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Hilltoppers Vote: Voter’s Guide for 2020 Election Season

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October 26, 2020

Every voter should be an informed voter! Hilltop Views has put together a Voter's Guide so you can be prepared when entering the polls. Federal Offices U.S. Senate Texas John Cornyn (i,R) John Cornyn is United States Senator, based in Texas. He was born in Houst...

Early voting looked a little different this election season. To promote safety, voters must wear masks, social distance and are given a finger cover or stylist at the polls.

SEU students share early voting experiences, tips for first-time voters

October 20, 2020

In Austin, a multitude of both Trump and Biden signs line the sidewalks. Depending on the election results, Texas may turn to a blue state or remain red.

Voter turnout will determine if Texas goes blue for the first time in 44 years

October 20, 2020

Early voting polls open at 7am and close at 7pm. All site4s are required to practice social distancing guidelines and all voters must wear a mask.

Everything you need to know about early voting this election season

October 13, 2020

There will be no option to straight-ticket vote on the 2020 election ballot. Straight-ticket voting is when a voter selects to vote for all of the candidates under one party.

Students emphasize opinions on federal decision to eliminate straight-ticket voting

October 8, 2020

Boone Elementary School returned to in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 5. The school is located on Crawford Dr. in SW Austin.

850 AISD teachers boycott resumption of in-person classes, raise multiple safety concerns

October 8, 2020

California v. Texas: Gov. Abbott opposes Affordable Care Act, case makes its way to Supreme Court

California v. Texas: Gov. Abbott opposes Affordable Care Act, case makes its way to Supreme Court

October 8, 2020

Lake Jackson's water supply is. now contaminated by a brain-eating amoeba, which can be deadly if it enters the nasal passage. Lake Jackson is located on the outskirts of Houston in Brazoria County.

Brain-eating amoeba appears in Texas waters, contaminates Lake Jackson water supply

October 6, 2020

St. Edward's has implemented multiple stickers in elevators and buildings to promote social distancing. Other measures like required face masks, have been set in place.

St. Edward’s administration makes substantial changes to spring semester due to COVID-19

October 6, 2020

Many of St. Edward's Hispanic students fear their safety as a large demographic affected by the virus. Monarchs on the Hilltop is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive community for undocumented students & students from mixed-status families as they cope with the pandemic.

Hispanic Heritage Month highlights struggles Latinx community faces due to COVID-19

October 6, 2020

The Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok, is popular among many Americans. President Trump is trying to ban the app, unless owned by a US company.

President Trump attempts to make TikTok an American app, possible headquarters in Texas

October 3, 2020

A month after Hurricane Laura hit the Texas Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Beta made landfall. St. Edward's is providing assistance to students who have been affected by the storm.

St. Edward’s seeks to assist students on Texas coast affected by Tropical Storm Beta

September 29, 2020

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