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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
Protestors gathered at the ICE facility built downtown and marched to the Texas State Capitol on Feb 8. Hundreds of people marched the streets of Congress as they showed their support towards undocumented immigrants and the fight towards a just immigration system.

OPINION: With ICE targeting campuses, we must ensure all students are informed and protected

Natalia Zavaleta, Reporter
February 18, 2025
Protestors gathered at the ICE facility built downtown and marched to the Texas State Capitol on Feb 8. Hundreds of people marched the streets of Congress as they showed their support towards undocumented immigrants and the fight towards a just immigration system.

OPINIÓN: ICE está enfocándose en los campus, es importante garantizar que todos los estudiantes estén informados y reciban la protección que necesitan y merecen

Natalia Zavaleta, Periodista
February 18, 2025
Community members gather outside St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Northeast of Austin on a Thursday evening for CAMINA ATX's third “Conoce tus Derechos” forum.

Local immigrants rights group hosts forum amidst enhanced enforcement concerns

Nicole Williams-Quezada, Intern
February 13, 2025
“We have to keep living our lives,” A St. Edward’s student under a DACA visa said. “We can't be scared because we don't know what's going to happen. If we just hide, we’re going to let them win. But if we continue pushing forward thinking about the future, that's what is really the most important thing.”

President Trump in office, students react to first weeks of executive orders implemented

Gabrielle Caumon, Life & Arts Editor
February 4, 2025
Monarchs on the Hilltop welcomes a diverse bunch of panelists to educate students on immigration using different lenses. Speaker testimonies varied from personal experiences to legal testimonies, all providing insight for the discussion.

Monarchs on the Hilltop hosts immigration panel in observance of ‘undocuweek’

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
November 3, 2024
Each speaker brought a different perspective of expertise to the discussion. Panelist Bob Libel’s focus was on the importance of civil and human rights advocacy regarding the topic.

Panelists voice awareness, advocacy for immigration justice

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Texas’ strict anti-immigration bill, Senate Bill 4, challenges the future of migrants and undocumented people in the state. Controversy surrounding the bill going into effect has caused tensions in ongoing court hearings.

OPINION: Dear Texas, strict immigration policies aren’t the answer

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
President Biden ran on a promise to end family separation and child detention facilities at the border.

OPINION: Our dystopia: children in cages and the hope for change

Chris Kunin, Staff Writer
April 3, 2021
Before campaigning, Garza served on the staff team for the Workers Defense Project (WDP). WDP is a non-porift that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment.

Hilltoppers Vote: Q&A with Travis County District Attorney candidate José Garza

Leidy Jaimes, Reporter
October 27, 2020
Sarah Woelk of Casa Marianella speaks about U.S. immigration laws. Woelk has been a part of the legal clinic staff at Casa since 2011.

CEL panel highlights the realities of immigration, dangers women face in detention

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
October 28, 2019
Award-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas speaks to students at the event. Vargas is the author of "Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen."

Award-winning journalist holds lecture on immigration, book signing

Alana Auber, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Castro is the former mayor of San Antonio and was the Secretary of Housing for the Obama Administration.

Secretary Castro talks impeachment, immigration and 2020 election during one-on-one

Matthew San Martin, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019
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