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

Hilltop Views
One of the main movie posters promoting “Saturday Night” outside of the Violet Crown Cinema in Downtown Austin.

REVIEW: Biopic delves into how SNL’s critical acclaim arose from chaos

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Beaded by Sandy, owned and operated by Junior Sandra Chapa, sells handmade beaded rings, bracelets and necklaces. Chapa’s small business is recurring and has made appearances at many on-campus markets and expos.

Homecoming debut vendor market showcases current students, alumni with small businesses

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
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
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.”

REVIEW: ‘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
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.

REVIEW: “The Apprentice” is a lofty, semi-successful alternative origin story for Trump

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
October 25, 2024
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.

REVIEW: 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
The Texas State Fair gave students the opportunity to experience the iconic symbols that pay homage to the Lone Star State. The fair’s mascot, the enormous Big Tex, greeted the students as they made their way through the fair.

Hilltoppers head over to the Texas State Fair thanks to UPB efforts

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
The Austin-local bookstore BookWoman hosted a pop-up shop inside Carter Auditorium for students. Gonzalez’s book, along with other selected books that are similar to her works, were featured at the pop-up and available for student purchase.

Visiting Writer Series welcomes first guest of the semester for poetry reading

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
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