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
Penders head-coached at St. Edward's University for 15 years. The Hilltoppers began their 2021-22 season on Feb. 4 at home against Eastern New Mexico.

Head baseball coach Rob Penders leaves St. Edward’s University

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2021
UPD Chief Huerta speaks at the It's On Us meeting. This meeting was open to all of the campus community.

It’s On Us holds open meeting, discusses campus safety after crime advisory issued

Elle Bent, Life & Arts Editor
December 1, 2021
Students have returned to campus for the first time in almost two years. With midterms coming up, many students are taking in-person exams again for the first time.

Students take in-person exams again for the first time in nearly two years, brings new challenges

Sydney Treat, Reporter
November 10, 2021
Figure 1 is based on the Clery Criminal Offense statistics reported for Main Campus. These offenses include rape, fondling, robbery, aggravated assault burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson. The blue indicates on-campus facilities while red represents student housing. A notable change in offenses is burglary, with six incidents reported in 2018, nine reported in 2019 and two reported in 2020. The sudden decrease in burglary reports is likely due to COVID-19 impacting on-campus living.

2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report released, new data shows decrease in crime

Katya Melchor, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
Many elementary schools, like Barton Hills, are facing rising COVID-19 infections. Teachers, parents and students face new challenges as the school year begins.

Austin enters Stage 5, AISD faces obstacles to keep students, teachers safe from COVID-19

Krysta Herrera, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Classrooms, like this one in Main Building, will look a little different next semester as students return to in-person classes. While some classes remain online, others will meet in cohorts throughout the week and once online.

St. Edward’s adjusts from all-remote classes to hybrid classrooms for upcoming fall semester to keep students safe

Milo Cortese, Reporter
April 23, 2021
Hilltoppers will return to campus for the fall semester as in-person classes resume. Although, the scene will look a little different in the classroom as professors plan teach hybrid classes to keep up with safety protocols.

Students plan to return to campus in Fall 2021, await new classroom, campus changes as COVID-19 cases drop

Elle Bent, Life & Arts Editor
April 21, 2021
Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 10, 2021
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
Last held in 2018, the Texas gubernatorial race is hosted every four years. Gov. Greg Abbott has served as governor since 2015, but Texans may be ready for a change.

What one St. Edward’s professor has to say about candidates in 2022 Texas gubernatorial election

Esther Heymans, Reporter
March 26, 2021
Donald J. Trump's rhetoric behind COVID-19 is said to have sparked and influenced the rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community. After a recent shooting, many Asian Americans feel unsafe.

Criminal justice professor Carsten Andresen explains what fueled the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI community

Chris Kunin, Reporter
March 25, 2021
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