The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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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
CAMP's office is located on the bottom floor of Moody Hall. CAMP has helped more 2,800 students since 1972.

How CAMP scholars are navigating classes, digital divide amid pandemic

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 9, 2021
St. Edward’s University’s mission includes creating a more just and humane world. Through groups and offices like the Systemic Racism Task Force and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, the university attempts to live out this part of their mission.

Systemic Racism Task Force aims to fulfill Holy Cross mission of diversity, inclusion

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Before Covid-19, students gathered at the It’s On Us Take Back the Night event to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. The student organization works closely with Title IX coordinators.

Universities await Title IX changes under new Biden administration, LGBTQ+ students, survivors to be affected

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Viewpoints Editor
February 5, 2021
Montserrat Fuentes received her Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Chicago. Along with many other students at St. Edward’s, she too is a first generation student.

St. Edward’s welcomes new university president Dr. Montserrat Fuentes

Katya Melchor, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe water. Due to Covid-19, regions like the Navajo Nation, are struggling to fight the virus without clean water.

A southwest reservation struggles to combat COVID-19 as they still lack access to water

Nina Martinez, News Editor
January 31, 2021
Steve Barton gives a speech at the New York Gun Safety Rally. Barton survived the theatre shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Gun safety campaigns continue to fight for gun violence prevention throughout Texas

Ester Martin, Reporter
January 17, 2021
Customer Noah gets a stylish fade from The Barbashop founder and owner Ru. Customers who support and visit The Barbashop are greeted with cold beer and conversation during a trim.

How Austin is advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through support of Queer businesses

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Reporter
January 2, 2021
The Diversity and Inclusion Office at St. Edward's University trains staff in LGBTQ+ Ally Training. Programs like Ally Training, work toward creating a safer, more inclusive space at SEU.

St. Edward’s LGBTQ+ resources aim to provide safe spaces for queer community, have room for growth

Audrey Cahak, Reporter
December 30, 2020
Graduates from the class of 2020 are the first class in recent history to graduate during a pandemic. Gonzales, among many others, graduated virtually at St. Edward's due to COVID-19.

Spring 2020 graduates still await information about May commencement; alumna shares virtual experience

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2020
How to safely support those experiencing homelessness this holiday season

How to safely support those experiencing homelessness this holiday season

Kristin Barrientos, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
Hilltoppers enjoy a socially-distanced game of volleyball at the Emerge Retreat. Campus Ministry found a way to help retreaters enjoy activities, all while keeping COVID-19 regulations in mind.

Campus Ministry leaders discuss challenges brought by COVID-19, explain how they adapted to changes

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
Due online learning, students find themselves struggling to adjust to the changes. The decision to add "No Pass" as a failing grade substitute was petitioned in hopes of reducing additional stress.

SEU student, SGA convince Academic Council to implement “No Pass” policy for remainder of Fall 2020 semester

Sierra Rozen, Life and Arts Editor
November 25, 2020
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