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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

Hilltop Views
This year’s NBA All-Star Game was hosted in Chicago and is the second year it’s adopted a captain drafting format. The format is proving to be working out as it’s brought increased fan engagement and ratings.

NBA’s new All-Star Game format adds competitiveness, effort it’s recently been lacking

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Tyson Fury won the WBC title in Las Vegas, claiming his position as the undisputed lineal heavyweight champion of the world in the process. This was Deontay Wilder’s first professional career loss, while Fury’s undefeated record now stands at 30-0-1.

Fury displays undisputed brilliance, confirms heavyweight No. 1 status with dominant rematch victory over Wilder

George Murray, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Junior catcher Hunter Torrez hits a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning of Friday’s victory over St. Mary’s. So far this season, Torrez is batting .250 and is a leader in RBIs this season with nine.

SEU baseball sweeps St. Mary’s in annual Battle of the Saints series

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 24, 2020
Through her career at St. Edward’s, senior guard Lexi Cunnigham has been a contributing piece to the women’s basketball team. Cunningham has a career-high 19 points and is a member of the 2017 Heartland Conference champions.

Senior guard leaves mark on program, concludes impressive collegiate career

Odett Ochoa, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s strength in scoring and defense are defining attributes of the center’s Hall of Fame career. During their championship season in 2006, O’Neal averaged 20 points and 9.2 rebounds for the Miami Heat.

Black History Month: Shaquille O’Neal is legend far beyond basketball

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Junior guard Ryan Garza has served as a 3-point specialist off the bench for the Hilltoppers and is shooting a career-high 44% from beyond the arc this season. In his career-high performance against UT Permian Basin, Garza drained six 3-pointers.

Sixth man wins Player of the Week, contributing to No. 7 ranked SEU

George Murray, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Recognized as the greatest marathon runner of the modern era, Eliud Kipchoge and other athletes have been criticized for setting records by “technology doping.”

COMMENTARY: Nike ‘technology doping’ claim is desperate attempt at undermining history

George Murray, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
With the recent Coronavirus outbreak in China, the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan have been called into question as organizers are worried about the ongoing impact of the disease’s spread.

Coronavirus outbreak concerns Olympics organizers, could impact schedule

Julissa Lira, Reporter
February 17, 2020
NFL legend Jim Brown is one of the most storied running backs in league history. Brown sits sixth all-time in rushing touchdowns with 106 and has earned three MVPs.

Black History Month: Jim Brown broke tackles on and off the field during Civil Rights Movement

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
February 17, 2020
Junior forward Corey Shervill goes up for a contested layup against a Western New Mexico University guard during the annual Homecoming game. Shervill finished the game with 15 points.

No. 7 men’s basketball completes perfect home record in 77-65 Homecoming victory

Odett Ochoa, Staff Writer
February 17, 2020
This past weekend marked the revamped XFL. Its first season began and ended abruptly in 2001 due to the growing influence of the WWE.

XFL first impressions: Audience engagement, basic football fundamentals provide refreshing counterpart to NFL

February 10, 2020
As an up-and-coming professional Esports league, Overwatch is gaining traction nationwide. Some of the cities that have welcomed the league are Dallas, L.A. and San Francisco.

Overwatch League continues growth, welcomes new city teams in third season

Garon Hunt, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
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