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

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

Hilltop Views
Senior's from St. Edward's University, like Cruz, who are graduating in December do not walk in a graduation ceremony unless they chose to come back in the spring.

Student Angela Cruz reflects on her time at the Hilltop

Dafne Villanueva, Reporter
December 13, 2021
Omicron Is fast moving, but perhaps less severe, early reports suggest. Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious Covid cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true.

New COVID-19 variant increases fear of the unknown, creating new questions

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
In the 1800's, edible ornaments became popular on Christmas Trees that they were often called “sugartrees.” The first accounts of using lighted candles as decorations on Christmas Trees come from France in the 18th century.

Opinion: Creating Holiday traditions makes the holiday season more memorable

Olivia Tennison, Reporter
December 9, 2021
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.

Opinion: Holiday traditions, whether religious, cultural, family oriented, are important to the holiday season

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Despite the pandemic, Austin Texas is attracting more corporate jobs and remote workers than ever before, lured by lower costs and lower taxes.

New Netflix reality show takes place in Austin, showcases adult life in the pandemic

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021
St. Edward's students represent "It's On Us" in a protest against sexual assault.

Student sexually assaulted on campus, raises concern for student safety

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021
Houston officials estimated 50,000 fans attended Travis Scott's performance, Astroworld, in Houston, Texas on Nov. 5.

Astroworld concert in Houston results in 10 deaths because of inadequate security

Hailey Womack, Reporter
November 30, 2021
The supply-chain crisis is the result of COVID-19 disruptions paired with a boom in demand. Shortages of workers, equipment, and space have only made the issue worse.

Consumer demand increase during COVID-19 causes employee shortage in the U.S.

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
"Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe is a memoir that focuses on helping struggling children with gender identity, while also enlightening anyone who picks up the book about transgender and non-binary issues.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot bans LGBTQ books in schools, calling them “pornography”

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
"Rust" movie crew member Serge Svetnoy has filed a lawsuit against several people including Alec Baldwin at the center of the fatal on-set shooting that claimed the life of the film's cinematographer.

Opinion: Accidental shooting on movie “Rust” set raises questions on gun safety

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie left for a road trip from Petito’s hometown of Blue Point, New York, in July.

Brian Laundrie’s remains found shortly after parents participate in his search, raising suspicions

Olivia Tennison, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Nearly a quarter (23%) of all US movie theaters have stayed closed since March 2020. These locations generated a combined yearly box office of $1.8 billion on average in 2018 and 2019.

FACEOFF; Opinion: Movie theaters, although nostalgic, are on the verge of extinction

Analisa Flores, Reporter
November 3, 2021
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