The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

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

Hilltop Views
SEU 2021 graduates will have the option to participate in a socially-distanced, in-person graduation ceremony. Students will get to complete the Legacy Walk, leaving through the iconic Red Doors they began school in.

In-person ceremony option announced for SEU graduates, Commencement Committee updates plans for 2020 graduates

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2021
There are four scheduled wellness days scattered throughout the spring semester. Students can take care of themselves by taking a break from devices and move their bodies.

Wellness days to replace spring break holiday, encourage students to take care of themselves

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Chinese and Arabic are considered critical lanuages which have different alphabets. These languages are difficult to learn, which often discourages students from learning.

Chinese Club publishes petition to save Chinese, Arabic courses after learning of department-level discussion

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 3, 2021
The Munday Library was once a building buzzing with students. These days, the library is usually found unoccupied due to the health regulations, however, most resources are available online.

Covid-19 yields many structural changes to Munday Library, no longer buzzing with students

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 22, 2021
Almost 3 million households in Texas do not have power. Across the United States, at least 23 people have died from storm-related incidents, according to the New York Times.

Winter storm puts millions at risk; St. Edward’s cancels on-campus and virtual operations

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021
The graffiti incident was reported to St. Edward's UPD on Feb. 3. The graffiti was then cleaned from the doors later that night.

St. Edward’s investigating hate-based graffiti in Basil Moreau Hall

Christine Sanchez and Nina Martinez
February 11, 2021
CAMP's office is located on the bottom floor of Moody Hall. CAMP has helped more 2,800 students since 1972.

How CAMP scholars are navigating classes, digital divide amid pandemic

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 9, 2021
St. Edward’s University’s mission includes creating a more just and humane world. Through groups and offices like the Systemic Racism Task Force and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, the university attempts to live out this part of their mission.

Systemic Racism Task Force aims to fulfill Holy Cross mission of diversity, inclusion

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Before Covid-19, students gathered at the It’s On Us Take Back the Night event to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. The student organization works closely with Title IX coordinators.

Universities await Title IX changes under new Biden administration, LGBTQ+ students, survivors to be affected

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Viewpoints Editor
February 5, 2021
Montserrat Fuentes received her Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Chicago. Along with many other students at St. Edward’s, she too is a first generation student.

St. Edward’s welcomes new university president Dr. Montserrat Fuentes

Katya Melchor, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
The Diversity and Inclusion Office at St. Edward's University trains staff in LGBTQ+ Ally Training. Programs like Ally Training, work toward creating a safer, more inclusive space at SEU.

St. Edward’s LGBTQ+ resources aim to provide safe spaces for queer community, have room for growth

Audrey Cahak, Reporter
December 30, 2020
Graduates from the class of 2020 are the first class in recent history to graduate during a pandemic. Gonzales, among many others, graduated virtually at St. Edward's due to COVID-19.

Spring 2020 graduates still await information about May commencement; alumna shares virtual experience

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2020
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