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Please be advised for spoilers ahead. Alexis Hall’s “London Calling” trilogy concluded with its final installment “Father Material” this summer. The rom-com series follows the relationship of Lucien “Luc” O’Donnell, son of ‘80s rockstars, and Oliver Blackwood, a well-to-do barrister, set in the contemporary U.K. The story has been widely praised for its witt
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St. Edward’s University has advanced five spots to take the No. 5 position among regional universities in the West for social mobility in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report. The leap from No. 10 last year highlights the university’s ongoing work to expand access for students from economically diverse backgrounds, offering clear pathways toward... The post St.
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In today’s day and age, digital streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO have gained extreme popularity. The demand for physical film media, such as DVDs, Blu-Rays, VHS tapes and even in-person film screenings, is greatly waning. Though accessing thousands of options from the comfort of your own screen is now the norm, local... The post Keeping Austi
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Every year, “Dancing with the Stars” fans debate which celebrity has the potential to win the season. With the Season 35 cast and partnerships now revealed, it is up to the fans to determine which couples they will vote for and send to the next round each week. The cast includes multiple celebrities with previous... The post OPINION: My predictions of ‘Danci
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Located by Ragsdale Lawn, north of the University Seal, Holy Cross Hall is one of the quietest study spots on campus (that isn’t the library). Since the building mostly houses faculty offices, it has a very relaxed, low-traffic atmosphere. On the 4th floor, window-side booths let sunlight filter through the oak canopy, with deep blue... The post A freshman’s
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Austin Pets Alive! Located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., is a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving pets on euthanasia lists. While the cats and designer-breed dogs tend to get adopted quickly, Nick Johnson, one of the 1,200 active volunteers at APA, described his specific soft spot for the dogs that are often... The post Austin Pets Alive
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This is a developing story. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Two individuals face first-degree murder charges following the June drug overdose death of 19-year-old Ethan Westgard inside a St. Edward’s University residence hall, according to the Austin Police Department and local news reports. The Austin American-Stat
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Hilltop Views editors Dalia Zamora, Zemira Recio and Jeremiah Dimas sat down with St. Edward’s University Interim President Matthew Shank for a wide-ranging conversation about transitions, traditions, assets and student connection. What follows is a Q&A from that discussion, edited for clarity. St. Edward’s University’s Interim President Matthew Shank offici
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Clarification: Under the new policy, proposed in Spring 2026 by faculty in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, then vetted by the Curriculum Committee, and finally approved by the Academic Council, students may take the first two semesters of any foreign language at another institution (for example, Austin Community College) and apply it t
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This November, voters across the country will head to the polls to participate in various state and local elections. With the U.S. midterm elections quickly approaching, it is crucial to keep students and others in the Austin community in the know about the dates, deadlines and updates to prepare for the elections. The U.S. midterm... The post Student voter’
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