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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
Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 3, 2021
Last held in 2018, the Texas gubernatorial race is hosted every four years. Gov. Greg Abbott has served as governor since 2015, but Texans may be ready for a change.

What one St. Edward’s professor has to say about candidates in 2022 Texas gubernatorial election

Esther Heymans, Reporter
March 26, 2021
Donald J. Trump's rhetoric behind COVID-19 is said to have sparked and influenced the rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community. After a recent shooting, many Asian Americans feel unsafe.

Criminal justice professor Carsten Andresen explains what fueled the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI community

Chris Kunin, Reporter
March 25, 2021
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
Candlewood Suites Hotel is located near many residencies and shopping centers. Parents and business owners fear the safety of the neighborhood if the city chooses to convert the hotel into a shelter.

City of Austin plans to turn Candlewood Suites Hotel into housing for homeless, residents fear conversion

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 21, 2021
Almost two months into President Biden's term, he approved an airstrike in Syria. Many Biden supporters we upset to hear of this decision.

Biden’s first airstrike against insurgent forces in Syria escalates tensions in the region, supporters upset with decision

Chris Kunin, Reporter
March 11, 2021
H-E-B, a Texas grocery chain, continues to require shoppers to wear masks. Many other businesses in Texas kept mask requirements despite Gov. Abbott's new order.

Texas businesses update store mask policies after Gov. Abbott signs executive order to remove mandate

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 11, 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
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