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!

Labor Day...

Steds Putt Putt Golfers...

... continued. Yes, Labor Day continued on, but Stedsmen did not take a break from their labors as classes were in session. But after classes had concluded, the gentlemen DID take a break. Yes, it was time for some putt putt golf. Gentlemen who put their books down and ventured out headed to a putt putt course in Mishawaka for St. Edward's Labor Day Putt Putt Classic. Playing in pairs, Gentlemen of every class level were represented, playing for individual as well as team glory. And regardless if you sank a hole in one (and some sunk many a hole in one), everyone enjoyed themselves, taking a break from their cares and concerns... and their labors too. But in the end, fun had to give way to having a winner, and oddly enough, it all ended with freshman sweeping the honors. On the winning the Labor Day Putt Putt Classic, Tim Tilton, Steds freshman and resident Illinoisan, declared, "We all surprise ourselves sometimes." Indeed, Tilton is right, and in the end, everyone was a surprise winner as all went to Culver's for ice cream treats and more. 

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... with Easley taking a swing...

... and the tourney was on...

... Robuck concentrates...

... DeBoskey swinging on a prayer...

... and then it was time for ice cream...

... and sharing of golf tales... 

... as well as just life...

... all of course with smiles!

Labor Day...

Irish eyes smiling: Jung (L) and Smith (C) with a friend...

... is no day off at Notre Dame! But that didn't stop Stedsmen from making the trek to Lambeau for the Wisconsin game. And what a game it was! Slow in the first half, but right where we needed it to be in the second half. BUT there was much more than just the game... there were pregame festivities too! What festivities they were! On traveling from Chicago with fellow Stedsman, Daniel Jung '25, to cheer the Irish on, Marshall Smith '25 shared, "Watching the Irish under the lights at Lambeau was surreal. And even better to beat the Badgers in their own backyard!"

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... while other Stedsmen prepared near the stadium...

... but Dr. Burton (Center, foreground) and Borchert (R) didn't venture far...

... because like these Steds sophomores knew...

... like these Californians, Ekizian and Mass, knew too...

... they didn't want to be late for the big event!

Your Sunday picture...

Incoming!

... from Notre Dame. With the recent heat wave, there has been an enhanced chance for thundershowers. Unfortunately, this storms have not made it any cooler.  Here's a view of Mary and the Dome with an incoming storm in the background. The contrast between the Dome and the sky is amazing. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Saturday Squirrel.

Be very quiet!

Again, our furry friends are on hiatus, and so, we showcase another campus neighbor. Today, we bring you a Lazy Boy Barcalounger. While all about campus, barcaloungers are rarely seen in the wild, but this, spotted in was in the thick undergrowth on the east side of campus, was photographed in its natural habitat. Catching this sight with the iPhone truly was, as they say, being at the right place at the right time. But as quickly was it spotted, the barcalounger vanished. On this rare sighting, Fr. Ralph Haag, CSC, stated, "I am going to submit this picture to the National Geographic Society in Washington D.C."

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It's...

Sizzling: Steds

... hot. Cannot deny that having history and tradition... being the oldest residence hall at Notre Dame... comes at a price... having air conditioning. With the temperatures soaring into the nineties and one day having a dangerous heat index of 107 degrees, having air conditioning would be really nice right now. Still, the Gentlemen are giving it the old college go, sleeping in lounges and pool rooms, wherever air conditioning can be found. On the recent hot temperatures, Teagan Adams, Steds junior and Hall sacristan, shared, “Taking three showers a day doesn’t even keep the BO away!”

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