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Nina Martinez

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor

Nina Martinez is a senior at St. Edward’s University, earning her Bachelor’s in Writing and Rhetoric. Martinez has reported and edited for Hilltop Views since 2019 as News Editor and Editor-in-Chief. This year, she’s serving as a Copy Editor for Hilltop Views.  Learning from her peers and writing for HV, Martinez has found a love for storytelling, solutions reporting and AP Style (she truly loves AP Style). This summer, she recently participated in the first Solutions Journalism Without Borders program in Guatemala and returns excited to continue writing and copy editing.

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Martinez working on a project in Antigua, Guatemala while a part of Solution Journalism Without Borders last summer.

FAREWELL: Former Editor-in-Chief says goodbye to her Hilltop Views home

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
May 2, 2023
For apartments closest to campus, off Woodward Street, one-bedroom units start at $1,000 a month.

Councilmember Ryan Alter’s first resolution combats affordable off-campus housing for college students

Nina Martinez and Melissa Gunning
March 8, 2023
Members of St. Edwards Student Government Association, like President Ella Ochoa (right), stand with university President Montserrat Fuentes at a next-day breakfast celebration.

Recent resolution recognizes “St. Edward’s University Day”, marks continuation of university’s five-year plan

Claire Lawrence and Nina Martinez
February 14, 2023
Students can find easy links to the resources provided by visiting the St. Edwards Its On Us Instagram page.

It’s On Us, Uber collaboration brings safety materials, incentives to the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
February 14, 2023
Second annual “Power to the People” discusses the intersection of race, incarceration

Second annual “Power to the People” discusses the intersection of race, incarceration

Nina Martinez and Melissa Gunning
November 28, 2022
SFS Garden Director Luke Tobias harvests basil and cilantro at the hydroponic farm stand.

Students for Sustainability organize new initiatives, campaigns for on-campus sustainability

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
October 24, 2022
The campus community garden is located behind Teresa Hall and also includes a place for compostable materials to be disposed. The gravel pathway starts at Teresa Halls parking lot.

Garden pathway project promotes accessibility on campus

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
September 27, 2022
Valero performed by actor Che Greeno (pictured right) holds Marianne portrayed by costar Mariah Fonseca (pictured left) as the dramatic scene unfolds.

[Photo] REVIEW: Mary Moody Northern Theatre’s unique, modern rendition of “The Miser”

September 26, 2022
The second floor of Equity Hall is home to the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, which oversees the social work and psychology majors -- two fields the certificate is directed at.

New certificate for Advanced Spanish in the Health and Helping Professions aims to break down language barriers

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
September 13, 2022
Freshman Michelle Rodriguez, a forensic science major, studies in the John Brooks Williams - South building, home to the School of Natural Sciences. The new School of Health Sciences will be one of three science schools at the liberal arts university.

Strategic Plan 2027 reinstates two varsity sports, introduces School of Health Sciences

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
August 30, 2022
Austin, which lies in the Texas Hill Country, is a common place Texans travel to for annual bluebonnet photos.

Earth Day: Flora and Fauna of the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2022
The Tocker Reading Room is located inside the Munday Library. Students can tour the room by appointment.

Archives and Special Collections Department receives $16,000 grant to digitize university newspapers

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022
Penders head-coached at St. Edwards University for 15 years. The Hilltoppers began their 2021-22 season on Feb. 4 at home against Eastern New Mexico.

Head baseball coach Rob Penders leaves St. Edward’s University

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2021
A survey on the effects of COVID-19 on college students concluded that the pandemic brought negative impacts to higher education. student Amber Taylor struggled when taking in-person college courses for the first time as a sophomore.

Student Amber Taylor discusses starting college in pandemic

Nina Martinez, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2021
Rob Penders joined the Hilltop in 2006 as the head coach of the mens baseball team. The petition, made in an effort to terminate him from his role, is growing steadily.

Student-athlete files discrimination complaint against head baseball coach Rob Penders

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2021
Ed Asner was an actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild, best known for his roles in Disney Pixar’s “Up” and the 70s sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Asner passed due to natural causes in his home Aug. 29.

Looks like you made it after all: a love letter to Ed Anser

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 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.

