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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
At graduation, seniors walk out of the red doors to signify their time at St. Edward's coming to a close and entering the world with their new education. While reflecting on all of the courses I've taken over the years, these are the ones that influenced me the most.

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor

Chloe Almendarez is a senior Psychology major with a minor in Education Studies. This is their second year working with “Hilltop Views” as Managing Editor. They are passionate about exploring education and equity. For all advertisement and business inquiries, you may contact them at [email protected]

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At graduation, seniors walk out of the red doors to signify their time at St. Edward's coming to a close and entering the world with their new education. While reflecting on all of the courses I've taken over the years, these are the ones that influenced me the most.

OPINION: The top five most influential courses of my St. Edward’s experience

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
May 12, 2024
During her time at Hilltop Views, Chloe has written everything from Viewpoints to breaking news. Chloe poses with the three issues of the paper that feature her stories on the front page.

FAREWELL: Managing Editor signing off

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
May 12, 2024
Senators wait for the senate meeting to begin. Catch a meeting in the Andre Multipurpose room on Thursdays at 7 p.m..

Weekly SGA senate brief: April 3, 2024

Chloe Almendarez and Magnolia Westfall
April 8, 2024
Jim Morris, Assistant Vice President of University Operations, joined the senate meeting to emphasize information about Campus Safety.

Weekly SGA senate brief: March 27, 2024

Chloe Almendarez and Magnolia Westfall
April 1, 2024
Members of the senate prepare for the meeting to begin at 7 p.m.

Weekly SGA senate brief: March 20, 2024

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 24, 2024
Attendees traverse the Austin Convention Center to attend the wide range of events offered at SXSW EDU. The expo features various companies, products and other education related entities attendees can pause to observe.

SXSW EDU cultivates conversations, innovations showcasing trends in modern American education

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 18, 2024
Members of the senate prepare for the weekly meeting to begin.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Feb. 28, 2024

Chloe Almendarez and Magnolia Westfall
March 1, 2024
"It is definitely upsetting to know that they took down the flag and no matter how much we speak about wanting it back, they’re just not listening and also try to sweep it under the rug like it is not happening," junior Yaleet Reyes said.

Students host day-long peaceful protest for Pride flag removal on university Seal

Chloe Almendarez and Gabrielle Caumon
February 27, 2024
Students at St. Edward's University are taking matters into their own hands about the change in LGBTQ+ representation across campus. An anonymously-run student petition is calling for the reinstallation of the Pride flag that once hung from the rafters in the campus coffeehouse.

Students voice LGBTQ+ representation concerns, advocate for change

Chloe Almendarez and Claire Lawrence
February 21, 2024
The gallery and members of the senate prepare for the weekly SGA senate meeting in the St. André Multipurpose Room to begin.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Feb. 14, 2024

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
February 16, 2024
Dr. Richard Bautch joins the senate to discuss Convocation 2024.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Feb. 8, 2024

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
February 12, 2024
The SGA senate held their second meeting of the semester this week.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Jan. 31, 2024

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
February 2, 2024
The Student Government Association met for its first meeting this semester this past Wednesday.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Jan. 17, 2024

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
January 19, 2024
Newly elected Student Government Association President Mikayla Pastrano and Vice President Justin Trevino lead their first senate meeting in the St. Andre multipurpose room.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Dec. 6, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
December 11, 2023
Students gather in Mabee Ballroom to witness the induction ceremony and the weekly senate meeting. The meeting was led by former SGA vice president Matthew Gerrets.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Nov. 29, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
December 4, 2023
Student Government Association senators settle in the St. Andre Multipurpose Room last Wednesday.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Nov. 16, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
November 18, 2023
President Fuentes stands in front of the audience during this week's Student Government Association senate meeting to give her State of the University Address.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Nov. 8, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
November 10, 2023
The 2023-24 Homecoming Court poses together after the St. Edwards homecoming parade on Oct. 28. (From left to right) Elysheva Barnett, Kieran Grones, Liberty Vela, Ethan Tobias, Shalom Armijo, Justin Trevino, Anna Southern, Austin Lane.

