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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
All content by Christine Sanchez
After a year of remote learning, seniors bid farewell to Hilltop Views

After a year of remote learning, seniors bid farewell to Hilltop Views

Christine Sanchez, George Murray, Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, and Ben Cardillo
April 30, 2021
Movies vilify female characters like Regina George from Mean Girls by using harmful stereotypes about women.

OPINION: Traditional television tropes hurt and misrepresent women

Christine Sanchez, Editor-In-Chief
April 8, 2021
SEU 2021 graduates will have the option to participate in a socially-distanced, in-person graduation ceremony. Students will get to complete the Legacy Walk, leaving through the iconic Red Doors they began school in.

In-person ceremony option announced for SEU graduates, Commencement Committee updates plans for 2020 graduates

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2021
Almost 3 million households in Texas do not have power. Across the United States, at least 23 people have died from storm-related incidents, according to the New York Times.

Winter storm puts millions at risk; St. Edward’s cancels on-campus and virtual operations

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021

FACEOFF: Justice for the rom com

Christine Sanchez, Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 2021
Donut holes are round, bite-sized donuts. Adding a cherry glaze can make them a sweet, festive way to celebrate Valentine's Day.

These 2 ingredient cherry-glazed donut holes are sure to steal anyone’s heart

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
The graffiti incident was reported to St. Edward's UPD on Feb. 3. The graffiti was then cleaned from the doors later that night.

St. Edward’s investigating hate-based graffiti in Basil Moreau Hall

Christine Sanchez and Nina Martinez
February 11, 2021

‘Selena: The Series’ offers nostalgia, inevitably falls short in other areas

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2020
Graduates from the class of 2020 are the first class in recent history to graduate during a pandemic. Gonzales, among many others, graduated virtually at St. Edward's due to COVID-19.

Spring 2020 graduates still await information about May commencement; alumna shares virtual experience

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2020
The Emirates Stadium has been Arsenal FC's home since it opened in 2006. The club recently became the first in the Premier League to join the UN's Sports for Climate Action initiative and has a history of sustainability and eco-friendly efforts.

Arsenal FC lead Premier League with crucial climate change pledge

Christine Sanchez, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2020
Building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico was one of the main ideas in Trump’s 2016 campaign. As of Oct. 12, they have built 360 miles according to the Trump administration.

Collaborative concert encourages viewers to vote, emphasizes need to defund border wall

Christine Sanchez, Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2020
Pictured above is ‘Majestic Moses’ by Anna-Sophia Lagos, one of the artworks featured in the exhibit. While the exhibit is currently over, it will soon become available to view as an archive.

Virtual art gallery features female artists, celebrates legendary Texas culture

Christine Sanchez, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2020
Chick-fil-A has been open since 1967. Despite remaining closed on Sundays, the establishment continues to receive extremely high amounts of business.

Chick-fil-A still adamant on holding homophobic ideals

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2020
St. Edward's University has joined the growing list of universities and colleges that are test-optional. This is in an attempt to decrease the stressors high school seniors are facing from from the pandemic.

St. Edward’s becomes test-optional university, plans to reduce stress for applicants

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2020
Protestors gathered outside the state capitol in a march for justice. Family and friends of Vanessa Guillen push for reform in the military.

Protestors seek justice for Vanessa Guillen at state capitol, push for changes in military

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020
Protestors march down South Congress Avenue during a Black Lives Matter protest. These worldwide protests began in response to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Student leaders head efforts to improve resources for Black community

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
July 29, 2020
Decrease in operating budgets, deferral of capital and infrastructure projects and preservation of endowment are just a few of many changes made.

Administration confirms fiscal changes resulting from COVID-19 via virtual briefings

Gianni Zorrilla and Christine Sanchez
May 18, 2020
Texans ready to get back on their feet were spotted protesting at the Texas State Capitol on April 18. Mayor Steve Adler said the arrangement was dangerous and "selfish."

