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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
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
The Central Texas Food Bank delivers food to The Huddle every Tuesday morning. Manjarrez, along with volunteers, clean and place produce in the fridges for community members to take throughout the week.

The Huddle brings community members together to fight toward food security on campus

Dalia Zamora, Copy Editor
May 16, 2025
“We try to build that sense of community and connect students with each other — that’s why we work a lot with the International Student Association," ISS' Experience Coordinator Rocio Zuniga said.

International Student Services, International Student Association empower students in their journey

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
May 8, 2025
St. Edward's has 3% more international students than the national average.

International first-year students share initial struggles, personal solutions for adjusting to campus life

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
May 1, 2025
Students and faculty hosted events during the week to prepare for the SWAD. They created signs to use at the rally that took place during SWAD.

Students, faculty join in with other Texas universities to take action for Social Work Advocacy Day

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
“What sets international students apart is striving for success,” director of international admission and advancement David Bernay said. “I think it’s coming from a place of ‘there’s more risk involved for international students than non-international students.’ And so when you have that involved, there’s just more motivation. It’s a big risk. You’re taking a risk and there are a lot of things you’re doing for the first time, too. So that’s what makes it very difficult.”

St. Edward’s support for international students begins even before they apply

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
April 24, 2025
Giorgia Meloni (left) next to President Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office. Meloni’s party ‘Fratelli d’Italia’ won the election with 26% of the votes, while its opponents lost with less than 19% of the votes.

An insight into what Italians really think of their prime minister

Giulia Bragalli, Reporter
April 23, 2025
During the Know Your Rights workshop, Karen Green of Catholic Charities of Central Texas presents a slide explaining different immigration statuses. The presentation breaks down the spectrum from undocumented persons (those with expired visas or who entered without permission) to visa holders (both immigrant and non-immigrant categories), legal permanent residents (including conditional status) and U.S. citizens.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas’ “Know Your Rights” Workshop Offers Immigration Insights Amid Policy Changes

Nicole Williams-Quezada, Intern
April 8, 2025
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