Bluejays Remain at Odds Over Election Results

Last month’s election still has the students of Elmhurst University quite conflicted from worries about their sisters and female friends not being able to get the healthcare that they need to family not being here to see them finish college.

Nov. 5 was not a pleasant day for certain individuals on EU’s campus, with students describing the results as “disgusting” and “disappointing.”

The Leader spoke to six students who wished to remain anonymous in order to candidly share their opinions and how they are feeling almost a month after the election.

Some expressed disappointment and great concern about their future in this country because of what one student called. “Uneducated individuals who continue to decide my future for me!”

Another individual stated her concerns for her siblings, who aren’t in this state with her, who will no longer be able to get the healthcare that they need. “I know I am in a safe state, and thank god for it. But what about my family and friends outside of here? My cousin might have to have a baby at 19 because she can’t afford a plane ticket. When did our country become so hateful of women?”

The students of EU seem to think that Trump is trying to set women back and instead focus on what’s right for him. When asked about Project 2025, a lot of individuals were uninformed, with little to no information about it. As well as little to no information about resources around campus to help with what students may be feeling after this election.

“I know where to go but I didn’t see a lot of advertisements about it,” expressed one student. “The emails don’t help because people don’t often check their emails when they’re looking for genuine help. Who goes to their email when they need actual help with their feelings?”

With a lot of conflict still occurring between students on campus, some Bluejays feel there needs to be greater support, which a lot of individuals feel EU is lacking.

“There isn’t enough support for minorities, women, and LGBTQ individuals who may be struggling with this news,” expressed one student who was feeling personally affected.

When asked what EU could do to help with this issue, they offered some colorful solutions, “Perhaps some group therapy, time for individuals to speak about these issues in a safe space with people who share the same beliefs as them. It’s hard to share your opinion in a place where it isn’t welcome.”

While there are a lot of voices still echoing concerns about these election results, there are some Bluejays on campus expressing their excitement about Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency.

“Honestly, I’m happy Trump is in office again,” said one student. “I think he is really looking at the important issues. Things that people need but don’t want fixed.”

“This is anonymous, right? Okay yeah, I voted for Trump,” said another, “Mostly because I had absolutely no idea what Kamala was standing for other than women’s rights. She didn’t really lead a good campaign. She was just kinda like. ‘Oh, women’s rights are the only important thing,’ and that’s kind of what she went with the whole time. All I know is Trump is in office now and that’s what’s happening so these people need to move on and deal with it.”

Kamala’s loss was clearly only a devastation to some, not all. Still, being in a ‘safe’ state does not come without concerns, especially for young women on campus.

“How can we not be concerned for our safety? Even though we are in a safe state, that doesn’t stop people from acting like animals,” said one student, “I am scared to walk back to my dorm without a friend with me. I don’t know how people are going to react.”

With this election came both rage and excitement; however, both parties do not see the other’s point of view, and from the looks of it, they don’t seem to want to.