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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
Although Royal Caribbean's headquarters are based in Miami, they operate several cruise terminals throughout the world. In 2022, the company created their own exclusive cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas which cost over $125 million to build.

OPINION: “Icon of the Seas” vessel could compound adverse effects of cruises exponentially

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Edinburgh is a charming and beautiful place, and I would like to point out a couple of reasons why it could be a perfect match for you.

OPINION: Why you should study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland

Rebeca Morales, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Austin City Hall, located between 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez, is the location of the Austin City Council and many other city officials’ offices. Every Thursday, the Austin City Council holds general meetings in which citizens are invited to watch and a limited number are allowed to speak. For more information about your local council representative, see the City of Austin’s website.

OPINION: Acevedo selection casts doubts on city manager Garza’s leadership, Austin’s civil structure in its entirety

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
Professor Risa Ginther is going over her lessons in the adjunct professor offices. She makes an effort to integrate popular culture and her students' interests with the textbook lessons to make sure students stay interested and engaged.

OPINION: Students have an interest in adding a Japanese minor, the university should listen

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
January 30, 2024
This last Thanksgiving, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” prequel even emerged on the big screen. It features Coriolanus Snow’s development, before becoming the oppressive President of Panem everyone is all too familiar with in the original trilogy.

OPINION: The “Hunger Games” prequel seems scared of showing the bestial-herd instinct of society

Gabrielle Caumon, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
Obviously, Topper needed to be shoved in my carry-on suitcase too! He's just another thing I packed with me to remind me of home.

My top five tips when packing for a semester abroad

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
Melissa, along with the rest of the Hilltop Views editorial staff, poses in front of the iconic red doors. Melissa walks out these same doors, out into the working world, with all of the knowledge and compassion that she gained in the Hilltop Views newsroom.

FAREWELL: Sports editor says goodbye to the newsroom

Melissa Gunning, Sports editor
December 17, 2023
FAREWELL: How to say goodbye with a lump in your throat

FAREWELL: How to say goodbye with a lump in your throat

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Life and Arts / Photo Editor
December 17, 2023
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on the weekend of the annual meeting.

The biggest weekend in religious studies

Nia Botti, Reporter
December 5, 2023
Traditional Thanksgiving food, at its finest: steaming turkey, cranberry sauce, fresh stuffing, and mashed potatoes.

OPINION: Thanksgiving is an important American holiday that can (and should) continue despite its dark origins

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
November 29, 2023
Lyft introduced a new feature “Women+ Connect” last September that has recently expanded to more cities. The feature allows riders to request female and nonbinary drivers for preference. It is also encouraging more women and nonbinary people to become Lyft drivers.

OPINION: Lyft’s new “Women+ Connect” feature is the safe travel option that women, nonbinary people have always needed

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
As the "Twilight" movie franchise celebrates its 15 year anniversary, it's time to revisit the series.

OPINION: “Twilight” deserves an anniversary rewatch

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
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