Students Rally in the Wake of Trump’s Victory
At a rally on the quad on Friday, students shared outrage over Trump’s victory and fear about the implications of his second term, while also calling for resistance and hope.
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Professors Break Down the Causes and Consequences of Trump’s Victory
The morning after the election, a panel of professors analyzed the sources of Trump’s victory: inflation, a growing distaste for the “liberal elite,” and a populist tide across the world.
Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day
Students and faculty expressed deep anxiety about the result of Tuesday’s contest. Many also spoke to a sense that the problems facing American democracy will persist, no matter who wins.
Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box
The Editorial Board takes stock of an anxious campus, suggesting that voters’ emotions should be used to engage in democracy even after Election Day.
Town of Amherst Sees Robust Early-Voting Turnout
Ahead of election day, 1,627 town residents voted early and another 3,800 cast mail-in ballots. Though those numbers represented expected decreases from the 2020 election, which occurred during the pandemic, “people are very interested” in this year’s race, the town clerk said.
International Students Offer Their Perspectives on U.S. Elections
A panel of international students discussed the potential consequences of the U.S. elections on their home countries. They described uncertainty about the future of U.S. foreign policy, concern about the spread of autocracy, and fear about the consequences of a second Trump term.
Exercises in Thought: Election Edition
Columnists Joe Sweeney ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 reflect on the nature of political ideology and the political climate of Amherst in this edition of Exercises in Thought.