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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

Hilltop Views
All content by Kaitlynn Devitt
Asian Student Association President and soon-to-be graduate, Jazmine Collins, with the support and celebration from her family, received her AAPI cord/stoles at the Asian Student Graduation on April 12.

Asian Student Association celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
April 26, 2023
The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is a 10-mile trail surrounding Lady Bird Lake where several bodies have been discovered after disappearing from Rainey Street. Their deaths are currently under investigation by the Austin Police Department while others believe that Austin may have a serial killer present.

OPINION: Austin must push safety measures with a killer on the loose

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
April 19, 2023
One of the many train intersections located throughout the Austin community. If a train derailment were to occur, it would massively affect neighborhoods and busy streets.

OPINION: Companies need to act fast and address issues before more train derailments occur

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
March 22, 2023
Collaborative trivia event kick-starts Women's History Month

Collaborative trivia event kick-starts Women’s History Month

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
March 7, 2023
Please make sure to visit the senior graphic design students' exhibition show, “Shift,” which will be in the gallery in the Fine Arts building until March 8.

Graphic design majors showcase their senior exhibitions

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
February 27, 2023
Austin, “The Live Music Capital of the World,” struggled during the pandemic to keep their title. Now that things are returning back to normal, more concerts and music venues are having events again.

OPINION: Austin is slowly but surely earning back the title of “Live Music Capital of the World”

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
February 14, 2023
Let us take a moment and remember the man that Tyre Nichols was and the impact his death had on his family, community and world.

OPINION: All police brutality should be handled as quickly as the Tyre Nichols case

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
February 7, 2023
Wendy Deschene’s digital paintings that combine several images to her Native American culture were located in the Fine Arts Center hallway for attendees to view after the event.

Visiting artists showcase ongoing sustainable project, PlantBot Genetics

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
February 1, 2023
This is one of the many creative projects made out of objects such as newspaper and article clippings found by Ruby Bello.

Freshmen display recycled art projects as part of sustainability showcase

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
January 23, 2023
Talent show contestants: Celia Corujo Gomez (middle), Jazmine Collins (left) and Ashley Rose Walters (right) line up for a photo with prizes in hand.

UPB talent showcase debuts various student singers, results in a tie-breaking cheer match

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photojournalist
November 29, 2022
Students and UPB employees (from left) Amanda Ramirez, Ethan Tobias and Ariana Marrero-Massa helped organize the event. They each participated by painting their own bird houses alongside other students in attendance.

UPB ‘Sip & Paint’ event inspires creative outlets, relaxing atmosphere

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photojournalist
November 17, 2022
Adorned Día de los Muertos altars scattered throughout campus honor the dead through spirituality and community.

Tradition continues: Día de los Muertos altars cultivates cultural solidarity across campus

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photojournalist
November 8, 2022
Ragsdale lawn is decorated in SEU colors as the campus welcomes in the homecoming season with spirit week.

Students show their SEU pride by participating in homecoming spirit week

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photojournalist
November 1, 2022
Poison Ivy Queen, Anal Fizzure, Sir. Beau Elliot, Maxim and Neura Toxin celebrate their performances together after a successful and packed drag show event in Mabee Ballroom

Students ‘lipsync for their legacy’ at on-campus drag show, draws in huge crowd

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photojournalist
October 27, 2022
First-generation students have many programs, organizations to become involved in

First-generation students have many programs, organizations to become involved in

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
October 24, 2022
Women’s volleyball faced a tough defeat from Angelo State at their latest game Oct. 14. However, the Hilltoppers did not lose spirit or faith until the end of the last set.

Senior perspective: volleyball player discusses college sports career

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
October 17, 2022
Valérie Horne hosts sign painting workshop where people can create their own unique "Vote" sign to stake in their yard or place in their front windows.

Austin Creative Reuse sign painting events cultivate conversations on voting, environmental concerns

Kaitlynn Devitt, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Mooney loves to participate in clothing swaps with friends and supporting small businesses.

Student finds fashion comfort, inspiration in being a “slow consumer”

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photographer
October 11, 2022
The drag performance was hosted by Brigitte Bandit with performances by Embry Officially and Basüra. They had electric performances ensuring that everybody in the crowd was engaged and just as hyped up as the performers themselves. It is safe to say that every single person in the crowd was immersed in these performances and excited to be there.

Little Gay Shop rings in the month with Halloween themed markets, ghoulish events

Brenda Hernandez and Kaitlynn Devitt
October 10, 2022
Women in Iran have been casting their headscarfs off and throwing them into bonfires as a form of protesting and advocating for their rights.

OPINION: Women in Iran need everybody to stand with them

Kaitlynn Devitt, Reporter
October 5, 2022
Delicious coffee and community can be found at Jo's Coffee slam poetry nights.

Jo’s Coffee fosters student connection and community through slam poetry nights

Kaitlynn Devitt, Reporter
October 4, 2022
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