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Tate Burchfield

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer

Tate Burchfield is a first year student on the hilltop, and this is his first year writing for Hilltop Views. He is interested in politics and the arts. He is from Galveston, Texas and is excited to spend his time in Austin with Hilltop Views.

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T.C. Broadnax as the City Manager of Dallas served for seven years before resigning in early 2024. Dallas, like Austin, has had a council-manager system since 1931, with the first City Manager John Edy. At the time of this article, Dallas is still without a permanent city manager to replace Broadnax.

OPINION: Austin City Council confirms T.C. Broadnax for a position he may not be fit for

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
There are already several existing rail options in Austin offered by CapMetro, such as their “Park and Rides” offered throughout the city. The Park & Ride located at the South Congress Transit Center is off of Ben White Boulevard and provides rail and bus options for riders. However, the center can only accommodate 61 commuters.

OPINION: Paxton’s plea to district court could dismantle Project Connect’s entire operation

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Senior Sienna Wight presented a piece of poetry as well as an A-Z flash fiction piece. An A-Z flash fiction piece is one that is composed of 26 lines which each start with a letter of the alphabet. With this, the author is challenged to compose a story in a creative manner under the requirements.

Literature, Writing and Rhetoric Department hosts Creative Writing Showcase with student writers

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Sweden began the process of joining NATO in 2022, after the beginning of Russia’s occupation of eastern and southern Ukraine. After the finalization of their admittance on March 7, 2024, Sweden became the 32nd member to join the organization.

OPINION: Sweden’s admittance into NATO could encourage hostility from Russia

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Mackey (center) gathered for a picture with the session’s attendees, which included students, faculty and staff. At the session, the tables were pushed together to create a seminar-like experience for the attendees. This was done because Mackey wished to engage and connect with the attendees better.

Revived philosophy speaker series brings ACC professor to lecture on connection between Martin Luther King, Jr., philosophy

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
March 16, 2024
Pinch runner Charlotte Nuccio at the bottom of the fourth inning in the first game took the place of Sloane Hill. Pinch runners and hitters are players that are substituted for other players in a quick exchange. After being subbed, Nuccio scored a run for the Hilltoppers.

Hilltoppers secure double header sweep against Western New Mexico University

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Pictured above are Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford who were members of the informal Rat Pack. The Rat Pack is a legendary group of performers consisting of several actors and singers of the 1950s. None of these three singers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- not even in the “early influences” category.

OPINION: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s newest nominations are fueled by profit

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Since 2016, there have been persistent conspiracies by Russian operatives against American democracy. While initially they were only theories, information about Project Lathka and Russian involvement has brought credence to the suspicions.

OPINION: Putin’s statements on upcoming election warn of potential Russian interference

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Rethink35 as an advocacy group has student leaders on campuses across Austin, as a way to ensure that student voices are heard on the issue of the I-35 expansion. As a campus, St. Edward’s is bounded by the highway, and its expansion could have negative effects on our community’s health due to carbon dioxide emissions.

OPINION: Rethink35 lawsuit could save Austinites from billion dollar budget, traffic headache

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Senior ENSP student Katie Gay was one of the four students who attended the annual TRACS conference on South Padre Island. She along with her fellow students and faculty presented an appropriately unorthodox seminar for the canoe making program at St. Edward’s.

St. Edward’s takes on annual college sustainability summit to learn, showcase programs

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Texas Rising is a student organization in partnership with the Texas Freedom Network which seeks to increase votership amongst college students. Texas Rising hosts a variety of events at St. Edward’s and other universities before and during election season.

OPINION: Texas primary election sets the stage for general election in November

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Although Royal Caribbeans headquarters are based in Miami, they operate several cruise terminals throughout the world. In 2022, the company created their own exclusive cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas which cost over $125 million to build.

OPINION: “Icon of the Seas” vessel could compound adverse effects of cruises exponentially

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Austin City Hall, located between 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez, is the location of the Austin City Council and many other city officials’ offices. Every Thursday, the Austin City Council holds general meetings in which citizens are invited to watch and a limited number are allowed to speak. For more information about your local council representative, see the City of Austin’s website.

OPINION: Acevedo selection casts doubts on city manager Garza’s leadership, Austin’s civil structure in its entirety

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
SEU rugby football club members practicing their scrum with a scrum sled. A scrum sled is meant to imitate the conditions that occur under a scrum. Several coaches and other people stand on the scrum sled to model the weight of eight people.

