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
Almost two months into President Biden's term, he approved an airstrike in Syria. Many Biden supporters we upset to hear of this decision.

Biden’s first airstrike against insurgent forces in Syria escalates tensions in the region, supporters upset with decision

Chris Kunin, Reporter
March 11, 2021
H-E-B, a Texas grocery chain, continues to require shoppers to wear masks. Many other businesses in Texas kept mask requirements despite Gov. Abbott's new order.

Texas businesses update store mask policies after Gov. Abbott signs executive order to remove mandate

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
There are four scheduled wellness days scattered throughout the spring semester. Students can take care of themselves by taking a break from devices and move their bodies.

Wellness days to replace spring break holiday, encourage students to take care of themselves

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Chinese and Arabic are considered critical lanuages which have different alphabets. These languages are difficult to learn, which often discourages students from learning.

Chinese Club publishes petition to save Chinese, Arabic courses after learning of department-level discussion

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 3, 2021
The Munday Library was once a building buzzing with students. These days, the library is usually found unoccupied due to the health regulations, however, most resources are available online.

Covid-19 yields many structural changes to Munday Library, no longer buzzing with students

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 22, 2021
Almost 3 million households in Texas do not have power. Across the United States, at least 23 people have died from storm-related incidents, according to the New York Times.

Winter storm puts millions at risk; St. Edward’s cancels on-campus and virtual operations

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021
The graffiti incident was reported to St. Edward's UPD on Feb. 3. The graffiti was then cleaned from the doors later that night.

St. Edward’s investigating hate-based graffiti in Basil Moreau Hall

Christine Sanchez and Nina Martinez
February 11, 2021
CAMP's office is located on the bottom floor of Moody Hall. CAMP has helped more 2,800 students since 1972.

How CAMP scholars are navigating classes, digital divide amid pandemic

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 9, 2021
St. Edward’s University’s mission includes creating a more just and humane world. Through groups and offices like the Systemic Racism Task Force and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, the university attempts to live out this part of their mission.

Systemic Racism Task Force aims to fulfill Holy Cross mission of diversity, inclusion

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Before Covid-19, students gathered at the It’s On Us Take Back the Night event to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. The student organization works closely with Title IX coordinators.

Universities await Title IX changes under new Biden administration, LGBTQ+ students, survivors to be affected

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Viewpoints Editor
February 5, 2021
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 5, 2021
2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe water. Due to Covid-19, regions like the Navajo Nation, are struggling to fight the virus without clean water.

A southwest reservation struggles to combat COVID-19 as they still lack access to water

Nina Martinez, News Editor
January 31, 2021
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