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

2022-2023 Staff

Claire Lawrence
Editor-in-Chief

Claire Lawrence

Claire is a junior Communication major with a minor in Journalism continuing to grow her talents as a news reporter. Claire has been with Hilltop Views for three years. This is her first year as Editor-in-Chief. Outside of St....

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 junior Writing & Rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing. This is their third semester with Hilltop Views and they have previously worked as a Copy Editor. They are super excited to bring new ideas...

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...

Rogelio Adame Govea
Staff Writer

Rogelio Adame Govea

My name is Rogelio Adame Govea and I am a Photography major. Fun fact about me is I enjoy getting to know people and learning from others. Creating stories about others is my passion. My favorite thing to do is watch movies an...

Jack Connolly
Staff Writer

Jack Connolly

Jack is a sophomore from Omaha, Nebraska and a member of the baseball team. This is his first year writing with Hilltop Views. He loves sports but will also write about music, social issues and politics.

Evan Younger
Photographer

Evan Younger

Evan Younger is a senior photography & media arts major with a minor in business. He started taking photographs for Hilltop Views in Fall of 2022. Outside of school and work, he enjoys watching anime, reading, playing video...

Andrew Silvas
Graphic Designer

Andrew Silvas

Graphic Designer

Keria Lee

Kaitlynn Devitt
Photographer

Kaitlynn Devitt

Kaitlynn Devitt is a senior photo-communications major and a global studies minor. This is her first year as a photographer for Hilltop Views, and she looks forward to exploring journalism and furthering her interview skills....

Chloe Almendarez
Managing Editor

Chloe Almendarez

Chloe Almendarez is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Education Studies. This is their first year in a journalistic setting. They are passionate about exploring politics, education, and equity. For all advertisement and...

Lola Claire
Staff Writer

Lola Claire

Lola Claire is a sophomore writing and rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing and a double-minor in Journalism and Digital Storytelling. This is her first semester working with Hilltop Views and she is quite excited...

Audrey Cahak
Copy Editor

Audrey Cahak

Audrey is a senior writing and rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in journalism. She started writing for Hilltop Views in 2019 and became a copy editor in 2021, and she is very excited to cont...

Nina Martinez
Copy Editor

Nina Martinez

Nina Martinez is a senior at St. Edward’s University, earning her Bachelor’s in Writing and Rhetoric. Martinez has reported and edited for Hilltop Views since 2019 as News Editor and Editor-in-Chief. This year, she’s serving...

Kennady Basdekis-Morin
Photo and Life/Arts Editor

Kennady Basdekis-Morin

Hey Folks! My name is Kennady Basdekis-Morin, and I am a Senior Photo-communications major minoring in Journalism and Graphic Design. I like to think of myself as a student of life learning, and embracing the little things from ...