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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

Hilltop Views
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
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
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