Another semester is quickly approaching its end.
Campus is crazy with students frantically finishing last -minute papers and preparing for final tests.
Amid all the chaos, it seems appropriate to stop and consider everything that has happened as the past three months have flown by.
The fall 2009 semester brought the renovation of some old buildings, like Doyle Hall and the bookstore, a new coffee shop and the start of a new intramural field. There is no shortage of things of which the university and its community should be proud.
Challenges remain for the university and graduating students facing a tough economy.
On campus, flooding issues still need to be resolved and some facilities still need big improvements. We feel confident that the administration will tackle these challenges, just as we have faith that St. Edward’s graduates will thrive, even in difficult times.
At Hilltop Views, we launched the online version of this newspaper. This was a major step away from the increasingly outdated medium of print journalism as well as a necessary addition for properly educating and preparing the journalism students for what comes next.
While it has not come without hurdles, our transition has been nothing short of a success, even if we do say so ourselves. From covering breaking news stories like the shooting at Fort Hood to offering supplemental media like videos of the Austin City Limits music festival and a one-on-one interview with President Martin, our student newspaper is developing, and the student journalists are developing with it.
In the first month of hilltopviewsonline.com, our site received over 18,000 hits, above average for a college newspaper and far above average for one of our size. Our second month is on pace to be beat our first.
We at Hilltop Views are grateful to the administration for its support and proud of the student body for its dramatically increased participation. Both have embraced Hilltop Views as something worthy of their time and energy.
Thanks to all who have contributed to the growth of the university and of this newspaper. Without the support of both the administration and the student body, neither would be possible.
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