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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
Omar and Ivan Guzman (center) at the starting line, racing for the St. Edward’s cross-country team.

Breaking records, building bonds: The Guzman twins’ journey to cross-country success

Julia Klein, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Freshman Annie Rocha prepares a play mid air. Even though this is Rocha’s first collegiate season, she leads the team in goals made, scoring six in the eight games she has played so far. Rocha scored both goals this game.

St. Edward’s women’s soccer falls to Lubbock Christian University 3-2 at home

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Tony Zhong looks forward to developing not only the various Esports teams on campus, but strengthening a relationship with the student body. One of his initiatives is to host Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart tournaments in residence halls that students can take part in for fun and prizes. Esports will provide prizes, either esports gear, mics, headsets or Red Bulls- one of esports partnerships. “Get all of the residents, the students who are living on campus, involve them a little bit more,” Zhong said. “Of course, if you’re off campus, you can join as well, so kind of engaging the community in that aspect.”

St. Edward’s Esports scores new head coach Tony Zhong

Hailey Womack, News Editor
September 27, 2024
Sophomore goalkeeper Daria Schlumbohm had a stellar performance, setting the new St. Edward’s record for most saves in a game. This game was No. 14 ranked Colorado Mesa University’s first loss of the season and improves St. Ed’s record to a 2-2-1.

Hilltoppers dominate in 2-0 shutout over Colorado Mesa, goalkeeper Daria Schlumbohm sets school record with 13 saves

Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter
September 27, 2024
Freshman forward Izaiah Garza crosses Urban Knights’ defense to maintain possession. During the 71 minutes that Garza was on the field, he had three shot attempts, one of them on goal.

Hilltoppers dominate possession but fall short against Urban Knights in intense 1-0 showdown

Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter
September 27, 2024
Student athletes have fun and participate in games during the first FCA meeting of the year. The meetings consist of bonding and community building activities, followed by a “huddle” and a Faith based message.

Faith on the field: Makenna Holloway revives Fellowship of Christian Athletes, uniting athletes through God

Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter
September 21, 2024
The St. Edward’s Men’s Basketball team practices at the newly renamed “Ed Norris ‘41 and Joe Beck ‘58 Court” in the Recreation and Athletic Center. John Lucas was a member of the search committee in 2009 that ultimately hired Andre Cook as head men’s basketball coach.

Court renaming enshrines legendary life at St. Edward’s for Norris and Beck

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
Sophomore forward Rainey Simmons prepares to set the ball back into the game and into Hilltoppers possession. Simmons played for 81 of 90 total minutes in the game.

Women’s soccer home opener ends in 1-0 loss against Lynn University

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Track & Field freshman Arlo Gonzales expresses the struggles he has been facing with his transition into college athletics, starting his new chapter after almost a decade as an athlete in the sport.

New year welcomes student athletes to the Hilltop, adapting to the transition from high school to college

Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter Kelli Fording jumps with her hands above the net, going for a kill. In volleyball, a kill is a ball from the attacking team that results immediately in a point. Fording was the scoring leaders for the Hilltoppers, scoring 13 total.

First game, first win: St. Edward’s women’s volleyball kicks off its 50th season on the newly named court at Hilltopper Classic

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
September 9, 2024
The men’s soccer team played an exhibition game against Huston-Tillotson University last Spring. The team begins their season this Fall with scrimmages and nonconference games in Mississipi.

Fall sports return with new athletes, coaching staff, goals

Hailey Womack, News Editor
August 27, 2024
Jim Sarrá, Ph.D., became the new director of Hilltopper Athletics in July, following Debbie Taylor’s retirement. Sarrá brings experience to the Hilltop, aiming to blend the University’s mission with his leadership style and highlight all around excellence from student athletes.

New director of athletics pulls from previous experience, sets standard for academic, athletic excellence

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
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