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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
Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Learning in any situation: Lauren Louk reflects on her isolated senior year experience away from the Hilltop

Nina Martinez, News Editor
April 3, 2021
Donald J. Trump's rhetoric behind COVID-19 is said to have sparked and influenced the rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community. After a recent shooting, many Asian Americans feel unsafe.

Criminal justice professor Carsten Andresen explains what fueled the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI community

Chris Kunin, Reporter
March 25, 2021
The Munday Library was once a building buzzing with students. These days, the library is usually found unoccupied due to the health regulations, however, most resources are available online.

Covid-19 yields many structural changes to Munday Library, no longer buzzing with students

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 22, 2021
CAMP's office is located on the bottom floor of Moody Hall. CAMP has helped more 2,800 students since 1972.

How CAMP scholars are navigating classes, digital divide amid pandemic

Milo Cortese, Reporter
February 9, 2021
The Davis Gallery is located on the corner of West 12th and Shoal Creek Boulevard. The gallery is open 10-6 on weekdays and 10-4 Saturdays.

Local art exhibit copes with COVID-19 “As the World Stood Still”

Osgar Nugent, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
President Biden being sworn in at the 2021 presidential inauguration.

Biden executive orders inspire hope, ease some concerns

Madalaine Mayes
February 4, 2021
2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe water. Due to Covid-19, regions like the Navajo Nation, are struggling to fight the virus without clean water.

A southwest reservation struggles to combat COVID-19 as they still lack access to water

Nina Martinez, News Editor
January 31, 2021
Graduates from the class of 2020 are the first class in recent history to graduate during a pandemic. Gonzales, among many others, graduated virtually at St. Edward's due to COVID-19.

Spring 2020 graduates still await information about May commencement; alumna shares virtual experience

Christine Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2020
Photo of president-elect Joe Biden holding a megaphone at one of his rallies.

Biden’s plans to reverse many Trump policies, build better future

Nicco Pelicano
November 30, 2020
Picture of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

With Texas surpassing one million cases, Abbott’s response still inadequate

Tyler Hotz, Staff Writer
November 27, 2020
Hilltoppers enjoy a socially-distanced game of volleyball at the Emerge Retreat. Campus Ministry found a way to help retreaters enjoy activities, all while keeping COVID-19 regulations in mind.

Campus Ministry leaders discuss challenges brought by COVID-19, explain how they adapted to changes

Jazmin Velasquez, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
Most nights during the pandemic, Austin's Sixth Street has had far less crowds. On Halloween night, the crowds came out, and while they wore masks, failed to social distance.

Scary sights on Sixth Street this Halloween as crowds failed to follow social distancing

Sierra Rozen, Life & Arts Editor
November 11, 2020
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