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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
All content by Amanda Gonzalez
Joel “Joey” A. Gonzalez with Amanda Gonzalez at a family friend’s daughter’s quinceañera in 2014.

FAREWELL: Editor-In-Chief closes with a sentimental feature

Amanda Gonzalez
May 2, 2018
SGA debated two funding requests

Senate rejects bill outgoing SGA president initiates on creating House of Representatives

Amanda Gonzalez
May 1, 2018
The Sorin Oak in 1974.

Fun Facts: Austin Is My Benjamin

Amanda Gonzalez
April 25, 2018
New College faculty were photographed in 2015, prior to the retirement of several members.

Hail & Farewell: New College adult-learning program being phased out

Amanda Gonzalez
April 25, 2018
Attorney Steve Shadowen and philosophy professor William Zanardi in Jones Auditorium on Feb. 13. 

Distinguished Alumnus and attorney discusses SCOTUS case on border shootings

Amanda Gonzalez
February 20, 2018

2ACTIVISM

Amanda Gonzalez
February 5, 2018

WBSK

Amanda Gonzalez
November 28, 2017
The Pavilions are upperclassmen apartments that were scheduled to open Fall 2017.

Residence Life: ‘Any little issue’ could further postpone Pavilions

Amanda Gonzalez
November 14, 2017
Twitter's shift to 280 characters has spawned annoying memes and trends.

Twitter’s 280-character jump depreciates the economy of words

Amanda Gonzalez
November 13, 2017
SEU men's soccer is ranked No. 14 in the nation

Men’s soccer ready to host playoff game on Saturday

Amanda Gonzalez
November 6, 2017
The Pavilions fall 2017

Pavilions Update: University preparing to host 246 students at on-campus apartments

Amanda Gonzalez
November 6, 2017
LSLO at Viva La Vida Parade

3 Ways to Celebrate Day of the Dead on Campus

Amanda Gonzalez
November 1, 2017
SGA approves fractions of funding requests from student organizations

SGA approves fractions of funding requests from student organizations

Amanda Gonzalez
November 1, 2017
Gavel used by SGA

Senate being frugal with remaining SGA funds for student organizations

Amanda Gonzalez
October 24, 2017

Trump’s weekend antics distract from issues that actually matter

Amanda Gonzalez
September 25, 2017
The Pavilions are upperclassmen apartments that were scheduled to open Fall 2017.

State legislation leads to labor shortages, Pavilions construction delay

Amanda Gonzalez
September 12, 2017

Discovering, Rediscovering passion for golf by competing with women

Amanda Gonzalez
May 1, 2017

St. Edward’s students lobby for breakfast taco bill at Texas Legislature

Amanda Gonzalez
May 1, 2017
Interviewing

Amanda González: My highlight reel as a retiring sports editor

Amanda González
May 1, 2017

Andy Lemons

Amanda Gonzalez
April 24, 2017

COMM: Austin pro sports

Amanda Gonzalez
April 17, 2017

Softball Day Life

Amanda Gonzalez
April 17, 2017
Up to Bat

St. Edward’s baseball gets swept in Battle of the Saints series, seeking wins

Amanda Gonzalez
April 14, 2017
St. Edward's baseball gets swept in Battle of the Saints series, seeking wins

St. Edward’s baseball gets swept in Battle of the Saints series, seeking wins

Amanda Gonzalez
April 14, 2017

Throwback Thursday: ‘The Bad News Bears’ rebels against modern sportsmanship

Amanda Gonzalez
April 6, 2017
Athletic trainers attend each St. Edward's sporting event.

Athletic trainers motivate athletes behind the scenes

Amanda Gonzalez
April 4, 2017
Whataburger Map

Whataburger is the most Texan thing, next to the Lone Star itself

Amanda Gonzalez
April 3, 2017
A Concept Master Plan was revealed to the campus community last week, which shows a possibility of potential ideas. The Board of Trustees will finalize a plan in September. 

Proposed plans would be a win for SEU Athletics, Campus Rec.

Amanda González
March 27, 2017
Softball

SWEEP: Softball starts strong in conference play

Amanda González
March 27, 2017
Shakera Barnes

March Madness: Women’s Basketball Update

Amanda Gonzalez
March 20, 2017

‘The Vampire Diaries’ book comparison for TV series finale

Amanda Gonzalez
March 10, 2017
Senior John Gremlich lead St. Edward's with 21 points in the Heartland Conference Tournament. The Hilltoppers would fall 81-76 to Arkansas- Fort Smith in the quarterfinals.

Missed opportunities end men’s basketball season

Amanda Gonzalez
March 6, 2017
The women's basketball team won the Heartland Conference Championship. They defeated Lubbock Christian University 52-44 and will advance to the Div. II NCAA National Tournament. 

Women’s basketball claims conference crown, advancing to playoffs

Amanda Gonzalez
March 6, 2017

basketball blurbs

Amanda Gonzalez
February 27, 2017

Sixty feet between: Pitching-catching bond drives St. Edward’s baseball team

Amanda González
February 26, 2017
Info Sessions

SGA application opens, elections set for first week of April

Amanda Gonzalez
February 25, 2017
Taylor Land (left) guards John Rutherford (right) at the men’s basketball alumni game Feb. 18.

