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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
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St. Edward's launched its Topper Safe app in early May. The app puts all reources and emergency information in one place for students, parents, faculty and campus visitors.

New ‘Topper Safe’ app available after months of testing, feedback

Jacob Rogers
May 8, 2017
Jacob Rogers

Jacob Rogers says goodbye

Jacob Rogers
May 1, 2017

11Mental Health Taskforce

Jacob Rogers
April 24, 2017

Ben Griffith elected SGA president by razor-thin margin

Jacob Rogers
April 7, 2017
Registration Quick Fix

‘Quick Fix’ solution aims to solve student’s registration issues

Jacob Rogers
April 3, 2017

Much ado about nothing in particular: referendums, recesses run last SGA meeting

Jacob Rogers
March 27, 2017
Anita Sing died March 12 at the age of 54. She worked in the Copy Center at St. Edward's.

Long-time Copy Center employee Anita Sing dies

Jacob Rogers
March 20, 2017
President George E. Martin and Vice President for University Advancement Joe DeMedeiros announce that St. Edward's has hit its goal of raising $100 million.

St. Edward’s reaches $100 million fundraising goal

Jacob Rogers
March 13, 2017
Supporters of President Donald Trump came out March 4 to "March 4 Trump."

Hundreds turn out for ‘March 4 Trump’ rally

Jacob Rogers
March 6, 2017
A week-long trip to different cities across the American South is meant to have students reflect on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s with current social justice issues.

On the road: Social justice trip to teach appreciation, awareness

Jacob Rogers
February 27, 2017

3Letterfrom Editors

Jacob Rogers
February 13, 2017

Munday Library to begin archiving 129 years of student publications

Jacob Rogers
February 13, 2017
Associate Professor of Economics Bin Wang has died, according to a university announcement through Horizon.

St. Edward’s economics professor dies

Jacob Rogers
January 17, 2017

Minimum wage increase for benefit-eligible employees, not students

Jacob Rogers
December 5, 2016

Current course evaluation model insufficient, dynamic revision needed

Jacob Rogers
December 5, 2016
Adjuncts were invited to this year's annual Christmas party, the first invitation in four years.

Adjuncts invited to Christmas party for first time in years

Jacob Rogers
December 5, 2016

Student affairs hosts public forum, students voice political concerns

Jacob Rogers
November 11, 2016
The Hilltop Student Veteran's Association and Forensic Association Committed to Truth (F.A.C.T), are helping fundraise for Honor Flights, which sends veterans to Washington. The events are Nov. 9-11.

‘Celebrating our Freedoms’ events to raise money for Honor Flight Austin

Jacob Rogers
October 24, 2016
St. Edward's is switching from Zimbra to Google applications. The change is scheduled to be ready for the fall of 2017.

Google to replace Zimbra, first phase underway

Jacob Rogers
October 17, 2016

Faculty Senate meets

Jacob Rogers
September 27, 2016
Mary Boyd, vice president for Academic Affairs, resigned from her position Monday. Boyd came to St. Edward's in 2013. 

Vice President for Academic Affairs Mary Boyd resigns

Jacob Rogers
September 19, 2016
A test came back positive for asbestos in the ceiling of the second floor of Carriage House. It was removed and the building is safe, administrators said. 

Asbestos found in Carriage House, university deems building safe

Jacob Rogers
September 14, 2016

Construction zone: Parts of campus shut down, projects still on schedule

Jacob Rogers
September 12, 2016

HV message

Jacob Rogers
September 12, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump visited Austin on Aug. 23.

Hilltop Views editor recalls experiences at Trump rally

Jacob Rogers
September 12, 2016
Sherwood Oaks residents staged protests Friday because of a new operations building being built, which will lead to more truck traffic.

Neighborhood protests new St. Edward’s building

Jacob Rogers
August 26, 2016
Captain Dan Beck has been a police officer at St. Edward's for nearly 30 years. He will be retiring in the summer in 2016.

Captain Dan Beck to retire from St. Edward’s

Jacob Rogers
April 25, 2016

St. Edward’s joins Scholars at Risk Network, aims to start speaker series

Jacob Rogers
April 12, 2016
The presidential and vice presidential candidates Jamie Cardenas, left, Carlos Martinez, Anna Lopez and Ben Griffith sat down for an interview with Hilltop Views on April 6.

SGA candidates promise to revitalize association

Jacob Rogers
April 11, 2016
The presidential and vice presidential candidates Jamie Cardenas, left, Carlos Martinez, Anna Lopez and Ben Griffith sat down for an interview with Hilltop Views on April 6.

Cardenas continues to lead Lopez in race for president

Jacob Rogers
April 11, 2016

Young voters should focus on local elections during 2016 race

Jacob Rogers
April 1, 2016

5NEWS BRIEF- SWAT

Jacob Rogers
February 22, 2016

5NEWS BRIEF – Gas Leak

Jacob Rogers
February 22, 2016

Gas leak shuts down Jo’s, food services at Ragsdale

Jacob Rogers
February 17, 2016

St. Edward’s University general education curriculum to undergo changes

Jacob Rogers
February 8, 2016
Hilltop Views sent a complaint to the Texas Attorney General Jan. 26, disputing the amount of time UPD needs to release requested police reports

Hilltop Views files complaint with attorney general over open records

Jacob Rogers
January 25, 2016

St. Edward’s adjuncts lack benefits, job security

Jacob Rogers
January 25, 2016
Parking infractions in most lots are enforced Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

UPD to consider appeal of tickets issued on MLK Day

Jacob Rogers
January 19, 2016

Texas Tribune hosts state representatives in political discussion at St. Edward’s University

Jacob Rogers
January 14, 2016
Hilltop Views randomly selected eight everyday grocery items in Outtakes, and compared them to local grocery stores.

Outtakes’ prices make students double-take: Local grocers much cheaper

Jacob Rogers
November 16, 2015

Men’s soccer season over after loss in NCAA Tournament

Jacob Rogers
November 14, 2015

Men’s club soccer fundraising to attend national tournament in Phoenix

Jacob Rogers
October 26, 2015

Automobile show to roll up to campus for students who love cars, engines

Jacob Rogers
October 26, 2015

St. Edward’s University Police Department hosts active shooter preparedness training

Jacob Rogers
October 19, 2015
UPD Sgt. Bobby Garcia tells the crowd what the university would do if there an active shooter situation on campus.

UPD hosts first ‘Active Shooter Preparedness’ training, several more to follow

Jacob Rogers
October 15, 2015
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