Hopeful, disappointed and everything in between
Students react to the 2024 election results
Freshman, Keeghan Garrison-Hazel (right) stands with senior, Emily Hazel (left) and discusses his reactions toward the presidential election on Friday, November 8, 2024.
There were mixed feelings about the election results among Central Michigan University students. Many expressed neutral feelings, as well as feelings of disappointment and shock about this year's election.
Freshman Keeghan Garrison-Hazel said that he knew the race between the presidential candidates would be close. Garrison-Hazel said that he is concerned that the House of Representatives and the Senate will be controlled by Republicans, meaning that the majority of the federal government will be ruled by one party.
“I’m surprised (those who were elected) are mostly Republican,” Garrison-Hazel said. “There are no guard rails. Either it’s gonna be really good or really bad.”
Senior and RA, Anne Brummel talks about her reactions to the presidential election on Friday, November 8, 2024. As an RA on campus at Central Michigan University, Brummel said she wants to make sure that all students feel comfortable after the election.
Anna Brummel, a senior at CMU, said she was surprised by the outcome of the federal election. As a residence assistant, she said she wants to ease any tension between students in her hall.
“I was a little shocked,” Brummel said. “We want to make sure everyone’s comfortable … just making sure everyone on both sides of the aisle are okay.”
Freshman Lindsey Arnston talks about her reactions to the election on Friday, November 8, 2024. As a student going into education, Arnston said she is concerned with the future of education.
Many also expressed concerns about the future. Freshman Lindsay Arntson said she wants to go into education and is worried about some of the changes she’s heard that President-elect Donald Trump wants to implement in education. Arntson said that one of her concerns is Trump's plan to change how social issues will be taught in school systems.
“He has these plans but they’re gonna backfire,” Arntson said. “(It will) make it harder for teachers to teach social issues.”
While many were disappointed, many are staying positive for the future. Charlie Gilson, a freshman at CMU said that he remains confident in his country though he was disappointed.
“Despite everything, I feel hopeful about this country, and I’m trying to stay optimistic,” Charlie Gilson said, a freshman here at CMU.
Freshman, Charlie Gilson discusses his reactions towards the results of the presidential election on Friday, November 8, 2024. Though Gilson was disappointed by the results, he said he remains hopeful for his country.
