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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
Professors bring their academic expertise to discussion at a Q&A panel about diversity and democracy, led by Emma Woelk. The professors each provided a different perspective on the topic, varying from areas of study such as political science, women and gender studies and social work.

Faculty Q&A panel fosters conversation about diversity and democracy through different academic perspectives

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Homer Huerta, an SEU alum who graduated in 1995, has worked at UPD for about 27 years- eight of them as UPD Chief.

UPD urges preventative measures regarding bike security to combat recent incidents of thievery

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Munday Library plans to bring physical books back to the building hopefully by the end of this academic year.

Munday Library to reinstate physical books on campus

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Student Government Association President Mikayla Pastrano and Vice President Austin Lane are excited for the upcoming year and look forward to building their administration.

Student Government Association update: Hear about what to expect in the upcoming year

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Erica Zamora, director of the Office of Student Belonging and Inclusive Excellence (OSBIE), poses in front of their new welcome sign in the office. Zamora said the decal is meant to “evoke a sense of belonging” for any student – their home is on the hilltop.

Inclusive Symbols Task Force initiates gender-inclusive housing on campus

Hailey Womack, News Editor
August 27, 2024
“I think that one thing to add is the students, while they are a small cohort, they're a very dedicated cohort,” Beuk said. “They are excited to be here, and they will serve as mentors and ambassadors for the university as we continue to introduce nursing and other health sciences into the program.”

First nursing cohort arrives to brand new facility following first phase of Fleck Hall construction

Lola Claire, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
An ASL elective was offered for the first time this semester based on popular student interest. As the spring semester comes to an end, students provide personal feedback and insight about their experience taking the course.

Students provide feedback of newly-added American Sign Language elective

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
August 21, 2024
Seminet sits in his office, Holy Cross 304. “It takes a particular individual to want to learn not just one language as a second language, but a third language as well,” Seminet said. “… Not only does it open up doors in the world, but I think it also gives you a lot of insight into yourself and who you can be, the potential that you have.”

Exciting new major focused on foreign languages comes to languages, literatures, and cultures department

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
August 21, 2024
Sign of the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve at the entrance of the Wild Basin Creative Research Center.

Wild Basin invites St. Edward’s community to visit the preserve

Dalia Zamora, Copy Editor
August 21, 2024
Bon Appétit’s director of operations Elvin Lubrin and assistant general manager Kella Tyson discuss operating statistics encompassing campus dining before opening for a Q&A.

Weekly SGA senate brief: April 17, 2024

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
April 22, 2024
The university's forensic science program has been working toward the American Academy of Forensic Science’s accreditation for a decade. Eight days before a scheduled site visit from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, the programs accreditation application was pulled after not receiving approval from the Board of Trustees as a next step in the process.

Students express worry, disappointment over halt in forensic science accreditation process

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 19, 2024
The audience watches and contemplates while Stansel gives her lecture. Of the professors present, three were from the Philosophy department, one from Video Game Development, and one from Communications. Food was provided for everyone present, but students were encouraged to take multiple boxes, as the food was intended for them.

Food and Philosophy series concludes, gives advice, unique perspective on friendships

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
April 18, 2024
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