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

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

Hilltop Views
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 4, 2021
The Diversity and Inclusion Office at St. Edward's University trains staff in LGBTQ+ Ally Training. Programs like Ally Training, work toward creating a safer, more inclusive space at SEU.

St. Edward’s LGBTQ+ resources aim to provide safe spaces for queer community, have room for growth

Audrey Cahak, Reporter
December 30, 2020
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
Hilltoppers enjoy a socially-distanced game of volleyball at the Emerge Retreat. Campus Ministry found a way to help retreaters enjoy activities, all while keeping COVID-19 regulations in mind.

Campus Ministry leaders discuss challenges brought by COVID-19, explain how they adapted to changes

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
Due online learning, students find themselves struggling to adjust to the changes. The decision to add "No Pass" as a failing grade substitute was petitioned in hopes of reducing additional stress.

SEU student, SGA convince Academic Council to implement “No Pass” policy for remainder of Fall 2020 semester

Sierra Rozen, Life and Arts Editor
November 25, 2020
College students are juggling screen time between one, two, even three hour classes, work and extracurriculars. As students' days are booked for hours on Zoom calls, they struggle to find time for themselves.

Students endure academic burnout as virtual learning continues, struggle to balance course loads, work

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Most nights during the pandemic, Austin's Sixth Street has had far less crowds. On Halloween night, the crowds came out, and while they wore masks, failed to social distance.

Scary sights on Sixth Street this Halloween as crowds failed to follow social distancing

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
November 11, 2020
St. Edward's students shared the issues they care most about. Racial equality and environmental issues are the two topics Hilltoppers want to see candidates address.

Hilltoppers Vote: Overview of Student Agenda results, electoral candidates’ plans for prevalent issues

Nina Martinez and Katya Melchor
October 28, 2020
Federal grants through are available to those who show financial need according to FAFSA. Student Financial Services is in Main Building 204.

Everything you need to know to successfully file your FAFSA

Kristin Barrientos, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Kate D'Agostino (middle) leads the Daring to Dialogue group. D'Agostino founded the group in hopes of sparking deeper conversations.

Students encouraged to ‘Dare to Dialogue,’ dig deeper in support of each other

George Murray, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
Denise Mares and Samuel Barrios are two drivers for SafeWalkSEU. Due to COVID-19, volunteers are required to wear masks and riders face away from them in the golf carts.

SafeWalk SEU prepares to resume escorted walks, golf cart rides with changes due to COVID-19

Jazmin Velasquez and Esther Heymans
October 20, 2020
Professor Jena Heath in the White House Press Briefing Room in 2000. Jena Heath is an associate professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at St. Edward's University.

Journalism professor reflects on past election coverage, offers retrospective view on today’s reporting

Claire Lawrence, Reporter
October 20, 2020
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