Posts tagged as “election”

(Archive December 2016) How Mainstream Media Created the Silent Voter

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Rebekah Chiasson | Assistant Editor

Being a communication major and taking multiple journalism classes throughout the 2016 presidential election has been invigorating as well as infuriating. Watching the mainstream media I once aspired to be part of fail to expertly, fairly, and justly report the news on this election was heartbreaking. While learning how to avoid media bias in journalism class, myself and the nation watched national news leaders sway opinions and skew facts.

It culminated to news anchors from channels including CNN, MSNBC, and Fox being forced to admit, “We were wrong.” The day after the election, these networks asked, “Who is the ‘silent voter?’” Where did these Trump supporters come from because mainstream media was oblivious to their existence? The answer – Mainstream media created the silent voter. read more

(Archive November 2016) Shivers Trembles with Uncertainty About Trump Presidency, Remains Hopeful

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

Can We Persevere? Yes We Can-dace!

By Jason D. Greenough | Web/Social Media Editor

For some, it has been a tough week following the Presidential election. The atmosphere surrounding the results that brought Donald Trump into the position of commander in chief has been filled with varying amounts of fear, anger, sadness, and uncertainty, throughout different demographics of the American populace.

Here at MWCC, Students and faculty alike are trying to sort through their own feelings on the events that transpired on November 8^th, with some feeling what they can only equate to grieving, others feeling frustrated and perplexed at how their country has come to this, and others who are cautious, yet hopeful, that the 45^th President of these United States will change his ways from the behavior we have witnessed throughout the last 18 months. Candace Shivers, Associate Professor of Human Services and Sociology here at the Mount, has something to say about the effect that a Trump presidency might have on college students, such as commuting costs. read more

(Archive November 2016) Michelle Valois Says Raise Taxes on 1%

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Rebekah Chiasson | Assistant Editor

Just one day before the election, Democrat and professor at MWCC, Michelle Valois feared internal conflict within our nation if Trump were to be elected. According to ABC, CNN, USA Today, her fears came true with nation-wide Trump protests felt in California, Chicago, and Washington just days after the election of future President Trump. Valois explained, “I am very nervous for the poor and working and middle class, but I am more nervous for Muslims, Mexicans, all people of color, immigrants (legal and illegal), the LGBTQ community, especially trans youth,” and added, “If Trump cannot pass legislation that adversely affects their lives, I fear that his supporters might feel that it is now okay to harass and hurt these most vulnerable and marginalized people.” read more

(Archive November 2016) MWCC Law Professor Weighs in on Election

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Jamie Parker | News Editor

This election was surely one for the books. For professors that teach at MWCC, each field of study sheds a different light on this election. I had the privilege of conducting an interview with Law Professor, James Korman. Professor Korman has been practicing Law in Massachusetts since 1992, “I primarily did criminal and civil litigation. However, I did a fair amount of general practice work as well: Divorce, Real Estate, Contracts and Estate Planning.” Over email, Professor Korman explained how his field of study influenced his opinions this election, his feelings on both candidates’ claims towards the Supreme Court, and his overall feel about this election. read more

(Archive November 2016) Election Analysis and Advice from Dr. John Fielding

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Courtney Wentz | Assistant Editor

Doctor John Fielding, who teaches history and human resources management at Mount Wachusett Community College, said this was the worst election he has ever seen.

Fielding has his Bachelor’s in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations from UMass Dartmouth, his Master’s in Public Administration from Rhode Island University, and his Ph.D in Managerial Ethics from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. He started working at MWCC in 1998 and retired in 2008 as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. He is now an adjunct professor. read more

(Archive November 2016) An Unsuitable President

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Nicholas Velillari | Observer Contributor

The morning of Tuesday, November 8 started off with optimism for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, but by the early hours of Wednesday morning a new reality set in: Donald Trump won, and that is frightening.

The Electoral College selected a person totally inept and unqualified to lead. He ranted on building a wall between the US and Mexico, making fun of the disabled, bragging about sexually assaulting women, and proposing to ban an entire religious group of people from the US. These are all things that America should be fighting against. read more

(Archive November 2016) Post-Election Thoughts from Professor David Wyman

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Nicholas Velillari | Observer Contributor

On the morning of November 9, Donald Trump became the presidential elect of the United States, leaving many Americans shocked while others were cheering.

Election night went on to become increasingly nerve wracking as a once leading Hillary Clinton lost in the electoral college 228-279, even though she won the popular vote. Associate English Professor at MWCC, David Wyman, had a few comments on a Trump victory.

“The first thing that came to my mind… was violent protest demonstrations in the streets all across the country,” stated Wyman, “riots, like the ‘60s. I don’t think people are going to accept it. I could even see Trump declaring martial law to put down the demonstrations.” read more

(Archive November 2016) What Now?

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

How to Accept the Election

By Jamie Parker | News Editor

Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential Election last Tuesday, November 8th.
*Photo courtesy of Michael Vadon https://www.flickr.com/photos/80038275@N00/20724666936/*

Our country is going through a major shift right now. The results of Tuesday’s election have left about half of the country with a feeling of defeat, and even fear, while the other half is left with the feeling of exuberance. Regardless of your feelings towards the decision made, this is the reality. On January 20^th 2017, Donald J. Trump will become the 45^th President of The United States of America. This is the most important time for our country to come together and show the world that we ARE the “United” States of America. read more

(Archive November 2016) Donald’s Idiocy Trumps Hillary’s Unlikeability

By editorialteam on September 4, 2024

By Jason D. Greenough | Web/Social Media Editor

Let the record state that I am not writing this as an endorsement of Hillary Clinton. While I will be voting for the Democratic front-runner this November, I think I should clarify that I am not a huge fan of Clinton, given her tactics during the primary season against Bernie Sanders.

Needless to say, I still love Bernie and still do believe that it should be him up at the podium destroying the Republican front-runner instead of Clinton. I use “destroy” in this context like Clinton is doing the unthinkable. It’s a bar that is pretty damn low, if you ask me. And Trump’s inability to be a cooperative human being is making me fall in love with Hillary all over again. read more

(Archive March 2016) Sexism vs. Reality: It’s Not Sexist to Vote Against Hilary Clinton

By editorialteam on August 23, 2024

By Jason Greenough | Arts & Entertainment Editor

It’s primary season, as you know, and the Presidential race is becoming more and more vibrant and intense as the days pass by. By the time you read this, Bernie Sanders has already won New Hampshire, and Hillary Clinton claimed the victory in Iowa by a margin of less than 1%. Also by the time you read this, you will have seen a mix of primaries and caucuses in 20 other states and provinces, thanks to Super Tuesday.

That’s not all you will see, however. Be prepared to see mud flinging like never before, as candidates will scratch and scramble to garner votes to retain viability in the race for the White House. One candidate I would like to point out as a strong force in this mud-slinging is the once well-respected Senator from New York and former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. read more