique view of Mary and the Dome against a grey sky. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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