An early...

Spares, strikes, and smiles

... a mom's weekend. Let's be clear. St. Edward's favorite week, Mom's Weekend, is April 5th to April 7th.  Moms, we are busy preparing for that special and magical weekend. Yet, it seems that one Steds mom was a bit too excited and in the words of Fonzie from Happy Days, jumped the shark. Anntheresa Buckendorf, mother of Stedsmen Jake and Derek, was spotted on campus this past weekend. But she wasn't jumping the shark as everyone thought but rather was on campus here to attend a series of lectures by a visiting priest Fr. Mike Schmitz. Listening to both his Catechism in a Year as well as Bible in a Year, Buckendorf made the trip from Colorado to Notre Dame to see Fr. Schmitz in-person. And when she wasn't listen to Fr. Schmitz, Buckendorf was with son Derek and his friends, enjoying fresh homemade cookies, bowling and more. On her recent visit to Notre Dame, Buckendorf shared, "Getting ready for Mom’s weekend. This is how we roll!'"

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Champions!

Our Steds Champions...

Our Steds Hockey Team are the RecSports Hockey Champions! It was a decisive victory for our Steds squad who crushed their opponents, Baumer Duncan, breaking their spirits and sending them home with the big "L." The championship game saw Steds score first, and well, they kept scoring and never stopped. A frustrated Baumer Duncan showed their true colors, and what terrible colors they were! Zahm Hall, the residence hall that was closed three years ago, sent residents to both Baumer and Duncan Halls, who now constituted the bulk of players facing against our Stedsmen the championship game. Suffice it to say, these frustrated, skill deficient, and let's be honest, embarrassed group on the ice from Zahm resorted to their old antics of cheap fouls and tricks. And it should come at no surprise that Zahm players spent more time in the penalty box than on the ice. In the end, the Zahm forfeited for fighting, but not before the Stedsmen scored six goals. Literally, the good guys won, six to one. On the championship win, Andrew Kurowski, Steds hockey captain and sophomore, declared, "What. A. Game. It is always an honor to bring Steds a championship but victory is even sweeter against Zahm in the final chapter of our stories rivalry. The entire team would like to thank all the Stedsmen that came out to the game and made it such a big success. May this be the beginning of a dynasty, for Hall and King.”

Congratulations to our RecSport Champions!

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... took to the ice at Compton...

... controlled the game...

... and Steds fans looked on...

... and cheered their team on...

... and score they did!

Playing for...

Your 2024 Steds Hockey team 

... the Championship! That's right! Steds is playing for the RecSports Inter-Hall Hockey Championship! Facing off against Baumer for the trophy and the coveted RecSports champion t-shirt, the Steds squad is ready... actually more than ready. Starting off strong under the tutelage of Captain Andrew Kurowski and looking incredibly sharp in their couture uniforms, Steds hockey has never looked back nor slowed down, and now, they are playing for all the marbles. Suffice it to say, spirits are high for both our team and our fans, who will be there in force representing and cheering our boys on to victory. On playing for the championship, Rowan Oswald, Steds freshman and rising hockey star, said, "Steds Hockey plays as a unit every game. It’s never one person trying to beat the other team, but everyone making plays to help us win."

Fellow team mate and senior, Robert Cline, added, "Whoever said ice skating was like riding a bicycle lied. You can’t play for an inter-hall championship thanks to a bunch of guys that ride bikes a whole lot better than you!”

Good luck to our Gentlemen Hockey Team! 

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A sense of...

Stornetta: Smiling and cycling

... peace has descended upon campus, and you can feel it. Yes, you can really feel this peace. And what is causing it? Well, the permacloud has departed, allowing ample amounts of sunshine to make campus awash in bright and warming light. But it's not just because of that. This serene feeling is welling up from something more than just the absence of clouds. It's really coming from the fact that no one has to worry about being hit by a personal electronic vehicle, aka electric scooter, anymore! No longer do you need to look over your shoulder before making a turn as you ambulate about campus. No longer do you have to worry about being startled and shocked as you are overtaking by a scooter from behind. No longer do you have to wonder, is this the day I will be taken to hospital because I was hit by a scooter? No longer having to worry about these and others problems associated from electric scooters have freed pedestrians all over campus from worry and fear. And now, there is a real peace when one walks anywhere on campus. But will that peace last? On being spotted on his afternoon to commute, Cam Stornetta, Steds senior and bicyclist, shared, "I can go faster on this bike than I ever could on my scooter!”

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Your Sunday picture...

Spring is springing!

... from Notre Dame. Spring is springing. With temperatures and sunlight steadily increasing, the harbingers of spring are slowly appearing. The first to make an appearance is Galanthus nivalis, or snowdrops. Spotted on the north side of St. Jospeh's Lake, snowdrops are popping up, covering the woodland floor in a sea of bright white. And when you see snowdrops, you know other springtime flowers can’t be far behind! Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be! 

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Saturday Squirrel.

Please, come in!

Oh, no! Is our furry friend stuck? Quick, call NDFD! Wait, stand down. He's okay. Yes, it's very easy to think this squirrel is in need of help. You see, the squirrels around here often DO fall out of trees and get stuck in various tree holes. Sounds funny, but it's true! Again, seeing this squirrel in such a tight squeeze, it's quite understandable to assume our friend here needs a helping hand. But that's not the case at all. Stuck? No. More like going home he is. On being spotted in a tight squeeze, this squirrel non-verbaled, "It's a studio, but I make it work."

