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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
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20. On January 20, Biden signed an executive order to prevent discrimination in sport based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

How Biden’s new discrimination order affects transgender student athletes

Elle Bent, Life & Arts Editor
February 5, 2021
Aririguzo sprints to make a defensive action during her junior season. Now a senior, the defender hopes to be an infuential figure for her younger team mates in her final year on the Hilltop.

Senior women’s soccer player seizes every moment during her final days on the Hilltop

Nyckole Maree, Reporter
February 2, 2021
McGregor (right), Dana White (middle) and José Aldo (left) in London as part of the World Tour promoting UFC 189 in March 2015. The Irishman's loss to Poirier at UFC 257 was the first time he had been knocked out in his UFC career.

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier: The Second Act of what could be an Epic MMA Trilogy

Christopher Kunin, Reporter
February 2, 2021
The Emirates Stadium has been Arsenal FC's home since it opened in 2006. The club recently became the first in the Premier League to join the UN's Sports for Climate Action initiative and has a history of sustainability and eco-friendly efforts.

Arsenal FC lead Premier League with crucial climate change pledge

Christine Sanchez, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2020
This year the team advanced to the playoffs since the 2016-2017 by defeating Edmonton Oilers. The Chicago Blackhawks finished the 2019-2020 season 32-30-8.

NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks commit to reading land acknowledgement in honor of team’s deep rooted history

Vanessa Lopez-Campos @Pan_y_Mayonessa
November 21, 2020
The Major League Soccer logo that is embossed on one of the jersey’s sleeves, re-imagined to match the club colors of Austin FC which were unveiled in August, 2018. The club will play its inaugural season in 2021, as the 27th representative in MLS history.

ATX turns verde: Austin FC’s first ever primary jersey release met with record-breaking response, excitement for debut season

George Murray, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Game six was secured by star player Mookie Betts, a young star who was acquired from the Boston RedSox. By exceeding their salary cap the Dodgers were able to acquire several high-profile players to make up their championship team.

Los Angeles becomes city of champions after Dodgers wins World Series

Gabriel Garza
November 9, 2020
The Players Tribune was started in 2014 by athletes for athletes. It allows athletes to share their unique voice on their terms.

Players Tribune provides athletes with the platform to speak out on important issues during Presidential election

Elle Bent, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
In October, the NCAA granted its Division II collegiate athletes the option of an eligibility extension because of the ramifications of COVID-19. It is yet to be seen how this will affect St. Edward's, as last year less than 20% of seniors on the softball and baseball teams opted to use an additional year.

Approved athletics waivers grant athletes additional season of competition

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
November 6, 2020
Tom Brady represented the New England Patriots for 20 seasons in a hugely successful era in the franchise’s histroy. Now, since he signed with the Bucaneers Bill Belichick is struggling to maintain success without him and the dynasty could be under threat.

With slow start to 2020 season, is Patriots’ dynasty over?

Gabriel Garza, Reporter
October 26, 2020
Prescott suffered a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle. He has now undergone surgery, and the Cowboys will have to finish the season without their quarterback, who was having the best year of his career with a league-high 1856 passing yards.

Cowboys lose Prescott to serious injury, quarterback undergoes surgery

Gabriel Garza, Reporter
October 22, 2020
Breanna Stewart will be entering her fifth season with the Storm. Stewart served as a team ambassador in 2019 while rehabbing from an achilles injury.

Breanna Stewart leads Storm to fourth franchise Championship, a year after tearing achilles

Odett Ochoa, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
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