Monday, February 23, 2026

He has...

Lazarus grills again!

... risen. Just like Lazarus, the Steds panini machine, once dead, lives again! It's true. Throwing out sparks earlier this month, everyone thought the panini machine grilled its last, having a great run for the last sixteen years. But if you thought this, well, you'd be wrong because, like Lazarus, our machine was only sleeping. Yes, the panini machine grills again! On the panini machine's rising, Evan Greer, Steds freshman, Ed's co-manager, resident Marylander, stated, "The panini press is back and better than ever. So, make your night an Ed's night!”

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Your Sunday picture...

    Galanthus nivalis

... from Notre Dame. With winter releasing its grip, spring is springing. One way spring’s coming arrival can be seen is through the snowdrop flower, blooming about campus. The snowdrop flower, Galanthus nivalis, is a bulb plant, and its name come from gala, Greek for milk and anthos, Greek for flower. And nivalis is Latin for snow-like. So, there you have it… a pretty picture and a Greek and Latin lesson. Enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!


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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Saturday Squirrel.


With all of the snow melting away, the ground can once again be seen. A welcome scene for sure, but for some, well, it's all a bit terrifying. And that's certainly the case with this furry friend spotted on God Quad. Dropping out of his tree and touching the solid ground, something not done since January, this squirrel appeared to be an overwhelmed. It was almost like he was John Glenn and walking on the moon for the first time. On touching solid ground, this squirrel non-verbaled, "What is this?!"

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Friday, February 20, 2026

A Gentleman...

Pondering and popping in progress

... ponders résumé writing. With the help of Patti McLaughlin NDLS '90, the Gentlemen pondered how to write as well as refine one's résumé. Writing and refining a résumé is not only art but also a science, and no one knows that better than McLaughlin. Sharing her wisdom and insight, McLaughlin enlightened the Gentlemen so that they'll have just a bit more of an edge, or should we say pop, over the competition when securing that internship or landing that post-grad employment. On being enlightened, Kian Farooq, Steds freshman and resident Minnesotan, shared, "“The pondering was a very informative and worthwhile event. It was nice having a personalized experience to help me polish and improve my résumé!”

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

There are...

Enjoying some down time: Sommer

... more heroes! Yes, there are more heroes at Steds. Who are they? They are our Ed's culinary representatives... our servers! They staff Ed's faithfully and always have a smile, and nothing, and I mean nothing, will prevent them from keeping their appointed rounds. Yup, they're just like the post service! And when you encounter one of these representatives, it's a moment that you'll won't forget, and you'll find yourself coming back for more! One of our heroes is Robby Sommer. On being an ed's culinary representative, Sommer, Steds freshman and resident Illinoisan, shared, “But why does everyone show up at the same time? Thirty minutes no orders, then 15 in ten minutes!”

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