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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
Junior Marc Taylor has been pushing for a chosen name system since his freshman year, founding St. Edward’s Trans Wellness Organization in the process. He hopes by the time he graduates next spring systems and procedures are fully implemented, easily allowing students to use chosen names at St. Edward’s wherever legal names are not required.

OPINION: The lack of a comprehensive name-change policy is detrimental to transgender students

Lynn Jafarzadeh, Illustrator
March 19, 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
Troye Sivan's new ablum "Something To Give Each Other" brings all feelings up to the surface. The Australian singer moves listeners with the tales of his past relationships.

“Something To Give Each Other” Review: Insights into Troye Sivan’s newest album

Emma Sutton, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
The Mabee Ballrooms transformed into a welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community to express themselves freely. Some of the performers discussed how they could feel the love and support exude in the room. Creating a safe space for self-expression and connection since the beginning of the pandemic.

Queer Week Recap: How St. Edward’s fosters inclusive LGBTQ+ communities across campus

Sienna Wight and Lola Claire
November 1, 2022
Poison Ivy Queen, Anal Fizzure, Sir. Beau Elliot, Maxim and Neura Toxin celebrate their performances together after a successful and packed drag show event in Mabee Ballroom

Students ‘lipsync for their legacy’ at on-campus drag show, draws in huge crowd

Kaitlynn Devitt, Photojournalist
October 27, 2022
The drag performance was hosted by Brigitte Bandit with performances by Embry Officially and Basüra. They had electric performances ensuring that everybody in the crowd was engaged and just as hyped up as the performers themselves. It is safe to say that every single person in the crowd was immersed in these performances and excited to be there.

Little Gay Shop rings in the month with Halloween themed markets, ghoulish events

Brenda Hernandez and Kaitlynn Devitt
October 10, 2022
The specific materials requested to be removed vary from place to place. Several familiar books that have been used in high school English curriculum are now being considered "banned books".

OP-ED: Y’all means all, except in Texas

Halle Sanders, Guest Writer
August 3, 2022
"Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe is a memoir that focuses on helping struggling children with gender identity, while also enlightening anyone who picks up the book about transgender and non-binary issues.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot bans LGBTQ books in schools, calling them “pornography”

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20. On January 20, Biden signed an executive order to prevent discrimination in sport based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

How Biden’s new discrimination order affects transgender student athletes

Elle Bent, Life & Arts Editor
February 5, 2021
Before Covid-19, students gathered at the It’s On Us Take Back the Night event to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. The student organization works closely with Title IX coordinators.

Universities await Title IX changes under new Biden administration, LGBTQ+ students, survivors to be affected

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Viewpoints Editor
February 4, 2021
Customer Noah gets a stylish fade from The Barbashop founder and owner Ru. Customers who support and visit The Barbashop are greeted with cold beer and conversation during a trim.

How Austin is advocating for LGBTQ+ rights through support of Queer businesses

Kennady Basdekis-Morin, Reporter
January 2, 2021
The Diversity and Inclusion Office at St. Edward's University trains staff in LGBTQ+ Ally Training. Programs like Ally Training, work toward creating a safer, more inclusive space at SEU.

St. Edward’s LGBTQ+ resources aim to provide safe spaces for queer community, have room for growth

Audrey Cahak, Reporter
December 30, 2020
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