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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

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Religious events are often held around campus and a religious aspect is added to non-catholic events. 

University atmosphere differs from many media stereotypes

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February 9, 2015

Graphic design exhibition provides interactive experience

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February 8, 2015
The tree ring is not Shealey’s first tattoo. Shealey also has three nordic ruins on her wrist, which represent victory, protection, and joy.

Sophomore dedicates tree ring tattoo to growth and family

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February 8, 2015

Softball starts season with losses, hopeful for rest of season

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February 2, 2015
Penders earned his 300th career victory on Monday. 

Penders earns 300th victory in opening series

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February 2, 2015

Seattle lets Super Bowl slip away, Brady wins fourth ring

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February 2, 2015

Austin Marathon offers over 30 bands, classic city scenery

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February 1, 2015

University celebrates faculty academic, creative achievements

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February 1, 2015

D.C. insider advises students on friends, enemies in politics

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February 1, 2015
After four tours of duty, Kyle retired from the army to go back and live with his family in the U.S., where he had a very hard time living a normal life and fitting back into the society. 

‘American Sniper’ describes war hero, veterans protest

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January 30, 2015
If you like your broth velvety and flavorful, then look no farther than Ramen Tatsu-Ya.

Ramen Tatsu-Ya debuts second location in Austin

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January 30, 2015
As far as action films go, “The Man from Nowhere” has to be one of the best. 

“The Man from Nowhere” delivers action, drama, sense of thrill

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January 30, 2015
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposes the embargo because about $1.2 billion are lost each year in sales and exports.

Cuba embargo needs to end, Congress not in agreement

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January 27, 2015

Super Bowl XLIX: Students choose Patriots or Seahawks

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January 26, 2015

Art an undervalued yet indispensable endeavor in all cultures

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January 26, 2015

Anonymous pamphlet explains tuition, not everything adds up

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January 26, 2015
While St. Edward’s has a diverse student body, its faculty is largely homogenous.

Campus faculty lacks diversity

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January 26, 2015

Only white after Labor Day: Oscars do not show diversity

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January 26, 2015
SGA introduced a bill on Jan. 22 that could create a $500 merit based scholarship from leftover funds at the end of each school year. 

SGA discusses using leftover funds for student scholarships

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January 26, 2015

New city ordinance bans the use of electronics while driving

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January 25, 2015
Currently, pets are not allowed on campus. 

Animal friends should be able to stay in campus residences

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January 23, 2015

‘4 Minute Mile’ inspires hard work, ambition, persistence

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January 23, 2015
An explosion on Jan. 6 near the Colorado Spring NAACP caused no injuries or major damages. 

Bomb exploded near NAACP chapter, media coverage minimal

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January 23, 2015

NBA season now in full swing, race for championship begins

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December 2, 2014
Saoirse Ronan stars in "How I Live Now."

Oscar nominee stars in thought-provoking, war-themed movie

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November 24, 2014

Russia’s anti-gay sentiment is symbol of country’s digression

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November 19, 2014

Government website needs personal protective measures

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November 18, 2014
St. Edward's hosted the Write a Letter to a Soldier campaign. 

Soldiers, veterans recognized through letters, care packages

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November 17, 2014
Currently at 3-0 to begin the year, the Hilltoppers are looking to keep playing well and to play cohesively as a team.

Men’s basketball kicks off season with victories

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November 17, 2014
St. Edward's University diplomas currently do not list a student's major. 

Registrar: including details on diploma cheapens degree

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November 17, 2014
"Having Second Thoughts" is a collection of artworks by artist Richard Fruth that will be displayed at the Fine Arts Gallery on campus until Dec. 4. 

Artist explores personal development, journey

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November 17, 2014

Law student, modern dancer marries passions, enjoys career

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November 17, 2014
According to Oremus, Google hopes to develop “nanoparticles that crawl through your bloodstream to search for early signs of cancer, heart attacks, and other specific maladies.”

World not ready for Google’s cancer-detecting technology

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November 15, 2014
Today, as the digital age continues to grow, the demand for programmers increases while our supply remains low.

Coding classes needed, old-dog students learning new tricks

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November 15, 2014

Student calls for more on campus housing, not enough dorms

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November 15, 2014

Reboot your wardrobe with cozy, elegant cold-weather boots

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November 14, 2014
Constantine is a good, fun show that combines elements of fantasy and horror to create a thrilling story that keeps you engaged and wanting more.

Supernatural drama includes angels, demons, dark suspense

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November 14, 2014

Americans renouncing citizenship due to banking, taxes, loans

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November 10, 2014

Ignorance about Ebola epidemic places stigma over Africans

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November 10, 2014

Lengthy wait to get food; Hunt, Ragsdale may see renovations

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November 10, 2014
Sen. Jonathan Carter introduced the “Midterm Survey” bill. It was sponsored by Sen. Paola Gallegos.

Student senator honored for military service at SGA meeting

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November 10, 2014

Django Unchained makes unexpected appearance on Netflix

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November 10, 2014

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November 10, 2014
I understand that the curse words used in the video are considered bad, but when you actually think about it, it’s strange that we created words we aren’t supposed to use.

Viral video of children cursing meant to shed light on sexism

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November 10, 2014

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November 10, 2014

FOR NEXT WEEK: 11HAMLET: Classic Shakespeare play makes appearance at St. Edward’s

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November 10, 2014

Say It Ain’t Faux!

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November 10, 2014
While at first mildly entertaining, the repetitive use of expletives begins to feel forced and frankly, distasteful.

