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Roy Johnson, campus arborist and sustainability coordinator, works alongside the volunteers to get the food forest ready for the winter cover crops. “I'm hoping that even if they're just volunteering per requirement or other reason, that at least some of them get inspired to get more invested and come back,” Johnson said.
Campus food forest fosters community, offers number of opportunities through regenerative agriculture
Dalia Zamora, Copy Editor • October 24, 2024

From zombie land to a productive field, the St. Edward’s food forest has grown into a hidden oasis on campus behind Teresa Hall.  The vision...

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“Get out there and vote,” Westfall said. “Make sure your vote is educated and that you align with the beliefs of the person you are voting for. Just think about the impact that vote could have. It might seem arbitrary or minuscule, but at the end of the day, it’s the least you can do.”
A lot on the line in upcoming presidential election, students say
Gabrielle Caumon, Life & Arts Editor • October 29, 2024
At the event, students, faculty and other attendees were encouraged to ask Wehle questions they have about democracy, politics and American government. Like other Kozmetsky events, those asking questions are incentivized with free gifts as well as the opportunity to talk to subject experts.
Kozmetsky hosts author, professor, attorney to speak on Constitution
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • October 24, 2024
The senators gather for their weekly meeting in the St. André Multipurpose Room on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 16, 2024
Magnolia Westfall, Reporter • October 24, 2024
Amy Concilio, Ph.D., (left) Desiree Lugo-Marquez and Margaux Ordeveza collect soil samples from a covered sample site intended to simulate extreme drought conditions for the grasses being studied.
St. Edward’s University students break ground on restoring the Texas Hill Country through ecological research
Julia Klein, Reporter • October 21, 2024
Kozmetsky Intern Grace Hosek and Jackeline “Jackey” Guajardo working together to register event attendees to vote. The event’s positioning sought to attract those passing by as well as those who had previous knowledge of the panel.
Bipartisan panel seeks to inform students, St. Edward’s community on voting
Tate Burchfield and Emma Sutton • October 21, 2024
Sports
Senior Alyssa Garcia as she celebrates her goal against Midwestern State University. Garcia, who is playing her last season, scored her first goal since freshman year during this game.
St. Edward’s women’s soccer defeats Midwestern State University in a close 1-0 match
Magnolia Westfall, Reporter • October 26, 2024
Badley is fighting in mid air for the domination of the net with a Patriot. Ultimately, the Patriots took the point but Badley put up a good fight at the net.
DBU Patriots sweep SEU Hilltoppers 3-0 in thrilling volleyball match
Jose de Luna, Photographer • October 20, 2024
Melanee Vargas is about to spike the ball that SPC won't be able to receive. Scoring the point for SEU and pulling ahead of SPC. After scoring Melanee is up to serve.
Women’s Club Volleyball dominates the court against St. Phillip College
Jose de Luna, Photographer • October 20, 2024
Watanabe and Reyes celebrate after Watanebe’s goal in the 30th minute at the Midwestern State University game. This was the first game in the Lone Star Conference, earning them their first conference win 5-0.
From last year’s struggles to a stunning season of redemption, men’s soccer recovers in Lone Star Conference
Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter • October 17, 2024
Sydney Carrigan takes an open three point shot attempt, one of her many of the night. She connected with one as the clock ran down in the first half.
Women’s club basketball falls to ACC in second game of the season
Hailey Womack, News Editor • October 16, 2024
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Life And Arts
Stan appears as the former president in “The Apprentice,” in a daring departure from his previous tenure as “Buckey Barnes” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stan joined the production in 2022 along with Abbasi, bringing the original 2016 screenplay to life.
“The Apprentice” is a lofty, semi-successful alternative origin story for Trump
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • October 25, 2024

Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and director Ali Abbasi have teamed up to create a semi-biographical drama about former President and real-estate...

FX’s “English Teacher” centers around the comedic escapades of educators at a public high school in Austin, Texas. The show’s title card, a sky view of the iconic Congress Bridge, pays homage to the city.
FX sitcom ‘English Teacher’ shines spotlight on the diverse experiences of Texas educators
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
At the end of the show, the tour logo flashes at audiences before the post-show playlist begins. This logo was printed on small sweat towels and sold at the concert.
Was Sweat Tour Really Worth the Hype?
Emma Sutton, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
The art collective “Hammonds + West” opened their newest exhibit, “Awake in the Dark” in the Fine Arts Building last week. An artist talk was held, including a Q&A session, refreshments and time to enjoy the art.
New art exhibit opens on campus discussing climate change
Lola Claire, Editor-in-Chief • October 21, 2024
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Viewpoints
A sign at Austin Pets Alive! points the way to more kennels, where some of the shelter's 300+ dogs await their forever homes. While Austin maintains a remarkable 98% live-release rate, the shelter remains consistently at capacity.
OPINION: Solutions to strays must be found, adopted on a global scale
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • October 21, 2024

In Huancayo, Peru, a city of 122,000 nestled in the Andes, stray dogs roam freely. This scene, common throughout much of Latin America, stands...

It’s been over three weeks since Hurricane Helene made landfall and up to 100,000 people in the Ashville, North Carolina, area don’t have running water. The federal government’s response has sparked questions about its priorities.
OPINION: Hurricane season leaves southeast in shambles, citizens looking for answers
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024
Lines at Austin City Limits Music Festival add to long wait times and discomfort in the Texas heat. Many attendees complain about these long lines and their organization.
OPINION: How small changes could make Austin’s music festival even better
Emma Sutton and Julia Klein • October 16, 2024
Sophomore Zane Cummings rocks his blue-dyed mustache. Cummings, no stranger to facial hair, made the decision to wear his mustache after a series of Instagram polls – where his followers voted for their preferred facial hair.
FACEOFF: Mustache revival should be celebrated not feared.
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • October 11, 2024
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