The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

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

Hilltop Views
Professor Andresen began teaching criminal justice at St. Edward's in January 2016. Like many, Andresen is missing the simple things in life, like going out with his family.

Criminal justice professor shares realities of virtual teaching, juggling family, work life

Milo Cortese, Reporter
April 3, 2021
Mental health worsens during COVID-19 due to increased screen time, social isolation for college students, young adults

Mental health worsens during COVID-19 due to increased screen time, social isolation for college students, young adults

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Staff Wrtier
April 3, 2021
Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 3, 2021
Candlewood Suites Hotel is located near many residencies and shopping centers. Parents and business owners fear the safety of the neighborhood if the city chooses to convert the hotel into a shelter.

City of Austin plans to turn Candlewood Suites Hotel into housing for homeless, residents fear conversion

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 21, 2021
There are four scheduled wellness days scattered throughout the spring semester. Students can take care of themselves by taking a break from devices and move their bodies.

Wellness days to replace spring break holiday, encourage students to take care of themselves

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Chinese and Arabic are considered critical lanuages which have different alphabets. These languages are difficult to learn, which often discourages students from learning.

Chinese Club publishes petition to save Chinese, Arabic courses after learning of department-level discussion

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 3, 2021
St. Edward’s University’s mission includes creating a more just and humane world. Through groups and offices like the Systemic Racism Task Force and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, the university attempts to live out this part of their mission.

Systemic Racism Task Force aims to fulfill Holy Cross mission of diversity, inclusion

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Montserrat Fuentes received her Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Chicago. Along with many other students at St. Edward’s, she too is a first generation student.

St. Edward’s welcomes new university president Dr. Montserrat Fuentes

Katya Melchor, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe water. Due to Covid-19, regions like the Navajo Nation, are struggling to fight the virus without clean water.

A southwest reservation struggles to combat COVID-19 as they still lack access to water

Nina Martinez, News Editor
January 31, 2021
Steve Barton gives a speech at the New York Gun Safety Rally. Barton survived the theatre shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Gun safety campaigns continue to fight for gun violence prevention throughout Texas

Ester Martin, Reporter
January 17, 2021
Customer Noah gets a stylish fade from The Barbashop founder and owner Ru. Customers who support and visit The Barbashop are greeted with cold beer and conversation during a trim.

How Austin is advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through support of Queer businesses

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Reporter
January 2, 2021
Graduates from the class of 2020 are the first class in recent history to graduate during a pandemic. Gonzales, among many others, graduated virtually at St. Edward's due to COVID-19.

Spring 2020 graduates still await information about May commencement; alumna shares virtual experience

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2020
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