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My issue with using Tinder to find love is fundamental.  It takes two people actively searching for a partner, and that is a problem in itself.  It is inorganic, and to some degree, forced.

The case against Tinder: Save it for fires

April 9, 2019
Tackling toxicity: How to fight the monster in all of us

Tackling toxicity: How to fight the monster in all of us

April 9, 2019

Special Issue 2019: Relationships from Ana Flores on Vimeo.

Letter from the Editor

April 8, 2019
In lieu of current stringent photo ID laws, House Bill 526, introduced by Representativve Celia Israel (D-Austin), would require only a voter registration certificate to be presented at polling places

[Photo] New bill would remove, replace Texas’ stringent voter ID requirements

February 26, 2019
The controversial law that the state has accused San Antonio of violating, SB4, was signed by Governor Abbott in May of last year.

[Photo] State attorney general sues city of San Antonio alleging violation of SB4

December 4, 2018

Pups & Pals Pet Lounge opens new location

November 7, 2018
Ikebe Shakedown is comprised of seven musicians that run their band democratically.

New York instrumental band brings fresh sound, style to ACL Festival

October 15, 2018
Arkells’s new album ‘Rally Cry’ comes out on Oct. 19.

Arkells challenge traditional rock ‘n’ roll conventions, engage with crowd

October 15, 2018
ACL Festival draws a crowd of approximately 450,000 people every year

ACL is better with a little help from your friends

October 15, 2018
Lead Singer Robby Hunter said he planned on catching Jungles set and Paul McCartneys set later that evening.

HomeAway opener at ACL wakes up crowd

October 13, 2018
Beto ORourke speaks to thousands in Austin on Sept. 29 2018.

Willie Nelson, Leon Bridges gather in Austin to support Beto O’Rourke, voter turnout

September 30, 2018
Despite a huge fraud account scandal, Wells Fargo has made a profit of nearly $6 billion in only the first quarter of 2018.

[Photo] Same banks that contributed to 2008 stock market crash continue to go unchecked

September 18, 2018
The 19-year-old El Paso native played tracks from his debut album “American Teen.”  The album is about being in high school. 

[Photo] Khalid Plays Coming of Age Tracks at Trinity Warehouse

March 16, 2018
Joel “Joey” A. Gonzalez with Amanda Gonzalez at a family friend’s daughter’s quinceañera in 2014.

FAREWELL: Editor-In-Chief closes with a sentimental feature

May 2, 2018
SGA debated two funding requests

Senate rejects bill outgoing SGA president initiates on creating House of Representatives

May 1, 2018

Retiring photo program coordinator reflects on building, changing curriculum

April 25, 2018
The Sorin Oak in 1974.

Fun Facts: Austin Is My Benjamin

April 25, 2018
New College faculty were photographed in 2015, prior to the retirement of several members.

Hail & Farewell: New College adult-learning program being phased out

April 25, 2018

Tap Room Jumps from Punk Rock to Bird-Like Sounds Friday Night at SXSW

March 17, 2018

Bo Burnham Dives into Bigger Projects

March 13, 2018
Viewers crowd the entrance awaiting the film. 

“The Dawn Wall” is not just for climbers

March 11, 2018
Attorney Steve Shadowen and philosophy professor William Zanardi in Jones Auditorium on Feb. 13. 

Distinguished Alumnus and attorney discusses SCOTUS case on border shootings

February 20, 2018

2ACTIVISM

February 6, 2018

WBSK

November 28, 2017
The Pavilions are upperclassmen apartments that were scheduled to open Fall 2017.

Residence Life: ‘Any little issue’ could further postpone Pavilions

November 14, 2017
Twitters shift to 280 characters has spawned annoying memes and trends.

