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

Hilltop Views
Sienna Wight

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor

Sienna is a senior Writing & Rhetoric major with a concentration in creative writing. This is their third year with “Hilltop Views” and fourth semester as Viewpoints Editor. Previously, they have also worked as a Copy Editor. They are excited to bring new ideas to “Hilltop Views.”

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FAREWELL: Saying goodbye to my home away from home

FAREWELL: Saying goodbye to my home away from home

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
August 19, 2024
Hilltop Views hosted an alumni event in April where I was able to meet with so many past Writing and Rhetoric majors as well as some of my professors. There's nothing like being in a room full of writers.

A love letter to the Writing and Rhetoric Department

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
May 12, 2024
A student-led petition and protest led the Faculty Senate to pass a motion for a vote of no confidence in President Fuentes. The vote is expected to advance to the Collegium, which consists of all faculty who teach two or more classes this semester.

Board of Trustees meets with subcommittee of Faculty Senate in act of shared governance

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
March 27, 2024
Professor John Knorr sits in a well-loved, burgundy-leather chair in his John Brooks Williams South office. Sunlight pours over him and his latest literary creation as he continues to tell stories about the past, even after the interview is over. St. Edward’s history is, in part, his history as well; he beams with pride for this chronicle of athletics on the hilltop.

Professor John Knorr honors institutional memory with publication of “St. Edward’s University Athletics: A History from Saints to Tigers to Hilltoppers”

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
March 14, 2024
Erik Villanel with University Operations shines his flashlight at dead bulbs under the St. Andre apartments. This complex was one of the main stops on the walk.

Student Government Association, University Operations team up to cosponsor Fall ‘23 Night Safety Walk

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
November 27, 2023
Director of Counseling Services Molly Wang (left), staff psychologist Andrea Cervantes (middle) and certified peer health educator Amaya Ruiz (right) joined together to answer questions about the stigmas and common misconceptions surrounding therapy. Ruiz was also involved in the organizing process and introduced the idea of an anonymous question QR for attendees.

RecWell partners with Health and Counseling Center to host mental health Q&A: Ask the Therapist

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
October 13, 2023
ELECTIONS: An inside look at vice presidential candidate Austin Lane

ELECTIONS: An inside look at vice presidential candidate Austin Lane

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
September 24, 2023
Blues Artist from all over the nation such as Harold McMillan, Matthew Robinson, Terry "Harmonica" Bean and Stan Mosley (left to right) join Eddie Stout (center) in the celebration of blues, rhythm and jazz at the 11th annual Eastside Kings Festival.

Eastside Kings Festival fosters community through historic musicology

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Sienna Wight, Colby Fountain, and Hailey Womack
September 21, 2023
Common Read for the class of 2027, "Disability Visibility," dives into a collection of essays that highlights both apparent and non-apparent disabilities.

OPINION: “Disability Visibility” is an excellent community focus, but it must be backed by action

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
September 5, 2023
Students gather outside Ragsdale to protest the expansion of I-35 through a "Student Day of Action", hosted by ReThink35. The protest was brought to campus from ReThink35 intern and St. Edward's sophomore Max Heimlich-McQuarters.

ReThink35’s “Youth Day of Action” invites students to protest I-35 expansion plans on campus

Sienna Wight and Hailey Womack
February 20, 2023
The Mabee Ballrooms transformed into a welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community to express themselves freely. Some of the performers discussed how they could feel the love and support exude in the room. Creating a safe space for self-expression and connection since the beginning of the pandemic.

Queer Week Recap: How St. Edward’s fosters inclusive LGBTQ+ communities across campus

Sienna Wight and Lola Claire
November 1, 2022
The Health and Counseling Center remains open to all students. However, St. Edward's University is not offering any vaccines for monkeypox at this time.

OPINION: Monkeypox presents a possible opportunity for discrimination, disinformation

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
September 13, 2022
Author Clint Smith traveled to Monticello, the Whitney Plantation, Angola prison and several other historical sites to investigate how America has reckoned with the history of slavery.

Common theme invites us to reckon with the history of slavery in America

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
August 30, 2022
The women’s club lacrosse team allows students from all different walks of life to come together and play a team sport with fellow students. Whether you have years of experience or no experience at all the team continues to welcome players with open arms.

Club Sports: Women’s lacrosse brings students together on campus

Sienna Wight, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
The Nap Pod offers free 20-minute set naps in the tech-free lounge. While there used to be multiple pods for use, only one remains post-pandemic.

Nap Pod reinstated after COVID-19 hiatus

Sienna Wight, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
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