Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The wait is...

Tate: Staying undefeated

... over! The bespoke Steds apparel line has arrived! Right when the weather became more fall like and temperatures dropped precipitously, becoming down right chilly in the mornings, the Steds fall apparel arrived. It couldn't have been better time, the Steds couture fall apparel line arrived so the Stedsmen could not only stay warm but also "rep" Steds about campus and beyond. On receiving being the first to pick up his fall bespoke and couture apparel, Tate Guyton, Steds freshman and resident Michigander, shared, "Just another reason fall at Notre Dame is undefeated.”

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Visionaries...

Hickey (L) and Greer (R) with Ed's food techs...

... in our times! Yes, visionaries of what food CAN be! That's what Evan Greer and Caden Hickey are being hailed as after launching a new food idea at Ed's. What is the new item now being offered up to fuel late night studying? Named in honor of Pope Leo XIV, the Papanini is a new panini of Italian beef, provolone, banana peppers, with an optional side of Dijon Mustard. From the creative minds of our managers to the hungry stomachs of Ed's patrons, the Papanini is a most welcome addition to the Ed's line up. How is it? Well, let's just say it has been given the proverbial two thumbs up. On the arrival of Papanini, Fr. Ralph Haag, CSC, Rector and occasion and loyal Ed's patron, shared, "It is a heavenly masterpiece only available at Ed's. So make your night at Ed's night every night!"

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... creating culinary art!


Monday, September 28, 2026

It's official...

The happy couple...

... they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and the Steds family present, Gabriella "Gabby" Belsito '22 of St. Mary's and Alex Morrison '22 of Steds were married at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was a rainy day, but just before things got underway, the rain stop, the sun came out, and it was a perfect day for a wedding! Suffice it to say, it was a day filled with much emotion, tears of joy, and smiles. On Gabby joining the Steds family, Kyle Rubin, Stedsman, Steds Apparel designer, and groomsman, shared, "Finally! Absolutely elated to welcome Gabby to the Steds family. Two of the most genuine people I know, and it was an honor to be included in their special day!"

       Best wishes and congratulations to Gabby and Alex! 


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... exchanged their vows...

... and then celebrated with friends and family...

... and of course, the Steds Family!

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Your Sunday picture...

Picture perfect

... from Notre Dame. Here is a view from the World Peace Prayer Plaza on St. Mary's Lake. With the setting sun and a Van Gogh sky, it is the perfect ending to a beautiful day at Notre Dame. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Saturday Squirrel.

Dictyoptera mantodea

With our squirrels taking a break, we focus our attention on another campus neighbor. Recently, passing by the Presbytery, this neighbor, a praying mantis, was spotted on the wall. Easily spotted against a white wall, this ambush predator would be most difficult to spot in the wild. On being spotted, this mantis non-verbaled, "Scram! You're drawing too much attention."

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Friday, September 25, 2026

It seems like...

Go Steds: Miller, Theis, Sansone, and Lynch...

... a month ago, but it's only been a week! Steds Moms and Dads of the Class of 2023 gathered Michigan State weekend, with and without their sons, to renew and strengthen bonds of friendship as well as cheer on the Irish. And what a time they all had! From conversations to roof top dinners to good old fashion socializing at and away from their Airbnb, Beth Miller, Maria Theis, Tina Sansone, and Linda Lynch convened it all. And when it was all over, not only were their smiles all about but also the unspoken thought of "I need a weekend from the weekend." Before the game and with Mother Nature cooperating, Tina and Rod Sansone hosted a tailgate on Library Quad to help fuel all that cheering for the Irish. On the weekend and the tailgate, Tina Sansone shared, "Our Steds family and friends had an absolutely amazing time at our annual tailgate.  It was wonderful bringing everyone together - especially our sons.  With enduring friendships, perfect weather, Fr Ralph’s blessings, and a fantastic Notre Dame victory over Michigan State, it was a day to remember.  Truly, not many moments in life can beat a combination like that!"

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... Steds Moms with their other halves...

... who started with this...

... and later, it turned into this! Thanks Steds Moms and Dads!

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Just an ordinary...

Smiles all around at Ed's: Petrides and Sommer

... night at Steds. Yes, it was just an ordinary night at Steds, studying, playing pool, and of course patronizing Ed's. Taking his study break at Ed's, Michael Petrides, Steds sophomore and resident New Jerseyan, placed his order with both an Ed's culinary representative and member of the ND Cheer Team. That's right, Robby Sommer, Steds sophomore and resident Illinoisan, is a member of both distinguished teams. Whether he's throwing paninis on the grill or throwing his cheer partner in the air at the game, Sommer does it all with a smile. On Sommer's dual serving, an unnamed Stedsman said, "He's truly a renaissance man." 

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