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Candles are an important component of the ceremony, symbolizing the virtues of the nursing profession. Graduates light each other's candles as they recite the Nightingale Pledge.
Inaugural pinning ceremony marks milestone for St. Edward’s School of Health Sciences
Enrique Rivas Carbajal, Staff Writer • August 28, 2025
Two students were honored at St. Edward’s University in the School of Health Sciences’ first ever nursing pinning ceremony Aug. 18 at Jones Auditorium. Hailey Hibbs and Elyse Wick, who will graduate in December, represent the inaugural Class of 2025 cohort.
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As college students, it is extremely important to find ways of taking care of ourselves and our mental health on a daily basis. Finding a balance between mental, physical, spiritual and emotional aspects is fundamental when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being able to go through college while taking care of oneself. At St. Edward’s University, there are a variety of resources that promote this balance and assist students with establishing and maintaining habits that help them succeed.
What is mental health and how do we support it on our campus?
Lola Claire and Hailey Womack • May 28, 2025
"Know Your Rights" forums serve diverse immigrant communities across the United States, providing critical information and support networks in response to dramatic changes in immigration enforcement policies.
Know Your Rights: Community forums as a solution to immigration enforcement changes
Nicole Williams-Quezada, Intern • May 28, 2025
Of around 50,000 referrals the Texas Juvenile Justice Department receives on an annual basis, around 1% are committed into TJJD facilities. However, that 1% face immense physical, mental and sexual risks while under state care. National, state and local organizations are working to advocate and fundamentally change the conditions children face while in juvenile detention centers.
The Texas Juvenile Justice system is in a crisis; here’s how people are trying to help
Raveena Devjee and Hailey Womack • May 28, 2025
A portrait of Caesar Chavez, civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, hangs in the CAMP office. The portrait is made entirely out of letters that were written by past SEU CAMP students.
Helping CAMP students thrive in a higher education setting
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • May 24, 2025
“As someone who is already an experienced senior, I would say if you’re coming to a new city, a new country, first of all, don't be afraid to ask for help,” International Student Association President Melody said. “People will help you. People don’t bite. They will help you if you need help. My recommendation, get involved as soon as possible. When you get to campus, do stuff you like and go searching. If there’s something that you like but they are not doing it, create your own. Start building your own. That's something that will impress a lot of people. And if you're feeling homesick, reach out to fellow internationals. They will tell you the same experience. They will help you out.”
From arrival to belonging, upperclassmen international students reflect on their journey, organizations, services that guided them
Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts • May 23, 2025
Sports
Located in the RAC, the “Live Well SEU” logo shows the university’s commitment to student wellness. “We’re not just talking performance—we’re talking pressure, perfectionism, and navigating failure,” Kuchar said. “This work supports both well-being and athletic success.”
Supporting athletes as a whole: mental health resources for basketball players at St. Edward’s University
Michaela Fallon, Reporter • May 15, 2025
Corey Miller, now associate head coach for the men’s soccer team, brings experience and dedication to the team’s leadership. Miller has been on the hilltop since 2017 and has helped head coach Brian Young develop a multitude of players throughout the years, find a place among the top teams in the Lone Star Conference and rebuild from the ground up since the team’s reinstatement in the 2023 season.
Corey Miller earns promotion from men’s soccer assistant coach to associate head coach
Enrique Rivas Carbajal, Intern • April 28, 2025
Senior infielder Josh Graham prepares to toss the ball to the second baseman. Graham, along with senior infielder Carlo Figueroa, was responsible for creating a 7-2 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning after a pinch hit.
Hilltopper baseball completes Saturday sweep over Dustdevils with 9-2 win
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • April 20, 2025
Dillon leads the Hilltoppers in a number of offensive categories this season: batting average (.415), at bats (130), runs (34) and knocked 54 hits.
From diamond to duty: Katie Dillon’s journey beyond softball
Michaela Fallon, Reporter • April 9, 2025
When asked, Rivera’s end goal is to improve and get better. “Doing everything I can to push myself, so that I'm able to break records week after week,” Rivera said. “I continue to improve, and then see where it takes me week after week.”
Cadet, Runner and Record Breaker: Mia Rivera balances practice, military training, academic excellence
Michaela Fallon, Reporter • April 9, 2025
Life And Arts
Purple is a recurring motif within the film, primarily in relation to the bodily functions of the unicorn. Unicorn blood oozes purple from their white bodies. In one moment of the film they show a filet of deep-purple unicorn meat, and the grinded up particles of the unicorn also have a purple quality. Interestingly, purple was often associated with royalty – which may play into the movie’s own commentary on class and the quest for wealth contemporarily and historically.
REVIEW: The chimerical nature of colonial and class critical cinema
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • May 5, 2025

A24’s latest star-studded picture, “Death of a Unicorn,” is an intriguing layered commentary on family, greed and the human proclivity...

Jason Schneiderman reads from his collection. Despite the atmosphere of the event, he kept his own demeanor casual and fun, cracking jokes between poems and engaging the audience.
Poetry can be a window to the soul, or give it wings to fly, for this well-read poet
Max Hoelker, Copy Editor • April 19, 2025
The San Marcos shoegaze band “ladyluck” performed for festival goers as the sun began to set. The band was the only act during the festival which featured a female member, who for “ladyluck” performed lead vocals and guitar.
Goat Fest returns with central Texan musical display
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • April 16, 2025
Players from the St. Edward’s Men’s Soccer team pose for a photo while holding signs made at the It’s On Us poster and bracelet making event a few nights before Take Back the Night.
It’s On Us holds annual ‘Take Back the Night’ march in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Raveena Devjee, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Two students were honored at St. Edward’s University in the School of Health Sciences’ first ever nursing pinning ceremony Aug. 18 at Jones Auditorium. Hailey Hibbs and Elyse Wick, who will graduate in December, represent the inaugural Class of 2025 cohort.
Viewpoints
The article by Devita Bishundat, Daviree Velazquez Phillip and Willie Gore presents the foundation for the concept of critical hope. Now, more than ever, that approach should serve as a guiding light for journalism and for a more positive and hopeful perspective in life.
OPINION: Critical hope is the first hope toward radical change
Lola Claire, Editor-In-Chief • May 28, 2025

As a journalist, student, friend and young woman, I spend a lot of my time grappling with what the world looks like right now, and where I fit...

The new routes include many small scale bus stops, but also larger projects, including a future park-and-ride station in Goodnight Ranch. Park-and-rides allow for citizens to park their car and then traverse via other transportation methods to solve the issue of parking in the city, as well as the issue of walking to a bus stop.
SOLUTIONS OPINION: Project Connect makes first stop at solving Austin’s ails
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • May 28, 2025
SXSW held an early screening for the new movie “The Rivals of Amziah Kings” for TV & Film 2025 attendees. Matthew McConaughey will star alongside Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russel and Cole Sprouse.
OPINION: What does SXSW represent for the City of Austin?
Enrique Rivas Carbajal, Intern • March 31, 2025
School vouchers and other changes to public education have been offered as saviors to the faltering government institution. However, the efficacy of such changes is not as certain as current legislators would want you to believe.
OPINION: School vouchers are not the life raft we need to save K-12 education.
Nik Machado, Reporter • March 31, 2025
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Two students were honored at St. Edward’s University in the School of Health Sciences’ first ever nursing pinning ceremony Aug. 18 at Jones Auditorium. Hailey Hibbs and Elyse Wick, who will graduate in December, represent the inaugural Class of 2025 cohort.