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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 Claire Lawrence / Hilltop Views
Students gather on the university Seal with signs displaying call to actions. Students dance around to pop music in rainbow attire as they await the results of today's Faculty Senate meeting.

[Photo] Faculty Senate moves for no confidence in St. Edward’s University president

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
A Gofundme to raise money for an art instillation garnered over $550. Some of the money is being put toward the instillation while the remaining amount is getting donated to a local LGBTQ+ organization for queer youths.

[Photo] Students to host Pride flag art installation

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
One booth features jewelry from Cosmic Chaos Jewelry, a small, local business that produces dazzling and whimsical earrings, necklaces, bracelets and hair clips.

[Photo] Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion hosts Queer Expo as one of many activities for Queer Week on campus

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
I-35 runs parallel to Downtown Austin, displaying a row of gleaming lights at dusk while drivers simultaneously sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic across three lanes.

[Photo] OPINION: We must go back to our roots when advocating against Austin’s “abyss of concrete”

Will Perrins, Reporter
October 2, 2023
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[Photo] Trans Wellness Organization kicks off semester with general meeting

Lynn Jafarzadeh, Reporter
September 27, 2023
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[Photo] ELECTIONS: An inside look at vice presidential candidate Justin Trevino

Pablo Garcia-Matthews, Reporter
September 24, 2023
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[Photo] ELECTIONS: An inside look at presidential candidate Luis Rios

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
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[Photo] ELECTIONS: An inside look at presidential candidate Mikayla Pastrano

Lola Claire, Assistant Life & Arts Editor
September 24, 2023
The Creative Industry Expo had many fun things to view and interact with, but it felt like one of the only entertaining thing the festival had to offer as someone who is under 21.

[Photo] OPINION: SXSW was as creative as it sounds but felt unfulfilling due to badge and age restrictions

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2023
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[Photo] Lone Star Conference recognizes NCAA student-athletes with high GPAs

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2023
Many graduating seniors are concerned about current commencement plans and are calling for changes.

[Photo] Seniors express concerns about current graduation plans, call for better accessibility

Lola Claire and Claire Lawrence
February 15, 2023
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Early voting ends Nov. 4 and election day is Nov. 8. The recreation center is open for voting every day until 6 p.m.

[Photo] A Hilltoppers guide to Travis County Elections

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2022
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[Photo] “Smile” Review: Psychological thriller is “genuinely nerve-wracking, horrifying”

Shane Edghill, Reporter
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ disappoints thriller genre

Joe Benson, Reporter
October 20, 2022
The Natural Sciences Center is home to most Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. A physical location for the newest school is still unknown.

[Photo] Institutional reconstructions leave interdisciplinary English majors feeling forgotten

Esther Heymans, Guest Writer
September 26, 2022
The death of Queen Elizabeth II shocked many across the globe, inviting different reactions from different nations.

[Photo] OPINION: Recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II invites mixed feelings, reactions

September 20, 2022
The Health and Counseling Center remains open to all students. However, St. Edward's University is not offering any vaccines for monkeypox at this time.

[Photo] OPINION: Monkeypox presents a possible opportunity for discrimination, disinformation

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
September 13, 2022
The overwhelming amount of academic and social pressures experienced in college do not make every day tasks easy. Juggling school work, a social life and other jobs can become overwhelming almost overnight.

[Photo] OPINION: Academic stress, mental health struggles play into daily burnout

Morrigan Lucas, Reporter
September 12, 2022
O'Rouke takes a moment during his speech to revel in the crowd's cheers. Many were seen with tears in their eyes -- overwhelmed with emotion -- as O'Rouke continued to advocate for the issues that are important to him and his campaign.

[Photo] Beto hosts rally downtown to promote Texas Governor campaign

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
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[Photo] On-campus parking garage security cameras reveal consecutive vehicle break-ins

Audrey Cahak, Copy Editor
August 30, 2022
Hilltoppers, dressed in white, go against the Newman Jets in their first game of the season, taking home a massive win.

[Photo] GAME DAY: Womens soccer dominates first home game

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2022
Doyle Hall recieved it's official renaming to Equity Hall with the replacement of new signage located near the front entrance. Equity Hall will soon become home to the Office of Equity and Employee Relations.

[Photo] SEU Leadership renames Doyle Hall as part of Strategic Plan 2027

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2022
The specific materials requested to be removed vary from place to place. Several familiar books that have been used in high school English curriculum are now being considered "banned books".

[Photo] OP-ED: Y’all means all, except in Texas

Halle Sanders, Guest Writer
August 3, 2022
Bottles can be dropped off in the marked bins around campus, which are located near Community Building 1, Trustee Hall, St. Andre Apartments and Dujarie Hall.

[Photo] Students for Sustainability collaborates with art program for Earth Week

Osgar Nugent, Reporter
April 6, 2022
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[Photo] Claire Lawrence

January 27, 2022
Local band, The Avocados dropped new album "¡Ensalada!" Nov. 13. They performed at the Far Out Lounge (above) to celebrate.

[Photo] Local band brings Austinites together with new album full of good vibes

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Students Evan Autin and Ian Clennan performed together for University Programming Board and Resident Life’s “Musicians on the Lawn” last Monday. Clennan played the drums while Autin was lead vocals and guitar.

[Photo] Students jam out to “Musicians on the Lawn” hosted by UPB and Reslife

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
There were many new and interesting aspects of the performance the actors had to experience, besides just regular COVID-19 guidelines. There were strict rules they had to follow while backstage and in dressing rooms. There were maps indicating which directions they were allowed to walk and special dressing room assignments for each cast.

[Photo] MMNT produces in-person play festival despite ongoing pandemic

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
November 28, 2020
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