The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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

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

Hilltop Views
The South Congress Market reopened this semester. Students on campus are excited about the dining options it offers.

OPINION: South Congress Market reopens, students excited to have more dining options

Kathryn O’Pella, Reporter
March 24, 2022
St. Edward's ended its mask mandate. Students who are vulnerable to severe illness have been placed at risk.

OPINION: St. Edward’s should maintain mask mandate, protect students vulnerable to severe illness

Esther Heymans
March 23, 2022
Members of the St. Edward's community worship during mass. Religious organizations on campus aim to be inclusive.

OPINION: Religious activities provide community for St. Edward’s students, inclusivity prioritized by religious organizations

Isabella Bass, Life and Arts Editor
March 22, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson is President Biden's nominee to fill Justice Breyer's seat who announced his retirement early in 2022. Jackson is would be a valuable addition to the court, regardless of partisan criticism.

OPINION: Criticism of Ketanji Brown Jackson serves as an example of the degree of partisan politics today

Milo Cortese, Viewpoints Editor
March 14, 2022
Digital mediums of art may be convenient but comes at a cost. Owning art is more valuable to both the artist and the consumer.

To stream or not to stream: why you should own your favorite art in spite of digital mediums

Osgar Nugent, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022
@badparkingseu is a new instagram, account that documents illegal parking on St. Edward's campus. The account has rapidly gained attention since its creation.

New instagram account documents bad parking at St. Edward’s, sheds light on real issue

Morgan Taylor, Reporter
March 12, 2022
Over 900,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. As the pandemic changes, our approach must evolve with it.

As we enter our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is evolving and so should we

Milo Cortese, Viewpoints Editor
February 8, 2022
It is estimated that 30 million American adults develop lactose intolerance by the time they’re 20. Going dairy-free leads to numerous challenges.

Being lactose intolerant leads to many challenges, here is what I learned after going dairy-free

Morgan Taylor, Reporter
February 2, 2022
Civics Lab has propoed reforms that would enable students to better commute around St. Edward's and Austin. These reforms include bus passes, a bike-sharing program and access to small electric vehicles. These reforms would provide students with more extensive access to the city of Austin.

Civics lab urges University for free bus passes, access to ride share and small electric vehicles

Civics Lab, Reporter
January 25, 2022
Joe Manchin was elected to the United States Senate in 2010 after serving as Governor of West Virginia since 2004. Manchin announced his opposition to President Biden's Build Back Better bill.

Opinion: Democrats need to unite with Joe Manchin and other moderates, not alienate them

Milo Cortese, Viewpoints Editor
January 25, 2022
Farewell: Viewpoints Editor reflects on time at the Hilltop

Farewell: Viewpoints Editor reflects on time at the Hilltop

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
December 13, 2021
In 2004, at age 14, Taylor Swift signed a music publishing deal with Sony/ATV, becoming the youngest signing in the company's history. In 2006 Swift signed with Big Machine Records and scored her first Top 40 hit with “Tim McGraw.”

Taylor Swift opens up old wounds as she reclaims her first six albums

Nicco Pelicano, Viewpoints Editor
December 13, 2021
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