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
Lake Jackson's water supply is. now contaminated by a brain-eating amoeba, which can be deadly if it enters the nasal passage. Lake Jackson is located on the outskirts of Houston in Brazoria County.

Brain-eating amoeba appears in Texas waters, contaminates Lake Jackson water supply

Kristin Barrientos and Vanessa Lopez-Campos
October 6, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett serves as on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Many Americans fear she will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade if appointed.

President Trump nominates conservative justice Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ginsburg

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
October 6, 2020
St. Edward's has implemented multiple stickers in elevators and buildings to promote social distancing. Other measures like required face masks, have been set in place.

St. Edward’s administration makes substantial changes to spring semester due to COVID-19

Sierra Rozen and Claire Lawrence
October 6, 2020
Many of St. Edward's Hispanic students fear their safety as a large demographic affected by the virus. Monarchs on the Hilltop is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive community for undocumented students & students from mixed-status families as they cope with the pandemic.

Hispanic Heritage Month highlights struggles Latinx community faces due to COVID-19

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Reporter
October 6, 2020
The Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok, is popular among many Americans. President Trump is trying to ban the app, unless owned by a US company.

President Trump attempts to make TikTok an American app, possible headquarters in Texas

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
October 3, 2020
Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993. She was the second woman to serve on the court, following Justice O'Connor.

Honoring Justice Ginsburg’s legacy in the US, Americans fear changes following her death

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
September 29, 2020
A month after Hurricane Laura hit the Texas Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Beta made landfall. St. Edward's is providing assistance to students who have been affected by the storm.

St. Edward’s seeks to assist students on Texas coast affected by Tropical Storm Beta

Elle Bent, Reporter
September 29, 2020
To qualify for mail-in voting in Texas, you must be 65 or older, confined in jail or cite a disability. As for those out of their home county, like many college students, you may apply for an absentee ballot.

Confusion around mail-in voting process raises questions among voters weeks before Election Day

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
September 23, 2020
St. Edward's University has joined the growing list of universities and colleges that are test-optional. This is in an attempt to decrease the stressors high school seniors are facing from from the pandemic.

St. Edward’s becomes test-optional university, plans to reduce stress for applicants

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
The Events and Campus Services employee tasks look different this semester. While there are not many events to prepare for, campus spaces can still be reserved.

St. Edward’s offices undergo changes amid pandemic, student workers learn to adjust

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
September 18, 2020
With different comments on a COVID-19 vaccine from politicians and scientists, people remain uncertain about the progress of a vaccine. Scientists are using the H1N1 vaccine for Influenza A as a model.

Texas aims for COVID-19 vaccine in near future, scientists say development may take longer

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Reporter
September 16, 2020
Over Labor Day weekend, Lake Travis was filled with boats, kayaks and canoes. A crowd of five boats on the lake for a Trump parade sank.

Lake Travis filled with large crowds over Labor Day weekend despite COVID-19 regulations

Tyler Hotz, Reporter
September 16, 2020
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