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
The Spring 2022 Involvement Fair was held in the Mabee Ballroom with several COVID-19 guidelines in place for students and faculty. The fair allows students to get to know about clubs and organizations on campus they can become involved in.

COVID-19 continues to affect campus organizations in many ways

Kathryn O’Pella, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Two Capital Metro bus stops are located at the edge of campus along South Congress. This includes the aptly named St. Edward's stop.

Free bus fare introduced, offers students transportation to and from campus

Osgar Nugent, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
Val Mar (left) and Laura Chappell both plan to visit the Ragsdale Center again during the semester. The new location opened the second week of the semester.

Ragsdale Center offers new limited dining services

Morgan Taylor, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
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
BSAAC has been active this semester in promoting important issues involving racial justice in sports. The organization has created a safe space for Black athletes on campus.

Black Student Athletes and Allies Committee provides safe space for Black athletes on campus

Katya Melchor, Reporter
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
China tested a new hypersonic missile in July. This comes as tensions in the south pacific continue to rise between the U.S. and China.

China tests new hypersonic missile, tensions in south pacific continue to escalate

Zora Hermans, Reporter
November 10, 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
As protests erupt across Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro faces potential impeachment. His handling of COVID-19 and the economy have been criticized both in Brazil and abroad.

Mass protests erupt in Brazil, Bolsonaro faces political pressure and potential impeachment

Annie Bresee, Reporter
October 17, 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
Rob Penders joined the Hilltop in 2006 as the head coach of the men's baseball team. The petition, made in an effort to terminate him from his role, is growing steadily.

Student-athlete files discrimination complaint against head baseball coach Rob Penders

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2021
Justice Steven Breyer has sat on the Supreme Court since his appointment in 1994. As the ideological balance of the court shifts to the right, groups on the left have started pressuring Justice Breyer to retire.

Justice Steven Breyer faces pressure to retire from Supreme Court, his future still uncertain

Milo Cortese, News Editor
October 12, 2021
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