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Nicco Pelicano

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor

Hey there! I'm Nicco Pelicano, your friendly neighborhood Viewpoints editor. I'm a writing & rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in journalism & digital media. I'm a senior, and will be graduating in the winter of 2021. A fun fact about me is that I have been journaling almost every day since I was 13 years old. In my free time I love journaling, painting, reading, going to concerts, and listening to music. I enjoy writing for Hilltop Views because it gives me an opportunity to articulate my passions, and explore different subjects I wouldn't normally write about.

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Farewell: Viewpoints Editor reflects on time at the Hilltop

Farewell: Viewpoints Editor reflects on time at the Hilltop

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
December 13, 2021
In 2004, at age 14, Taylor Swift signed a music publishing deal with Sony/ATV, becoming the youngest signing in the companys history. In 2006 Swift signed with Big Machine Records and scored her first Top 40 hit with “Tim McGraw.”

Taylor Swift opens up old wounds as she reclaims her first six albums

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
December 13, 2021
St. Edwards University senior Emily Bryn poses in front of her artwork. Bryn is currently pursuing her degree in art.

Art as an unromanticised love letter: student artist discusses identity, expression in artwork

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
November 18, 2021
Sex Education, a Netflix Original tv show was first aired on Jan. 11, 2019 and brings up issues that sex education curriculums in schools need to address.

Texas does not enforce sex education curriculums, even after criminalizing abortion early on

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
September 30, 2021
The Austin Police Department headquarters was barricaded all last summer in response to protests. This year, the department saw its largest budget increase in history.

Austin Police Department sees largest budget increase in history a year after it was “defunded”

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
September 21, 2021
Many women choose to carry around protective devices on their key chains like pepper spray or tasers.

OPINION: Women should not have to face danger everywhere they go

Nicco Pelicano
April 8, 2021
Moxie is a Netflix original film based upon the novel by Jennifer Mathieu. The film stars Amy Poehler and Josephine Langford.

“Moxie” turns high school drama into empowering story

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Hasbros decision is in trend with many other toy companies trying to promote diversity.

OPINION: Decision to change toy name to “Potato Head” provides progressive model for other gendered toys

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Super Bowl at 31 to 9 points. This was their second Super Bowl win.

OPINION: Super Bowl 2021 proved unnecessary, unsanitary, unsafe

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
Normal People was released on Hulu in April of 2020. It stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

“Normal People” showcases a relatable, realistic love story

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
Students gathered socially distanced-style in the Multipurpose Room on campus to receive flowers to arrange in a vase of their choosing. Continuing in-person campus events in safe ways helps students to still be able to socialize.

Students find joy in “Flowers to Impress” DIY crafting event on campus

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
Trump was elected president in the 2016 election and was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2017. This upcoming January, he will be leaving the White House due to his loss against president-elect Joe Biden.

Trump delivered on most pompous promises, fell short on others

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
Photo of president-elect Joe Biden holding a megaphone at one of his rallies.

Biden’s plans to reverse many Trump policies, build better future

Nicco Pelicano
November 30, 2020
An aerial shot taken on Sunday, November 3, 2013, when the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge hosted the first mile of the New York City Marathon. This years race in the same location was cancelled, suffering the same fate as many others due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

Pandemic causes postponement, cancelation of marathon races nationwide

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
November 19, 2020
mamas boy is the third studio album by LANY. They have collaborated with other artists such as Julia Michaels and Lauv.

LANY’s new album evokes nostalgia for childhood memories, past loves

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett serves as on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Many Americans fear she will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade if appointed.

President Trump nominates conservative justice Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ginsburg

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
October 6, 2020
Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993. She was the second woman to serve on the court, following Justice OConnor.

Honoring Justice Ginsburg’s legacy in the US, Americans fear changes following her death

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
September 29, 2020
The woman credited to have created gender reveal parties, Jenna Karvunidism, has since then changed her views on strict gender roles, claiming, Plot twist! The baby from the original video is a girl who wears suits.

Gender reveal parties outdated, dangerous practice

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
September 25, 2020
The pink tax affects women of all ages. A study from the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs found that “girl toys” cost on average two to 13% more than “boy toys” that are the same item but in different colors.

The “pink tax”: Why women shouldn’t pay more for pink

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
September 17, 2020
Boseman starred as many beloved characters, the most famous being the superhero Black Panther. He is survived by his wife Taylor Simone Ledward.

Chadwick Boseman: Remembering the spirit of the Black Panther

Nicco Pelicano, Staff Writer
September 7, 2020
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