Late, but...

Never looked better!

... not forgotten. Indeed, this posting is overdue, but thankfully, it wasn't forgotten. As Fr. Ralph is celebrating his twenty year of being the Steds Rector, former resident, RA, and resident Minnesotan, Andrew "Andy" Thomas '10, broke out his freshman welcome week shirt. Yes, that's right... that shirt is twenty years old. And like Fr. Ralph, the shirt is hiding its age well. On this rare wearing of vintage, bespoke Steds, Thomas said, "In honor of Move-In Weekend 2026, I had to break out my Frosh-O shirt from 20 years ago. Yes, 20 years ago. Have a great start to the year!"

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A special...

Peter and Emily were there...

... experience is loved by everyone but especially when it has to do with Notre Dame football. That is what Emily and Peter Raus '23 were treated to this past weekend when Notre Dame took on the Owls of Rice. Enjoying great weather, the Rauses also enjoyed, thanks to a friend who is the director of recruiting for football, pre-game field passes. Suffice it to say, it was amazing experience. On returning to campus, Steds, and now, the football field on game day, Raus shared, "Emily and I have watched Irish football in many austere locations—Chapel Hill, Los Angeles, Raleigh and Palo Alto—and despite all that, the old saying rings true, 'there’s no where quite like home!'"

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... and she can prove it too!

Your Sunday picture...

Look closely!

... from Notre Dame. Here's is an early, early morning view of the moon from the Rockne Memorial Gymnasium. And if you look close enough, the lower right, you can see the planet Saturn. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be! 

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Saturday Squirrel.

Taking a beach day

Even though Labor Day has past, drawing summer to a close and prohibiting the wearing of white until Memorial Day next, Notre Dame's St. Joe's Beach, next to the discharge pipe of the power plant, is finally open. And though it may have limited, limited hours of operations, that hasn't prevented our furry friends from taking advantage of sand, sun, and limited surf. Recently, this squirrel was spotted enjoying the beach after hours when no lifeguard was on duty. On being spotted making a mad dash to the water, this squirrel non-verbaled, "Surf's up!"

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We remember...

... 9/11. Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the attacks on World Trade Center. In remembrance, the flag of South Quad was at half staff and other events were held. On this day, let us remember who died as well as pray for peace.

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Something else...

A whole lot of cook'n going on here.

... that happened over the Labor Day holiday weekend was a barbecue with Lyons Hall. Living next door in Zahm Hall for the academic year as their hall is renovated, Lyons Hall residents were invited to Plaza St. Edward, the Steds patio, for a holiday barbecue. At the direction of President Michael Heffernan, the Stedsmens not only showed up to be gracious hosts but also to cooked the meal for the ladies. But it must be said that the cooking responsibilities really fell on the shoulders of one Gentleman, Gabriel Yallaly. A standout sophomore, literally and figuratively, Yallaly dutifully manned BOTH grills, cooking up tasty treats for the ladies and his fellow gentlemen.  Suffice it to say, there were smiles all around... and no E. coli. On cooking for the Steds Labor Day Barbecue, Yallaly, traveling troubadour and resident Illinoisan, shared, "Cooking burgers for Steds and Lyons was flippin’ fantastic!"

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Before Lambeau...

The Stedsmen gather on North Quad...

... and before all the festivities of the Labor Day holiday weekend, there was the Steds Spike Ball Skirmish. Started last year, the skirmish continued this year, pitting Stedsmen against Stedsmen in a game of spike ball. Playing by old school rules, the Stedsmen battled it out on North Quad with perfect weather and ground conditions. Yes, the grass was perfect, making for fast track conditions. And while many a Stedsman gave it the old college go, only one duo would be crowned winners... and that honor went to the sophomores, Evan Greer and Connor Larson. On winning the Steds Spike Ball Skirmish, Greer, Steds sophomore and resident Marylander, declared, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing,” while Larson, Steds sophomore and resident Iowan, said, "Won the tournament. Paid for in blood.”

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... strategy was key...

... as well as having no strategy... 

... giving it their all...

... so got winded early on...

... others did not...

... others caused distractions...

... but Larson and Greer win it all!