Alumni basketball players relive glory days during homecoming

Amanda Gonzalez
February 20, 2017

From minority to majority: Female students mark 50 years at St. Edward’s

Amanda González
February 13, 2017
Off the court, Barnes is studying kinesiology at St. Edward's University.

St. Edward’s women’s basketball atop conference standings

Amanda Gonzalez
February 6, 2017

Cheer team makes national competition debut, places 7th

Amanda Gonzalez
January 30, 2017
Patriots Day is an action thriller about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

‘Patriots Day’ film is perfect for Inauguration Day

Amanda Gonzalez
January 20, 2017

St. Edward’s freshman accepts award from First Lady, represents Mexic-Arte Museum

Amanda Gonzalez
December 6, 2016
Seventy-three percent of military personnel served overseas during World War II.

VIEWPOINT: On Pearl Harbor Day, Army Corps of Engineers epitomize American values

Amanda Gonzalez
December 5, 2016

COMMENTARY: Brazilian soccer plane crash sparks journalism conversation about death

Amanda Gonzalez
December 4, 2016

Coaching 101: Life lessons heading into basketball season

Amanda González
November 28, 2016
Volleyball sweeps in regular season finale, advance to conference tournament

Volleyball sweeps in regular season finale, advance to conference tournament

Amanda Gonzalez
November 14, 2016
The St. Edward's men's soccer team celebrates its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history on Nov. 12.

Cue ‘Sweet Caroline’: Men’s soccer advance to Sweet 16

Amanda Gonzalez
November 14, 2016

Medical students develop smart helmet to diagnose concussions

Amanda Gonzalez
November 14, 2016

St. Edward’s men’s soccer wins conference championship, to host playoff game

Amanda Gonzalez
November 7, 2016

St. Edward’s women’s soccer playoff bound, discuss hosting possibilities

Amanda Gonzalez
November 7, 2016
Hilltop Views nominates Amanda Gonzalez for president of St. Edward's University.

If I Were President at St. Edward’s University…

Amanda Gonzalez
November 4, 2016

REVIEW: New political drama ‘Designated Survivor’ unrealistic, flawed

Amanda Gonzalez
November 4, 2016
St. Edward's basketball predicts Warriors will win NBA Championship

St. Edward’s basketball predicts Warriors will win NBA Championship

Amanda Gonzalez
October 25, 2016
Irrelevant Anti-Trump content keeps attention off presidential campaign

Irrelevant Anti-Trump content keeps attention off presidential campaign

Amanda González
October 19, 2016
Mid-term review of SEU athletics

Mid-term review of SEU athletics

Amanda Gonzalez
October 17, 2016
'The Accountant' raked in $24.7 million during its debut weekend.

Affleck’s acting advances autism awareness in new film ‘The Accountant’

Amanda González
October 17, 2016

Naval meteorologist discusses climate change, national security risks

Amanda Gonzalez
October 10, 2016

COMMENTARY: How Pete Rose represents presidential race

Amanda Gonzalez
October 10, 2016
Texas honors female veterans with inaugural Honor Flight to nation's capital

Texas honors female veterans with inaugural Honor Flight to nation’s capital

Amanda Gonzalez
October 10, 2016

FAFSA application available sooner for next school year

Amanda Gonzalez
October 1, 2016
The St. Edward's University men's soccer team is 8-0 to start the season.

Men’s soccer undefeated, nationally ranked No. 3

Amanda Gonzalez
September 26, 2016
SGA discussed the smoking-ban referendum, accountability codes and other hot topics at their senate meeting Sept. 22.

Senate talks smoking ban, new legislation

Amanda Gonzalez
September 26, 2016

COMMENTARY: Why Cuban-American José Fernández’s life matters now outside of baseball

Amanda González
September 25, 2016
U.S. Paralympic swimmers set six new world records in Rio.

Paralympics: Everything You Missed as Athletes Broke Records

Amanda Gonzalez
September 19, 2016
The Student Government Association held its first formal senate meeting of the school year Sept. 8, inducting 13 new members into the association. 8 vacancies still remain.

SGA reviews applications for 8 vacant positions, holds first formal senate meeting

Amanda Gonzalez
September 12, 2016

Soccer field ready for game action after grass installation problems

Amanda Gonzalez
September 12, 2016

COMMENTARY: Sports leagues should give athletes voices by amending shoe policies

Amanda Gonzalez
September 11, 2016

St. Edward’s women’s tennis faced tough teams to prepare for postseason

Amanda Gonzalez
April 25, 2016
St. Edward’s junior Jessica Tamen shot even-par 72 at the Heartland Conference Tournament.

