I am Sammy Jo Cienfuegos – a junior Writing & Rhetoric major and Viewpoints Editor for Hilltop Views. I'm involved with other orgs including It's On Us, B. Hooved and Topper Radio. I love writing as an advocate for social justice. In my free time, I enjoy exploring East Austin, eating spicy ramen, and writing poetry and plays.
Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Viewpoints Editor
| Apr 24, 2020 | Editors’ Choice: Quarantunes (Story) |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Hyde Park Theatre brings magic of the stage to viewer’s living rooms (Story) |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Candidates talk platforms, goals at annual SGA presidential debate (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2020 | LatinXpo brings Latinx vendors to campus (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2020 | The Vortex debuts play grappling with issues of gun violence, sexual assault (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2020 | High STD rates in Austin raise concerns over sex education at university health centers (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2019 | Survival of the Stylish: A decade of trends courtesy of the 2010’s (Story) |
| Dec 02, 2019 | Albums of the Decade (Story) |
| Nov 24, 2019 | Mary Moody Northen production of ‘Marisol’ wows audience with magical realism (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2019 | APD unveils soft interview rooms to ensure trauma-informed approach (Story) |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Culture, music, empowerment: All-women mariachi band takes the Hilltop (Story) |
| Nov 06, 2019 | Cherry-picking Mexican holiday proves to be culturally insensitive (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2019 | OurView: Undocumented Student Action Week urges campus-wide advocacy, support (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2019 | FACEOFF: Warm weather’s uplifting qualities encourage productivity, better mood (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Women’s cross-country freshman sees bright future after fourth-place finish (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Freshman seminars beneficial in transition between high school, college (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Pro-fetus doesn’t equal pro-life: Supporters need to reevaluate their morals (Story) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | OurView: Privilege speaks louder than words; DeGeneres’ philosophy doesn’t apply (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2019 | Hispanic vs Latinx: Why being culturally conscious is important (Story) |
| Oct 01, 2019 | OurView: Stigma around veganism outdated with rise of impossible foods (Story) |
| Oct 01, 2019 | Young climate activist proves to be important voice amidst crisis (Story) |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Night of historic wins deems 71st Emmy Awards one to remember (Story) |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Love astrology but struggle with its vocab? This app might be for you (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2019 | OurView: Democratic candidate ideas enough to trump current administration (Story) |
| Sep 17, 2019 | “IT” sequel leaves much to be desired; Bill Hader’s performance only saving grace (Story) |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Need help getting off on the right hoof?: 10 tips for acing back to school (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2019 | FACEOFF: Consumers provoke change, individuals must take responsibility (Story) |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Reflecting back on Pride Month: Why it should be celebrated all year (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2019 | OurView: Why we should appreciate, recognize student leaders on campus (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2019 | University offers tour of renovated pavilions residence hall (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2019 | Rios, Castañon win 2019 Student Government Association election following competitive race (Story) |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Friendship (Story) |
| Apr 03, 2019 | Environment (Story) |
| Apr 01, 2019 | OurView: Sexual assault awareness month necessary to combat rape culture (Story) |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Gentrification pushes low-income people of color out of homes (Story) |
| Mar 04, 2019 | OurView: Abuse of migrant children at the border reveals administration’s carelessness (Story) |
| Mar 04, 2019 | Charro Days celebrates unity that border wall threatens to divide (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Viral video exposes forced marriage serving as vehicle for sex trafficking (Story) |
| Feb 18, 2019 | OurView: Accusation against former brother makes students weary of trusting SEU (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Cancel culture jumps to conclusions, but celebs should still be held accountable (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | FACEOFF: Capitalist holiday pushes gender norms onto unknowing consumers (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2019 | SGA debates senatorial efficiency, approves ‘Business Closet’ bill (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2019 | OurView: Racial, LGBTQ+ hate crime draws attention to rhetoric of hostility (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2019 | New military policy proves to be harmful to transgender community (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2019 | SEU cheer competes nationally for third consecutive year (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2018 | Mistreatment of asylum seekers is part of a long history of anti-Honduran sentiments (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2018 | Abuse is no accident: abusers need more than time to be accepted (Story) |
| Nov 26, 2018 | It’s The Final Countdown: A Topper’s guide to conquering fall semester (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Humans can no longer shake responsibility of climate change effects (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Miscarriages in the workplace call pregnancy safety laws into question (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | BØRNS ACL removal following sexual misconduct allegations justified (Story) |