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The St. Edward’s northbound bus stop is one of two stops on South Congress next to campus. The stop serves the 1, 10 and 801 CapMetro lines which brings passengers up South Congress to Republic Square. Students who live on campus receive “free” bus passes, which shifts the costs of a ride onto the university.
St. Edward’s and H-E-B plant 17 trees around South Congress bus stop to create shade, conduct research on tree health
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • November 12, 2024

St. Edward’s University partnered with H-E-B’s Trees for Texans program to expand St. Edward’s tree canopy over the northbound CapMetro...

News
The Health and Counseling Center’s outreach initiatives include informational displays with resources ranging from 'What is Counseling?' guides to faculty mental health support materials.
A guide to mental health resources on the hilltop
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • November 18, 2024
Faculty members from St. Edward's University's new nursing program look on as a student receives her white coat during the inaugural White Coat Ceremony. The historic event, held in Jones Auditorium, marks the beginning of clinical training for the university's first-ever nursing cohort.
St. Edward’s inaugural nursing cohort dons white coats in historic ceremony
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • November 14, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming parade kicked off on Nov. 2, with multiple organizations on campus showcasing their school spirit.
Hilltopper community displays school spirit, pride at annual homecoming celebration
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
“I think even if I'm voting for the losing party, I made an impact by going to vote in the first place,” biochemistry junior Andrea Joglar said. “There is a point to democracy, and this is what it is. You can only participate in democracy if you go vote.”
Hilltoppers’ reaction to 2024 US election results
Gabrielle Caumon and Bruno Echt Fusaro • November 7, 2024
“I hope students walked away feeling they have a voice in political elections, and that they are able to express that voice and participate in different political spheres within the community,” senior Tanner Rodriguez, student coordinator of the event, said.
Civics Lab hosts election night watch party to civically engage students
Raveena Devjee, Intern • November 7, 2024
Sports
St. Edward's head coach Brian Young, a former University of New Hampshire player and Brown University assistant coach, takes notes during practice. After nearly two decades leading the Hilltoppers, from 2004-2022, Young returned to rebuild the program following its reinstatement, earning the Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year for the team's remarkable turnaround in 2024.
St. Edward’s men’s soccer thrives under Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year
Nicky Williams, Reporter • December 7, 2024
Each station had a printout of the rules for matches, and which stages to play on. Players were invited to bring their own controller of choice.
Esports hosts ‘Battle at the Hilltop’ tournament to engage campus community
Hailey Womack, News Editor • December 7, 2024
Forward Arthur Souza maintains the pressure on Mustang Cooper Tea. Souza finished the season earning an All-Conference First Team award, as well as the Academic Player of the Year.
Men’s soccer falls 3-1 to Midwestern State University in thrilling Lone Star Conference semifinals match
Anna Pratts and Natalia Zavaleta • December 7, 2024
Conor McManus (35) led all scorers and set a career-highs with 25 points and five steals. He made 7-of-10 3-pointer attempts.
Hilltoppers men’s basketball raids Southwestern University Pirates 95-47
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • November 30, 2024
Gavino Ramos was a big playmaker for the team, generating shots and open attempts for his teammates. “(It was) definitely a good win, but definitely some things we need to clean up as well,” Ramos said. “Missed a lot of free throws, gave up too many layups, small things like that that kind of make the game closer than it should. But cleaning those up we'll be good down the road.”
Men’s basketball secures win in close home opener against Rockford University
Hailey Womack, News Editor • November 25, 2024
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Life And Arts
Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated, highly controversial boxing match. There is a 31 year age difference between the two.
Jake Paul ‘beats’ Mike Tyson in highly anticipated boxing match
Raveena Devjee, Intern • November 25, 2024

The most anticipated boxing match of the last decade took place on Nov. 15. Streaming on Netflix, this fight was much more accessible than any...

The cast of “The Play That Goes Wrong” reproduction of the iconic picture in front of the set still standing.
REVIEW: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ but it felt so right
Lola Claire, Editor-in-Chief • November 18, 2024
Participation in ESMOAS is part of the Model OAS (POLS4149) course offered in the fall with Rodrigo Nunes. The next conference will be held in fall 2025 at St. Thomas University, in Houston, Texas.
Students shine at mock multinational conference, taking home awards and teamwork spirit
Gabrielle Caumon and Zemira Recio • November 18, 2024
Alexi 8bit is welcomed as the opening act for the festival. She dazzled the audience with her indie pop music.
Second Groovy GOAT festival spotlights local musicians, organizations
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
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Viewpoints
Built in 1961, St. Joseph Hall has served St. Edward’s as a residence hall, faculty offices, a chapel and a bomb shelter for the Brothers of the Holy Cross over the years. After sitting vacant since 2019, the space will be demolished and transformed into green space for the university.
OPINION: St. Joseph Hall is coming down, but what’s growing in its place?
Julia Klein, Reporter • January 16, 2025

St. Joseph Hall is set to be demolished at the end of the semester, but what will replace it? The administration has vaguely promised a “green...

Political signs advertising local Austin, Travis County and national political candidates near polling locations on Election Day at the University of Texas at Austin. Both Republican and Democratic candidates are represented on the political advertisements. Students at booths were encouraging other UT students and faculty to vote.
OPINION: Dear reader, Austin politics affect you too
Nik Machado, Reporter • November 12, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump will walk back into the White House sometime in January with a transfer of power occurring between him and President Biden. Trump is one of two presidents who have served two non-consecutive presidential terms, the other being Grover Cleveland.
OPINION: Our lives after Nov. 5, how did we get here? Where do we go?
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • November 7, 2024
Julia Klein wears a Harris-Walz camo hat, showing her support for the campaign on election day.
OPINION: A heated presidential race deserves better than lukewarm policy
Julia Klein, Reporter • November 7, 2024
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