The ups, downs, scrums, mauls of the club rugby team’s undefeated season

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
Various students lining up to taste the cultural delights at the club’s cultural showcase. In this corner of the Moody Atrium, tables featured cuisine from Qatar, Korea, Bangladesh, Japan, France and Tanzania. Katya Riviera (center), can be seen giving a presentation about the Japanese chicken curry she prepared.

International Students Association hosts International Education Week, bring greater visibility to campus community

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
November 23, 2023
Eighthman senior Vincent Villanueva traveling the ball towards the St. Edwards end-zone. The Eighthman is responsible for aiding the scrum, when the eight biggest players from each side try to get the ball. At the end of the scrum, the eighthman can get the ball and run it.

Rugby club finally plays on the hilltop and wins 67-0 against University of Texas at Dallas

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
St. Edward’s administration, faculty and student leaders gathered at the Texas Capitol. Rep. Lulu Flores (center) was responsible for the creation of House Resolution 23 which was passed unanimously by the House that morning. Its passage is a landmark step in recognizing the school’s accomplishments in serving Latino and first generation students.

Texas House of Representatives honors St. Edward’s dedication to Latino, first generation students

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Students at St. Edward’s and residents of Austin alike mount bicycles to traverse the city. Despite Austins claims of being a green city, cyclists find the city expressly difficult to ride in. The city attempts to alleviate these hurdles with new policies such as the MetroBike program.

OPINION: Austin’s $11.3 million investment in MetroBike program would better serve other transit programs

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
At the end of every point, regardless of who wins, each team comes together in a group huddle. Through this, the team comes together in both a metaphorical and physical sense to prepare for the upcoming point. Small moments like these remind the viewer of the connectivity the volleyball team must have to perform well together.

GAME DAY: Women’s volleyball loses 3-1 in Senior Night Match against UT at Tyler Patriots

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
SEU setter Jaiden LaVanway assisting in a play for the St. Ed’s team. The setters played an essential role in setting the team up to get a kill on the other team.

GAME DAY: Women’s volleyball team loses 3-2 in Homecoming match

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
SEU Inside Center William Mayer aggressively moves the ball while being pursued by the LeTourneau players. Throughout the game, the Hilltoppers avoided the advances of the other team.

GAME DAY: SEU rugby team wins Homecoming match 99-0 despite location changes

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
SEU Climbing Team participates in annual Halloween climbing contest

SEU Climbing Team participates in annual Halloween climbing contest

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
CapMetro currently operates a Downtown Rail which only services Austin’s downtown area. The inadequacies of Austin’s CapMetro is an often cited reason for why the city needs better public transportation.

OPINION: Prospective Austin-San Antonio transit doomed to go off the rails just like its predecessor

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
St. Edward’s American flag is a symbol of the college’s devotion to the principles of the American government. Principles which are currently being tested as political power are abused and misappropriated in our nation’s government.

OPINION: Kevin McCarthy’s historic ousting expresses worrying future for country’s cohesion

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Jason Lyons, 22-year-old center-back for the mens soccer team, stands in front of Main Buildings iconic red doors. Lyons initially walked through these doors as a freshman recruit for the soccer team, but had to walk out of them while the soccer team was sunsetted. Now he will be finishing this legacy with his soccer team in tow. 

SEU men’s soccer center-back returns to the team as a graduate student

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Born Late Records displays a custom Motörhead denim jacket in front of their booth. The company buys, sells and trades vinyl, CDs, tapes, shirts and other memorabilia. Their storefront is located at 2920 Race Street, Fort Worth, TX, and their Instagram is @bornlaterecords.

Family-ran convention draws in vinyl-loving crowds, cultivates resurgence of Austin music scene

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Texas Capitol building, where the Sept. 16 proceedings were held, undergoing rehabilitation work. The State Capitol is in a turbulent state both inside and out.

OPINION: Paxton trial reminds us of extensive fractures within our system.

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
A member of the St. Edward’s men’s club team faces off against several members of the TCU team while trying to possess the ball.

GAME DAY: Men’s club soccer loses their season opener 6-0

Tate Burchfield, Reporter
September 18, 2023
St. Edward’s men’s soccer team preparing for their upcoming match against University of Colorado and Colorado Springs on Sept. 6th.

Competitive men’s soccer team returns to athletics department

Tate Burchfield, Reporter
September 11, 2023
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