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

April 21, 2021
Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 10, 2021
Many women and femme-presenting people feel uncomfortable speaking up in male dominated spaces such as college classrooms.

OPINION: Substantial progress for women’s equality begins by removing machismo in the classroom

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 8, 2021
(Right to left) Michelle Flores is running for the role of president with Bri Boughter who is running for vice president. Also on the ballot is Jae DeLeon for president, who is running with her counterpart Jay Perez, pictured in the laptop.

Q&A with SGA student body president, vice president candidates

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 6, 2021
Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 3, 2021
Chinese and Arabic are considered critical lanuages which have different alphabets. These languages are difficult to learn, which often discourages students from learning.

Chinese Club publishes petition to save Chinese, Arabic courses after learning of department-level discussion

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 3, 2021
The Nike Training Club app offers a variety of lifestyle tips and workouts. The premium version of the app is now indefinitely free for all users.

Nike Training Club app makes exercising personal and accessible

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 26, 2021
The graffiti incident was reported to St. Edwards UPD on Feb. 3. The graffiti was then cleaned from the doors later that night.

St. Edward’s investigating hate-based graffiti in Basil Moreau Hall

Christine Sanchez and Nina Martinez
February 11, 2021
Black History Month lasts all of February as a way to remember African diaspora. The first celebration of Black History Month in the U.S. was in 1970.

Safe and socially distanced ways to celebrate Black History Month this February

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 11, 2021
60% of U.S. adults feel proud to have a multiracial background, according to Pew Research Center.

When racial identity means everything, where do we belong?

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 4, 2021
2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe water. Due to Covid-19, regions like the Navajo Nation, are struggling to fight the virus without clean water.

A southwest reservation struggles to combat COVID-19 as they still lack access to water

Nina Martinez, News Editor
January 31, 2021
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[Photo] Students endure academic burnout as virtual learning continues, struggle to balance course loads, work

November 19, 2020
Republican DA candidate Martin Harry joins HV for a Q & A days before Election Day. Martin Harry is running against José Garza.

Hilltoppers Vote: Q&A with Travis County District Attorney candidate Martin Harry

Nina Martinez, News Editor
November 2, 2020
St. Edwards students shared the issues they care most about. Racial equality and environmental issues are the two topics Hilltoppers want to see candidates address.

Hilltoppers Vote: Overview of Student Agenda results, electoral candidates’ plans for prevalent issues

Nina Martinez and Katya Melchor
October 28, 2020
Early Voting and Election Day Poll Sites

Early Voting and Election Day Poll Sites

Nina Martinez, News Editor
October 13, 2020
Boone Elementary School returned to in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 5. The school is located on Crawford Dr. in SW Austin.

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

October 8, 2020
The New York Times report states that Trump paid $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017. In 10 of the previous 15 years, he paid no income tax.

ALERT: Change your vote before Trump empties your pockets

Nina Martinez, News Editor
October 8, 2020
This years unprecedented playoffs challenged all teams who qualified for the postseason to kick off play in the wild card series. The MLB Division Series playoffs began on Oct.5.

MLB revamps postseason play with extended wildcard round

Nina Martinez, News Editor
October 5, 2020
Martinezs tio Raymond Martinez playing the guitarron. The guitarron is a six-string guitar usually used in mariachi.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Reflecting on a family’s musical impact

Nina Martinez, News Editor
September 30, 2020
The Players Tribune has become a valuable platform for athletes such as WNBA players to voice and push for necessary change.

The Players’ Tribune provides athletes with a new way to make change on injustices

Nina Martinez, News Editor
September 22, 2020
The Players’ Tribune provides athletes with a new way to make change on injustices

The Players’ Tribune provides athletes with a new way to make change on injustices

Nina Martinez, News Editor
September 18, 2020
Hilltoppers Vote promotes 2020 election coverage in the newsroom. The coverage will focus on what the St. Edwards community looks for in candidates.

Hilltop Views Students’ Agenda promotes larger voter turnout for 2020 elections

Nina Martinez, News Editor
September 7, 2020
Protesters gather in Austin to fight against police brutality and racial injustice. Demonstrations like this have taken place in all 50 states and outside of the U.S. in the past week.

Black Lives Matter, and America took its precious time to show it

Nina Martinez, News Editor
June 4, 2020
The HOOF and CARES funds were established to serve students. While the campus is empty, these funds are to provide financial aid to students affected by COVID-19.

