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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 Nina Martinez/ Hilltop Views
For apartments closest to campus, off Woodward Street, one-bedroom units start at $1,000 a month.

[Photo] Councilmember Ryan Alter’s first resolution combats affordable off-campus housing for college students

Nina Martinez and Melissa Gunning
March 8, 2023
Senior Bri Boughter leads a chant at the graduation protest, leading a chant about wanting a safe graduation. Boughter stood in the middle of the seal at the Ragsdale plaza, as she and other protesters chanted along.

[Photo] Upperclassmen protest graduation plans over the seal, spark more conversations

Melissa Gunning, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Members of St. Edward's Student Government Association, like President Ella Ochoa (right), stand with university President Montserrat Fuentes at a next-day breakfast celebration.

[Photo] Recent resolution recognizes “St. Edward’s University Day”, marks continuation of university’s five-year plan

Claire Lawrence and Nina Martinez
February 14, 2023
Students can find easy links to the resources provided by visiting the St. Edward's It's On Us Instagram page.

[Photo] It’s On Us, Uber collaboration brings safety materials, incentives to the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
February 14, 2023
SFS Garden Director Luke Tobias harvests basil and cilantro at the hydroponic farm stand.

[Photo] Students for Sustainability organize new initiatives, campaigns for on-campus sustainability

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
October 24, 2022
The campus community garden is located behind Teresa Hall and also includes a place for compostable materials to be disposed. The gravel pathway starts at Teresa Hall's parking lot.

[Photo] Garden pathway project promotes accessibility on campus

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
September 27, 2022
The second floor of Equity Hall is home to the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, which oversees the social work and psychology majors -- two fields the certificate is directed at.

[Photo] New certificate for Advanced Spanish in the Health and Helping Professions aims to break down language barriers

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
September 13, 2022
In the Season Three premiere of “Never Have I Ever,” characters Devi Vishwakumar (right), played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Paxton Hall-Yoshida (left), played by Darren Barnet, return to high school as an established couple. Devi worries as the gossip spreads and questions her next move with Paxton.

[Photo] Latest season of “Never Have I Ever” invites strong character development, leaves many possibilities for next season

Sara Moreno, Reporter
September 6, 2022
Freshman Michelle Rodriguez, a forensic science major, studies in the John Brooks Williams - South building, home to the School of Natural Sciences. The new School of Health Sciences will be one of three science schools at the liberal arts university.

[Photo] Strategic Plan 2027 reinstates two varsity sports, introduces School of Health Sciences

Nina Martinez, Copy Editor
August 30, 2022
The Tocker Reading Room is located inside the Munday Library. Students can tour the room by appointment.

[Photo] Archives and Special Collections Department receives $16,000 grant to digitize university newspapers

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022
Rob Penders is suing St. Edward's University for wrongful termination. The lawsuit follows his termination in December.

[Photo] Former baseball coach sues university

Claire Lawrence, News Editor
March 31, 2022
President Fuentes stands before the crowd during her presidential address. Fuentes is making history by becoming the first Hispanic president at St. Edward's University.

[Photo] A time for change: University inaugurates first Hispanic president, makes history

Claire Lawrence, News Editor
February 26, 2022
Shadowen gives his closing remarks near the end of the ceremony.

A crowd of alumni, faculty and other visitors show support for the newly inaugurated president.

(left to right) Laura Lucas, Jason Callahan, Father Peter Walsh, Reverend Joe S. Vásquez and Fuentes bow their heads in prayer.

Funetes' family sits front row throughout the ceremony. They were invited onto the stage to assist in the presentation of the President's Medallion.

Penders head-coached at St. Edward's University for 15 years. The Hilltoppers began their 2021-22 season on Feb. 4 at home against Eastern New Mexico.

[Photo] Head baseball coach Rob Penders leaves St. Edward’s University

Nina Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2021
A survey on the effects of COVID-19 on college students concluded that the pandemic brought negative impacts to higher education. student Amber Taylor struggled when taking in-person college courses for the first time as a sophomore.

[Photo] Student Amber Taylor discusses starting college in pandemic

Nina Martinez, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2021
Rob Penders joined the Hilltop in 2006 as the head coach of the men's baseball team. The petition, made in an effort to terminate him from his role, is growing steadily.

[Photo] Student-athlete files discrimination complaint against head baseball coach Rob Penders

October 12, 2021
Yellow Green and Pink Vibrant and Dynamic Education Retractable Exhibition Banner

[Photo] Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 10, 2021
H-E-B, a Texas grocery chain, continues to require shoppers to wear masks. Many other businesses in Texas kept mask requirements despite Gov. Abbott's new order.

[Photo] Texas businesses update store mask policies after Gov. Abbott signs executive order to remove mandate

Leidy Jaimes, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
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