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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
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
College students are juggling screen time between one, two, even three hour classes, work and extracurriculars. As students' days are booked for hours on Zoom calls, they struggle to find time for themselves.

Students endure academic burnout as virtual learning continues, struggle to balance course loads, work

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Jenn Hassin poses with her completed work. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov 11 and honors all who have served in the US Armed Forces.

SEU alumna, Air Force veteran this year’s Veteran’s Day Google Doodle guest artist

Gianni Zorrilla, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2020
As of Nov. 11, El Paso reported 863 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths. These numbers are what encouraged the City of El Paso to issue a curfew to help reduce the number of cases.

St. Edward’s alum affected by El Paso’s new curfew after surge in COVID-19 cases

Kristin Barrientos, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
Most nights during the pandemic, Austin's Sixth Street has had far less crowds. On Halloween night, the crowds came out, and while they wore masks, failed to social distance.

Scary sights on Sixth Street this Halloween as crowds failed to follow social distancing

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
November 11, 2020
Republican DA candidate Martin Harry joins HV for a Q & A days before Election Day. Martin Harry is running against José Garza.

Hilltoppers Vote: Q&A with Travis County District Attorney candidate Martin Harry

Nina Martinez, News Editor
November 2, 2020
President Trump and Justice Amy Coney Barrett stand together on the Blue Room balcony following Justice Barrett’s swearing-in ceremony. Barrett was nominated on Sept. 26.

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court among ongoing controversey

Gianni Zorrilla, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020
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