SEU directors discuss budget reviews, emergency relief for students

Nina Martinez, News
May 19, 2020
Editors Choice: Quarantunes

Editors’ Choice: Quarantunes

Adrian Gonzalez, Nina Martinez, John Walker, Jacob Bryce, Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Sierra Rozen, George Murray, Gianni Zorrilla, Christine Sanchez, and Kelly Salinas
April 24, 2020
Butterfield Trail Golf Course in El Paso opened in 2007. The 18-hole course has permanently closed due to economical damage caused by COVID-19.

Cities across Texas implement a variety of safeguards to protect the public

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 21, 2020
Sugar Land Middle School in Fort Bend ISD has moved all classes to an online platform. All Texas schools will continue with similar strategies for the rest of the school year.

Gov. Abbott shares plans to move Texas forward, keeps schools closed

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 20, 2020
Trumps stimulus bill is the largest bill in US history. College students are not expected to receive the bill if they are not financially independent.

$2 trillion stimulus bill raises questions for Americans during coronavirus

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 7, 2020
Selena was the top-selling Latin artist of the 1990s, according to Billboard. In honor of the 25th anniversary of her death, MAC Cosmetics is launching a line inspired by her on April 21.

Dreaming of Selena: Remembering the Queen of Tejano 25 years later

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 7, 2020
Ann Richards attended Baylor University on a debate scholarship and later campaigned for lawyer Sarah Weddington, who helped win the Roe v. Wade case.

Women’s History Month: 10 women who paved the way for females in Texas politics

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 28, 2020
Freshmen Zarian Forde and Dominic Ragazzo look to be promising pieces for the St. Edwards baseball program for years to come.

Fresh Faces: Freshman baseball players talk adjusting to college life, balancing academics, athletics

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 21, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence is head of the coronavirus task force. Pence works aside Dr. Birx, the response coordinator for COVID-19.

Mike Pence and Task Force share testing updates in COVID-19 briefing

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 18, 2020
APD started its body-worn camera program in 2015 to create greater transparency and accountability in its interactions with the public.

Records of police cruelty prove body-worn cameras should be mandatory

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 11, 2020
The faculty publications event was held North Reading Room. St. Edward’s faculty attended to celebrate publications by professors.

Faculty publication event showcases research, offers advice to other professors

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 9, 2020
Travis Williams (center) is the only archivist for Munday Library. Williams oversees the Archives and Special Collections section of the library.

St. Edward’s archivist gives tips on archival research for faculty and students

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 9, 2020
Texas candidates for March primaries: what to know before national elections

Texas candidates for March primaries: what to know before national elections

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 3, 2020
Astros right-handed pitcher Roberto Osuna has played two seasons with the Astros and has a career 2.75 ERA. He is in the pitching rotation for the controversial Houston Astros.

COMMENTARY: Astros’ cheating scandal isn’t fair, but neither is life

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 2, 2020
Less than two years after opening his “I Promise” school in Ohio, LeBron James has now promised to pay tuition for the current seniors his school.

LeBron James pays full tuition for his “I Promise” upperclassmen students

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 24, 2020
Junior catcher Hunter Torrez hits a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning of Friday’s victory over St. Mary’s. So far this season, Torrez is batting .250 and is a leader in RBIs this season with nine.

SEU baseball sweeps St. Mary’s in annual Battle of the Saints series

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 24, 2020
Border Patrol agents will be having ICE assist them during the upcoming raids of sanctuary cities. The raids are occurring in response to President Trump’s recent orders.

Trump sends Border Patrol troops, ICE to U.S. sanctuary cities including Houston

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 24, 2020
A visiting family plays blackjack at the casino section of the Homecoming Bash. Guests could trade in tokens won during gambling for raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes such as AirPods, a FitBit and more.

Homecoming Bash kicks off alumni and family weekend at SEU

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 17, 2020
A tarot card reader manages to lull a bulldog to sleep. The Austin Chronicle is published every Thursday and was founded in 1981.

Austin Chronicle Pet Issue Party offers luxuries, low-cost services for your furry friends

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 17, 2020
Spotter EDU and Degree Analytics both track student behavior and locations using school WiFi networks. Their aim is to increase student participation and overall success in school.

