election 2016

The Chancellor’s DACA letter should only be a beginning, not end

Today, Chancellor Wrighton and the administration released a letter declaring Washington University’s support for the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Washington University Police Department’s desire to not involve itself with students’ immigration status and the need for an accepting, discrimination-free environment on our campus. His words are a welcome assurance from the University that they are committed to undocumented students (and families) across the United States, but there is much to be done in the coming months when the president-elect takes office.

Last week tire you out? Our tips for de-stressing post-election

While it’s crucial for us to become active in movements to, you know, prevent a literal dystopia, it’s also necessary to recognize when you need to unplug. Here are Scene’s favorite ways of practicing self-care.

American politics should adopt a long-term approach

Donald Trump will be our next president, and he was elected largely due to the votes of the white working class. If the working class electing a Republican president seems oxymoronic to you, you’re not alone.

Ethan Kerns | Staff Writer

Some students somber in wake of election

Republican businessman Donald Trump will serve as the next president of the United States as he rang in 279 electoral votes early Wednesday morning.

| Senior News Editor

Visiting St. Louis-area polling locations: Thoughts and reflections

This past Tuesday, two of our Forum writers had the privilege of being able to go to multiple voting precincts in St. Louis for a political science course project of voter data. Here are their experiences at the polls.

Ben Goodfriend and Alexa Miller | Contributing Writers

Candidate Profile: Hillary Clinton

With Doomsday fast approaching, choosing between these two candidates may seem like a daunting task. On one hand, you have Donald Trump, who has spouted a load of racist and sexist things, essentially condoned sexual assault (and has been accused by multiple woman of perpetrating it) and touts a resume filled with shady business practices and zero political experience.

| Senior Forum Editor

Candidate Profile: Donald Trump

Back in February, we were still in shock that Trump had won the New Hampshire primary…and now, 49 primaries later, the Donald has a chance of being our next president.

| Forum Editor

Election issue profile: Gun control

Some might argue that the elimination of our Second Amendment, I mean, er, gun control, is the most divisive and polarizing issue among voters.

Lizzi Kehoe | Contributing Writer

Antics as activism: Student purchases election-related URL

As Election Day approaches, students are sharing their political beliefs around campus and on social media in lots of different ways. One student, senior Brian Lam, created a prank website to share his—and has since generated over 1.5 million page views.

| Staff Reporter

Democracy and Disagreement panel talks civility in politics, power

Washington University faculty members and students discussed dissension and its role in a healthy democracy on Wednesday evening.

Adrienne Davis, vice provost and a professor in the law school, hosted the Election 2016: Democracy and Disagreement panel with fellow professors in the Law, Medicine and Sociology departments and was joined by juniors Shayel Patnaik and Kayla Reed.

Bailey Winston | Contributing Reporter

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