Fragile Meltdowns all over the place. Yes, these young’uns that think they are ready to rule the world just don’t seem to be ready to be IN the world. An amalgam of their reactions (and yes, you can predict exactly what has transpired without reading the rest of this post (but you should and go to the links – I just smiled and smiled and chuckled and chuckled.
And went hysterical – there’s no way we can just seal them off and keep them in the Ivory Tower of Tears. The first one is my favorite – these precious snowflakes could NEVER take on my first boss! She would have eyed them up and down, sized them up, and proceed to flay them 1″ patch of skin at a time with just her words.
Yale Professor Cancels Exam for Snowflake Students Distraught at Election Result
Liberal students across the nation watched in shock as Donald Trump clinched victory from Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. But some wiped their tears, and pulled themselves together enough to ask their professors to cancel their exams because they were so upset by the results. And one Yale economics professor heard the cry, and decided to protect his snowflake charges by making the test optional.
I thought that college was prep for real life – I just had my year end review and trust me, it ain’t optional. But WAIT! There’s much more – and each one is just as stupid (or worse) than the next:
From: Otero, Elsie F
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Subject: Post Election SupportDear Students,
We at the Multicultural Affairs Office [well, thar’s yer first problem right there -Skip] hope this email reaches you and you are doing ok. We know many of you stayed up waiting to hear of the election results. These are unprecedented times. The nation as well as our community is reacting in many different ways. We are reaching out to each of you because we know that this was an intense election and we are already hearing a number of reactions, feelings and emotions. This is a critical time to make sure that you, your friends, classmates, neighbors are doing ok and seeking the appropriate support especially if they need a place to process or work through what they’re feeling.
At their age, my two boys went to war. These kids can’t handle a freaking election?
You may hear or notice reactions both immediate and in the coming weeks, some anticipated and many that may be difficult to articulate or be shared. While it may take some time to fully take in all the recent events, please also know that the OMA office is here for you. Our UMass Lowell community is here for you. Do not hesitate at all to come in or ask for support.
Yep, its a “grief counselor” lolapalooza” 24/7 just because these kids have been indoctrinated to lead with emotions and keep that intellectual thinking in check. And teaching them that any little thing is permission to go catatonic.
Today there is a Post-election self-care session from 12-4pm in Moloney. The event will include cookies, mandalas, stress reduction techniques and mindfulness activities. Counseling and Health Services will also be available. We have sent out messages through our Social Media sites as well as encouraging students to drop in all week. Above all, take good care and know that there is strength in our community that you can lean on.
Kind regards,
Office of Multicultural Affairs Staff
College newspapers, students freak out over Trump election victory
“Columbia students reel from shock of Trump victory.”
“They came running, screaming, and crying to College Walk at 1 a.m. Over 200 Columbia students gathered early Wednesday morning at the heart of campus, reeling from Republican nominee Donald Trump’s presidential victory with a mixture of shock, disgust, and sadness.
“F*** Donald Trump,” they screamed. … “I can’t believe this is happening,” students repeated. … “This is catastrophic for women, for minorities, for our country in general,” [student Sophie Neiman] said. “I’ve seen people weeping in the streets—I just cried onto my friend’s shoulder.” … “My civil rights have been compromised,” Adam Snyder said.
“Trump Wins; Cornellians Aghast at Shocking Upset“
Shayra Kamal said, “I’m looking into flights back to Bangladesh right now, so I can deport myself before Trump repatriates me. Liberty and freedom are dead.” “’We should’ve died in 2012 while we still had the chance,’ added Mitch Laski ’17, echoing several students who said they fear a Trump presidency will be the end of equal rights for minorities and free speech in the United States.”
UM-Flint offers students ‘safe spaces’ and counseling in wake of Trump win.
Precious college snowflakes at the University of Michigan-Flint can get the help they need following Hillary Clinton’s stunning presidential loss. Students will be able to visit “safe spaces” and receive “counseling” for all their election-woe needs, according to an email sent to the UM-Flint community obtained by the Washington Examiner.
“The sun came up today after a really tough election. It has been a long process with lots of very strong and divergent opinions, and it will take some time to understand all this means for our community,” the email, from Chancellor Susan Borrego, began. “Now it is time to listen, learn, and come together. The power of our democracy has been our ability to choose our leaders and then unite around common purpose.”
“UM-Flint has always been and remains a place that welcomes and provides opportunity for everyone regardless of status, identity, or background. We are committed to these values and to our mission to advance knowledge and provide an outstanding education that transforms the life path of our students,” it continued. “This will continue to be a place where each of you is valued and where you can thrive.”
