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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
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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.”

[Photo] St. Edward’s secures 2-1 LSC Tournament quarterfinal victory over UT Tyler with late penalty goal

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Sydney Carrigans holds the ball and looks upcourt while the team breaks NVC’s full court press. NVC’s head coach, pictured right of Carrigan, kept affirming his team to keep up the press throughout the game.

[Photo] Scoring troubles continue in fourth game of women’s club basketball

Hailey Womack, News Editor
October 30, 2024
Senior Alyssa Garcia as she celebrates her goal against Midwestern State University. Garcia, who is playing her last season, scored her first goal since freshman year during this game.

[Photo] St. Edward’s women’s soccer defeats Midwestern State University in a close 1-0 match

Magnolia Westfall, Reporter
October 26, 2024
“I know they don't give a damn about me,” Ramon Curry (left) said. “I'm like a spider. You ain't never heard nobody say, ‘Hey, anybody see a spider?’ What are they gonna do about it? Step on it because nobody gives a damn about you stepping on a spider. I'm a spider. I understand that. But you, you are not a spider. You are a Pomeranian. They care about (you). This is why your voice can become important, right? Because they care about you. So you can be the ones that say, ‘We got to care about the spider too.’ Don’t just step on the spider. Because spiders got a purpose – I got a purpose too.”

[Photo] Formerly incarcerated man shares his dehumanizing experience in prison, condemning guard violence, cell conditions

Gabrielle Caumon, Life & Arts Editor
October 7, 2024
The men’s soccer team played an exhibition game against Huston-Tillotson University last Spring. The team begins their season this Fall with scrimmages and nonconference games in Mississipi.

[Photo] Fall sports return with new athletes, coaching staff, goals

Hailey Womack, News Editor
August 27, 2024
5th year student athletes reflect on closing this chapter of their lives, looking back at their accomplishments, the difficult decisions that were made, and the challenges they faced. Graduate student and 5th year basketball player Bennett Mohn sits on the bench, waiting for the announcer to call him and announce him as part of the lineup one last time, as he played his final game — facing St. Mary’s University, the Hilltoppers biggest rival.

[Photo] “Student comes first:” 5th year student athletes reflect on closing two chapters despite hardships

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
Hilltop Views hosted an alumni event in April where I was able to meet with so many past Writing and Rhetoric majors as well as some of my professors. There's nothing like being in a room full of writers.

[Photo] A love letter to the Writing and Rhetoric Department

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
May 12, 2024
During her time at Hilltop Views, Chloe has written everything from Viewpoints to breaking news. Chloe poses with the three issues of the paper that feature her stories on the front page.

[Photo] FAREWELL: Managing Editor signing off

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
May 12, 2024
This is the final outfit of the 75 Hard Style Challenge, ending on a bang. Take a look at days 1-74 on Tiktok @lolaclairpods.

[Photo] 75 Hard Style Challenge aims to slow consumerism, used as a creative outlet

Lola Claire, Life & Arts Editor
April 24, 2024
An observer admires a photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson in discussion with prominent Civil Rights Leaders at the local LBJ Presidential Library.

[Photo] OPINION: To change the future of politics we must consult the past tactics of a Texas legend

Aidan Evans, Reporter
April 15, 2024
St. Edward’s senior Jack Granack releases a pitch against St. Mary’s. The graduate student broke the all time record for career starts at St. Edward’s with 55. Granack won his third game of the year, going 6.1 innings and striking out four batters.

[Photo] St. Edward’s baseball defeats St. Mary’s University Rattlers in offensive shootout 12-9

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
A student-led petition and protest led the Faculty Senate to pass a motion for a vote of no confidence in President Fuentes. The vote is expected to advance to the Collegium, which consists of all faculty who teach two or more classes this semester.

[Photo] Board of Trustees meets with subcommittee of Faculty Senate in act of shared governance

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
March 27, 2024
Senior Kyler Kerlin went up to bat four times during the nine inning game. Kerlin’s two hits secured three runs for the Hilltoppers, giving a solid advantage for the 8-3 win over the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Lions.

[Photo] Hilltoppers baseball team takes series opener against University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Junior Jayden Johnston makes his way between his teammates as the starting five for the Hilltoppers is announced. Johnston, who just finished his first regular season at St. Edward’s, finished the season in style as the highest scorer of the night with 21 total points.

[Photo] Men’s basketball finishes regular season with excellence, wins Battle of the Saints 94-68 on senior day

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Pinch runner Charlotte Nuccio at the bottom of the fourth inning in the first game took the place of Sloane Hill. Pinch runners and hitters are players that are substituted for other players in a quick exchange. After being subbed, Nuccio scored a run for the Hilltoppers.

[Photo] Hilltoppers secure double header sweep against Western New Mexico University

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Freshman JP goes up for a lay-up against St Mary’s University. She led the Hilltoppers in points and assists per game this season, averaging 14.6 and 3.5.

[Photo] Women’s basketball splits Battle of the Saints, drops season finale at home

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
St. Edward’s Head Coach Andre Cook led his team in the huddle. Cook was named D2 Coach of the Week by HoopDirt.com.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team bolsters NCAA regional résumé with signature win over Lubbock Christian University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
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