Texans protest stay-at-home orders, disregard safety protocol

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
April 30, 2020
Editors' Choice: Quarantunes

Editors’ Choice: Quarantunes

Adrian Gonzalez, Nina Martinez, John Walker, Jacob Bryce, Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Sierra Rozen, George Murray, Gianni Zorrilla, Christine Sanchez, and Kelly Salinas
April 24, 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, SGA decided to stream the 2020 presidential debate for the student body via Zoom. The debate lasted approximately two hours and candidates were able to elaborate on their respective platforms and answer student questions.

Candidates talk platforms, goals at annual SGA presidential debate

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos and Christine Sanchez
April 20, 2020
The rise in domestic abuse is occurring due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some organizations that are looking to help are SAFE Alliance and the It's On Us chapter at St. Edward's.

Sexual assault awareness during coronavirus pandemic: Increase in domestic abuse, remote resources

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
April 7, 2020
SEU students have been asked to move out of the dorms and apartments as soon as possible to slow down the spread of COVID-19.

St. Edward’s administration provides housing updates to students amid COVID-19 spread

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
March 18, 2020
During the annual President's Meeting, the university president addresses the St. Edward's faculty and staff about the state of the campus. The meeting also included service awards given to faculty and staff.

Annual President’s Meeting recognizes university challenges, successes

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
March 11, 2020
In January, the SEU cheer squad finished in ninth place at the UCA College Cheerleading National Championship. The competition took place in Orlando, where they earned a zero deduction

National Cheerleading Safety Month: How SEU cheer prioritizes safety during season

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
March 9, 2020
According to Wade, his trans daughter Zaya has known of her gender identity since she was three years old.

Dwayne Wade leads by example: Parents should support their LGBTQ+ kids

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
March 3, 2020
SafeWalkSEU offers rides to students from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Pictured are SafeWalk volunteers (l-r) Jazel Pineda, Denise Mares and Dylan Desai arriving at a pickup site.

[Photo] SafeWalk SEU program creates new option for student safety

John Walker, Life & Arts Editor
March 3, 2020
Though St. Edward’s is a liberal arts university, clubs like YCT offer a space for conservative students to come together. YCT has chapters all over the US.

SEU students discuss political involvment in light of November elections

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
March 3, 2020
A variety of onlline courses are currently being added to the St. Edward’s course list. Courses in all schools are to be added by summer 2020.

Additions in online course offerings create more opportunities for students

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
February 17, 2020
Spotter EDU and Degree Analytics both track student behavior and locations using school WiFi networks. Their aim is to increase student participation and overall success in school.

[Photo] Privacy concerns arise due to location tracking at some US universities

Nina Martinez, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
After you finish binging season 2 of this Netflix original crime drama, you'll be dying for more once season three drops in 2021.

‘You’ season 2 dives further into ominous pysche of main character

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
February 5, 2020
The Recreation and Athletic Center opened on Jan. 13 at 7 a.m. The RecWell staff was preparing for the grand opening at several days' worth of trainings the week before.

RCC reopens as RAC, emphasizes wellness and mental health

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
January 27, 2020
Jones Auditorium filled to capacity following an announcement SGA and IOU made Monday. Attendees sat on the floor and stood at the back of the room due to overflow.

Administration addresses sexual misconduct protocol following #YourMoveSEU movement

Matthew San Martin, Gianni Zorrilla, Christine Sanchez, and Myrka Moreno
December 6, 2019
Schultz joined the St. Edward’s community in 2002 until her death in 2010. She is remembered for her contributions to the field of journalism and mass communication.

Former professor posthumously awarded with ‘outstanding alumnus’ honor

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
December 2, 2019
Albums of the Decade

Albums of the Decade

John Walker, Jacob Bryce, Sierra Rozen, Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Kelly Salinas, Adrian Gonzalez, Christine Sanchez, George Murray, Gianni Zorrilla, Matthew San Martin, and Myrka Moreno
December 2, 2019
Volunteers fill donation bags with milk, bread, eggs and other perishables. The donations went to 50 Austin-area families.

