Went downtown...

All smiles here!

... and connected for fun! That's what Steds parents did recently when they gathered for the ND Men's Basketball against Georgia Tech. Debbie and Gavin Ryan, Cindy and Cully Olmanson, and Stacey Carr took in a great basketball game and renewed bonds of friendship made when their sons lived in Notre Dame's oldest and most storied residence hall, St. Ed's. And while their sons may have graduated and off in the world, it doesn't mean that the fun times have to come to an end. On their recent trip to Notre Dame, Gavin Ryan shared, “Our kids are gone, but we’re still here!” and Debbie Ryan added, "Steds moms don't need their sons to have fun."

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Yet another...

At the lanes: Cherek, Eggleton, Jung, and Smith....

... championship for Steds! When it rains, it pours, and it's pouring RecSports championships at Steds. Under the leadership of senior and captain Jacob Smith, the RecSports Bowling championship was brought home to Steds. How did Steds pull it off? Simple. Brains and youth. In Smith, the Steds team had the experience and knowledge of a senior at the helm, and in the three remaining spots, it had the power of youth with freshmen Levi Cherek, Nikolai Eggleton, and Daniel Jung. This combination proved to be unstoppable. And there's still more good news... with the team composed entirely of freshmen, next year's team looks well positioned to take it all again. On winning the bowling championship, Smith shared, "This is second championship won this school year and the fourth in my fours years here. But I’m not done yet…"

Congratulations to our Gentlemen bowlers!

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... Smith strategizing...

... and delivers a championship!

Your Sunday picture...

Good bye Spring Break

... from Notre Dame, well, from Spring Break. Spring Break ends today and so does the fun in the sun and the surf, afternoon naps, and wearing of pjs for the majority of the day. And whatever our Gentlemen may have done this break, the setting sun over the White Tank Mountains in Phoenix captures this moment best. We look forward to everyone returning to campus as well as hearing their stories, but in the mean time, enjoy the view... and your Sunday wherever you may be!

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BUT THERE'S MORE...

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Saturday's squirrel.

Didn't get the memo

With the snows of winter now melted, our furry friends have the chance to find their buried treasures. Our furry friends were very busy this past fall, burying various items for the long and cold winter that was ahead. Unfortunately, the deep snows prevented them from accessing their hidden stores until now. Mild temps mean that buried treasure can now be unburied. But this squirrel, spotted on God Quad, seemed to be a bit confused by it all by burying nuts instead of unburying them. On burying nuts, this squirrel said, "Mind your own business."

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Best of...

...the Gentlemen's Monthly. Yes, four years ago today, here was today's posting. Enjoy this blast from the distance past.

Your Sunday picture...

Always a view worth taking in

...from Notre Dame. When you're gone from campus, like the students are for Spring Break, here's what are you missing- a great view of the Jesus statute, Basilica, and the Main Building. Don't worry, those of us still here are soaking it all up. Enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

What's all that...

DiFilippo and his jazz devotees 

... jazz about? Well, this time, we actually have someone who can give us an answer! Steve Sayles, Steds junior and resident New Yorker, recently attended the jazz performance of fellow Stedsman, Vince DiFilippo, at the Duncan Student Center. With his saxophone, DiFilippo treated listeners, like Sayles (above in red) and his fellow Stedsmen, to his smooth jazz musings which brought a chill vibe to all. But before you think we have the next Sam Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, or even Kenny G, stop. Don't think too small1 On DiFilippo's jazz performance, Sayles sAID, "Vince Difilippo is truly the greatest saxophone player to ever exist.”

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Spring is...

Spring has really sprung

... here. Well, speaking meteorologically, spring arrived on March 1st, and whether it felt like it or not, it was spring. Even though astronomical spring is some ways off, there is another tell tale sign that spring has arrived. And what is that? The witch hazel bush of course. Yes, the witch hazel bush is the first bush or flowering shrub to bloom, and recently, the witch hazel bush on God Quad, outside of La Fortune, bloomed, heralding the new season. On the witch hazel blooming, Fr. Ralph said, "Overlooked by virtually everyone, including myself, it was only Fr. Terry Ehrman, who in tune with Mother Nature, noticed this small yet great sight. Many thanks for pointing out the end of our winter!" 

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