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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
Astros right-handed pitcher Roberto Osuna has played two seasons with the Astros and has a career 2.75 ERA. He is in the pitching rotation for the controversial Houston Astros.

COMMENTARY: Astros’ cheating scandal isn’t fair, but neither is life

Nina Martinez, News Editor
March 2, 2020
Gatorade’s newest product, Gx sweat patch, measures its user’s hydration needs and calculates the exact Gradorade needed for recovery.

COMMENTARY: Gatorade’s new Gx sweat patch seems a bit excessive

Katya Melchor, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Less than two years after opening his “I Promise” school in Ohio, LeBron James has now promised to pay tuition for the current seniors his school.

LeBron James pays full tuition for his “I Promise” upperclassmen students

Nina Martinez, News Editor
February 24, 2020
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
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
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
Former MLB outfielder Rickey Henderson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009 for his impressive career. During his career, Henderson earned 10 All-Star appearances and an MVP award.

Black History Month: Remembering “greatest leadoff man” in baseball Rickey Henderson

Dante Gutierrez, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
After a recent video surfaced of former NBA player Delonte West under the influence, many are concerned about the lack of support the NBA shows for its athletes.

COMMENTARY: NBA has the resources to support mental health of its players but won’t

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
February 3, 2020
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce played a key role in the 2020 Super Bowl as he hauled in 43 yards and a touchdown.

Chiefs score 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points, defeat 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl

John Walker, Life & Arts Editor
February 3, 2020
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