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Elle Bent

Elle Bent, Life & Arts Editor

Hi y'all! My name is Elle and I'm proud to be the Life & Arts editor for Hilltop Views. I am majoring in Communication with double minors in Spanish and Journalism. I have wanted to be a writer ever since I was a kid and journalism quickly became a passion when I discovered it was a way to connect me to my community and keep people informed. When I'm not writing, I love hiking and exploring Austin.

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UPD Chief Huerta speaks at the Its On Us meeting. This meeting was open to all of the campus community.

It’s On Us holds open meeting, discusses campus safety after crime advisory issued

December 1, 2021
Donna Dugone, showing off a painting in her studio. Dugone is a local artist that works mostly with paint.

Leander-based artist talks inspiration, healing power of art

November 30, 2021
Travis Scotts stage at Astroworld in 2019. This year, around 50,000 were in the crowd to see Scott perform at the music festival in Houston, Texas.

10 confirmed deaths from Astroworld festival, Houston Police still investigating cause

November 16, 2021
Home Sweet Home Alone is a Christmas movie exclusive to Disney+. Dan Mazer directed the film starring Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper and Rob Delaney.

Review: Disney+’s “Home Sweet Home Alone” is a remake nobody needed nor asked for

November 14, 2021
Vanlife is a lifestyle of full-time living out of a vehicle. Oftentimes it is used to travel to remote locations to camp.

#VanLife: How one hashtag created a flock to a nomadic lifestyle

November 10, 2021
Tommy Wiseau on the original 2003 movie poster for “The Room.” The film is a fan-favorite even today; infamous for its unconventionality.

Tommy Wiseau on why cult favorite, “The Room,” has stood the test of time

October 19, 2021

Mitski’s cut-throat new single, “Working for the Knife,” surprises fans alongside tour announcement

October 5, 2021
Hilltoppers will return to campus for the fall semester as in-person classes resume. Although, the scene will look a little different in the classroom as professors plan teach hybrid classes to keep up with safety protocols.

Students plan to return to campus in Fall 2021, await new classroom, campus changes as COVID-19 cases drop

April 21, 2021
Many women face repeated harassment while walking down the street or out in public.

OPINION: Catcalling and street harassment remains a problem for many women

April 3, 2021
Lana Condor stars alongside Noah Centineo in the third and final film of Netflixs To All the Boys franchise.

“To All the Boys: Always and Forever” is a satisfying wrap-up, lacks same charm as predecessors

February 21, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20. On January 20, Biden signed an executive order to prevent discrimination in sport based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

How Biden’s new discrimination order affects transgender student athletes

February 5, 2021
Peppermint and chocolate is one of the most popular holiday combinations, being used in desserts, snacks and drinks. The most pinned holiday dessert in 2016 was thumbprint cookies.

‘Tis the season for these fun, festive cookie recipes to spread holiday cheer

December 3, 2020
Image is a photo of President Elect Joe Biden.

Keep your eye on Biden’s climate plan

November 27, 2020
The Players Tribune was started in 2014 by athletes for athletes. It allows athletes to share their unique voice on their terms.

Players Tribune provides athletes with the platform to speak out on important issues during Presidential election

November 9, 2020
Nicks is best known for being a part of the award-winning band Fleetwood Mac. Her last solo studio album was 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault.

Stevie Nicks returns to music scene with political new single

October 20, 2020
Work in Progress was unveiled on Aug. 28 and will run until Dec. 31. The gallery is located at 84 Waller.

Local Austin exhibit explores balance between American dream, African-American experience

October 19, 2020
Though not a commercial success when it initially premiered in 1993, it has since become a cult classic. There is a Disney+ sequel in the works.

5 not-so-scary movies to watch this Halloween

October 15, 2020
The climbing community has failed to provide an inclusive environment for generations. Addressing inappropriate climbing routes is the first in working towards change.

Offensive climbing route names cause divide within community

October 14, 2020
BLACKPINK features four members who are all of South Korean descent. They are the highest charting Korean girl group.

BLACKPINK’s ‘The Album’ is full of spunk but not enough sincerity to sustain listeners

October 8, 2020
The Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok, is popular among many Americans. President Trump is trying to ban the app, unless owned by a US company.

[Photo] President Trump attempts to make TikTok an American app, possible headquarters in Texas

October 3, 2020
A month after Hurricane Laura hit the Texas Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Beta made landfall. St. Edwards is providing assistance to students who have been affected by the storm.

St. Edward’s seeks to assist students on Texas coast affected by Tropical Storm Beta

September 29, 2020
The actors of Electricidad gather for a virtual cast photo. This was Mary Moody Northen Theatres first virtual production.

Mary Moody Northen Theatre’s first digital production explores new side of theatre

September 29, 2020
TikTok content ranges from recipe tutorials to complicated dance routines.

American privacy concerns about TikTok hypocritical given Facebook history

September 22, 2020
Disneys Mulan actress, Liu Yifei, has previously starred in various Asian films.

Disney magic fails to cover up horrifying injustice

September 17, 2020
Taylor was killed in her own home by Louisville Police on March 13. Currently, only one officer, Brett Hankinson, has been fired.

Breonna Taylor documentary sheds new light on her killing

September 14, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters face a wall of APD officers. The protests sparked after the killing of George Floyd in late May.

Studies show Austin Police Department contributes to killing of Black Americans 

September 8, 2020
Tyler, the Creator was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for his album Flower Boy before winning best rap album of the year for IGOR in 2019.

Tyler, the Creator brings attention to lack of diversity in Grammy genres

February 4, 2020
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