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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
Erica Vela (left), Cressida Rodriguez, Christy Carpenter, Jaycei Scott, Isabella Bardos and Assistant Professor of Practice Public Relations Nancy Salisbury after a Q&A held by Liz Carpenter’s daughter and director of the documentary. Around 30 students and members outside of the St. Edward's community attended the screening.

Documentary about Texas political and public relations trailblazer Liz Carpenter’s life screened at St. Edward’s University

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
September 26, 2024
Vice President of Student Affairs and Administration Lisa Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., (left) with SGA President Mikayla Pastrano by the foliage outside Main Building on campus. The two have worked together to emphasize the importance of voting, and how to become registered to vote on campus.

Voting polls on campus allows students to be involved in upcoming 2024 presidential election

Raveena Devjee, Intern
September 23, 2024
Professors bring their academic expertise to discussion at a Q&A panel about diversity and democracy, led by Emma Woelk. The professors each provided a different perspective on the topic, varying from areas of study such as political science, women and gender studies and social work.

Faculty Q&A panel fosters conversation about diversity and democracy through different academic perspectives

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Homer Huerta, an SEU alum who graduated in 1995, has worked at UPD for about 27 years- eight of them as UPD Chief.

UPD urges preventative measures regarding bike security to combat recent incidents of thievery

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Munday Library plans to bring physical books back to the building hopefully by the end of this academic year.

Munday Library to reinstate physical books on campus

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Erica Zamora, director of the Office of Student Belonging and Inclusive Excellence (OSBIE), poses in front of their new welcome sign in the office. Zamora said the decal is meant to “evoke a sense of belonging” for any student – their home is on the hilltop.

Inclusive Symbols Task Force initiates gender-inclusive housing on campus

Hailey Womack, News Editor
August 27, 2024
The university's forensic science program has been working toward the American Academy of Forensic Science’s accreditation for a decade. Eight days before a scheduled site visit from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, the programs accreditation application was pulled after not receiving approval from the Board of Trustees as a next step in the process.

Students express worry, disappointment over halt in forensic science accreditation process

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 19, 2024
Residents at Basil Moreau Hall hang several flags in the building’s main lobby. Each flag represents different racial, ethnic and social identities that students are a part of.

New task force, student-led efforts make pathway for symbols of inclusivity on campus

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
CAMP and Chicanx/Latinx Studies welcomed Saúl Sánchez, Ph.D., to talk to students about his book, describe his experience as a former migrant worker, as well as discuss themes about education, family and adversity. The conversation is hosted in observance of National Farmworker Awareness Week.

Chicanx/Latinx studies collaborates with CAMP to welcome guest author for conversation in observation of National Farmworker Awareness Week

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024
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
Junior Timothee Pommier and junior Andrea Ochoa planting flowers in front of Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.

Annual Big Event celebrates 20 years on the hilltop

Gabrielle Caumon, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Attendees traverse the Austin Convention Center to attend the wide range of events offered at SXSW EDU. The expo features various companies, products and other education related entities attendees can pause to observe.

SXSW EDU cultivates conversations, innovations showcasing trends in modern American education

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 18, 2024
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