Monday afternoon, Eradicate Boston College Racism will hold a rally in O’Neill Plaza in response to Donald Trump’s election. Other student groups and faculty continue to hold support groups and discussions.
LTE: Walking the Talk: A Response to the Campus Climate After Trump’s Election
“It is time to step up to the plate. People of color and others have been harassed on campus—and off—since the election results came in. Be part of stopping that on the spot.”
Not Your President?
“I resolved to abide the outcome of the election whichever way it went, and in this way, some part of me understands the protestors’ frustrations.”
LTE: Faculty Members Respond to Trump Win
Over 200 BC faculty members signed a letter to the Boston College community responding to Trump’s election.
Following Trump Victory, a Somber Mood on Campus
The majority of Boston College students spent Wednesday in mourning following the election of Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump.
Continuing the Fight After the Presidential Election
“Change comes slowly, in fits, in bursts, with one step forward and, maybe, a four-year leap backward. But the motivation to make this country better is still there.”
Trump Takes the White House, Clinton Carries Massachusetts
Several events on campus led up to election night, including a viewing party Tuesday.
Clinton, Trump, and the Changing Face of the Democratic Party
A look at how race and gender issues factor into the 2016 presidential election and Hillary Clinton’s effect on the Democratic Party.
This Tuesday, Make the Right Choice
“This Tuesday, voters will cast their ballots, polls will close, tallies will commence, a winner will be declared, and Americans will fall asleep.”
This Presidential Election, Vote for Progress
“BC students have to make a choice: to vote for a candidate who represents their ideals and whose policies promote inclusion, or to vote for a candidate whose rhetoric has continued to endorse xenophobia and racism.”