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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 a Black Hawk helicopter rumbles overhead, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter speaks with Brig. Gen. Ron Lewis, right, during a visit to bases in Afghanistan, May 13.

The United States withdraws from Afghanistan, leaving Afghan people to face uncertain future

Chris Kunin, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
A NASA map of the the Caldor fire. Fires like these have caused mass destruction across California.

California fires cause mass destruction across the state, new blazes threaten communities

Zora Hermans, Reporter
September 16, 2021
At the beginning of September, the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. Since FDA approval, vaccination rates have slowly begun to increase.

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19, vaccination rates slowly begin to increase

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
Many elementary schools, like Barton Hills, are facing rising COVID-19 infections. Teachers, parents and students face new challenges as the school year begins.

Austin enters Stage 5, AISD faces obstacles to keep students, teachers safe from COVID-19

Krysta Herrera, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Ida was ranked as a Category 4 hurricane according to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Hurricanes in this category cause catastrophic damage to the regions hit.

Hurricane Ida causes catastrophic damage to Louisiana nearly 20 years after Hurricane Katrina

Sydney Treat, Reporter
September 8, 2021
To enter RecWell, students and faculty must scan their St. Edward's ID and show a yellow Topper Safe Badge. These requirements allow students to feel safe when using the facilities.

Students return to campus, RecWell implements new safe guards, pandemic-friendly workouts

Analisa Flores, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Classrooms, like this one in Main Building, will look a little different next semester as students return to in-person classes. While some classes remain online, others will meet in cohorts throughout the week and once online.

St. Edward’s adjusts from all-remote classes to hybrid classrooms for upcoming fall semester to keep students safe

Milo Cortese, Reporter
April 23, 2021
Hilltoppers will return to campus for the fall semester as in-person classes resume. Although, the scene will look a little different in the classroom as professors plan teach hybrid classes to keep up with safety protocols.

Students plan to return to campus in Fall 2021, await new classroom, campus changes as COVID-19 cases drop

Elle Bent, Life & Arts Editor
April 21, 2021
Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 10, 2021
(Right to left) Michelle Flores is running for the role of president with Bri Boughter who is running for vice president. Also on the ballot is Jae DeLeon for president, who is running with her counterpart Jay Perez, pictured in the laptop.

Q&A with SGA student body president, vice president candidates

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 6, 2021
Professor Andresen began teaching criminal justice at St. Edward's in January 2016. Like many, Andresen is missing the simple things in life, like going out with his family.

Criminal justice professor shares realities of virtual teaching, juggling family, work life

Milo Cortese, Reporter
April 3, 2021
Mental health worsens during COVID-19 due to increased screen time, social isolation for college students, young adults

Mental health worsens during COVID-19 due to increased screen time, social isolation for college students, young adults

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Staff Wrtier
April 3, 2021
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