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This type of story always produces mixed emotions for me. by rgvirish

While I feel happy and damn proud this young man is a Domer, I am saddened by the fact that compared to him, I merely existed at ND for 4 yrs. And also merely existed during my summers off from school while he did nice humanitarian deeds.

What impresses me most about students like young Mr. Rullo is their time management and their inner drive.

I was too easily swayed to take the option that provided more fun. On a Thursday night, I would be thinking about heading to the Library on campus. Then my dormmates would state they were headed to the other Library on Notre Dame Avenue and I'd quickly alter my plans.

Kudos to this young man for not taking the easy road.