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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

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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...

News
Panelists Crystal Gomez (left), Becky Aleman and Angela Ju, Ph.D. share insights on the evolving immigration landscape at St. Edward's University.
Kozmetsky immigration panel spotlights state, federal policy challenges
Nicole Williams-Quezada, Reporter • November 5, 2024
Early voting ended last Friday, but Travis County Clerk is a good resource to check out the polling stations located around you, as well as their respective wait time, for election day on Nov. 5.
UT-Austin students reflect on education’s stakes in the presidential election
Gabrielle Caumon, Life & Arts Editor • November 4, 2024
President Montserrat Fuentes gives her State of the University Address at the Student Government Association Formal Senate meeting on Oct. 30, 2024.
Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct 30, 2024
Magnolia Westfall, Reporter • November 4, 2024
Monarchs on the Hilltop welcomes a diverse bunch of panelists to educate students on immigration using different lenses. Speaker testimonies varied from personal experiences to legal testimonies, all providing insight for the discussion.
Monarchs on the Hilltop hosts immigration panel in observance of ‘undocuweek’
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
History professor and Middle East specialist, Joe Kotinsly, Ph.D, (left) addresses questions raised by students gathered outside Carriage House regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict occurring in the Middle East during the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence’s Town hall and lecture “The Israel-Hamas War: Past, Present, and Future.”
Kozmetsky Center and Joe Kotinsly on ‘Israel-Hamas War: Past, Present, and Future’
Nik Machado, Reporter • November 2, 2024
Sports
The 2016-17 women's basketball team celebrate their Heartland Conference championship. The season marked the best program record in the Heartland Conference and NCAA DII era, ending with a 20-9 overall and 10-1 at home. Head coach J.J. Riehl (second on the right) still holds the position and now works alongside Khiani Clark (center, back row) and Shakera Barnes (second to the left, middle row).
The St. Edward’s women’s basketball and volleyball programs celebrate their 50th season on the hilltop
Anna Pratts, Sports Editor • October 31, 2024
Freshman forward Christian Mezas runs up the field towards the box in an attacking effort against an Oklahoma Christian defender. Mezas was one of the players responsible for assisting Arthur Souza, who scored the goal for the Hilltoppers at the 82nd minute.
Arthur Souza’s late goal lifts Hilltoppers 1-0 over the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
An international student from Costa Rica, Majo Gonzalez has become an integral part of St. Edward's athletics community, balancing dual majors while revolutionizing how the university's athletes are seen both on and off the field.
Bringing athletic stories into focus at St. Edward’s University
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • October 31, 2024
Annie Rocha shoots for a goal while a Texas A&M player tries to block her shot. Rocha was the player of the match, scoring both goals in the first half, just 10 minutes apart from each other.
St. Edward’s women’s soccer beat Texas A&M International University 2-0
Raveena Devjee, Intern • October 30, 2024
Sydney Carrigans holds the ball and looks upcourt while the team breaks NVC’s full court press. NVC’s head coach, pictured right of Carrigan, kept affirming his team to keep up the press throughout the game.
Scoring troubles continue in fourth game of women’s club basketball
Hailey Womack, News Editor • October 30, 2024
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Life And Arts
Alumni Gym was the destination for Casino Night. After getting a wristband, students got chips for betting that could be used at the end of the night for raffle prizes.
Students gamble night away during Homecoming’s Casino Night
Hailey Womack, News Editor • November 5, 2024

As part of St. Edward’s annual Homecoming, the Alumni Gym was transformed into a high-end swanky casino. With ambient lighting, blended tunes...

Students from Dr. Nancy Salisbury's Public Relations for Non-Profit class gather at the SEU letters on campus. These communication majors have spent the semester planning every aspect of the upcoming Groovy Goat Music Festival, from social media promotion to event logistics, gaining hands-on experience in non-profit event management.
Students learn real-world public relations skills through Groovy Goat Music Festival
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • November 4, 2024
“Brat and it's completely different but also still brat” is a champion of remixing and repurposing. The album truly is completely different but still can be connected to its parent album “brat.”
‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ is what ‘brat’ should have been
Emma Sutton, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Redefining Me(n) and SEU Pride partner together to host associate professor of social work Adam McCormick, Ph.D., for a lecture on “Transformative Masculinity: a Trauma Informed Approach to Authenticity.” He explained to students both his personal and professional experiences with seeing how much causes for trauma are deeply rooted in unhealthy masculinity. His trauma-informed approach to masculinity guided students through discussions on traumas, adverse experiences, and having empathy around awareness.
Redefining Me(n) and Pride host a lecture, foster discussion on transformative masculinity
Zemira Recio and Nik Machado • October 30, 2024
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Viewpoints
It’s a tough season for Cowboys fans. As the Dallas Cowboys’ record falls to 3-5, I think there are multiple things the team should address to become the powerhouse they should be.
OPINION: The Cowboys are spiraling, but not beyond fixing
Hailey Womack, News Editor • November 3, 2024

“America’s team,” the Dallas Cowboys, are often at the forefront of discussion surrounding the National Football League (NFL). This year,...

The third float of the opening ceremony for the Okunchi Festival. The festival is a famous three day cultural and religious celebration in Nagasaki. During the event, food stalls can be found in certain stretches of downtown and the parade floats are carried all throughout the city.
OPINION: Japan challenges, stuns beyond anticipated scope
Max Hoelker, Copy Editor • October 31, 2024
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
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
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