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

2023-2024 Staff

Claire Lawrence
Editor-in-Chief

Claire Lawrence

Claire is a senior Communication major with a minor in Journalism continuing to dedicate her time growing and learning as a student journalist. Claire has been with Hilltop Views for three years. This is her second year as Editor-in-Chief....

Melissa Gunning
Sports Editor

Melissa Gunning

Melissa Gunning is graduating this December with a degree in psychology, minor in writing and rhetoric and certificate in evidence-based addiction counseling. When she isn't writing or subconsciously psychoanalyzing, Melissa is...

Sienna Wight
Viewpoints Editor

Sienna Wight

Sienna is a senior Writing & Rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing. This is their second year with "Hilltop Views" and third semester as Viewpoints Editor. Previously, they have also worked as a Copy Editor....

Scarlett Houser
Graphic Designer

Scarlett Houser

Scarlett is a junior graphic design major. She has a passion for all things art and also enjoys creative writing. This is her second semester designing for Hilltop Views. She is looking forward to conquering InDesign and helping...

Hailey Womack
Staff Writer

Hailey Womack

Hailey Womack is a junior English major with a minor in Journalism & Digital Media. This is her second semester with Hilltop Views and her first year as a staff writer. She's very passionate about the Austin area, as she has...

Anna Pratts
Staff Writer

Anna Pratts

Anna Pratts is a sophomore from Brazil and majoring in Writing and Rhetoric with a concentration in journalism and digital media and minoring in Global Studies. This is her second year writing for Hilltop Views and her first as...

Emma Sutton
Staff Writer

Emma Sutton

Emma Sutton is a junior a majoring in writing and rhetoric with a concentration in journalism and digital media. It is her second semester writing for Hilltop Views and first semester as a staff writer. She loves writing about ...

Breze Reyes
Staff Writer

Breze Reyes

Breze is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in journalism and digital media. It is her first semester writing for Hilltop Views and she's already loving it! During her free time, Breze likes to be outside in the sun,...

Emily Pesina
Social Media Manager

Emily Pesina

Emily Sophia Pesina is a transfer junior majoring in communication. This is her first semester working with Hilltop Views. She is also employed as a tour guide for St. Edward's. Emily is excited to practice her skills within her...

Jack Connolly
Staff Writer

Jack Connolly

Jack is a junior from Omaha, Nebraska and this is his second year writing with "Hilltop Views" as a Staff Writer. He loves sports but will also write about music, social issues and politics.

Keria Lee
Illustrator

Keria Lee

Chloe Almendarez
Managing Editor

Chloe Almendarez

Chloe Almendarez is a senior Psychology major with a minor in Education Studies. This is their second year working with "Hilltop Views" as Managing Editor. They are passionate about exploring politics, education and equity. For...

Lola Claire
Assistant Life & Arts Editor

Lola Claire

Lola Claire is a junior writing and rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing and a double-minor in Journalism and Digital Storytelling. This is her second year working with "Hilltop Views" and first semester assisting...

Kennady Basdekis-Morin
Photo and Life/Arts Editor

Kennady Basdekis-Morin

Kennady Basdekis-Morin is a Senior Photo-communications major minoring in Journalism and Graphic Design. She considers herself a student of life learning and embracing the little things from an anthropologic perspective. Her ent...