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Hilltoppers enjoy a socially-distanced game of volleyball at the Emerge Retreat. Campus Ministry found a way to help retreaters enjoy activities, all while keeping COVID-19 regulations in mind.

Campus Ministry leaders discuss challenges brought by COVID-19, explain how they adapted to changes

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
College students are juggling screen time between one, two, even three hour classes, work and extracurriculars. As students days are booked for hours on Zoom calls, they struggle to find time for themselves.

Students endure academic burnout as virtual learning continues, struggle to balance course loads, work

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
In October, the NCAA granted its Division II collegiate athletes the option of an eligibility extension because of the ramifications of COVID-19. It is yet to be seen how this will affect St. Edwards, as last year less than 20% of seniors on the softball and baseball teams opted to use an additional year.

Approved athletics waivers grant athletes additional season of competition

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
November 6, 2020
Denise Mares and Samuel Barrios are two drivers for SafeWalkSEU. Due to COVID-19, volunteers are required to wear masks and riders face away from them in the golf carts.

SafeWalk SEU prepares to resume escorted walks, golf cart rides with changes due to COVID-19

Jazmin Velasquez and Esther Heymans
October 20, 2020
There will be no option to straight-ticket vote on the 2020 election ballot. Straight-ticket voting is when a voter selects to vote for all of the candidates under one party.

Students emphasize opinions on federal decision to eliminate straight-ticket voting

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Boone Elementary School returned to in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 5. The school is located on Crawford Dr. in SW Austin.

850 AISD teachers boycott resumption of in-person classes, raise multiple safety concerns

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
October 8, 2020
To qualify for mail-in voting in Texas, you must be 65 or older, confined in jail or cite a disability. As for those out of their home county, like many college students, you may apply for an absentee ballot.

Confusion around mail-in voting process raises questions among voters weeks before Election Day

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
September 23, 2020
Gruner (left) and Hutchison are the owners of Annabelle & Annelise. They hope to soon expand their business beyond Instagram.

Balancing a small business, college comes with delight for 3 students

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
St. Edward’s student Isaiah Bass is following guidelines by wearing his Topper mask. Masks like these can be purchased at St. Edward’s bookstore.

SEU administration’s COVID-related decisions deserve recognition

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
September 9, 2020

Glitter, glamour, grooves: ‘Say So’ music video has it all

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
43 percent of college students have an unpaid internship, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Why unpaid internships are more valuable than some may think

Jazmin Velasquez
February 25, 2019
Cloe Kim is the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal.

Millennial Olympians undermine ideas of our generation’s laziness

Jazmin Velasquez
February 26, 2018
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