Twitter’s 280-character jump depreciates the economy of words

November 13, 2017
SEU mens soccer is ranked No. 14 in the nation

Men’s soccer ready to host playoff game on Saturday

November 6, 2017
The Pavilions fall 2017

Pavilions Update: University preparing to host 246 students at on-campus apartments

November 6, 2017
LSLO at Viva La Vida Parade

3 Ways to Celebrate Day of the Dead on Campus

November 1, 2017
SGA approves fractions of funding requests from student organizations

SGA approves fractions of funding requests from student organizations

November 1, 2017
Gavel used by SGA

Senate being frugal with remaining SGA funds for student organizations

October 24, 2017
Big Bend 5

Big Adventures, Big Bend: Outdoors club in Founder’s Day weekend slideshow

October 16, 2017

Trump’s weekend antics distract from issues that actually matter

September 25, 2017
The Pavilions are upperclassmen apartments that were scheduled to open Fall 2017.

State legislation leads to labor shortages, Pavilions construction delay

September 12, 2017

Discovering, Rediscovering passion for golf by competing with women

May 2, 2017

St. Edward’s students lobby for breakfast taco bill at Texas Legislature

May 2, 2017
Interviewing

Amanda González: My highlight reel as a retiring sports editor

May 1, 2017

Andy Lemons

April 25, 2017

COMM: Austin pro sports

April 17, 2017

Softball Day Life

April 17, 2017
Up to Bat

St. Edward’s baseball gets swept in Battle of the Saints series, seeking wins

April 14, 2017
St. Edwards baseball gets swept in Battle of the Saints series, seeking wins

St. Edward’s baseball gets swept in Battle of the Saints series, seeking wins

April 14, 2017

Throwback Thursday: ‘The Bad News Bears’ rebels against modern sportsmanship

April 6, 2017
Athletic trainers attend each St. Edwards sporting event.

Athletic trainers motivate athletes behind the scenes

April 4, 2017
Whataburger Map

Whataburger is the most Texan thing, next to the Lone Star itself

April 3, 2017
A Concept Master Plan was revealed to the campus community last week, which shows a possibility of potential ideas. The Board of Trustees will finalize a plan in September. 

Proposed plans would be a win for SEU Athletics, Campus Rec.

March 27, 2017
Softball

SWEEP: Softball starts strong in conference play

March 27, 2017
Shakera Barnes

March Madness: Women’s Basketball Update

March 20, 2017

‘The Vampire Diaries’ book comparison for TV series finale

March 10, 2017
Senior John Gremlich lead St. Edwards with 21 points in the Heartland Conference Tournament. The Hilltoppers would fall 81-76 to Arkansas- Fort Smith in the quarterfinals.

Missed opportunities end men’s basketball season

March 6, 2017
The womens basketball team won the Heartland Conference Championship. They defeated Lubbock Christian University 52-44 and will advance to the Div. II NCAA National Tournament. 

Women’s basketball claims conference crown, advancing to playoffs

March 6, 2017
Stand By Me is partially inspired by Stephen Kings novella The Body.

Throwback Thursday: 3 decades later, ‘Stand by Me’ still epic

March 3, 2017

basketball blurbs

February 27, 2017

Sixty feet between: Pitching-catching bond drives St. Edward’s baseball team

February 26, 2017
Info Sessions

SGA application opens, elections set for first week of April

February 25, 2017
Taylor Land (left) guards John Rutherford (right) at the men’s basketball alumni game Feb. 18.

Alumni basketball players relive glory days during homecoming

February 20, 2017

From minority to majority: Female students mark 50 years at St. Edward’s

February 13, 2017
Off the court, Barnes is studying kinesiology at St. Edwards University.

St. Edward’s women’s basketball atop conference standings

February 6, 2017

Cheer team makes national competition debut, places 7th

January 30, 2017
Patriots Day is an action thriller about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

‘Patriots Day’ film is perfect for Inauguration Day

January 20, 2017

St. Edward’s freshman accepts award from First Lady, represents Mexic-Arte Museum

December 6, 2016
Seventy-three percent of military personnel served overseas during World War II.

VIEWPOINT: On Pearl Harbor Day, Army Corps of Engineers epitomize American values

December 5, 2016

COMMENTARY: Brazilian soccer plane crash sparks journalism conversation about death

December 4, 2016

Coaching 101: Life lessons heading into basketball season

November 28, 2016
Volleyball sweeps in regular season finale, advance to conference tournament

Volleyball sweeps in regular season finale, advance to conference tournament

November 15, 2016
The St. Edwards mens soccer team celebrates its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history on Nov. 12.

