Thursday, November 10, 2016 | Volume 212 | Number 58 | 40 cents | iowastatedaily.com | An independent student newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890.
AMERICA REACTS
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Torrell A. Foree, coordinator of multicultural planning, introduces himself before starting the Post-Election Reflection on Wednesday in the Multicultural Center.
Clinton concedes publicly
Community Clinton failures expresses addressed emotions
Students join to reflect on election
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Less than 12 hours after it was announced that Donald Trump would become the next president of the United States, Democratic rival Hillary Clinton gave her concession speech after postponing it to later in the morning. With 279 electoral votes, Trump stunned America on Tuesday morning as the country slowly began to shift red with Clinton only reaching 228. Delivering her remarks in New York, Clinton publicly conceded to now President-elect Trump, saying that “this is painful and it will be for a long time.” The Democratic presidential hopeful retained a smile throughout her speech, largely thanking the American people and her family for their endless support throughout the campaign. “This loss hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it,” she said. Clinton ultimately said that she hopes Trump will be a “successful president for all Americans.” “This is not the outcome that we wanted ... and I’m sorry that we did not win this election,” Clinton said. Near the same time as Clinton’s succession, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke out on Trump’s recent victory, calling it a “political feat” and remarking that Republicans will do their part to help heal a divided country. “Donald Trump provided the kind of coattails that got a lot of people over the finish line,”
Students, staff and community members were able to share their concerns and emotions after the election at a discussion Wednesday. The discussion was one of several that the university put together in order to help those who work or live on campus feel more secure after Tuesday night’s results of the presidential election were revealed. Some students feel uneasy about the newly elected president, Donald Trump, because of the comments he has made during and prior to the presidential race. The “Let’s talk about the election” discussion was intended for members of the Iowa State and Ames communities to drop in and give their opinions about the election. Participants also were encouraged to write their strategies on posters around the room to keep diversity alive and thriving on campus. And conversations happened. One woman expressed the sadness over her father blocking her on social media after she posted her political views he saw as “liberal garbage.” She pointed out that not only have communities been torn apart by this election, but families whose opinions differ have as well. The feelings regarding the election have trickled down to children and have affected them as well. Many participants witnessed children wondering whether they have to pack up their belongings and leave, or if they will see their parents again. Young students in elementary school are influenced by their fami-
After the dust settled Wednesday morning, a president was chosen, Republicans gained control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and supporters on both sides had very different emotions. University professors weighed in on surprises of the night, along with what the future under a Donald Trump presidency could hold, and why exactly the Hillary Clinton campaign failed. “There were a number of surprises,” said Ben Crosby, associate professor of English. “Clinton wasn’t able to win a single state in the upper Midwest with the exception of Illinois and Minnesota. There wasn’t a single surprise, but the fact that she lost the entire region is pretty shocking.” Crosby called Clinton’s effectiveness within the Midwest “appalling,” and noted that a nomination of Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic Party may have led to a different result. Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, saw Virginia’s swaying poll numbers as an indicator that the race would be closer than originally thought. “When I saw Florida I knew the results may be longer,” Bystrom said. “North Carolina didn’t surprise you that much, but when Virginia was closer than it was thought to be, I knew it would be a long night.” Steffen Schmidt, university professor of political science, blames the rapid nomination of Clinton, despite her flaws, as a large rea-
Some voices were firm at the beginning — almost like everything was normal — before they broke. Other voices couldn’t even provide a sound when students tried to speak. The stories, which were brought back to light by the results of the presidential and senatorial election, came from pasts of discrimination and futures of fear. The pain could be heard in the voices that filled the Memorial Union Multicultural Center on Wednesday night where students gathered for a “post-election reflection,” which was hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs. Some students shared their feelings on the election. One student said Presidentelect Donald Trump questioned their basic rights as a human being with his actions, which made this election, their first, feel like a do-or-die situation. Another student said picking between Hillary Clinton and Trump was like picking between pig [fertilizer] and cow [fertilizer.] Students went on to share their displeasure with his policies, but after a few students started sharing, the personal stories started flowing. A story was shared from a woman. Tears started to flow before she began. She said she had been crying all day. She received a text message earlier in the day from her brother’s male fiance. The text
CONCEDE p8
COMMUNITY p8
FAILURES p8
REFLECT p8
StuGov addresses election, tuition increase updates By Linda.Brown @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State Student Government discussed the presidential election, heard updates on the possible tuition increase and funded several student clubs during its weekly Senate meeting Wednesday night. Straying from the usual format of the meeting, the Senate went straight into open forum, where the presidential election was a major topic of discussion. Sen. Raul Camarena first took the podium, where he explained to his fellow senators both his and his mother’s perspective as two people who are fearful of what’s expected to come. “As a Latino I can’t accept it, but as an American I have to,” Camarena said. “The reason I am talking is because Iowa State students should be informed. The moment we accept it is the moment we all come together. I want whites to accept us.”
President Cole Staudt addressed the election, as well. “After an election you should not be in fear, I hope and pray that Mr. Trump realizes he is the president for all,” Staudt said. “What students have been expressing is not new, we see it now because it is validated. I think it speaks to people not understanding that people from other countries are humans too. “I think it is all of our duties to educate. Show them they are real people. With real lives. We have to stay strong and keep fighting. I encourage everyone to stay strong. We are going to make change. We are going to be OK.” During committee reports, Staudt gave an update on the possible tuition increase that was presented to the Board of Regents. “This could create a situation where students will choose a major based on what they can afford,” Staudt said. “You should not have to choose a study based off of economic status.”
In addition, the Flying Cyclones requested funding for additional support toward achieving the academic mission of teaching all students alike. The Senate voted 18-6-3, with the bill failing. Sen. Cody Woodruff continued the general order with an appeal to the Flying Cyclones, however, in favor of funding for local flights. Being that one club was passed for funding, while another wasn’t due to the miscalculation of voting, the bill was voted on to make an appeal to funding of the Flying Cyclone request. The bill was persistent in a fail decision. It was later revoted to a pass. After the debate that spurred because of the appeal, the Senate addressed the support of making the American Sign Language a minor at Iowa State. It passed. The meeting adjourned after discussing new business for the upcoming Senate meeting.
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Eric Schultz speaks about the right to protest without violence during Wednesday’s meeting.