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A vote of no confidence against university president Montserrat Fuentes took place last week with a 61% majority. The Board of Trustees has since responded to this vote reaffirming their confidence in President Fuentes leadership.
Tenured, tenure-track faculty vote no confidence in university president
Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2024

An assembly of 135 tenured and tenure-track faculty voted no confidence in St. Edward’s University President Montserrat Fuentes last week with...

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Bon Appétit’s director of operations Elvin Lubrin and assistant general manager Kella Tyson discuss operating statistics encompassing campus dining before opening for a Q&A.
Weekly SGA senate brief: April 17, 2024
Magnolia Westfall, Reporter • April 22, 2024
The universitys forensic science program has been working toward the American Academy of Forensic Science’s accreditation for a decade. Eight days before a scheduled site visit from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, the programs accreditation application was pulled after not receiving approval from the Board of Trustees as a next step in the process.
Students express worry, disappointment over halt in forensic science accreditation process
Hailey Womack, News Editor • April 19, 2024
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
Sports
The baseball team’s seniors were celebrated before the last game of the series against Angelo State University. Along their families and fellow teammates, they received farewell gifts and played in their home field one last time on Sunday, April 21.
Hilltoppers split final home series of the season against reigning Division II champions Angelo State University
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Between the two games, Mauricio “Thresh” Pallares rewatches their first match against Newberry Esports on Twitch. You can find their past broadcasts of the Championship Playoff games on Twitch at @CollegeCoD.
COD in top six national rankings after win, loss amid national CCL playoffs
Hailey Womack, News Editor • April 22, 2024
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
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Life And Arts
The Big Three are head to head to head releasing diss tracks against one another in a battle to be the best rapper of all time.
The Big Three’s history, Kendrick’s proclamation and an apology.
Emilio Casanova, Photographer • April 24, 2024

The debate about the greatest rapper of all time has been discussed since the birth of rap. Many rappers have been thrown into this discussion,...

This is the final outfit of the 75 Hard Style Challenge, ending on a bang. Take a look at days 1-74 on Tiktok @lolaclairpods.
75 Hard Style Challenge aims to slow consumerism, used as a creative outlet
Lola Claire, Life & Arts Editor • April 24, 2024
Taylor Swift double-releases 11th studio album on Apr. 19. “The Tortured Poets Department” takes listeners on Swift’s personal journey dealing with the plethora of emotions that come with heartbreak and acceptance.
REVIEW: Taylor Swift takes listeners through the grueling stages of love, loss in double-release album
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
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
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Viewpoints
At graduation, seniors walk out of the red doors to signify their time at St. Edwards coming to a close and entering the world with their new education. While reflecting on all of the courses Ive taken over the years, these are the ones that influenced me the most.
OPINION: The top five most influential courses of my St. Edward's experience
Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor • May 12, 2024

I began attending St. Edward’s University in fall 2020, and I will be graduating next week with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor...

Hilltop Views hosted an alumni event in April where I was able to meet with so many past Writing and Rhetoric majors as well as some of my professors. Theres nothing like being in a room full of writers.
A love letter to the Writing and Rhetoric Department
Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor • May 12, 2024
During her time at Hilltop Views, Chloe has written everything from Viewpoints to breaking news. Chloe poses with the three issues of the paper that feature her stories on the front page.
FAREWELL: Managing Editor signing off
Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor • May 12, 2024
With my major in Video Game Development, I’m not what’s typically considered a journalist, let alone someone who ends up writing for their university’s newspaper. After one of my classes fell through, I decided what would be my next endeavor: an internship with the paper.
FAREWELL: A game developer’s dive into journalism
Alec Campa, Staff Writer • May 12, 2024
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