Election 2016

NYU Protests Donald Trump’s Election

On November 9th, while Donald Trump celebrated his first day as President-elect, thousands took to the streets to protest the election results. During the protest, NYU students and alumni shared their reactions to Trump’s election. Produced, shot, written and edited by Kirby Pate. All footage is either my own or used with permission from CNN through NYU Journalism. Originally aired 11-15 on NYU’s campus news show NYU Now (formerly NYU Tonight).

 

NYU Students Attend Election Extravaganza Party

NYU students converged on the Kimmel Center Tuesday night to celebrate both the end of the election and the dawning of a new era. Hundreds gathered inside the Rosenthal Pavilion to watch the frantic finish of one of the most contentious presidential races in modern American history.

The event, which only ran until 11 o’clock, ended hours before Secretary Clinton conceded the race. But the festivities were joyful, and most in attendance appeared happy the election had finally come to an end.

Voter Protection

By Carly Apar and Renata Matarazzo

Voter Protection Hotline volunteer Allyson Scher shares her insight on voter intimidation in the 2016 election and what the Voter Protection Hotline does to protect voters’ rights. Scher and other voters, Deirdre von Dornum and Jonathan Christopher, comment on the issue of voter intimidation and its particular prevalence in this election.

 

Climate Change and the 2016 Election

“It’s more than just a topic for people who like butterflies and birds,” said Professor Jim Tolisano. “It’s a topic for pretty much anyone that lives on the planet.”

As what will go down as one of history’s most polemic elections came to a close today, we reflect on the prevalence of discussion surrounding climate change throughout the campaign to presidency and the role that the issue will play in the future.

NYC for Hilary

New Yorkers hit the polls on this year’s Election Day to cast their votes, many expressing their support for Hilary Clinton. The city was buzzing with voters and others, urging people to express their right. Many locals stopped to talk about why they believe Clinton should be the next President and celebrate the day.

Women React To Trump’s “Nasty Woman” Comment

By Cece Charendoff, Sarah Mendez, and Nancy Uddin

During the debate Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton a “nasty woman” and the phrase has now become a meme women are embracing. The phrase is being used at protests, art installations and all across Twitter. We found women in various settings using the phrase for themselves, and a Trump supporter who believes the comment was justified.