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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
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
The Austin Police Department headquarters is located in Downtown Austin on East 8th Street.

APD to be investigated by third-party following misclassification of sexual assault cases

Myrka Moreno, Social Media Editor
October 15, 2019
The superintendent of AISD, Dr. Paul Cruz, spoke at the community meeting. Attendees expressed their concerns about proposed school closures at the open meeting.

AISD holds community meeting to discuss proposed school closures

Christine Sanchez and Ben Cardillo
October 14, 2019
Psychology Society raises awareness on mental health stigmas

Psychology Society raises awareness on mental health stigmas

Kessly Salinas, Reporter
October 9, 2019
Students attend the discussion in Carter Auditorium on whether Jesus was a socialist or not.

Young Conservatives of Texas holds discussion on politics and religion

Marcelo Plata, Reporter
October 8, 2019
According to Measure Austin, their mission is “to use data and education to empower communities to eliminate social disparities.” In 2017, the organization won the CenTex ASPA Public Service Innovation Award.​​

Statistics show Austin ranks twice as high as national average for police violence

George Murray, Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
Students from AISEC, a club that provides students with study abroad opportunities, hold their meeting outside Trustee Hall. AISEC is one of more than 100 student organizations at St. Edward’s.

St. Edward’s ranked 8th best regional college in the west by US News and World Report

Katya Melchor, Reporter
October 8, 2019
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