News from...

There's the profile regret

...the front is something that everyone wants to hear. Yes, how are our "mulleted brothers" doing in the battle against malaria? Everyone wants to hear something. With that being said, there is no doubt that we are in competent hands with Commander Ben Cook leading the boys in this fight, but there is something else wafting in the air at Steds, regret. There is an air of regret from those who did not get a mullet. One Stedsman,who didn't get a mullet, was freshman Jack Olmanson. On not getting a mullet, Olmanson said, "I thought two months would be plenty of time for my hair to get long enough, but clearly I was wrong.” Wrong on so many fronts Mr. Olmanson... wrong indeed.

Every follicle of hair counts in this war. Support our mulleted boys... click HERE.

Waiting for next year he is.

A message from...

The proud, the few, the mulleted

...our Gentlemen. Having received their mullets last night, our mulleted Gentlemen have now headed off to the front lines of the war against malaria. Soon we will hear and see from these brave Gentlemen from the front, but for now, we share a message from our mulleted force before they shipped out from base camp.

Families and friends of St. Ed's,

It's that time of year again. The days are short, the hair is long, and we're ready for another year of Mullets Against Malaria.

Mullets Against Malaria is a St. Ed's Hall event that raises money for Nothing But Nets, a charity providing mosquito nets to protect the hundreds of millions of people at risk of contracting malaria. Although malaria is preventable and treatable, those who are at risk are often too impoverished to afford effective treatment. That's where St. Ed's comes in. Nets only cost $10 a piece, so even a small donation can do immeasurable good.

Last year, we crushed our fundraising goal, so we've raised our goal for this year to $10,000. To help us accomplish this, we ask that you consider making a donation. Our secure donation page raises money DIRECTLY for Nothing But Nets, so donations of all sizes go directly to providing life-saving resources to those in need.

On February 1, We, the Gentlemen of St. Edward's Hall, cut our hair into mullets to raise awareness of our fundraising efforts. These photos will be shared over the upcoming days.

Remember:  We will keep the mullets until we reach our fundraising goal of $10,000.

If you've already donated, our sincere thanks for your generosity. If you haven't and would like to donate, please follow this LINK to our official fundraising page.

With love,

The Gentlemen of St. Edward's Hall

A war cannot...

Breakfast is a critical part of the war effort

...be fought on an empty stomach! Today is Mullet Day, the day where the Gentlemen, who have been growing their hair out for months, will receive their mullet. Again, this is all done in their war against malaria. In the build up to this much anticipated day, emotions are running high, and it's clear the Gentlemen are playing for keeps, pulling out any and all stops to defeat this enemy. To ensure that Edwardian forces are prepared, a special breakfast from Einstein's Bagels was offered in the Flounge. On the Mullet Day breakfast, Fr. Ralph said, "There is a lot of excitement in the hallways of St. Ed's, with the enthusiasm of the some Gentlemen making them feel as if they can take on the enemy by themselves. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. In our excitement and enthusiasm, let's not forget the wisdom of mom... breakfast is the most important meal of the day!"

Support our Gentlemen in the war against malaria, click HERE.

Rallying the Stedsmen...

Cook (R) putting the full court press on Bennis (L)

...is the order of the day. Mobilizing every head of hair at Steds for the upcoming battle with Malaria means pressing the case to join the cause wherever Stedsmen can be found. Whether it is the hallway or lounge, the classroom or the gym, or even if it is outside the entrance of LaFortune, Ben Cook, Mullet Commander in Chief, is making the case to his fellow Stedsmen to crown their heads with a coiffure from the glorious Eighties- the mullet. 

On his way to LaFortune, Andrew Bennis, Steds sophomore, was stopped by Cook who encouraged him to get "mullet-ed" this Thursday. Immediately following Cook's persuasive arguments and cajoling, I was able to ask Bennis a few questions. Here's what Bennis had to say...

St. Ed: Even though they have the locks, many young men are on the fence about joining the fight. Are you one of those young men, sitting in the proverbial fence?

Bennis: Last year, I was on the fence about getting my hair cut. I wasn’t sure if I had the cheekbones to pull it off. How wrong I was. This year, I have left the fence behind; it’s nothing but nets for me now. 

St. Ed: Okay, you’ll be sporting a mullet, but what can a mullet really do against malaria?

Bennis: The funds that we raise from this event will go to purchase mosquito nets for populations that are vulnerable to malaria. The nets keep mosquitos away, which is ironic, because mullets seem to have the opposite effect with women.

St. Ed: What message do you hope your mullet sends to the enemy?

Bennis: While nets provide physical protection from mosquitoes, our hope is that the mullets will simultaneously strike fear into their very tiny hearts. You know, a classic one-two punch. 

St. Ed: Is there anything you want to say to your folks and friends at home?

Bennis: To friends and family who can’t experience this distinguished event in person- the more money we raise, the more nets we can buy, the more people we can help, and the longer we will have the honor of sporting history’s finest hairstyle on campus. Any and all support would be greatly appreciated!

Maybe you can't get a mullet, but you CAN join the fight. Click HERE.

Just in time...

Meadowcraft, Harris and Merrick inspecting the merchandise 

...for the battle. As the Gentlemen prepare to once again wage war against malaria, they will do so in style. Arriving just in time for the start of Mullets Against Malaria Week, the mullet t-shirt frocket (t-shirt with a pocket in the front) is now available. The frocket is a powerful weapon in this battle, for it has the power to raise awareness, draw others to the cause as well as rally the troops. This year's frocket, design by sophomores Ben Cook and Devin Crudele, incorporates a motif from a classic movie from the 80's, "Back to the Future," as well as a child of the 80's, Fr. Ralph, sporting a classic mullet. Since he can't grow one, it's the least that Fr. Ralph could do for the cause. Still, on the malaria frocket, Brooks Meadowcraft said, "It's a lot easier to explain having a mullet to classmates as you can let the shirt do the talking. Still, never will a shirt be worn so many times in one week!"

To do your part in the war to defeat malaria, click HERE.

Day Four.

Down for the count: Sorin Hall

Day four, the final day of the Olympic Games, saw Steds traveling back to Sorin Hall. On this day of competition, the hand eye coordination of the Stedsmen was put to the test as they battled Sorin in Rocket League, a video racing game, in their non-descript "first floor common space room." While the spirits of both halls were high, Sorin's side quickly became deflated as they were, well, schooled, by Steds. In the end, Sorin was routed, and Steds won the competition AND the title, "Oldest Hall on Campus." Thanks to all the Steds Olympic organizers, participants, and fans for bring home the gold... the title that is our to begin with and we so richly deserve. On the win and taking of the title, Will Kelly, Steds sophomore, said, "Glad to win, but I am not surprised.”

Your Sunday picture...

Like the Serengeti: waiting for the rains 

...from Notre Dame. Here's a sight we are all familiar with, though we are accustomed to seeing it with the bluest of blue waters... the Hesburgh Memorial Library reflecting pool. Sight of the Steds Game Day Float, the reflecting pool has its water drained before the first freeze, and it reminds dry throughout the winter until, well, only God really knows when. Enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!