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What a makes...

Jung: Steaming, ironing and smiling

... a Gentleman? Well, a lot of things, and one thing in particular is a great iron. Ironing, a dying art? Tosh. Everyone, especially a gentleman, needs to know how to iron. But without an iron since late October, it would appear that ironing was just that, a dying art. Without an iron, the Gentlemen were reduced to taking items requiring pressing quickly out of the drier and placing them on a hanger. And if done correctly, these items would appear to be pressed. Violá... well sort of. But now, our Gentlemen don't have to play such games as the Hall has acquired not only a new iron but also a handheld steamer. It's the proverbial game changer, and there's just no good excuse anymore for not having a properly pressed shirt or pair of pants. On having an iron and steamer in the first floor laundry room, Daniel Jung, Student Body President, Steds Junior, and resident Floridian, stated, “My shirts are back in the jazz band, smooth and steamed once again!”

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The customer is...

Ekizian: Fire, not on my watch?!

... priority number one! That's right. Our customers are our priority. At Ed, it's their way, right a way. It's no rules, just right, and yes, they rule. Because at the end of their visit, we want our customers lovin' it! It's not rocket science nor an industrial secret. It's just a simple model, and it's a model that seems to works, keeping our focus in focus as well as allowing us to pass along the savings to our customers. And where Ed's is today is a function of constant learning, striving to do more and do it better, and of course, love. And that's what moved the manager of Ed's to purchase panini scrapers, love. Customers deserve excellent food, correct change, and a smile- and more- all in a safe environment. Fire at or at least smoke coming from Ed's? Not on Ekizian's watch. These scrapers will allow every nook and cranny of the beloved panini press to be thoroughly cleaned. On the new panini scrapers, Aiden Eikizan, Ed's customer service rep and resident Californian, shared, "It's great that we have acquired new panini tools to enhance the Ed’s experience. We continue to strive to uphold the class that people come to expect from Ed’s. We are now ready to take your panini orders without the extra danger of burning down the hall." 

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Past and present...

Our heros: Storch (R) and Kolodychak (L)

... Steds honors its presidents. While our nation honored its presidents on Presidents' Day, Steds joined in that celebration and went a step further, honoring its very own president, Hall President, Dane Storch. Of course, in honoring him, they also honored his aide-de-camp, Hall Vice President, Andrew Kolodychak. And what better way to demonstrate the love and devotion for their the President and Vice President than showering them with cherry pies! Yes, cherry pies!  Synonymous with Number One, President George Washington, as well as the quintessential American dessert, Storch and Kolodychak were gifted with America's favorite to-go cherry pies, Hostess, which were in turn shared at the weekly Hall Council meeting. On being feted with cherry pies,  President Storch declared, "Two of the biggest holidays of the year, President's Day and National Cherry Pie Day, and falling so closely together, calls for celebration. I cannot tell a lie... no other brand will do than Hostess, the real backbone of America's industrial bakery complex."

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Gentlemen Boxers.

The Steds Five...

To the relief of the ladies, this year’s Bengal Bouts started the day AFTER Valentine's Day. As Quarterfinals got underway, St. Edward's was well represented, fielding FIVE Gentlemen boxers, who, like the Hall’s Bengal Bouts ad portrayed, brought class to the ring. The Steds Five were Ryan Davey, Kyle Mackey, Curtis Donovan, Dan McGuire, and Nathan Holt. Started by Knute Rockne, the Bengal Bouts support the Congregation of Holy Cross’ missions in Bangladesh, and this year marks the 94th year of the bouts and the special connection with missions. 

In the Showcase Bouts, sophomore Nathan "Kawika" Holt had his hands full, taking on an opponent who was considerable larger and with a longer arm reach. And while the disparity between the two boxers was clearly visible, Kawika wouldn't back down nor stay down. It was a bruising bout, but Holt just wouldn't surrender. In the end, Holt lost his bout, but he lost with class and dignity. On Holt's loss, Matt Thorn, Stedsman and Holt's roommate, shared, "A wise man once said “I get knocked down but I get up again,” and that’s what we saw from Nathan last night. A massive recovery showing his endurance and confidence in the ring, wearing out his opponent without looking exhausted. Not the result we wanted, but I’m sure he’ll keep the same attitude we saw in this match going into next year."

In the Semifinals, freshman Kyle "Outlaw" Mackey also had his hands full, taking on an opponent who not only older, being a senior, but also a returning Bengal Bouts champion! But that didn't phase our outlaw who came out swinging and kept swinging until the very end. While the returning champion demonstrated his skills, our young upstart taught the old man a thing or two, landing a few punches. But in the end, the skill and stamina of the returning champ carried the day and extinguishing Mackey's run. Yes, our outlaw may have headed off into the sunset, but he'll be back! On Mackey's bout, Mace Sexton, Steds AR and spectator, shared, "It didn't end the way we want, but he went the distance."

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... don't let Holt's smile deceive you...

... he's still all smiles after his bout...

... you don't want to be on the wrong of this outlaw's gloves...

... he's smiling but is his opponent?