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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Photo and Life/Arts Editor

Kennady Basdekis-Morin is a Senior Photo-communications major minoring in Journalism and Graphic Design.
She considers herself a student of life, learning and embracing the little things from an anthropologic perspective. Her enthusiasm for storytelling comes from documenting the sacred moments and rituals that make us human and constantly being on the search for what bonds us together. She aspires to be a photojournalist for National Geographic and other publications such as Travel & Leisure. This is her second year as Photo and Life/Arts Editor for “Hilltop Views,” and she is looking forward to a great semester.
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FAREWELL: How to say goodbye with a lump in your throat

FAREWELL: How to say goodbye with a lump in your throat

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Life and Arts / Photo Editor
December 17, 2023

Remembering St. Edward’s Homecoming traditions through the golden years and beyond

Kennady Basdekis-Morin and Gabrielle Caumon
November 2, 2023
Blues Artist from all over the nation such as Harold McMillan, Matthew Robinson, Terry "Harmonica" Bean and Stan Mosley (left to right) join Eddie Stout (center) in the celebration of blues, rhythm and jazz at the 11th annual Eastside Kings Festival.

Eastside Kings Festival fosters community through historic musicology

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Sienna Wight, Colby Fountain, and Hailey Womack
September 21, 2023
Last May, the university hosted Spring 2023 Commencement outside on the Lewis-Chien field for the first time. This year, an email confirmed the upcoming two commencement ceremonies will now be hosted indoors.

[Photo] University returns to indoor ceremonies for upcoming Fall, Spring commencement

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
September 4, 2023
Common Read for the class of 2027, "Disability Visibility," dives into a collection of essays that highlights both apparent and non-apparent disabilities.

[Photo] OPINION: “Disability Visibility” is an excellent community focus, but it must be backed by action

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
September 5, 2023
On Thursday, Sept. 22, people gathered inside the Omni hotel's atrium to collect their Tribfest 2022 merch and media access badges.

Highlights from the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Younger and Kennady Basdekis-Morin
September 27, 2022
People gathered in front of the capitol on June 25, 2022 to participate in the Texas Rise Up for Abortion Rights' “Everything, but the Kitchen Sink” protest shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

A summer of Roe v. Wade

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Photo / Life & Arts Editor
August 22, 2022
Not long after the doors opened, the exhibition space was crowded with people embarking on the visual experience that was “Eye to Eye.” The room hummed with conversation and there was a successful turnout for the opening night.

Eye to Eye: The photographic showcase of 6 powerful women

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
“As photo majors, we spend most of our undergraduate career preparing for this show,” Ariah Abla said. “As a photography and religious study major, making work that was worthy of being put on a wall and that combined my two lives was important for me; it was a mark in my personal journey and also a celebration of what it means to be alive.”

Eye to Eye: The Photographic Showcase of 6 Diverse Powerful Women

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Reporter
April 20, 2022
For students looking to get involved the Equity and Justice Collective is constantly looking for new members and is hoping to throw more social events in the future. To stay updated and in the know on upcoming events, students can follow them on Instagram at @steds.ejc.

Students show solidarity and support of student-led business at Queer Expo

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Staff writer
March 31, 2022
New pledges pose at the end of APO's induction ceremony. While APO is currently not taking anymore pledges this year, the organization hopes more students become involved next recruitment season.

Alpha Phi Omega hosts rush week, inducts new pledges

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Dr. Lisa Kirkpatrick discusses ways to make St. Edward's students more aware of their Title IX resources, working with Its On Us and the Title IX Student Advisory Board to create a plan of action preventing further assaults from occurring on campus.

University offers informative meetings on sexual misconduct, Title IX resources

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
The art exhibit shows the lives and legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross. It’s a great way for students to educate themselves while observing the art.

Knowledge, Love and Service: Munday Library introduces Brothers of Holy Cross art exhibit

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Customer Noah gets a stylish fade from The Barbashop founder and owner Ru. Customers who support and visit The Barbashop are greeted with cold beer and conversation during a trim.

[Photo] How Austin is advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through support of Queer businesses

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Reporter
January 2, 2021
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