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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

Hilltop Views
A student-led petition and protest led the Faculty Senate to pass a motion for a vote of no confidence in President Fuentes. The vote is expected to advance to the Collegium, which consists of all faculty who teach two or more classes this semester.

Board of Trustees meets with subcommittee of Faculty Senate in act of shared governance

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
March 27, 2024
Epau giving his speech on the final day of Convocation. From Uganda, Epau attended Holy Cross Lake View Secondary School in Jinja, Uganda before coming to St. Edward's. He is the first Ugandan Moreau Scholar to come to SEU.

St. Edward’s University hosts Convocation 2024, brings educators from across the world to remember, create hope

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
March 4, 2024
Students gather on the university Seal with signs displaying call to actions. Students dance around to pop music in rainbow attire as they await the results of today's Faculty Senate meeting.

Faculty Senate moves for no confidence in St. Edward’s University president

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Associate Professor of Social Work Adam McCormick, Ph.D, speaks to students at the protest on Feb. 27 outside of Ragsdale. Students protested for nearly eight hours on the university’s Seal in response to the Pride flag being removed from the campus coffee shop last semester.

Successive student-led protest calls for no confidence vote by faculty

Claire Lawrence and Hailey Womack
February 29, 2024
"It is definitely upsetting to know that they took down the flag and no matter how much we speak about wanting it back, they’re just not listening and also try to sweep it under the rug like it is not happening," junior Yaleet Reyes said.

Students host day-long peaceful protest for Pride flag removal on university Seal

Chloe Almendarez and Gabrielle Caumon
February 27, 2024
Students at St. Edward's University are taking matters into their own hands about the change in LGBTQ+ representation across campus. An anonymously-run student petition is calling for the reinstallation of the Pride flag that once hung from the rafters in the campus coffeehouse.

Students voice LGBTQ+ representation concerns, advocate for change

Chloe Almendarez and Claire Lawrence
February 21, 2024
Meadows Coffeehouse is located in Ragsdale Center at the heart of campus. In addition to coffee, pastries, snacks and a variety of grab & go options, Meadows now features breakfast and late-night menus that offer hot food options.

Dining hall changes offer new hours, food options on account of student feedback

Lynn Jafarzadeh, Illustrator
February 20, 2024
The Office of Student Belonging and Inclusive Excellence at St. Edward’s University works to organize a variety of events and programs on campus. They also help advise and support a number of student organizations, such as Monarchs on the Hilltop and Latinx Student Leaders Organization.

Students express concerns over Senate Bill 17 in the midst of diversity, equity, inclusion bans across Texas institutes

Lynn Jafarzadeh and Claire Lawrence
February 5, 2024
An overdose kit attached to an AED machine in Munday Library. After only being able to access Narcan through contacting UPD, enough doses were received to provide them across campus.

New opioid overdose kits installed around campus

Sarah Armosky and Alec Campa
November 15, 2023
The McNair Scholars Program celebrates 20 years on the hilltop this fall. Current students hold signs that proudly state “I am McNair.” (Emilio Casanova / Hilltop Views)

McNair Scholars Program celebrates 20 years on the hilltop

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
October 30, 2023
Students gather to view various dry food products placed throughout the pantry on shelves. The Huddle tends to have heavy foot traffic throughout the entire day.

The Huddle hosts relocated food pantry, addresses food insecurity on campus

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
St. Edward's students in Hunt Hall cheer as they witness President Fuentes on the livestream receive the Seal from Washington D.C.

University receives distinguished certification for success as Hispanic Serving Institute

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
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