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
Students have returned to campus for the first time in almost two years. With midterms coming up, many students are taking in-person exams again for the first time.

Students take in-person exams again for the first time in nearly two years, brings new challenges

Sydney Treat, Reporter
November 10, 2021
As protests erupt across Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro faces potential impeachment. His handling of COVID-19 and the economy have been criticized both in Brazil and abroad.

Mass protests erupt in Brazil, Bolsonaro faces political pressure and potential impeachment

Annie Bresee, Reporter
October 17, 2021
Figure 1 is based on the Clery Criminal Offense statistics reported for Main Campus. These offenses include rape, fondling, robbery, aggravated assault burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson. The blue indicates on-campus facilities while red represents student housing. A notable change in offenses is burglary, with six incidents reported in 2018, nine reported in 2019 and two reported in 2020. The sudden decrease in burglary reports is likely due to COVID-19 impacting on-campus living.

2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released, new data shows decrease in crime

Katya Melchor, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
Rob Penders joined the Hilltop in 2006 as the head coach of the men's baseball team. The petition, made in an effort to terminate him from his role, is growing steadily.

Student-athlete files discrimination complaint against head baseball coach Rob Penders

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2021
Justice Steven Breyer has sat on the Supreme Court since his appointment in 1994. As the ideological balance of the court shifts to the right, groups on the left have started pressuring Justice Breyer to retire.

Justice Steven Breyer faces pressure to retire from Supreme Court, his future still uncertain

Milo Cortese, News Editor
October 12, 2021
Tensions in Guinea give rise to new junta. A trend of political instability continues.

Coup in Guinea shifts balance of power in country, continues trend of political instability

Sage Ware, Reporter
October 4, 2021
Gabby Petitos death is ruled a homicide after weeks of speculation. The case began to gain national attention after police released body camera footage showing an encounter law enforcement had with Petito and Laundrie.

Gabby Petito story takes country by storm, death ruled a homicide after weeks of speculation

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
After a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, hundreds face Federal crimes. A Justice for J6 Rally was held on Sept. 18th.

Protesters at “Justice for J6 Rally” demand fair treatment for those arrested, sees low turnout

Zora Hermans, Reporter
October 4, 2021
U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, 20th Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a command portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Sept. 26, 2019.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley under fire following new book “Peril”

Veronica Lopez, Reporter
October 4, 2021
Everyone who receives the vaccine is given proof of vaccination. Those who get the COVID-19 vaccine do not have to be tested weekly.

Joe Biden institutes new vaccine mandate, WHO continues to recommend the wearing of masks

Olivia Tennison, Reporter
September 27, 2021
The Austin Police Department headquarters was barricaded all last summer in response to protests. This year, the department saw its largest budget increase in history.

Austin Police Department sees largest budget increase in history a year after it was “defunded”

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
September 21, 2021
The Munday Library will host the Texas Tribune Festival starting on Sep. 20th. Speakers will include prominent politicians and journalists.

Munday Library to stream Texas Tribune Festival Sept. 20-24, live interview with reporter James Barragan

Milo Cortese, News Editor
September 19, 2021
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