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Hilltop Views
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Selling or donating old clothes creates closet space and lets you get a fresh start this spring.

New season calls for getting rid of unwanted wardrobe items

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April 2, 2014
Haley Haught has helped the team win multiple tournaments.

Golf team on Haught streak with recent wins

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March 31, 2014
The Big Event committee is preparing project sites and hopes to have nearly 300 participants.

SGA strives to create community, promises bigger, better event

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March 31, 2014
Mendoza has less experience but has a fresh perspective.

Mendoza offers fresh perspective to SGA

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March 30, 2014
SGA Presidential Candidate John Wooding

Wooding perserveres, aspires for president position

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March 29, 2014
Skrillex surprised fans by releasing his album unannounced.

Skrillex veers away from his classic sound in new album

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March 28, 2014
“Oxymoron” shows a more complex side to Q’s persona.

Schoolboy Q’s gangster rap is thoughtful but still shows grit

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March 28, 2014
Some believe that Disney’s “Frozen” has LGBT undertones.

‘Frozen’ warms up audiences to LGBT coming-out process

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March 26, 2014
If fans of a show fund a film, they will be the only viewers.

‘Veronica Mars,’ similar movies will be supported by fans only

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March 26, 2014

ONLINE FARMWORKERS

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March 25, 2014
“Game of Thrones” is one show a class could focus on.

TV show addiction would make for great class at St. Edward’s

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March 25, 2014
Florida is the only one seed to make it to the Final Four.

No perfect brackets left, Buffet keeps prize money

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March 23, 2014

Club swimming team takes home 2014 Topper Cup

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March 23, 2014

SGA supports bill to back sign language course

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March 22, 2014
There is no doubt that there is racial bias behind the laws.

Some self-defense laws need to be repealed across states

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March 21, 2014
Wheeler will not play next season after another injury.

Injuries force Wheeler from the court

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March 21, 2014
Normcore describes a mix of sporty and everyday styles.

Comfort, fashion finally collaborate in “normcore” trend

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March 20, 2014
There are more important food issues than nutrition labels.

Changes to food labels will not alter Americans’ eating habits

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March 20, 2014
Club volleyball was founded during the spring of 2013.

Club volleyball building on successful first season

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March 16, 2014
Van Essen spurned Rice and Arizona for the Hilltop.

Van Essen dominant against top 20 competition

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March 16, 2014

SXSW Music: Periphery

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March 16, 2014

SXSW Music: Jay Park

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March 15, 2014

SXSW Music: Schoolboy Q

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March 15, 2014
New Literati is now publishing primarily via an online medium.

University journal now accepting alumni, undergraduate work

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March 13, 2014

Hollywood produces too many predictable superhero movies

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March 6, 2014
California soda warning labels will be ignored as people drink

California soda warning labels will be ignored as people drink

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March 6, 2014

7SXSW (VIEWPOINTS)

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March 6, 2014
Men victorious in consecutive matches

Men victorious in consecutive matches

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March 3, 2014
Aquaponics is a sustainable form of agriculture. The fish waste is converted into plant nutrients.

Student’s invention gaining national recognition

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March 2, 2014
Sophmore Chris Jackson came in 21st overall in the 23rd annual Austin Marathon on Feb. 16.

Student among highest placed at Austin Marathon

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February 28, 2014
Bayern Munich remain the favorites to win the tournament.

Students gather in Ragsdale for UEFA Champions League

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February 28, 2014
Team USA won 28 total medals, including nine gold medals.

Winners, losers of the 2014 Sochi Olympic games

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February 28, 2014
Flappy Bird

Popular app ripped away from app stores, users have withdrawals

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February 27, 2014
New dean for School of Natural Sciences

University welcomes new dean for School of Natural Sciences

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February 27, 2014
Sen. Gillibrand would be a good candidate for the 2016 race.

New York senator better for Democrats in 2016

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February 27, 2014
Men and women's basketball beaten in homecoming games

Men and women’s basketball beaten in homecoming games

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February 24, 2014

St. Edward’s joins UT in community service

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February 23, 2014

Water dispute workshops for CULF students search for solutions

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February 22, 2014
Schreiber looks forward to interacting with all students.

University welcomes Schreiber, new dean

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February 21, 2014

Former singer and guitarist for Deftones releases new project

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February 21, 2014

Lacrosse team earns first victory of season

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February 20, 2014

Michael Sam to be NFL’s first publicly gay athlete

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February 20, 2014
If America could be represented by food it would be bacon.

Warm, crispy, perfectly-greasy bacon makes everything better

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February 20, 2014

Bracelets promote linguistic diversity

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February 15, 2014

Easterling looks to take St. Ed’s back to World Series

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February 14, 2014
The Club Rugby team has clinched the number one seed for the State Championship playoffs.

Club Rugby clinches top seed for state playoffs

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February 13, 2014
Classes cancelled, wild winter weather freezes St. Edward’s

Classes cancelled, wild winter weather freezes St. Edward’s

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February 13, 2014

NYFW trends highlight sporty chic, textures and plastics

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February 13, 2014
Zac Efron is one of the three starring characters in the film.

‘That Awkward Moment’: Bromance and chick flick all in one

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February 13, 2014
“Cilvia Demo” is a quality debut from rapper Isaiah Rashad.

