The celebration...

President Kelly (In USA Crocs) directs the feasting...

... continues! In the Church, biggest and most important feast days, solemnities are celebrated for eight days, and for St. Edward's, this is the big and important feast day for the Hall and its residents. The celebration started last night at the Hall's Sunday Mass which celebrated St. Edward on his feast day. On Monday, by a Presidential executive order, President Tommy Kelly declared that a special dinner would be held in the Flounge, celebrating not only St. Edward but also marking the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings of 1066. And yes, there's a connection to St. Edward. Enjoying Raising Canes' and root beer floats, the Gentlemen gathered in the Flounge, feting their patron as well as taking a break from their midterm exams. On collecting the Canes' and enjoying it too, Cian Weekly, Steds senior, resident Nebraskan, and 2nd floor RA, shared, "I know St Edward would be proud knowing the feast we had tonight was in his honor."

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... while Weekly (in light blue, left) and other seniors set up... 

... but who cleaned up the aftermath?!

A Hall of...

Our heros: Connolly, Jenkins, and Gailius

... WINNERS! Once know as The Battle for the Shadow 3 on 3 basketball tourney with Zahm Hall, the Battle has been reorganized to become the Steds Invitational, a sports tourney with whomever is living in Zahm Hall. Why? Because the Gentlemen are always looking to add to their Hall’s long and storied history. This year, with Fisher Hall residing in Zahm, a 3 on 3 basketball tourney with the Fishermen was held. With games behind played on both the Steds and Zahm courts, the championship game was played at Steds. Amid hamburgers and hot dogs being grilled on the Steds patio, a team of Steds seniors, the good guys, brought the home the “W.” Suffice it to say, there was much rejoicing!

On the win...

Jonny Gailius shared, “We weren’t the most talented team, but we fought hard and took care of our bodies. It’s an honor to be champion," with Ryan Connolly adding, “It was really all about keeping it fundamental down low. No shots outside of the paint and hard rebounding. These new age basketball players wanna shoot threes instead of using their size like John “too many jump shots” Digenan. Not us.” 

Finally, Sam Jenkins declared, "Some things are talent, some things are fate."

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STEDS INVITATIONAL WINNERS!

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Happy...

Our King...

... St. Edward's Day! Today, October 13th, is the Feast of St. Edward the Confessor, King of England and patron saint of the Founder... Fr. Edward Sorin, CSC. Since its inception, the University has celebrated  this day as "Founder's Day." Back in the day, students had the day off from classes, "iced cream" was served, games were played, and St. Edward's residents sent "congratulatory" cards to Fr. Sorin. Matter of fact, one lucky resident was selected to recite a poem, especially penned for this auspicious day to Fr. Sorin himself! All of these poems and well wishes can still be seen today at ND Archives at the Hesburgh Memorial Library. On this special day, Fr. Ralph, Rector of St. Edward's Hall, said, “May St. Edward and the Founder smile on you always and throughout Edwardtide!”

ON THIS SPECIAL DAY...

It was announced today, as it was during Founder’s Week, that Aidan Tompkins ’23 is the 2023-2024 inductee into the Order of Gentlemen, an award given for service to King and Hall.

... and his tomb in Westminister Abbey.

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Saturday squirrel.

Soaking up the sun!

In the waning days of summer, our furry friends are taken a short break so that our campus neighbors can have the attention. Today’s attention is focused on the Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) that can be seen all about campus. The Admiral butterfly can be seen in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The diverse range of this butterfly corresponds to an equally diverse set of larval host plants used by this species, making almost any plant a home for this butterfly. On be spotted around St. Mary’s Lake, this Admiral butterfly non-verbaled, “I love sunny days.”

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What's the word...

A good sign: A smiling McKenna

... in the Steds hallway? Yes, what is the word in the hallway on this Friday, the eve before the Stanford game?  Well, to be honest, there weren't many words because there were not many people about in the hallways, but we did find one soul, Shaun McKenna. On being spotted and asked what the word was concerning the game against the Cardinal, McKenna shared, "I have complete confidence in the Irish. We are going to handle business just like we did with the other Cardinals. Round two will be a cakewalk."

Someone else was in the hallway, Fr. Ralph, and though not asked but commenting anyway, said, "Stanford? They have a football team?"

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Gentlemen ponder...

The pondering commences...

... many things, but tonight the Gentlemen pondered some rather specific topics. A panel of distinguished Notre Dame professors- Prof. Marah McLeod from the Law School, Prof. Bill Mattison from the Department of Theology, Dr. Christopher Kaczor from the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and Prof. John O'Callaghan from the Department of Philosophy- helped facilitate a discussion on the topics of abortion, execution, and assisted suicide. Entitled "Matters of Life & Death: Abortion, Execution, and Assisted Suicide in America,” these four speakers gave their scholarly perspectives on current academic, legal, moral, political, and philosophical debates surrounding these issues, bringing a cross-disciplinary perspective to the pondering and subsequent conversation.These topics are timely, given the upcoming election, but their discussion also will made the Gentlemen better informed and more engaged members of their community and engaged citizens of their Nation. On the evening, Eoghan Fay, Steds Assistant Rector and organizer of the pondering, said, "Our first AGP was a smashing success. It was tremendous to see the metaphorical sparks fly as our distinguished panel addressed the questions of Stedsmen and addressed these critical moral, theological, legal, and political questions, and the Gentlemen certainly engaged the panel thoroughly. Little wonder Stedsmen are the faculty's favourite students!"

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... the discussion and questions follow...

... and so does the eating!

Strikes and...

Stedsmen were striking out...

... spares. The Stedsmen were collecting strikes and spares recently as they took to the local lanes for an evening of gentlemenly fun. Regardless of skill, every Stedsmen gave it the old college go, doing their best to get their share of strikes, spares, and/or whatever pins they could. Some had more success than others, but regardless of one's score and if they were in the gutter more often than not, everyone had a great time. And if things couldn't get any better, they did! Pizza and drinks were provided. Nothing goes better with bowling than greasy pizza and sugary drinks! On bowling for his time and getting a strike, Darren Tanuwijaya, Steds freshman and resident Indonesian, shared, "Miracles do happen!"

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... while others were splitting...

... Weekly giving it a good go...

...with Digenan concentrating...

... with everyone watching and enjoying bowling alley pizza!