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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.”

[Photo] Women’s club basketball secures win in final home game of season

Hailey Womack, News Editor
November 13, 2024
Alumni Gym was the destination for Casino Night. After getting a wristband, students got chips for betting that could be used at the end of the night for raffle prizes.

[Photo] Students gamble night away during Homecoming’s Casino Night

Hailey Womack, News Editor
November 5, 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.

[Photo] OPINION: The Cowboys are spiraling, but not beyond fixing

Hailey Womack, News Editor
November 3, 2024
Agatha Ais goes up for a layup attempt under the basket. After the game, she spoke about what the team will do over their gap between games to face their next opponent. “We are going to focus on screen and roll, and we’re going to focus on if you get the pass, do you just stand around?” Ais said. “Do you lean into your defender, what do you do? We’re going to work more on conditioning, ‘cause we have few (girls) so we gotta be able to play all 40 minutes, and not get tired. That’s what we’re going to work on, conditioning, full press, shots and driving in and not getting scared.”

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

Hailey Womack, News Editor
October 30, 2024
Sydney Carrigan takes an open three point shot attempt, one of her many of the night. She connected with one as the clock ran down in the first half.

[Photo] Women’s club basketball falls to ACC in second game of the season

Hailey Womack, News Editor
October 16, 2024
Keith Dunn (center) and band kick off the festival with the first performance on the last day. Outer Heaven’s ambient lighting compelled viewers to remain fixated on his breathtaking performance of groovy blues.

[Photo] Eastside Kings Festival showcases historic soul, gospel, jazz, blues music of East Austin

Hailey Womack and Raveena Devjee
October 7, 2024
At the beginning of the night, attendees were able to craft miniature versions of banned books.

[Photo] Banned Books Bonanza at Munday Library aims to educate about book bans in a fun way

Hailey Womack, News Editor
October 3, 2024
Tony Zhong looks forward to developing not only the various Esports teams on campus, but strengthening a relationship with the student body. One of his initiatives is to host Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart tournaments in residence halls that students can take part in for fun and prizes. Esports will provide prizes, either esports gear, mics, headsets or Red Bulls- one of esports partnerships. “Get all of the residents, the students who are living on campus, involve them a little bit more,” Zhong said. “Of course, if you’re off campus, you can join as well, so kind of engaging the community in that aspect.”

[Photo] St. Edward’s Esports scores new head coach Tony Zhong

Hailey Womack, News Editor
September 27, 2024
Between the two games, Mauricio “Thresh” Pallares rewatches their first match against Newberry Esports on Twitch. You can find their past broadcasts of the Championship Playoff games on Twitch at @CollegeCoD.

[Photo] COD in top six national rankings after win, loss amid national CCL playoffs

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 22, 2024
The university's forensic science program has been working toward the American Academy of Forensic Science’s accreditation for a decade. Eight days before a scheduled site visit from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, the programs accreditation application was pulled after not receiving approval from the Board of Trustees as a next step in the process.

[Photo] Students express worry, disappointment over halt in forensic science accreditation process

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 19, 2024
The team celebrates with Head Coach Sterling Henderson after their win. “You know, Sterling gave me the opportunity to come here, been some of the best moments of my life, memories that I’ll remember forever,” Muccio said. “(I’m) glad I can do it for him.”

[Photo] COD destroys Cumberland Esports in CCL grand finals to become regional champions

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 12, 2024
The club sports dance team the Topperettes pose for a group picture. The group recently placed Second Runner-Up in Division II overall and First Runner-Up in the Hip-Hop category in their first competition in five years – and the first competition experience for many of the girls.

[Photo] The Topperettes, St. Edward’s dance team, compete for first time in five years

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 10, 2024
Morgan Grigsby’s “Adult Swim” welcomes you into the “Bodies Akin” exhibition. Grigsby’s inspiration behind the piece was Hans Holbein’s sixteenth century painting of Christ in the tomb, reimagined as himself during summertime. To find out more, check out his Instagram @morgangrigsbyart or his website morgangrigsby661.wixsite.com.

