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
Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993. She was the second woman to serve on the court, following Justice O'Connor.

Honoring Justice Ginsburg’s legacy in the US, Americans fear changes following her death

Nicco Pelicano, Reporter
September 29, 2020
A month after Hurricane Laura hit the Texas Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Beta made landfall. St. Edward's is providing assistance to students who have been affected by the storm.

St. Edward’s seeks to assist students on Texas coast affected by Tropical Storm Beta

Elle Bent, Reporter
September 29, 2020
To qualify for mail-in voting in Texas, you must be 65 or older, confined in jail or cite a disability. As for those out of their home county, like many college students, you may apply for an absentee ballot.

Confusion around mail-in voting process raises questions among voters weeks before Election Day

Jazmin Velasquez, Reporter
September 23, 2020
St. Edward's University has joined the growing list of universities and colleges that are test-optional. This is in an attempt to decrease the stressors high school seniors are facing from from the pandemic.

St. Edward’s becomes test-optional university, plans to reduce stress for applicants

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
The Events and Campus Services employee tasks look different this semester. While there are not many events to prepare for, campus spaces can still be reserved.

St. Edward’s offices undergo changes amid pandemic, student workers learn to adjust

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
September 18, 2020
With different comments on a COVID-19 vaccine from politicians and scientists, people remain uncertain about the progress of a vaccine. Scientists are using the H1N1 vaccine for Influenza A as a model.

Texas aims for COVID-19 vaccine in near future, scientists say development may take longer

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Reporter
September 16, 2020
Over Labor Day weekend, Lake Travis was filled with boats, kayaks and canoes. A crowd of five boats on the lake for a Trump parade sank.

Lake Travis filled with large crowds over Labor Day weekend despite COVID-19 regulations

Tyler Hotz, Reporter
September 16, 2020
Protestors gathered outside the state capitol in a march for justice. Family and friends of Vanessa Guillen push for reform in the military.

Protestors seek justice for Vanessa Guillen at state capitol, push for changes in military

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020
SEU switches to BSWH for medical services, HCC provides counseling

SEU switches to BSWH for medical services, HCC provides counseling

Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Reporter
September 8, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters face a wall of APD officers. The protests sparked after the killing of George Floyd in late May.

Studies show Austin Police Department contributes to killing of Black Americans 

Elle Bent, Reporter
September 8, 2020
Face covering are required throughout all of campus. Students may remove their face masks when in their apartment living spaces.

COVID-19 restrictions promote safety as SEU welcomes students to campus

Ester Martin, Reporter
September 8, 2020
Hilltopper's Vote promotes 2020 election coverage in the newsroom. The coverage will focus on what the St. Edward's community looks for in candidates.

Hilltop Views Students’ Agenda promotes larger voter turnout for 2020 elections

Nina Martinez, News Editor
September 7, 2020
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