St. Edward’s women’s golf awaits Regional bid after second place finish

Amanda Gonzalez
April 25, 2016

St. Edward’s men’s golf team advances to Regional tournament for 13th straight season

Amanda Gonzalez
April 25, 2016

COMMENTARY: Could the new face of the $20 bill impact certain team names?

Amanda Gonzalez
April 25, 2016
This is an exterior model of the new residence hall, which is expected to be completed by Fall 2017.

Changes coming to food services, new residence hall expected for Fall ’17

Amanda Gonzalez
April 21, 2016

COMMENTARY: Media portrays certain athletes more god than human

Amanda Gonzalez
April 18, 2016
The St. Edward's University Rowing Club finished their season on April 16.

St. Edward’s rowing club finishes year with strong strokes

Amanda Gonzalez
April 18, 2016
Cleveland forward LeBron James fires a pass to a teammate during the third quarter on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 

NBA playoffs: St. Edward’s men’s basketball predictions true so far

Amanda Gonzalez
April 18, 2016

Algebra concepts irrelevant to many, worth reevaluating

Amanda Gonzalez
April 15, 2016
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd (16) shoots the pack away from Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the first period of their game on March 22, 2016 at the United Center in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Which team will be left standing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Amanda Gonzalez
April 11, 2016
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd as he leaves the court following a 107-100 loss against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 3, 2016. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Kobe Bryant retiring: His impact on St. Edward’s University basketball players

Amanda Gonzalez
April 11, 2016
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Chase Utley upends New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada (11) to break up a potential double play in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Good, the Bad, the Utley: A closer look at baseball’s new sliding rule

Amanda Gonzalez
April 11, 2016

iHeartCountry festival comes to Austin, features big names, local artists

Amanda Gonzalez
April 8, 2016
A painting by Miguel Bersoza of the Cantú-Karr ranch in the 1940s.

Nostalgic Mexico proves perfect time travel destination

Amanda González
April 8, 2016
Hope Solo, goalkeeper of the United States, reacts during the World Cup Group D match against Sweden at Winnipeg Stadium in Winnipeg, Canada, on Friday, June 12, 2015. (Wang Lili/Xinhua/Sipa USA/TNS)

US Women’s National Team stars fighting for equal pay on soccer field

Amanda Gonzalez
April 4, 2016
Lauren Slatten pitched her most recent no-hitter on April 2.

St. Edward’s softball ace throws 2 no-hit games in only 8 days, builds team momentum

Amanda Gonzalez
April 4, 2016
The Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista scores on a three-run double by Troy Tulowitzki against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the ALCS on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Blue Jays won, 7-1, leaving the Royals with a 3-2 series lead. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

4 Major League Baseball Opening Day Predictions

Amanda Gonzalez
April 4, 2016

Spurs v. Warriors: Dawn of the Finale

Amanda Gonzalez
April 4, 2016
Juan and Romeo Cortina after a series sweep on March 25.

St. Edward’s baseball twins thrive on each other’s success

Amanda González
March 28, 2016
There were 19 reports of academic dishonesty submitted in the 2014-2015 Academic Year, said Molly Minus, associate vice president of Academic Affairs.

Committee investigating if academic dishonesty a big campus problem

Amanda Gonzalez
March 28, 2016
The women's basketball team finished their season at the NCAA Tournament.

COMMENTARY: Women’s sports teams receive much less coverage than men’s

Amanda Gonzalez
March 28, 2016

Reunited: St. Edward’s tennis coach, South Korean player dominate once again

Amanda Gonzalez
March 28, 2016

Mexican, Colombian national teams advance to World Baseball Classic

Amanda Gonzalez
March 22, 2016

St. Edward’s University men’s basketball coach earns 100th win, season ends with overtime loss

Amanda Gonzalez
March 7, 2016

Underestimated St. Edward’s women’s basketball team has improbable conference run

Amanda Gonzalez
March 7, 2016

St. Edward’s men’s basketball coach earns 100th win, season ends with overtime loss

Amanda Gonzalez
March 6, 2016
Weinstein played basketball at St. Edward's University for three seasons.

Closing a chapter: Alumnus returns for St. Edward’s University Athletic Hall of Fame induction

Amanda González
February 29, 2016
The St. Edward's men's and women's basketball teams will play March 3-6, in the Heartland Conference Tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

St. Edward’s basketball finish regular season, both teams to play in Heartland Conference Tournament

Amanda Gonzalez
February 29, 2016

Commentary: Toughen up: Sports teams need to stop focusing on business liabilities

Amanda Gonzalez
February 29, 2016
The St. Edward's University baseball team is on an eight-game winning streak.

Staying on top: St. Edward’s University baseball team is predicted to win another conference crown

Amanda Gonzalez
February 22, 2016
The St. Edward's University softball team will start Heartland Conference action this weekend.

St. Edward’s University softball team gains new pitching staff, works to pull it all together

Amanda Gonzalez
February 22, 2016

‘Fuller House’ spinoff series brings ’90s nostalgia

Amanda Gonzalez
February 19, 2016

St. Edward’s University Athletics embraces dog Charles

Amanda Gonzalez
February 15, 2016
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