Campus Ministry hosts annual Thanksgiving food drive

Christine Sanchez and Adrian Gonzalez
November 25, 2019
The on-campus apartments have two separate laundry rooms on either end of the apartments. This the Community Building 1 laundry room, where Davidson entered through a window and stole clothes, primarily women's underwear.

Man suspected of laundry thefts at St. Edward’s apartments bonded out of Travis County Jail

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
November 25, 2019
Performers dance in the style of Jalisco. The SEU Ballet Folklorico performs both locally and out-of-state and recently received first place in a San Antonio competition.

Ballet Folklorico takes SEU community on a trip around parts of Mexico

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
November 18, 2019
St. Edward’s UPD has offices in the Operations Building, which is located behind St. Joseph’s Hall, next to the St. Edward’s tennis courts. The gender ratio of UPD officers is unknown as they refrained from commenting on this story.

SEU students, faculty examine gender diversity within law enforcement

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
November 12, 2019
A St. Edward’s student studies on the second floor of Ragsdale. College readiness, according to the ACT, SAT and its equivalents is measured by whether or not students meet or exceed the standard passing score for these college entrance exams.

College readiness standards called into question after low test scores in Texas

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
November 5, 2019
Sarah Woelk of Casa Marianella speaks about U.S. immigration laws. Woelk has been a part of the legal clinic staff at Casa since 2011.

CEL panel highlights the realities of immigration, dangers women face in detention

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 28, 2019
According to Agile Health Insurance, more than 70% of college students and recent graduates reported having difficulty finding affordable insurance coverage. St. Edward’s students can visit the HCC for questions about health insurance.

Student health coverage encouraged by university, private insurance providers

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 22, 2019
Many homeless encampments, such as this one on Trinity and 6th Street, are located in Downtown Austin. The city’s homeless population has grown 28.2% from 2013 to 2018.

Austin homelessness crisis spurs tensions, brings policy concerns between lawmakers

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 14, 2019
The superintendent of AISD, Dr. Paul Cruz, spoke at the community meeting. Attendees expressed their concerns about proposed school closures at the open meeting.

AISD holds community meeting to discuss proposed school closures

Christine Sanchez and Ben Cardillo
October 14, 2019
Students from AISEC, a club that provides students with study abroad opportunities, hold their meeting outside Trustee Hall. AISEC is one of more than 100 student organizations at St. Edward’s.

[Photo] St. Edward’s ranked 8th best regional college in the west by US News and World Report

Katya Melchor, Reporter
October 8, 2019
The Spectrum News Austin headquarters is located in downtown Austin, near the University of Texas. Spectrum News has news stations in North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Texas and California.

Journalists offer advice to students at Spectrum News’ Women in Political Journalism panel

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 2, 2019
The Welcome Center includes a lounge area with natural lighting and a presentation room where students can attend information sessions about university programs and degree options.

New Welcome Center provides campus tours, job opportunities for prospective students

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
September 17, 2019
Former Secretary of Housing Julian Castro speaks at the 2019 Forum on Wages and Working People in on April 27, 2019. Castro addressed the recent deaths of migrants Oscar Martinez and his daughter Valeria, adding that incidents like this "should piss us all off."

Candidates address immigration, climate change at first Democratic debate

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
June 27, 2019
Chic fil-A announced that in 2020 their organization will be focused on three initiatives: promoting youth education, combating youth homelessness, and fighting hunger.

Popular fast food chain faces backlash over anti-LGBTQ+ views

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Patrons of Antone’s Record Store comb through the seemingly endless stacks of music. The store is located on Guadalupe St., north of West Campus, and is open every day.

