The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

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

Hilltop Views
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
St. Edward’s University offers a major and minor in social work through the School of Behavioral and Social Science. The school prepares students to work with people from all walks of life.

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council quickly rescinds board ruling to turn away LGBTQ+, disabled Texans

Sierra Rozen, Life and Arts Editor
October 29, 2020
St. Edward's students shared the issues they care most about. Racial equality and environmental issues are the two topics Hilltoppers want to see candidates address.

Hilltoppers Vote: Overview of Student Agenda results, electoral candidates’ plans for prevalent issues

Nina Martinez and Katya Melchor
October 28, 2020
Federal grants through are available to those who show financial need according to FAFSA. Student Financial Services is in Main Building 204.

Everything you need to know to successfully file your FAFSA

Kristin Barrientos, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Sheriff Sally Hernandez studied criminal justice at St. Edward’s Univeristy. She is currently campaigning for her reelection as Travis County Sheriff.

Hilltoppers Vote: SEU alumna Sheriff Sally Hernandez discusses reelection campaign

Esther Heymans, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Before campaigning, Garza served on the staff team for the Workers Defense Project (WDP). WDP is a non-porift that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment.

Hilltoppers Vote: Q&A with Travis County District Attorney candidate José Garza

Leidy Jaimes, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Kate D'Agostino (middle) leads the Daring to Dialogue group. D'Agostino founded the group in hopes of sparking deeper conversations.

Students encouraged to ‘Dare to Dialogue,’ dig deeper in support of each other

George Murray, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
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