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A student-led petition and protest led the Faculty Senate to pass a motion for a vote of no confidence in President Fuentes. The vote is expected to advance to the Collegium, which consists of all faculty who teach two or more classes this semester.
Board of Trustees meets with subcommittee of Faculty Senate in act of shared governance
Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor • March 27, 2024

An unprecedented meeting between a subcommittee of the Faculty Senate and the Board of Trustees took place on Friday. The agenda of the meeting...

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The audience watches and contemplates while Stansel gives her lecture. Of the professors present, three were from the Philosophy department, one from Video Game Development, and one from Communications. Food was provided for everyone present, but students were encouraged to take multiple boxes, as the food was intended for them.
Food and Philosophy series concludes, gives advice, unique perspective on friendships
Max Hoelker, Copy Editor • April 18, 2024
Residents at Basil Moreau Hall hang several flags in the building’s main lobby. Each flag represents different racial, ethnic and social identities that students are a part of.
New task force, student-led efforts make pathway for symbols of inclusivity on campus
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Members of Student Government Association, both current and incoming, pose with toppers up in the St. Andre Multipurpose Room during last weeks senate meeting.
Weekly SGA senate brief: April 10, 2024
Magnolia Westfall, Reporter • April 15, 2024
Senators wait for the senate meeting to begin. Catch a meeting in the Andre Multipurpose room on Thursdays at 7 p.m..
Weekly SGA senate brief: April 3, 2024
Chloe Almendarez and Magnolia Westfall • April 8, 2024
CAMP and Chicanx/Latinx Studies welcomed Saúl Sánchez, Ph.D., to talk to students about his book, describe his experience as a former migrant worker, as well as discuss themes about education, family and adversity. The conversation is hosted in observance of National Farmworker Awareness Week.
Chicanx/Latinx studies collaborates with CAMP to welcome guest author for conversation in observation of National Farmworker Awareness Week
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • April 6, 2024
Sports
Granack pitches against Eastern New Mexico University during their series opener on Friday, Feb. 23. This season, Granack reached the milestone of 55 career starts, the most in program history. Through his career, he has pitched 295 innings.
Breaking all-time SEU starts record means “everything” for 5th year Jack Granack
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
The team celebrates with Head Coach Sterling Henderson after their win. “You know, Sterling gave me the opportunity to come here, been some of the best moments of my life, memories that I’ll remember forever,” Muccio said. “(I’m) glad I can do it for him.”
COD destroys Cumberland Esports in CCL grand finals to become regional champions
Hailey Womack, News Editor • April 13, 2024
The club sports dance team the Topperettes pose for a group picture. The group recently placed Second Runner-Up in Division II overall and First Runner-Up in the Hip-Hop category in their first competition in five years – and the first competition experience for many of the girls.
The Topperettes, St. Edward’s dance team, compete for first time in five years
Hailey Womack, News Editor • April 11, 2024
St. Edward’s senior Jack Granack releases a pitch against St. Mary’s. The graduate student broke the all time record for career starts at St. Edward’s with 55. Granack won his third game of the year, going 6.1 innings and striking out four batters.
St. Edward’s baseball defeats St. Mary’s University Rattlers in offensive shootout 12-9
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Junior Sydney Smith runs in the first day of the meet at Texas State University. This is Smiths third year on the team and the years of experience have helped her improve as an athlete. During the meet at Texas Southern University, she placed second in the mile event and set a personal best.
SEU Track & Field athletes speak on meet performance, progress, outlook amidst ongoing season
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024
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Life And Arts
Mason is proud to be from Atlanta and helping fellow Atlanta artist at every chance he gets.
REVIEW: Kenny Mason’s ‘9’ delivers him a shot as a future rockstar
Emilio Casanova, Photographer • April 15, 2024

From his beginning on Soundcloud where he experimented with music with friends, Kenny Mason has continually evolved with each release. Mason’s...

Metro Boomin and Future give us the collab we have been waiting for. Pure trap and amazing beats, there is no denying that even if Metro doesn’t trust you, we can still trust him to produce hit after hit.
Young Metro don’t trust you, but we trust in him
Raveena Devjee, Reporter • April 15, 2024
Bryson Tiller makes a comeback with his new self-titled album. While it may not be as good as his older ones, this album still gives audiences a lot of the Tiller artistic style we know and love.
Bryson Tiller makes a comeback with first album after three years
Raveena Devjee, Reporter • April 15, 2024
The cast of “Into the Woods” takes a final bow after an absolutely electric performance. The production will run until April 21.
MMNT’s “Into the Woods” dazzles audience, highlights student achievement
Clarice Claiborne, Reporter • April 15, 2024
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Viewpoints
As a student that lived through COVID-19 in my sophomore year of high school, hearing about this new disease four years later as a sophomore in college makes me think about how a new pandemic would affect my life today.
OPINION: My post-COVID fear
Paola Garcia, Reporter • April 18, 2024

It is March 11, 2020. I’m sitting with my friends at our lunch table as usual, when the director of our high school announces that we will...

One of the biggest developments as of recent has been VR’s growing influence on the training scene. These simulated training scenarios can be simple, be they familiarizing oneself with machinery and practicing on-the-job skills.
OPINION: VR is being utilized in more ways than you might think
Alec Campa, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024
T.C. Broadnax as the City Manager of Dallas served for seven years before resigning in early 2024. Dallas, like Austin, has had a council-manager system since 1931, with the first City Manager John Edy. At the time of this article, Dallas is still without a permanent city manager to replace Broadnax.
OPINION: Austin City Council confirms T.C. Broadnax for a position he may not be fit for
Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
An observer admires a photograph of Johnson in discussion with prominent Civil Rights Leaders at the local LBJ Presidential Library.
OPINION: To change the future of politics we must consult the past tactics of a Texas legend
Aidan Evans, Reporter • April 15, 2024
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