TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2016 VOLUME 106 ISSUE 13 www.UniversityStar.com
Students protest in quad after Trump elected
Students hosted a Love Trumps Hate peaceful protest in the free speech area of the university on Thursday, Nov. 10. Students of varying opinions came out to stand up for what they believe in. PHOTO BY EMILY SHARP | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
By Bri Watkins News Editor @briwatkins17 Freeman said she was astonished when she saw Hays County show up red on Tuesday night and decided to speak up for what she believes in, even if people disagree. “Tomorrow I’m going to be out here, even if I’m the only one. I may not be making the biggest difference, but I will have my voice heard,” Freeman said. “I don’t want my rights taken away. As a female, as being part black, as being
bi-sexual, if I fall in love with a female I want to be able to marry her in the long run.” The University Police Department defined the protest as peaceful, but they are on alert to step in if needed. “I was fearful because someone is going to attack me because I’m black or because I am bisexual,” Freeman said. Grayson Trygar is also among one of the protesters, holding up a sign that read “if you aren’t afraid, you are privileged.” “(Trump) has made
some really blatantly discriminatory comments. I think as an American, if you vote for someone who makes those blatantly discriminatory comments, then you are going against American values,” Trygar said. “Somehow, we gave in to that fire as a nation, and he got elected, and I don’t understand how that happened.” Students in the quad have sung the Star Spangled Banner as well as songs about love. Trump supporters, Love Trumps Hate, and Black Lives Matter supporters are all
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part of the protest. Arguments as well as peaceful conversations have gone on throughout the protest. The Texas State chant has been yelled periodically throughout the protest to resounding cheers. The protest stems from student’s feelings of fear on campus and the need to show love to all people. Freeman and Trygar both agreed that students are fearful with Trump reigning as president, especially after the controversial flier incident. On Wednesday, supporters of president-elect
Donald Trump distributed fliers around campus that read “go arrest and torture those deviant university leaders.” Denise Trauth, president of Texas State, immediately sent out an email after the incident, encouraging students to remain unified in a time of differences in belief and emotions, during this transition. “As Bobcats our aim should be to better understand that which causes divisions among us and to work toward strengthening our bond as a university commu-
nity,” Trauth said. “Constructive dialogue is the best way to achieve this goal.” While there is a Love Trumps Hate rally happening there are students on campus being disrespectful to others based on their looks alone. Denise Cervantes, lifestyle editor, was sitting alone waiting for her class to start when she was spat because she’s a minority and told she shouldn’t be at this university anymore.
BREAKING
Student woke to find stranger in home
Body found on Campus
On Saturday, Nov. 12, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a San Marcos woman and resident of Ella Lofts woke up to find a man at the foot of her bed staring at her. Jordan Taco woke from sleep after her dog conveyed startling growls. Immediately she asked
A Texas State student was found dead at 7:20 a.m. Nov. 14 in the Academic Services Building North in a stairwell, according to
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the man who he was, in which he replied “Kyle.” After realizing Taco was awake, the suspect walked into the bathroom and turned on the lights, seeming unfazed during the situation. Taco ordered him to leave, and he did so accordingly. The suspect was described as a white male, 6 feet tall and weighing about 250-300 pounds.
Taco notified the police, and is expecting to receive the video footage soon. Taco encouraged Texas State students on her Facebook page to take action in regarding their safety. “Stay safe out there, inform others, protect others and always take extra measures to ensure your safety,” she wrote.
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university spokesperson Matt Flores. Matt Flores said it is an apparent suicide and is currently under investigation. We will update here with more information as it becomes available. If you or anyone you
know is seeking help, please visit: Texas State Counseling Center Or, call these hotlines: 1-877-466-0660 1-800-273-8255 1-888-628-9454
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Counseling Center here for students amidst election stress By Stacee Collins Lifestyle Assistant Editor @stvcee
Amidst election stress and political protests on campus, Texas State’s Counseling Center aims to assist students during this trying time. The Counseling Center has posted an official statement on its website for those stressed about the election cycle. Different opinions, political views, feelings and inStar File Photo. teractions will be shared
on campus, and the center recommends various strategies for students to remain peaceful. “You may find yourself within a circle of friends or classmates who do not share the same reactions as you,” the website states. “These interactions may evoke strong emotions and questions and may intensify your reactions.” Officials encourage students to acknowledge their feelings, focus on tasks, connect with oth-
ers, focus on the present, monitor media use, opt out of unproductive conversations and maintain health. In addition, the Counseling Center offers a plethora of services for students during this time, including counseling sessions, crisis response calls and mental health programs. See,
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