Privacy concerns arise due to location tracking at some US universities

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
The Peer Wellness Champions are part of the Peer Health Educators group formed by Recreation and Wellness. The Champions are Tita Yanez (far left), Emma Woelk (back right) and Sophie Sanati (third from right).

Peer Wellness Champions aim to help SEU students live well, strengthen personal goals

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Currently, the sale of CBD is legal in Texas, while the sale of marijuana remains illegal. Cosmic Cowboy is a smoke shop and boutique on South Congress Avenue that sells a variety of CBD products and smoking accessories.

Clearing up the smoke on Austin marijuana laws: New resolution sparks disagreement

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott says that Austin doesnt have the leadership to provide solutions for the ongoing homelessness crisis. Austin City Hall is located in downtown Austin on 301 W 2nd Street.

Multiple stabbings spark dispute between Mayor Adler and Gov. Abbott over homelessness crisis

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Senator Warren is currently registering 12 percent support among Democrats and Democratic-leaning registered voters according to a national poll.

NYT readers shouldn’t blindly follow the publications view

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Pease Elementary is the oldest continually-operating school in Texas. The AISD school board voted to close it along with Metz, Brooke and Sims.

AISD votes to close 4 Austin elementary schools during board meeting

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Rodney Reed execution set 20 years ago delayed due to new evidence

Rodney Reed execution set 20 years ago delayed due to new evidence

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Rep. “Poncho” Nevarez faces felony charge following drug scandal

Rep. “Poncho” Nevarez faces felony charge following drug scandal

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Dr. Robert Buchanan speaks to students in Jones Auditorium during a pnael discussion. Buchanan works with advising the Vatican in matters regarding science and religion.

Professionals, students talk upsides and downfalls of DNA editing through CRISPr

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Encampments in underpasses were cleared out on Nov. 4. While people’s personal belongings were spared, most items in the encampments were removed.

TxDOT to clear homeless encampments in response to Gov. Abbott’s latest orders

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
The #MeToo movement helped bring issues to light concerning powerful and successful men and their actions. In Hollywood, famous men like Harvey Weinstein were accused of sexual assault in their industry.

Students, faculty debate consumption of art from “monstrous men”

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen was planning on running for re-election before the scandal unfolded. He is now stepping down from the election after backlash from his recent comments. Bonnen has been in office as a state representative since 1997, three years after graduating from St. Edwards.

Texas House Speaker, SEU alumni to withdraw from re-election in light of scandal

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Early voting in Texas runs from Oct. 21 to Nov. 5.

Texans to vote on taxes, cancer research, flood infrastructure plan this election season

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Participants at the second chapter meeting paint and put together their bowls. This was meant to represent the trauma and healing process.

It’s On Us Action Week provides healing resources, art therapy for survivors

Audrey Cahak and Nina Martinez
October 28, 2019
‘She Said’ was released Sept. 10 to rave reviews. Both Kantor and Twohey are New York Times reporters.

#MeToo book unites survivors, sets standard for in-depth reporting

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
Trump’s on thin ice as impeachment inquiry becomes apparent

Trump’s on thin ice as impeachment inquiry becomes apparent

Nina Martinez
October 1, 2019
Among the tents at Open Congress were Texas Monthly, TEXAS 2036, POLITICO and the University of Texas.

Open Congress provides a Texas Tribune Fest experience at no charge

Nina Martinez, Reporter
October 1, 2019
Among the tents at Open Congress were Texas Monthly, TEXAS 2036, POLITICO and the University of Texas.

[Photo] Senators, representatives discuss benefits of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes

October 1, 2019
The Kozmetsky Center regularly facilitates discussion between students, faculty, and experts through their events.

Kozmetsky Center facilitates discussion on global finance, international relations

Nina Martinez, Reporter
September 24, 2019
Boris Johnson threatens to fire members of parliment if they speak against him and his brexit deal.

Boris Johnson takes on parliament with Trump-style threats

Nina Martinez
September 18, 2019
Vice President Joe Biden is trailing behind Warren in polls for favored Democratic candidate among likely Democrat voters.

Warren rally sparks enthusiasm as 2020 campaign continues

Nina Martinez, Reporter
September 17, 2019
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