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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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Claire Lawrence

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief

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. Edward's, Claire also has a part-time internship with Austin-American Statesmen at their breaking news desk. She also enjoys songwriting and playing the piano.

All content by Claire Lawrence
Beto hosts rally downtown to promote Texas Governor campaign

Beto hosts rally downtown to promote Texas Governor campaign

September 9, 2022
Hilltoppers, dressed in white, go against the Newman Jets in their first game of the season, taking home a massive win.

GAME DAY: Womens soccer dominates first home game

August 25, 2022
Doyle Hall recieved its official renaming to Equity Hall with the replacement of new signage located near the front entrance. Equity Hall will soon become home to the Office of Equity and Employee Relations.

SEU Leadership renames Doyle Hall as part of Strategic Plan 2027

August 22, 2022
Legal response from the university was given May 4 after Rob Penders filed a wrongful termination lawsuit earlier this year.

University responds to wrongful termination lawsuit

May 18, 2022
Womack began learning sign language at a young age. She has continued to learn through ASL courses offered in high school as well as with Austin Community College.

Advocacy for inclusion of American Sign Language course continues through student-led online petition

April 19, 2022
The Department of Language, Literature and Cultures Annual Award Ceremony was held yesterday afternoon where many friends and family members gathered to help honor students.

Students honored at award ceremony for linguistic excellence

April 12, 2022
Rob Penders is suing St. Edwards University for wrongful termination. The lawsuit follows his termination in December.

Former baseball coach sues university

March 31, 2022
President Fuentes stands before the crowd during her presidential address. Fuentes is making history by becoming the first Hispanic president at St. Edwards University.

A time for change: University inaugurates first Hispanic president, makes history

February 26, 2022
Three rooms on each floor in the north wing of St. André Apartments were affected by a water leak caused by a burst coil on the roof. Students were relocated to Teresa Hall until further notice.

Water leaks in North St. André Apartments, affected residents relocate to Teresa Hall

February 4, 2022
Omicron Is fast moving, but perhaps less severe, early reports suggest. Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious Covid cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true.

New COVID-19 variant increases fear of the unknown, creating new questions

December 13, 2021
Despite the pandemic, Austin Texas is attracting more corporate jobs and remote workers than ever before, lured by lower costs and lower taxes.

New Netflix reality show takes place in Austin, showcases adult life in the pandemic

November 30, 2021
Local band, The Avocados dropped new album ¡Ensalada! Nov. 13. They performed at the Far Out Lounge (above) to celebrate.

Local band brings Austinites together with new album full of good vibes

November 17, 2021
Members of St. Edwards Latinx Student Leaders Organization (LSLO) pose for a group photo in front of Main Building. Their sugar skull event also took place in front of Main Building.

University clubs, organizations find ways to promote cultural diversity on campus

November 2, 2021
Netflixs You has released its third season. You is a psychological thriller based upon the books by Caroline Kepnes.

Review: Third season of “You” upholds thriller TV show standards, expectations

October 28, 2021
“With COVID we weren’t able to do much, so we are happy to be back,” senior and CABRA Co-Editor Jaelyn Velaro said. “We have lots of clothes so it’s nice to be able to give back. It’s also a great opportunity for us to try and sell our magazine and get our voices out.”

University fashion magazine raises funds with recent popup shop

October 26, 2021
Students Evan Autin and Ian Clennan performed together for University Programming Board and Resident Life’s “Musicians on the Lawn” last Monday. Clennan played the drums while Autin was lead vocals and guitar.

Students jam out to “Musicians on the Lawn” hosted by UPB and Reslife

October 18, 2021
Founded in 2002, Austin City Limits Festival has only ever been cancelled twice in history. Once in 2013 due to heavy rain, and again in 2020 because of COVID-19.

Austin City Limits Music Festival returns with loose COVID-19 protocols

October 12, 2021
On Sept. 24, The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to protect abortion services against growing Republican-backed state restrictions, including a Texas law that imposes a near-total ban on abortion.

Latest abortion bill passes in House, opens new Democratic outlooks

October 7, 2021
The Mary Moody Northen Theatres production of A Midsummer Nights Dream was directed by Robert Tolaro. The show ran from the weekend of Sept. 23 to the weekend of Oct. 3.

Live, in-person theatre returns for Mary Moody Northen Theatre with latest production

October 6, 2021
Kacey Musgraves performing at Austin City Limits in 2019.

Kacey Musgraves’ new album showcases ups, downs of divorce in limelight

September 23, 2021
Even though they have been attending school for a year now, sophomores return to campus feeling like freshman because being in-person is brand new to them.

Opinion: A sophomore’s experience on-campus after freshman year stuck indoors

September 23, 2021
At the beginning of September, the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. Since FDA approval, vaccination rates have slowly begun to increase.

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19, vaccination rates slowly begin to increase

September 13, 2021
New laws effective Sept. 1 influence issues including Abortion, Body-Word Cameras, Medical Marijuana etc.

New, controversial laws stir up mixed feelings among Texans

September 9, 2021
Star-crossed is a single released by country singer Kacey Musgraves. The song is part of her fourth studio album, set to release Sept. 10.

Kacey Musgraves reaches for the sky with latest single

September 8, 2021
St. Edwards University picture from East Hall after the historic winter storm.

OPINION: Historic winter storm affected all Texans, especially the vulnerable

March 5, 2021
All performances were socially distant and would take place after the sun went down, allowing for lights and specials to be seen on both the actors and the set.

MMNT produces in-person play festival despite ongoing pandemic

November 28, 2020
Iriwn first became involved in 5SOS in late 2011. Superbloom was released on Oct. 23.

5 Seconds of Summer band member releases debut solo album

November 7, 2020
Many opponents of Proposition A argue that the government should not raise taxes during a pandemic.

New, popular propositions cause divide in voter opinions

November 4, 2020
Professor Jena Heath in the White House Press Briefing Room in 2000. Jena Heath is an associate professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at St. Edwards University.

Journalism professor reflects on past election coverage, offers retrospective view on today’s reporting

October 20, 2020
Barretts nomination is highly disputed due to its close proximity to the 2020 presidential elections.

New supreme court nomination heightens liberal fear of conservative court

October 10, 2020
While the original film received positive reviews, the sequel was met with mostly negative ones. It has been confirmed by the director that a third film will happen in audiences want it.

Horror movie sequel offers new plot twists, meets expectations

October 9, 2020
St. Edwards has implemented multiple stickers in elevators and buildings to promote social distancing. Other measures like required face masks, have been set in place.

St. Edward’s administration makes substantial changes to spring semester due to COVID-19

October 6, 2020
Loosening COVID restrictions invite risk to our community

Loosening COVID restrictions invite risk to our community

October 2, 2020
A close up of the iconic Emmy Awards statue. The show only garnered 6.1 million viewers, a drop from last years 6.9 million viewers.

Emmys 2020: Unique or unnecessary?

September 24, 2020
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