Vinyl collectors flock to Austin record stores to celebrate annual tradition

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Navigating consent: A guide

Navigating consent: A guide

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Dr. Hernandez, a mentor to a number of students of color on campus, places a political cartoon outside her office to show support for undocumented students. Hernandez contributes to the food insecurity fund created by Monarchs on the Hilltop and Dr. Glenda Ballard.

Professors of color relate to diverse student body

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
Mental health issues affect student relationships

Mental health issues affect student relationships

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
The event was advertised for weeks in advance. Panelists at Let's Talk: National Emergencies discussed the legal and philosophical bases for the national emergency called by President Trump.

Library hosts panel discussion on controversial national emergency declaration

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Traffic stops in Austin are broken down by race, according to information provided by the Austin Police Department. Police Commissioner Manley insists that police officers do not initially know the race of the person being pulled over.

APD releases report detailing racial breakdown of traffic stops, vehicle searches

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Senior forward Isabel Hernandez ends her collegiete career with an All-Heartland Conference First-Team selection.

Two women’s basketball players earn All-Heartland conference team selections

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Student Government Association senators changed the phrasing and content of some bylaws in their last formal meeting of the semester

Student Government Association finalizes dress code, remaining bylaws

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
A review of police reports from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California showed more than 100 documented reports of sexual assault of migrant women.

Reports of abuse towards migrant women reveal unjust use of power

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Austin police have struggled with testing kits for sexual assault cases

Austin police receive hundreds of positive DNA results from backlogged test kits

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Smollet apologized to the 'Empire' cast for any embarrassment but insisted that he is innocent on Feb. 21.

Potentially staged hate crime should not detract from real ones

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Students ask difficult questions in an open forum.

Let’s Talk About Sex: Revived panel discusses love, healthy relationships

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Austin's current sex education curriculum does not conform to the standards prescribed by the National Sex Education Standards, which includes teaching third graders about sexual harassment.

Austin ISD discusses potential overhaul of sex education curriculum

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The festival was widely promoted by supermodels and other influencers on social media.

Documentary chronicles unprecedented failure of overhyped music festival

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Many of McGrain’s tattoos are inspired by memories.

SEU student uses body as canvas for detailed, animal themed tattoos

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
The initial stages of border wall construction, land surveys and preparation, have begun in South Texas

Federal government begins preliminary work on border wall construction

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Fountain’s book ‘I’m Not Missing’ was released in July 2018.

Writer-in-residence hosts reading from debut young adult novel

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
The owner of Rain, the popular downtown night club, is offering a monetary reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Hate crime against gay couple leads to creation of new volunteer security force

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019

Campus Ministry hosts annual food drive for Thanksgiving charity initiative

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Monarchs on the Hilltop hosted several events surrounding immigrant rights.

Monarchs raise awareness of immigration issues through ‘Undocuweek’

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018

City audit reveals issues with Austin police’s responses to mental illness

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Club tennis practices for upcoming tournaments.

Club tennis team doubles in size: hopes to continue growing, competing in tournaments

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Williams ended up losing the match after multiple arguments with the ref.

Citations against Serena Williams reveal sexist double standard in tennis

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
The Catholic church has been rocked by recent investigations into sexual abuse.

Students and Faculty Grapple with Recent Abuse Scandals in Catholic Church

Christine Sanchez, Staff Writer
September 10, 2018

Center for Ethics and Leadership hosts discussion on hate speech

Christine Sanchez
April 30, 2018

Plans to rezone affordable student housing outrages community

Christine Sanchez
April 25, 2018

Loving provides warm smiles, meals, support to St. Edward’s community

Gianni Zorrilla and Christine Sanchez
March 19, 2018

Non-profit Jolt organizes pro-voting rally at Capitol

Christine Sanchez
March 5, 2018
Survivors of the shooting gather to prevent future school shootings.

Survivors of Parkland shooting speak out against NRA, deserve praise for taking action

Christine Sanchez
February 26, 2018

Needless death of six year old emphasizes need for gun control

Christine Sanchez
February 5, 2018
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