[Photo] Contracommon’s “Bodies Akin” gallery highlights local artists’ takes on the art of the human figure

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 1, 2024
Lucas “Ballah” Muccio smiles after winning their second match of the night, Search & Destroy.

[Photo] Amid last minute rescheduling, COD pulls through in another win in CCL

Hailey Womack, News Editor
March 25, 2024
The St. Edward’s Call of Duty team wins yet another match, this time against Cal State Fullerton University. With the win, the Hilltoppers secured third place in the Division 1 Southeast section of the CCL, holding a 9-1 overall record.

[Photo] COD sweeps Cal State Fullerton University’s esports in CXP league

Hailey Womack, News Editor
March 25, 2024
Thousands marched in Austin to protest the war in Gaza. Multiple signs conveyed the rising death toll in Palestine that recently surpassed 30,000.

[Photo] OPINION: Centering the conversation around Aaron Bushnell’s mental health is a red herring

Clarice Claiborne, Reporter
March 19, 2024
At the forefront of Austin City Hall, hundreds of protestors flocked as part of the Palestinian Youth Movement's 'March 2nd Millions March for Palestine' call to action. Multiple speakers took the steps across the span of a few hours, then the protest marched through downtown toward the Capitol.

[Photo] Protesters gather at Austin City Hall to rally, march for ceasefire in Gaza

Hailey Womack and Zemira Recio
March 6, 2024
Although the team lost the overall match, it wasn’t a complete sweep. Hilltoppers either led or tied at one point in every round against Oklahoma Christian University.

[Photo] Internal conflict, miscommunication result in COD’s first loss of the season in CXP

Hailey Womack, News Editor
March 4, 2024
Team captain Johnny “Vanity” Albano had the second-most kills in playstyle Control, with 13 kills.

[Photo] Call of Duty esports advances to 7-0 undefeated record in CCL

Hailey Womack, News Editor
February 29, 2024
Before and after every round, the team fistbumps each other as a pre-game ritual. David “Eons” Sauseda (left) and team captain Johnny “Vanity” Albano celebrate their final match win in Hardpoint.

[Photo] In their second match of the night, COD esports wins in CCL against Keiser University

Hailey Womack, News Editor
February 15, 2024
David “Eons” Sauseda focuses on capturing kills. His skin, named War Horse, casts a red fiery blaze around him.

[Photo] St. Edward’s Call of Duty team picks up another win in CCL against Nicholls University

Hailey Womack, News Editor
February 15, 2024
After falling to OCU 3-0, the team placed hope in the newly released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Next semester, the game will shift to the newest edition for better gameplay.

[Photo] Call of Duty esports team falls to Oklahoma Christian University in semifinals

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
November 23, 2023
The boats are 16 feet in size, made from flat sheets of wood. There are five total boats, with one being named 'Float your Goat.'

[Photo] Environmental science students to test launch scratch-made boats

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
In the historic downtown of Lockhart, the Caldwell County Courthouse was initially completed in 1894. It got a historic restoration completed in early 2000.

[Photo] Following smoke signals to Texas Monthly’s 14th annual BBQ Festival in Lockhart, TX

Emma Sutton, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Students gather to view various dry food products placed throughout the pantry on shelves. The Huddle tends to have heavy foot traffic throughout the entire day.

[Photo] The Huddle hosts relocated food pantry, addresses food insecurity on campus

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
The Esports' Call of Duty teams huddles together with their fists in the center, showing support for one another.

[Photo] GAME DAY: Esports’ COD team clenches another victory before playoffs

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Mauricio Pallares (left), David Sauseda, Johnny Albano, and Lucas Muccio are all smiles after their win. Their playoff berth sets off in two weeks against Texas A&M University.

[Photo] GAME DAY: Esports’ COD team bounces back in win against Carolina University

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
A snapshot of the clay animation featured in Cornew's second short film.

[Photo] Senior screening showcases an array of short films from photography majors

Hailey Womack, Reporter
April 4, 2023
The 2023 Super Bowl was broadcasted on Feb. 12, where Rhianna performed at the halftime show.

[Photo] RECAP: KC Chiefs win the 2023 Super Bowl, Rhianna performs at halftime

Hailey Womack, Reporter
February 21, 2023
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