OPINION: Homecoming nomination process simply favors one group each year

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023
Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 25, 2023

Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 25, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
October 28, 2023
Student Government Association Vice President Matthew Garrets sits at the head of the table during this week's senate meeting alongside other senate members and senators.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 18, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
October 20, 2023
Student Government Association Vice President Matthew Garrets sits in with other members in the St. Andre Multipurpose Room during a weekly senate meeting.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 11, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
October 12, 2023
Members of Student Government Association, including Vice President Matthew Garrets, sit in the St. Andre Multipurpose Room for their weekly senate meeting.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 4, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
October 6, 2023
The weekly senate meeting mets in a new designated space where students can gather and stay up the date with initiatives.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Sept. 25, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
September 21, 2023
The first official senate meeting for Fall 2023 was hosted Wednesday in the St. Andre multipurpose room. The multipurpose room will be the new location for weekly senate meetings this semester.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Sept. 13, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
September 14, 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.

University returns to indoor ceremonies for upcoming Fall, Spring commencement

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
September 4, 2023
Weekly SGA senate brief: April 5

Weekly SGA senate brief: April 5

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
April 11, 2023
Weekly SGA senate brief: March 22, 2023

Weekly SGA senate brief: March 22, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 27, 2023
An array of panels were offered over the course of nine days, each focusing on it's own specific mission whether it surrounded the music industry, healthcare, AI or other innovative technologies.

SXSW inspires collaboration, innovation amongst featured panelists, exhibitors, attendees

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 22, 2023
Open Commencement Conversation Brief: Feb. 22, 2023

Open Commencement Conversation Brief: Feb. 22, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 2, 2023
Senate members gather at the meeting, taking notes of their own.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Feb. 15, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
February 20, 2023
Weekly SGA senate brief: Feb. 8, 2023

Weekly SGA senate brief: Feb. 8, 2023

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
February 10, 2023
Student Government Association Vice-President Matthew Garrets sits at a table awaiting the senate meeting to begin.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Jan. 25

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
January 29, 2023
Student Government Association’s Secretary of Senate Nicole Williams (left), Vice President Matt Gerrets (center) and Parliamentarian Eveleigh Jennings (right) prepare for the senate meeting to begin.

Weekly SGA senate brief: Jan. 18

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
January 19, 2023
Weekly SGA senate brief: Nov. 16

Weekly SGA senate brief: Nov. 16

Chloe Almendarez, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
OPINION: We must continue our fight as Texans despite election results

OPINION: We must continue our fight as Texans despite election results

Chloe Almendarez, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Homecoming's second annual parade cultivates community, school spirit and tradition.

Organizations, departments showcase SEU spirit at second annual homecoming parade

Chloe Almendarez, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Topper poses alongside the Spring 2022 Royal Homecoming Court, with Royal's Mary Elizabeth Buckle and Jae De Leon. Voting for this year's Homecoming Royals will be open on Collegiatelink until midnight on Oct. 26.

Here’s what you can expect this homecoming season

Chloe Almendarez, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 19

Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 19

Chloe Almendarez, Staff Writer
October 22, 2022
Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 12

Weekly SGA senate brief: Oct. 12

Chloe Almendarez, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Maloney room on the 3rd floor of Main Building set up and ready for the first formal senate meeting of the semester. Senate meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and are open for anyone to join.

SGA hosts first senate meeting of the semester, introduces newest senators

Chloe Almendarez, Reporter
October 4, 2022
The Paramount Theatre on Congress Ave. was a hub for a majority of the festivites, including panel discussions.

TribFest returns in person, showcases political, media conversations

Kate Neuschwanger, Chloe Almendarez, and Kiana Poofard
September 27, 2022
Junior Bryce Johnston sits at a hightop in Munday Library working on assignments and other personal projects. The Munday Library is one of the many facilities students get to appreciate while on campus.

OPINION: The university has nickel-and-dimed students for too long

Chloe Almendarez, Reporter
September 26, 2022
With govenatorial elections occuring in November, the Texas Capital, which sits at the end of South Congress Ave., may become home to a fresh face.

OPINION: One gubernatorial candidate aims to uplift all Texas constituents

Chloe Almendarez, Reporter
September 12, 2022
Ochoa and Garrets pose in front of the red doors of Main Building.

SGA leadership prepares for upcoming semester

Chloe Almendarez, Reporter
September 4, 2022
As graduation slowly approaches, accumulation debt begins to weigh down on students. Biden's executive action would lift some of these financial stresses.

OPINION: New loan forgiveness announcement may open doors for future initiatives

Chloe Almendarez, Reporter
August 29, 2022
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