Understand? Simple: your professors’ religion just got booted from the Oval Office. And your University is transforming you into wimps – and HOW much are your parents paying for this?
University of Tenn. gets in on the inaction:
“There are a lot of us who feel the outcome of this election is deeply personal and that this decision that the country made is a rejection of their identities,” said assistant professor Patrick Grzanka, who is a faculty member in the American Studies and Women, Gender and Sexuality programs at UT.
Why am I not surprised! News flash – if your “identity” is predicated on only an election, even if a national one, you need a LOT more “assistance” than you think. But wait – I’ve just been outed as a micro-aggressor:
Grzanka added that it’s important to listen to people who feel anxious and disenfranchised, which includes blacks, Muslims, Latinos, women and LGBT people. Simply telling those who feel threatened by Trump’s presidency that everything will be OK is “disrespectful and invalidating,” he said.
Got it – reality is a no-no; let them wallow in their own toddlerhood is verboten.
Virginia Tech Offers Emotional Support, Safe Spaces for Students After Election – go read the Letter image there and just shake your head.
These are amusing – and sad at the same time: A Collection Of All The College Emails and Messages Offering Safe Spaces To Process A Trump Presidency
A FREAKOUT AT WELLESLEY COLLEGE – again, it’s all about “Feelings….nothing more than FEELings….”
…inane letter from Wellesley president Paula Johnson to the “Wellesley community”:
For many of us hoping to see our first woman president, this election has surprised and disappointed us. But the Wellesley spirit is indomitable, and it is in this spirit that I wanted to express to you my feeling of resolve—a powerful resolve to transform this moment into a call for action. Though it may seem impossible in the rush of emotions many of us are feeling, this must become one of those rare moments of clarity for us as a community that we cannot let pass.
We must reaffirm our most deeply felt values as a community: equity, social justice, the embracing of difference, the search for knowledge based on fact, the demand for civil discourse that is inclusive while challenging in its rigor. Through our actions, our ethics and our perseverance in the face of obstacles, we must show the world that at Wellesley we believe in a path forward for every single person, no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and no matter what country you came from, your immigration status, socioeconomic background, or political affiliation.
And perhaps at the heart of all of this stands our conviction that women’s leadership is the surest way to change the world for the better. Wellesley is uniquely qualified—and compelled by our mission—to move forward with our work to close the gaps that many women still experience. We must continue to strive for full equity for women, now more than ever.
Translation: sexism is inclusive if you are a womyn. Just because a guy won means inequality for women? You lost, get over it. Half the country voted for “other than your guy” (a little dig there) makes them troglodytes? Well, that’s rather open minded, eh?
Dear CU Boulder community:
As a nation, we have just finished a particularly stressful national election cycle. I want to acknowledge that our campus is not alone in experiencing and witnessing a wide range of reactions today, from joy, to fear, to sadness, to sheer exhaustion. I’d like to share how proud I am of our entire campus community for hosting political speakers and events as well as engaging in respectful dialogue across campus during this election cycle. While we are not perfect or error-free, as a community we must remain committed to the values contained in our Colorado Creed.
You may find yourself with friends, classmates or colleagues who do not share the same reactions as you. These interactions may evoke strong emotions that can quickly intensify. In some cases, you, or others close to you, may feel you are experiencing or witnessing negative treatment or more subtle forms of oppression, perhaps related to the election or perhaps because of your race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, country of origin, political thought or other aspect of your identity. At CU Boulder, we respect and protect all of these expressions of identity on our campus.
In every case, we are here to listen, engage and support one another. If you are struggling with the personal impact of this stressful time in any way, we have resources available to you. The campus provides safe spaces for discussions on identity, empowerment, intercultural competency and the impact of the election.
This is a highly stressful time of year on the campus and for the nation at the end of this election. We recommend several strategies to care for yourself and to help you remain productive throughout the semester, including:
• Acknowledge your feelings — check your emotional state before you engage in conversations. Are you in a space to dialogue?
• Focus on tasks or events that are in your control.
• Connect with friends, family, a community or a safe space to ground and support you.
• Focus on the present and shift away from the future.
• Monitor your social media use — check your reactions before and after taking in information and set time limits.
• Opt out of unproductive conversations — pay attention to whether the discussion is going to benefit anyone or just increase stress levels.
• Take care of basic needs such as eating, sleeping and drinking water. Incorporate activities that recharge and relax you.
Thank you for your engagement and investment in our national election process, and thank you for being part of our vibrant campus community,
Sincerely,
Philip P. DiStefano
Chancellor
