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
In Austin, a multitude of both Trump and Biden signs line the sidewalks. Depending on the election results, Texas may turn to a blue state or remain red.

Voter turnout will determine if Texas goes blue for the first time in 44 years

Tyler Hotz, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
President Donald Trump was treated with an experimental antibody treatment for COVID-19. He was discharged from the hospital on Mon. Oct. 5 at 5:30 pm.

President Trump, family test positive COVID-19, multiple White House staff members contract virus

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
October 16, 2020
Early voting polls open at 7am and close at 7pm. All site4s are required to practice social distancing guidelines and all voters must wear a mask.

Everything you need to know about early voting this election season

Kristin Barrientos, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
Early Voting and Election Day Poll Sites

Early Voting and Election Day Poll Sites

Nina Martinez, News Editor
October 13, 2020
There will be no option to straight-ticket vote on the 2020 election ballot. Straight-ticket voting is when a voter selects to vote for all of the candidates under one party.

Students emphasize opinions on federal decision to eliminate straight-ticket voting

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Boone Elementary School returned to in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 5. The school is located on Crawford Dr. in SW Austin.

850 AISD teachers boycott resumption of in-person classes, raise multiple safety concerns

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
October 8, 2020
California v. Texas: Gov. Abbott opposes Affordable Care Act, case makes its way to Supreme Court

California v. Texas: Gov. Abbott opposes Affordable Care Act, case makes its way to Supreme Court

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Lake Jackson's water supply is. now contaminated by a brain-eating amoeba, which can be deadly if it enters the nasal passage. Lake Jackson is located on the outskirts of Houston in Brazoria County.

Brain-eating amoeba appears in Texas waters, contaminates Lake Jackson water supply

Kristin Barrientos and Vanessa Lopez-Campos
October 6, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett serves as on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Many Americans fear she will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade if appointed.

President Trump nominates conservative justice Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ginsburg

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
October 6, 2020
St. Edward's has implemented multiple stickers in elevators and buildings to promote social distancing. Other measures like required face masks, have been set in place.

St. Edward’s administration makes substantial changes to spring semester due to COVID-19

Sierra Rozen and Claire Lawrence
October 6, 2020
Many of St. Edward's Hispanic students fear their safety as a large demographic affected by the virus. Monarchs on the Hilltop is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive community for undocumented students & students from mixed-status families as they cope with the pandemic.

Hispanic Heritage Month highlights struggles Latinx community faces due to COVID-19

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Reporter
October 6, 2020
The Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok, is popular among many Americans. President Trump is trying to ban the app, unless owned by a US company.

President Trump attempts to make TikTok an American app, possible headquarters in Texas

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
October 3, 2020
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