They're getting...

The happy couple: Dan and Victoria

…married! It’s true. Daniel McQuarrie ’12 and former Stedsman and Victoria ’12 and former PW Purple Weasel are getting married at the Basilica in 2017! Congratulations and best wishes to them both. Interestingly enough, Dan first met his fiancée right on the third floor of St. Eds, and lucky for her, or rather for all of us, she was invited to several Yacht Dances!  

On marrying into the Steds family, Victoria said, "I've been a fan of Steds since the PW ladies were serenaded by an exquisite performance of Miley Cyrus's 'See You Again' during the 2008 Frosh-O. The men of Steds have always been so welcoming, and I've made many great friends from the Hall, including my future husband, Dan. From the Yacht Dance to sophisticated Hall room parties- complete with wine and cheese pairings (for those who are 21 of course!)- the Steds community was an integral part of my Notre Dame experience. I’m so excited to be officially joining the family!"

Victoria... we are too!

On the road...

Fr Ralph: Has two good sides for TV

...with the ND Men's Basketball team. Fr. Ralph recently traveled with the team to Boston for its game against Boston College. After a slow start, the Irish found their rhythm and went on a twelve point run against the Eagles. Later, the Irish went to take a commanding 28 point lead, eventually winning the game 82 to 54. On the win, Fr. Ralph said, "It's was all about fundamentals, and when the turnpike was backed up, we used the expressway. When they threw skittles, we had rice crispy treats. Like I said earlier... it's all about fundamentals."

Still, the Steds family was present at the BC game with Jon McCallie '10 and Matt Verhamme '10 in the stands. On seeing Fr. Ralph on the bench at BC, Verhamme said, "I wasn't surprised since he IS the chaplain with the best win record on the road, AND he's all about the fundamentals of the game."

 

Stedsmen everywhere, even at BC!

On the first day of classes...

The view from Sted's front door with Stedsmen returning from class

...it snowed. How ironic that the recent warm temperatures would plummet and snow fall just as students returned from Christmas Break. Nothing said "welcome back" like three inches of snow and a windchill of minus four degrees. When asked about Mother Nature's welcome, a Stedsman returning from the first day of classes said, "The love of learning keeps us warm!"

Time is...

For the kids...

...running out! Yes, time is running out for you to place your orders for Hall apparel and the Anniversary Shirt. Don't miss out on YOUR opportunity to take a stand with St. Ed and be immortalized. When asked about being immortalized through the Anniversary Shirt, an unnamed resident said, "For a week's worth of Starbuck's, I will have something that will NEVER go cold nor go out of style...what more could I ask for?"

To read the Gentleman's Monthly Digest, click HERE.

Exit Christmas.

Right this way Mr. Camel...

You know that Christmas is over when you see the University's Nativity set being put away.  Yes, this Sunday, the Baptism of the Lord, marks the end of the Christmas season as well as the return of students. Enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

Saturday's Squirrel.

Where did you all go?

Even though the students may be away, our furry friends are still here doing whatever it is that they do. When walking back to Steds, this squirrel came out of nowhere and darted right to my side. Happy to see someone on this quiet campus? Probably not. More like wanting to get a handout was this squirrel's hope. Regardless of getting a handout or not, this squirrel nonverbaled, "Hi, stranger."

Christmas Update.

Roemer and Ryan unloading Santa's sleigh

The Hall sponsored a local South Bend family for Christmas. After raising funds, shopping, AND wrapping the gifts, several residents delivered the gifts to the family before departing for home for Christmas Break. On delivering the gifts with Kurt Roemer, Christmas Charity Commissioner, John Ryan, Steds freshman, said, "It was such a great feeling to know that you gave a family a great Christmas, when they otherwise would not have been able to celebrate it with gifts. And you know you have made a difference in someone's life when they tell you afterwards 'God bless you.'"