Tuesday...

But what did you get for me at Freddy's?!

... is better than Monday. Hands down. But what could make Tuesday even better? Freddy's! Yes, Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is now at LaFortune. Replacing Street Fare, Freddy's is now serving up custards, fries, and steakburgers all with a Californian coastal flare. While the old campus eatery is certainly missed, Freddy's is slowly winning over campus hearts and tastebuds. After a long Tuesday, Thomas Kerns, Steds freshman and resident Ohioan, used some of his University flexpoints and treated himself to Freddy's. On the self-treating, Kerns shared, "70 degrees and burgers? Feels less like November and more like the Fourth of July!" 

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Let the shuttlecocks...

Shuttlecock Showdown Commissioner Cushing giving orders...

… fly! And flew they did, just like the egos of all participants. This cherished event was a showcase for the Gentlemen to demonstrate their skill and prowess with racquet and shuttlecock. The Showdown saw the rise and fall of many teams, but in the end, untested and unproven freshmen, Edouard Reuss and Andrew Partridge, faced off against tested and proven seniors, Nate Chu and Jackson Vonderhorst. The two teams battled it out before a crowd of badminton diehards who were treated to an excellent championship game. The spirited and lively game saw the freshmen upstarts, take down the old shuttlecock stalwarts in a riveting series. Congratulations to our Shuttlecock Showdown Champions and all our participants!

On winning, Partridge shared, "Nothing better than hitting around some shuttlecocks with the guys on a Sunday afternoon. Shoutout to everyone that showed up and great end to Founder’s Week," while fellow freshmen and winner, Reuss stated, "Thanks to everyone that came out to play and especially to Father Ralph who convinced us to sign up 15 minutes before the tournament started!"

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... assigning matches...

... play begins...

... and shuttlecocks and egos...

... are flying and tried...

... in rally after rally...

... and even in trick plays...

... everyone was focused but...

... Vollmuth and Arrubla land in 3rd place...

... and Chu and Vonderhorst in 2nd...

... with Partridge and Reuss in 1st!

Your Sunday picture...

Shining out in the darkness

... from Notre Dame. Here is a night view of Mary and the Dome, and if you look closely, you can see the stars too! Can you guess the constellation?! Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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We remember...

Requiescat in pace! 

... the Founder, especially today, the anniversary of his death, October 31st. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, the Congregation of Holy Cross community cemetery, located on the north side of St. Mary's Lake, Fr. Sorin's grave is front and center of all others. Even though Fr. Sorin did not want this, it is only fitting, for without him, none of this would be! Fr. Sorin, you never dreamed too small! Requiescat in pace! 

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A day in the

President Heffernan enjoying a break...

... park is not so much fun, well, unless it's St. Edward's Park! It's true. St. Edward's does not belong to North Quad or God Quad rather we belong to St. Edward's Park, that green area just east of the Dome. Over time, our fountain may have disappeared, and we had to cede land for the building of Cavanaugh and Zahm Halls, but the fact remains, that the green space south of the Hall is St. Edward's Park. Amid games of badminton and corn hole, even a pick up game of badminton, cider, hot chocolate, cookies, and maybe a cigar, the Gentlemen of St. Ed's renewed their claim to this small tract of land as they celebrated "A Day in the Park." On the day, Gabe Yallaly, Steds sophomore and resident Illinoisan, stated, "It was a day that would make our Founder proud, and every gentleman needs an occasional day in the Park!"

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... as did many others...

... and others...

... while others played some bocce.

Rededication Day.

President Heffernan takes the podium...

Founder's Week kicked into high gear with "Rededication Day.” Once again, Stedsmen gathered to rededicate the Rededication of the Rededication of… of the Dedication of the Gregorian. Originally called the Sorin Society Room, the room and its mural were forgotten and lost for a number of years. Rediscovered when a fake wall was removed and restored in the early 2000’s, the room and its mural once again regained their place of honor. Painted by Luigi Gregori- the artist who painted the University's Basilica and Main Building- the room was dedicated to his memory in 2006.

At this year’s Rededication, there was a reading of a modern adaptation of the Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham by freshman Matt Mazzoli and “a reflection” on the Gregorian lounge via a phone call by former Hall President, Tommy Kelly. Still, there was the reading from a letter written in 1882 by Meriwether Snodgrass, former resident, who was present at the mural's unveiling. Oh, yes. There was a ceremonial ribbon cutting and the hanging of the Founder Week's Luigi Gregori portrait. 

On the Rededication of the Rededication of… x19 of the Dedication of the Gregorian, Fr. Ralph Haag, CSC, shared, "It's what Luigi would have wanted! Really."

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... and people listen...

... Mazzoli orates...

... President Heffernan and Vice President Niccol place the plaque...

... while Vice President Jones places the portrait.

A new FIRST...

Partridge and Mazzoli: Mullet Smash Champions 

... for Founder's Week. With one hundred and forty-four years of history and tradition, one might think that Steds cannot possibly have any more history and tradition. Tosh! And just when they said it couldn't be done, we done went and did it! At the direction of our Mullets Against Malaria Commissioner, Griffin Reidy, the Mullet Smash was initiated, pitting pairs of Stedsmen against each other in a pickleball tourney. Held in the Steds parking lot and with the assistance of Evan Greer, a pickleball aficionado, who taped the lines, Steds teams faced off, playing for glory, and of course, bragging rights. In the end, only one team could win and win they did. A team of upstart freshmen, Andrew Partridge and Matt Mazzoli, started fast, dominated play and never looked back... ultimately winning the championship game. On the win, Partridge, Steds freshman and resident Marylander, said, "It was a great team effort and wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone else but Matt, " while fellow freshman and resident South Carolinian, Mazzoli, shared, "I got carried away!"

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