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The St. Edward’s northbound bus stop is one of two stops on South Congress next to campus. The stop serves the 1, 10 and 801 CapMetro lines which brings passengers up South Congress to Republic Square. Students who live on campus receive “free” bus passes, which shifts the costs of a ride onto the university.
St. Edward’s and H-E-B plant 17 trees around South Congress bus stop to create shade, conduct research on tree health
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • November 12, 2024

St. Edward’s University partnered with H-E-B’s Trees for Texans program to expand St. Edward’s tree canopy over the northbound CapMetro...

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The Health and Counseling Center’s outreach initiatives include informational displays with resources ranging from 'What is Counseling?' guides to faculty mental health support materials.
A guide to mental health resources on the hilltop
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • November 18, 2024
Faculty members from St. Edward's University's new nursing program look on as a student receives her white coat during the inaugural White Coat Ceremony. The historic event, held in Jones Auditorium, marks the beginning of clinical training for the university's first-ever nursing cohort.
St. Edward’s inaugural nursing cohort dons white coats in historic ceremony
Nicole Williams Quezada, Reporter • November 14, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming parade kicked off on Nov. 2, with multiple organizations on campus showcasing their school spirit.
Hilltopper community displays school spirit, pride at annual homecoming celebration
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The St. Edward’s northbound bus stop is one of two stops on South Congress next to campus. The stop serves the 1, 10 and 801 CapMetro lines which brings passengers up South Congress to Republic Square. Students who live on campus receive “free” bus passes, which shifts the costs of a ride onto the university.
St. Edward’s and H-E-B plant 17 trees around South Congress bus stop to create shade, conduct research on tree health
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • November 12, 2024
“I think even if I'm voting for the losing party, I made an impact by going to vote in the first place,” biochemistry junior Andrea Joglar said. “There is a point to democracy, and this is what it is. You can only participate in democracy if you go vote.”
Hilltoppers’ reaction to 2024 US election results
Gabrielle Caumon and Bruno Echt Fusaro • November 7, 2024
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Gavino Ramos was a big playmaker for the team, generating shots and open attempts for his teammates. “(It was) definitely a good win, but definitely some things we need to clean up as well,” Ramos said. “Missed a lot of free throws, gave up too many layups, small things like that that kind of make the game closer than it should. But cleaning those up we'll be good down the road.”
Men’s basketball secures win in close home opener against Rockford University
Hailey Womack, News Editor • November 25, 2024
The calm before the kick – Christian Mezas focused and preparing to strike in University of Texas at Tyler game. “I believe in them,” head coach Brian Young said. “I’m proud of the guys, we went down a goal and came back from it. We’re still a young team of mostly freshmen and sophomores, once we got that goal the spirit was definitely lifted.”
St. Edward’s secures 2-1 LSC Tournament quarterfinal victory over UT Tyler with late penalty goal
Magnolia Westfall, Reporter • November 13, 2024
Moments before the second goal was scored against the Patriots. “Those moments where you had to push yourself were a big highlight for me,” Reyes said. “This journey, this season, it was a moment. I think about how I started the season, focusing on things, on little things, and the things that were going to become big things too.”
Hilltopper Soccer seniors help lead comeback and LSC Tournament playoffs
Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter • November 13, 2024
Bailey Featherstone (21) and J.P. (1) celebrate a basket against Colorado School of Mines. Featherstone and J.P. were both named to last year’s Lone Star Conference All-Freshman Team.
Home sweet hilltop for women’s basketball, wins second game of home opener weekend 71-51
Jack Connolly, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
The women’s club basketball team poses after their first win of the season. “These girls come into practice and they work hard every single time,” Rae said. “They take their time out of their day outside of practice to work on their skills too, so they're not only coming to practice and working hard, but they're doing it on their own time too. They have a lot of dedication, they have commitment, and that's all I could ask for. They work really hard in practice. They help each other out. We're in practice, and if someone is struggling, whether it's a bad day or they just can't get a skill down, some of the other teammates are there to help 'em, pick 'em up, show 'em how to do it. We work as one unit and these girls have put in so much hard work, and even with just six of us, we have grown so much. And tonight we pulled off this win. And I think that it also wouldn't be fun without them. They have such great energy, especially in practice, keeping it lighthearted. We're always supporting each other, we're always making each other laugh, and it's just all making it worth it. And that's why I do this. That's why I want to manage the team, so that I can make the program possible for them to play.”
Women’s club basketball secures win in final home game of season
Hailey Womack, News Editor • November 13, 2024
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Life And Arts
Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated, highly controversial boxing match. There is a 31 year age difference between the two.
Jake Paul ‘beats’ Mike Tyson in highly anticipated boxing match
Raveena Devjee, Intern • November 25, 2024

The most anticipated boxing match of the last decade took place on Nov. 15. Streaming on Netflix, this fight was much more accessible than any...

The cast of “The Play That Goes Wrong” reproduction of the iconic picture in front of the set still standing.
REVIEW: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ but it felt so right
Lola Claire, Editor-in-Chief • November 18, 2024
Participation in ESMOAS is part of the Model OAS (POLS4149) course offered in the fall with Rodrigo Nunes. The next conference will be held in fall 2025 at St. Thomas University, in Houston, Texas.
Students shine at mock multinational conference, taking home awards and teamwork spirit
Gabrielle Caumon and Zemira Recio • November 18, 2024
Alexi 8bit is welcomed as the opening act for the festival. She dazzled the audience with her indie pop music.
Second Groovy GOAT festival spotlights local musicians, organizations
Zemira Recio, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
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Viewpoints
Political signs advertising local Austin, Travis County and national political candidates near polling locations on Election Day at the University of Texas at Austin. Both Republican and Democratic candidates are represented on the political advertisements. Students at booths were encouraging other UT students and faculty to vote.
OPINION: Dear reader, Austin politics affect you too
Nik Machado, Reporter • November 12, 2024

On Super Tuesday, some Austin voters had rather lengthy ballots, with a whopping forty-six items. There were presidential candidates, as we were...

President-elect Donald Trump will walk back into the White House sometime in January with a transfer of power occurring between him and President Biden. Trump is one of two presidents who have served two non-consecutive presidential terms, the other being Grover Cleveland.
OPINION: Our lives after Nov. 5, how did we get here? Where do we go?
Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor • November 7, 2024
Julia Klein wears a Harris-Walz camo hat, showing her support for the campaign on election day.
OPINION: A heated presidential race deserves better than lukewarm policy
Julia Klein, Reporter • November 7, 2024
It’s a tough season for Cowboys fans. As the Dallas Cowboys’ record falls to 3-5, I think there are multiple things the team should address to become the powerhouse they should be.
OPINION: The Cowboys are spiraling, but not beyond fixing
Hailey Womack, News Editor • November 3, 2024
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