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Zemira Recio

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer

Zemira is a freshman and this is her first year being a Staff Writer for Hilltop Views. She is a political science major and aspires to become a lawyer someday. When she's not writing or doing schoolwork, her favorite past times are reading and painting.

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Taylor Swift double-releases 11th studio album on Apr. 19. “The Tortured Poets Department” takes listeners on Swift’s personal journey dealing with the plethora of emotions that come with heartbreak and acceptance.

REVIEW: Taylor Swift takes listeners through the grueling stages of love, loss in double-release album

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
Residents at Basil Moreau Hall hang several flags in the building’s main lobby. Each flag represents different racial, ethnic and social identities that students are a part of.

New task force, student-led efforts make pathway for symbols of inclusivity on campus

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
Student Involvement provided students and attendees with free Hillfest t-shirts while supplies lasted. The shirts were available in a “first come, first serve” basis for guests. Students who completed the pre-registration challenges throughout the week were guaranteed a shirt.

Hilltoppers join in on Family Weekend festivities at annual Hillfest celebration

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
CAMP and Chicanx/Latinx Studies welcomed Saúl Sánchez, Ph.D., to talk to students about his book, describe his experience as a former migrant worker, as well as discuss themes about education, family and adversity. The conversation is hosted in observance of National Farmworker Awareness Week.

Chicanx/Latinx studies collaborates with CAMP to welcome guest author for conversation in observation of National Farmworker Awareness Week

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024
New Max docuseries “Quiet On Set” highlights the dark aspects behind the sets of popular Nickelodeon TV shows. Former child actors and Nickelodeon employees come forth and speak about the abuse and toxicity they endured during their time working on set.

OPINION: Documentary exposes Nickelodeon, sheds light on the disappointing lack of protection for child stars

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Junior Sydney Smith runs in the first day of the meet at Texas State University. This is Smiths third year on the team and the years of experience have helped her improve as an athlete. During the meet at Texas Southern University, she placed second in the mile event and set a personal best.

SEU Track & Field athletes speak on meet performance, progress, outlook amidst ongoing season

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
Texas’ strict anti-immigration bill, Senate Bill 4, challenges the future of migrants and undocumented people in the state. Controversy surrounding the bill going into effect has caused tensions in ongoing court hearings.

OPINION: Dear Texas, strict immigration policies aren’t the answer

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Students and campus organizations collaborate to put on the Annual Ballroom Extravaganza. The event allows student performers to unleash their creativity in the form of drag and ballroom culture.

Organizations and student performers collaborate to host Annual Ballroom Extravaganza

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Local women-owned and women-supporting small businesses gathered on Ragsdale Lawn to display the unique products they had to offer and sell to students. The market was hosted by the Office of Student Belonging and Inclusive Excellence in observation of Women’s History Month.

Annual expo showcases local women-led small businesses in celebration of Women’s History Month

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
At the forefront of Austin City Hall, hundreds of protestors flocked as part of the Palestinian Youth Movements March 2nd Millions March for Palestine call to action. Multiple speakers took the steps across the span of a few hours, then the protest marched through downtown toward the Capitol.

Protesters gather at Austin City Hall to rally, march for ceasefire in Gaza

Hailey Womack and Zemira Recio
March 6, 2024
Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the late Reggae musician, Bob Marley, in the latest biopic “Bob Marley: One Love.” The film, produced by members of Marley’s family, depicts the trials and tribulations that were faced in Marley’s career as a growing musician.

REVIEW: “Bob Marley: One Love” exhibits how music became a powerful weapon amidst political unrest, violence

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Student organizations team up to provide accessible early voting options for students. They provided shuttles to transport students to and from early voting locations that are off-campus. Shuttle dates are Feb. 21, Feb. 27 and Mar. 1.

Student Government Association, Bridge, FLIP team up to provide transportation to off-campus early voting sites for student voters

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Student clubs and organizations gathered on Ragsdale Lawn to host sales and fundraisers pertaining to Valentine’s Day. Among the items that were sold included flowers, greeting cards and a variety of treats and candy.

Hilltoppers “spread the love” as students, clubs partake in activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day across campus

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
People around Austin flocked to South Congress to attend the 17th annual Jo’s Chili Cook-Off. The competition hosted many different teams from across the city and showcased their culinary talents.

Jo’s 17th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off Spices Up South Congress

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
“Means Girls” is a modern revival based on the original 2004 film and 2018 Broadway musical. Bebe Wood (left), Reneé Rapp (middle), and Avantika Vandanapu (right) reprise the roles of the film’s “it” girls, the Plastics.

REVIEW: Despite quirks, “Mean Girls” movie-musical dazzles, shines in its modern remake of the iconic film

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
Sweet Memes is in full wing with their over-the-top seasonal decorations for the upcoming holiday season.

Eat, Pray, Love: Decadent South Congress confectionery presents tasty delights to please all the senses

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 25, 2023
Lyft introduced a new feature “Women+ Connect” last September that has recently expanded to more cities. The feature allows riders to request female and nonbinary drivers for preference. It is also encouraging more women and nonbinary people to become Lyft drivers.

OPINION: Lyft’s new “Women+ Connect” feature is the safe travel option that women, nonbinary people have always needed

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” becomes Taylor Swift’s fourth re-released album. The album joins “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” “Red (Taylor’s Version)” and “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” as Swift continues efforts to regain rights to her music in ownership battle with Scooter Braun.

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” REVIEW: Swift brings back a fresh, stylish take of her original album

Zemira Recio, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Office of Student Involvement and Student Volunteers work together to make the second annual haunted house a success amongst students. Efforts for the haunted house included scary makeup, over-the-top acting, and horrifying decorations to set the mood.

Student involvement, student volunteers host second annual homecoming haunted house

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Professor Alex Barron, Ph.D, introduces speakers Alison Kafer and Emily Shryock. They both discuss various topics and share personal experiences regarding disability justice, activism and education.

University invites guest speakers for “New Directions in Disability Justice” discussion, offers Q&A panel

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
One booth features jewelry from Cosmic Chaos Jewelry, a small, local business that produces dazzling and whimsical earrings, necklaces, bracelets and hair clips.

Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion hosts Queer Expo as one of many activities for Queer Week on campus

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
OPINION: Swift-Kelce romance is the unlikely love story we never knew we needed, despite opposition

OPINION: Swift-Kelce romance is the unlikely love story we never knew we needed, despite opposition

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Thousands gather at Zilker Park for the opening day of Austin City Limits.

OPINION: My Austin City Limits music festival opening day experience as a first-time attendee

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
The books that were chosen to be showcased are amongst the most banned children’s books in the state.

Munday Library hosts story time event showcasing banned children’s books

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Students and board members meet for Pride Game Night, an effort to kick-off the next semester of SEU Pride on the hilltop.

SEU Pride hosts first event of the semester

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
REVIEW: “Blue Beetle” provides just the right amount of heart, humor, representation to leave viewers hopeful about upcoming DC projects

REVIEW: “Blue Beetle” provides just the right amount of heart, humor, representation to leave viewers hopeful about upcoming DC projects

Zemira Recio, Reporter
September 18, 2023
According to students, a big part of the new coffeehouse adjustment is experiencing longer wait times than previous years.

Campus coffeehouse rebrands to “We Proudly Serve” Starbucks

Zemira Recio, Reporter
September 13, 2023
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