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

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

Hilltop Views
The #MeToo movement helped bring issues to light concerning powerful and successful men and their actions. In Hollywood, famous men like Harvey Weinstein were accused of sexual assault in their industry.

Students, faculty debate consumption of art from “monstrous men”

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
The Quads apartment complexes, including Quads East and South, are home to many college students from St. Edward’s and UT.

Riverside rezoning decision approved by City of Austin despite backlash from community

Samantha Carrizal, Reporter
November 5, 2019
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen was planning on running for re-election before the scandal unfolded. He is now stepping down from the election after backlash from his recent comments. Bonnen has been in office as a state representative since 1997, three years after graduating from St. Edward's.

Texas House Speaker, SEU alumni to withdraw from re-election in light of scandal

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Early voting in Texas runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 5.

Texans to vote on taxes, cancer research, flood infrastructure plan this election season

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Justin Estep explains immigration system to audience members. The panel was part of events organized by Monarchs on the Hilltop for their Undocuweek.

Undocuweek discussion highlights immigration, citizenship process

Ben Cardillo, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Smith explains how a prison provided melted ice in cups of water to avoid a lawsuit due to lack of air conditioning in the Texas heat. Prisons could reach up to 120 degrees.

SEU alumni speaks out about injustices in the criminal justice system

Gracie Watt and Alana Leduc
October 29, 2019
Sarah Woelk of Casa Marianella speaks about U.S. immigration laws. Woelk has been a part of the legal clinic staff at Casa since 2011.

CEL panel highlights the realities of immigration, dangers women face in detention

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 29, 2019
SEU staff was invited to speak at the movie screening. The Kotzmetsky Center of Excellence holds multiple events throughout the semester pertaining to politics and foreign affairs.

Kozmetsky Center event opens discussion on realities faced by Kenyan refugees

Odett Ochoa, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
According to Agile Health Insurance, more than 70% of college students and recent graduates reported having difficulty finding affordable insurance coverage. St. Edward’s students can visit the HCC for questions about health insurance.

Student health coverage encouraged by university, private insurance providers

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 22, 2019
Homeless encampments in Austin can be located in various areas downtown, especially near underpasses. The city’s homeless population also congregates on street corners and businesses.

Mayor Adler addresses financial contributions to homelessness following City Council decision

Marcelo Plata, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Many homeless encampments, such as this one on Trinity and 6th Street, are located in Downtown Austin. The city’s homeless population has grown 28.2% from 2013 to 2018.

Austin homelessness crisis spurs tensions, brings policy concerns between lawmakers

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 15, 2019
UPD can be located in the Operations Building next to the on-campus tennis courts. UPD offers services to students such as self-defense training.

SEU community discusses campus safety resources amid reports on TX State

Ben Cardillo, Reporter
October 15, 2019
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