Cue ‘Sweet Caroline’: Men’s soccer advance to Sweet 16

November 14, 2016

Medical students develop smart helmet to diagnose concussions

November 14, 2016

St. Edward’s men’s soccer wins conference championship, to host playoff game

November 8, 2016

St. Edward’s women’s soccer playoff bound, discuss hosting possibilities

November 7, 2016
Hilltop Views nominates Amanda Gonzalez for president of St. Edwards University.

If I Were President at St. Edward’s University…

November 4, 2016

REVIEW: New political drama ‘Designated Survivor’ unrealistic, flawed

November 4, 2016
St. Edwards basketball predicts Warriors will win NBA Championship

St. Edward’s basketball predicts Warriors will win NBA Championship

October 25, 2016
Irrelevant Anti-Trump content keeps attention off presidential campaign

Irrelevant Anti-Trump content keeps attention off presidential campaign

October 19, 2016
Mid-term review of SEU athletics

Mid-term review of SEU athletics

October 17, 2016
The Accountant raked in $24.7 million during its debut weekend.

Affleck’s acting advances autism awareness in new film ‘The Accountant’

October 17, 2016

Naval meteorologist discusses climate change, national security risks

October 10, 2016

COMMENTARY: How Pete Rose represents presidential race

October 10, 2016
Texas honors female veterans with inaugural Honor Flight to nations capital

Texas honors female veterans with inaugural Honor Flight to nation’s capital

October 10, 2016

FAFSA application available sooner for next school year

October 1, 2016
The St. Edwards University mens soccer team is 8-0 to start the season.

Men’s soccer undefeated, nationally ranked No. 3

September 26, 2016
SGA discussed the smoking-ban referendum, accountability codes and other hot topics at their senate meeting Sept. 22.

Senate talks smoking ban, new legislation

September 26, 2016

COMMENTARY: Why Cuban-American José Fernández’s life matters now outside of baseball

September 25, 2016
U.S. Paralympic swimmers set six new world records in Rio.

Paralympics: Everything You Missed as Athletes Broke Records

September 19, 2016
The Student Government Association held its first formal senate meeting of the school year Sept. 8, inducting 13 new members into the association. 8 vacancies still remain.

SGA reviews applications for 8 vacant positions, holds first formal senate meeting

September 12, 2016

Soccer field ready for game action after grass installation problems

September 12, 2016

COMMENTARY: Sports leagues should give athletes voices by amending shoe policies

September 11, 2016

St. Edward’s women’s tennis faced tough teams to prepare for postseason

April 25, 2016
St. Edward’s junior Jessica Tamen shot even-par 72 at the Heartland Conference Tournament.

St. Edward’s women’s golf awaits Regional bid after second place finish

April 25, 2016

St. Edward’s men’s golf team advances to Regional tournament for 13th straight season

April 25, 2016

COMMENTARY: Could the new face of the $20 bill impact certain team names?

April 25, 2016
This is an exterior model of the new residence hall, which is expected to be completed by Fall 2017.

Changes coming to food services, new residence hall expected for Fall ’17

April 21, 2016

COMMENTARY: Media portrays certain athletes more god than human

April 18, 2016
The St. Edwards University Rowing Club finished their season on April 16.

St. Edward’s rowing club finishes year with strong strokes

April 18, 2016
Cleveland forward LeBron James fires a pass to a teammate during the third quarter on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 

NBA playoffs: St. Edward’s men’s basketball predictions true so far

April 18, 2016

Algebra concepts irrelevant to many, worth reevaluating

April 15, 2016
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd (16) shoots the pack away from Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the first period of their game on March 22, 2016 at the United Center in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Which team will be left standing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

April 11, 2016
The Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd as he leaves the court following a 107-100 loss against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 3, 2016. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Kobe Bryant retiring: His impact on St. Edward’s University basketball players

April 11, 2016
The Los Angeles Dodgers Chase Utley upends New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada (11) to break up a potential double play in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Good, the Bad, the Utley: A closer look at baseball’s new sliding rule

April 11, 2016

iHeartCountry festival comes to Austin, features big names, local artists

April 8, 2016
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