Top Dawg Entertainment kicks off the year with ‘Cilvia Demo’

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February 13, 2014

Beloved actor dies from overdose, heroin takes yet another life

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February 13, 2014

Outdoor Adventure Club plans three trips in spring

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February 10, 2014
Stukes is a former junior college transfer from Colorado.

Scoring leader Stukes hits stride in his second season

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February 10, 2014
Students played in a patch of snow when class was cancelled.

Safety is priority in school cancellations

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February 10, 2014
McCarthy is an example of Oscar-worthy comedic acting.

Comedy not vapid, deserves Academy Award recognition

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February 9, 2014
Neveu has worked with the men's rugby team to help create a women's team at St. Edward's.

Women’s rugby close to becoming a club sport

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February 9, 2014

Davis’ lack of honesty not the issue, Texas politics misguided

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February 6, 2014

Keep exercise resolutions alive in February

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February 6, 2014
Periphery experiments with a variety of styles in their most recent album, "Clear."

Periphery’s new album “Clear” emphasizes melody and metal

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February 6, 2014
New Orleans’ BUKU festival features a wide range of genres.

Music lovers can travel to New Orleans for new BUKU festival

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February 3, 2014
Seattle Seahawks win first outdoor cold weather Super Bowl.

Seattle embarrasses Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII

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February 3, 2014
The women hope to build on last year’s postseason success.

Softball team enters new season highly motivated

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February 3, 2014

Campus Ministry celebrates Founder’s bicentennial birthday

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February 3, 2014
Nicole Wilkins took over cheer squad after Ann Carney quit.

Head cheer coach suddenly resigns after 7 years

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January 31, 2014
Winter Fashion

With warmer weather comes the end of winter wardrobes

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January 31, 2014
Against Me!’s latest album demonstrates brutal punk honesty

Against Me!’s latest album demonstrates brutal punk honesty

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January 31, 2014

3YEESIANITY (Issue 3)

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January 31, 2014
Loydrake scored 22 points per game from Jan. 13-19. 

Freshman transfer Loydrake leads charge for Hilltoppers

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January 30, 2014
Verizon vs. Internet

Internet under threat from greedy telecommunication giants

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January 29, 2014
James Stukes is the team leader in scoring with 17.1 ppg.

Men’s basketball falls below .500 after 6 game skid

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January 27, 2014
Blake Slaughter holds the record for most rounds under par.

St. Edward’s Athletics Hall of Fame new inductees revealed

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January 27, 2014
Peyton Manning will be playing in his third Super Bowl.

Manning and Wilson face off in Super Bowl XLVIII

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January 27, 2014

New albums, reunions, tours comprise exciting year in music

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January 26, 2014
Deafheaven’s “Sunbather” consists of only four main tracks

‘Acid Rap,’ ‘MBV’ among best of 2013

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January 26, 2014

Springsteen’s B-side collection presents A-side-worthy songs

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January 24, 2014

Christie controversy continues, Americans should get over it

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January 21, 2014

Memoir published for retired, deceased university professor

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December 4, 2013

Women’s basketball, Wheeler off to hot start in new season

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December 4, 2013

Former Gov. Palin gaffes, crack-ups make her unlikely candidate

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December 4, 2013

Cowboys and Lions score big wins on Thanksgiving

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December 2, 2013

12F1

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December 2, 2013

Pale pink offers playful, fresh break from usual winter wear

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December 1, 2013

Austin offers wide range of activities and events for winter fun

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December 1, 2013
With these gift options, spreading the holiday spirit does not have to mean killing your wallet.

Low-budget ideas can provide gifts for everyone on your list

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December 1, 2013
The EP features collaborations with up-and-coming rappers.

Jhené Aiko’s latest EP is filled with mellow but engaging R&B

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December 1, 2013

Men’s basketball opens up season 2-2

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November 21, 2013
Tackle Jonathan Martin, right, in his stance before ball is snapped during Miami Dolphins practice at the Dolphins training facility at NSU in Davie, Florida, Tuesday, July 23, 2013. 

Martin leaves Dolphin amid bullying controversy

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November 21, 2013

Second Amendment rally in San Antonio disturbs citizens

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November 21, 2013

‘Rand’ into a problem: senator for Kentucky plagiarizes

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November 21, 2013
Kanye West performs at the 4th Annual "ten" Fashion Show presented by General Motors in Los Angeles, California, February 22, 2005. 

Kanye West approaches race through album, Confederate Flag

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November 21, 2013

Future of music relies on new innovation in instrumentation

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November 21, 2013

Explore God promotes dialogue between believers, non-believers

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November 15, 2013
The album often makes references to Eminem's third album.

Eminem’s new LP a nostalgic hit-and-miss return to his roots

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November 15, 2013
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a first-quarter pass against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday, November 3, 2103. The Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills, 23-13. 

Chiefs unbeaten heading into Broncos showdown

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November 13, 2013

Haught selected as Heartland golfer of the week

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November 13, 2013
Julius Randle of Kentucky goes up for a basket in front of Branden Dawson (22) of Michigan State on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at the United Center in Chicago. Michigan State won, 78-74.

Freshman class highlights new NCAA basketball season

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November 13, 2013
There will be no postseason, despite winning the conference. 

Men’s soccer ends year without tournament play

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November 13, 2013

Facebook decision proves free speech has unexpected effects

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November 13, 2013

Public forgets mass shootings, reports become commonplace

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November 13, 2013

Focus on local food limits meal options

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November 13, 2013
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