Feminists exploit children to sell shirts, fight sexism

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November 6, 2014

E-cigs around campus blow mixed signals

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November 3, 2014

Women’s soccer team wins regular season championship

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November 3, 2014

Strange classic children’s TV show appeals to older audiences

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November 3, 2014

Freshman’s take on fashion is laid back, casual

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November 3, 2014

Trip to Europe inspires junior to study photography

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November 3, 2014

Modest Mouse at Fun Fun Fun Fest

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November 3, 2014

Dana Mazur retires after 20 years at St. Edward’s

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November 3, 2014

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November 3, 2014

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November 2, 2014

SGA hosts election showcase, party representatives agree students should vote

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November 1, 2014

(9SueGoogle) Google threatened with lawsuit over leaked celebrity photos

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October 31, 2014
The way Kardashian gained her fame is not reputable, but we as a public have paid her a salary year after year by feeding into her fame.

Fame of Kim Kardashian is not fleeting, persistently annoying

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October 27, 2014
A travel ban on the countries with rampant increase of Ebola could also hinder aid to countries battling with Ebola.

Travel bans are not effective at improving Ebola situation

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October 27, 2014

Men’s lacrosse team looking to win championship

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October 27, 2014
Austin Cake Ball's Pumpkin Spice cake ball is the perfect combination of all things fall in a tiny little package.

Fall in love with pumpkin spice

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October 27, 2014

Event opens discussion on the plights of black queer men

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October 27, 2014
SGA President Samantha Mendoza speaks at SGA's 2014 Public Forum. 

SGA public forum talks plus & minus grading system, MyHilltop, campus safety

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October 27, 2014
Debbie Taylor's duties include overseeing the overall operation of the athletic department, dictating a budget for hiring staff and ensuring all policies and procedures are met. 

Athletics prospering under Taylor’s balanced leadership

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October 26, 2014
Many say that ISIS will just destroy themselves, but with the way that things are going, it doesn’t look like that will happen, and if so, not anytime soon.

Lack of media coverage on ISIS underestimates terrorist group’s power

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October 26, 2014

St. Edward’s rightly dedicates itself to ‘It’s On Us’ campaign

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October 24, 2014

Snapchat users misuse app, Snapsaved site exposes photos

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October 23, 2014
As a female Texas politician, Davis knows both the place of the underdog and the power of education to overcome obstacles.

Davis only candidate for governor who cares about all Texans

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October 23, 2014

Giants, Royals fighting to become World Champions

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October 20, 2014

Boots and beanies take over campus fashion

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October 20, 2014

On-campus housing causes students to wait, Residence Life skeptical

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October 20, 2014

Freshman gets star tattoos to honor her family members’ memories

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October 20, 2014

Smart show features genius, Homeland Security, wild action

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October 20, 2014

Scottish movie about heroin addiction is enthralling, uncomfortable

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October 20, 2014

California police should take creepy clowns more seriously

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October 20, 2014
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani school-girl who, at 11 years old, stood up to the Taliban by defending her right to an education through blogging.

17-year-old recipient of Nobel Peace Prize inspires students

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October 20, 2014

Bill Murray takes on indie roles that suit his quirky personality

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October 18, 2014

Lorde captivates with strong stage presence

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October 15, 2014

Chromeo brings a storm of high-energy electronic funk

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October 15, 2014

Foster the People wows in rock-filled live performance

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October 15, 2014

Scottish band CHVRCHES explode with first song, then battle to keep crowd’s attention

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October 15, 2014

First lady talks fashion, education at White House event

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October 13, 2014
V to Shining V in Austin was one of over a hundred events nationwide under the organization Lady Parts Justice. 

Feminist show has rap music, Cyndi Lauper covers, equality for all

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October 13, 2014
St. Edward’s travel policy consists of topics from eligible drivers, to travel times when coaches and athletes leave to and from competitions.

Crash in Oklahoma calls attention to athletic teams’ travel safety

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October 13, 2014
LeBron James recently went back to his home state of Ohio, after playing on the Miami Heat for four seasons.

NBA season set to tip off, Lebron on mission to win

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October 13, 2014
Richard Linklater’s fantastic piece of art is revolutionary in its concept, honesty and pure brilliance. 

Richard Linklater takes 12-year risk to make movie, it pays off

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October 13, 2014

Austin musican writes and creates music for his new project Silver Ships

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October 13, 2014

Unique musician puts on energetic show for sold-out crowd

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October 13, 2014
This tattoo reminds me of how hard my mom worked to make sure each new house felt like home.

Handwritten lyric represents flexible definition of ‘home’

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October 13, 2014

St. Edward’s students ready for cool weather with hot fall trends

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October 13, 2014
As the student body has expressed time and time again, opening an on campus fast food or franchise restaurant like many other universities have would be ideal.

Students fight for fast food in a push for more dining choices

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October 13, 2014
Goucher College is requiring applicants to send in "two pieces of work" as a new admissions tactic. 

SATs may no longer be a measure for admittance

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October 13, 2014
As part of the “Red Flag Poster Series,” which began Oct. 1, red and green flags have been put up across campus to “encourage students to intervene when they see a warning sign of intimate partner violence in a friend’s relationship.”

Flags around campus advocate for domestic violence awareness

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October 9, 2014

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October 9, 2014

Service project encourage students to give back to community

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October 9, 2014
Should the policy be approved for the fall 2015 semester, the new grading system will not interfere with previous courses students have taken, and will only affect classes starting that semester.

Change to grading system could be implemented next school year

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October 9, 2014
For a nation with a culture that is heavily reliant on physical contact and very close interaction, having to follow the “no touching” rule that medical personnel dealing with the Ebola outbreak are promoting is extremely difficult.

Student from Sierra Leone tells of cultural impact of Ebola

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October 8, 2014

Christian-Buddhist Dialogue brings together different ideas

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October 5, 2014
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