Presidential election elicits variety of reactions

From the very moment Donald Trump announced his candidacy, it was no secret he held very little knowledge of politics; however, Trump did bring to the table his rather impressive resume of TV productions, skillful business tactics, and wealth. He ingeniously succeeding to stir Americans up with his controversial comments about women, people of color, Muslims, and illegal immigration. From that moment...

Donald Trump calls his immigration policy extreme vetting. He calls it “extreme, extreme vetting” to be exact. As controversial as it may seem, Trump has his own standards for the type of person that should be allowed to enter America. However, when you sit down and “extremely vet” the Trump presidency, it seems as though Donald himself would not be getting past his wall anytime soon. The...

Everyone has their own political opinions and viewpoints, and while some people are more vocal than others, it does not change the fact that people all have differing beliefs and values. Elections of any kind always bring out these differences as people are forced to make a choice. And with this current election, North Penn has never before been more vocal about politics. In years past, the only people...

Democrat Hilary Clinton, the champion of many Americans, was favored to win the 2016 election.  But that changed on the night of November 8th, when her Republican opponent Donald Trump swept past her and proved the victor. “Who voted for Donald Trump?”  The question was repeated during all eight periods of class.  Wide-eyed North Penn students read and reread the results of the election, ...

Donald Trump, a name that every American knows. The newly elected President of the United States has certainly caused turmoil over the last year. With his alleged future wall, accusations of sexual assault, and his vehement remarks about the events taking place in the Middle East, he’s made it nearly impossible for the public to not talk about him. But what about Mike Pence, the new Vice President...

Nobody likes a bully, but many Americans seem to favor Donald Trump. As our new president, one should give him the utmost respect for taking the role of running our country. Like the old saying goes, “treat others how you want to be treated”, but frankly, Trump doesn’t treat anyone but himself with respect. Trump, throughout the whole campaign, has put down so many people, such as Mexicans,...

TOWAMENCIN- Last Friday, students and staff alike were given the opportunity to vote in a school wide mock election during periods four through seven. The ballot was available online, and participants could either vote on laptops provided during lunches or vote via Twitter. Various positions for government, both at national and state levels, were on the ballot along with a question regarding judicial...

How can one tell women, minorities, and members of the LGBT community that they still matter and they are still loved in the face of this election? What I take from this election is that women will always be considered second class to men no matter how qualified they are. What I take from this is that America hates its LGBTQ+ community and wants them locked in conversion therapy institutions. According...

Some may call it a nightmare; some may call it a dream come true. Some may be full of hatred; some may be bursting with joy. Some may have already started a count-down; some may be celebrating. Regardless of how one describes or views the 2016 Presidential Election, one thing remains clear; President Donald Trump will be the leader of The United States of America for the next four years. I missed...

The 2016 presidential election prompted a myriad of responses from all genders of all age groups of all ethnicities. As every citizen of America prepares themselves for the presidency of Donald Trump, it's important to take a look at the future beyond four or eight years, and at the people who will mold that future. The fear many people felt when Donald Trump became president-elect was fear that...

After Donald Trump was voted into the highest elected office in the land, the U.S. presidency, the country has witnessed a great backlash. Thousands of people have participated in organized marches and riots across the nation, protesting the election of one of the most polarizing figures in governmental history, while others have expressed their grievances through social media.  Many people were quick...

Let’s look past the pathos that has surrounded Trump from the very beginning of the 2016 Presidential Election. Let’s look past the policies of Trump’s running mate Pence and focus on the grave divorce of our nation. More than half of the country didn’t agree with Trump becoming president according to the popular vote. This divide is stemming from how we view America, where it has been,...

When the electoral votes were cast and Donald Trump was chosen to be the next president of the United States, thousands of people across the country took to the streets in protest shouting calls like “he’s not my president” and “Trump has got to go.” Given how polarized this election was, this should come as no surprise. There has not been an election this controversial in recent memory,...