╌>

Universities come under fire for canceling classes, providing safe spaces to students upset by Trump's victory | Fox News

  

Category:  News & Politics

Via:  george  •  4 weeks ago  •  22 comments

By:   Kristine Parks (Fox News)

Universities come under fire for canceling classes, providing safe spaces to students upset by Trump's victory | Fox News
Several U.S. universities are providing counseling, toys, treats and meditation services for students on campus who are stressed about the election.

S E E D E D   C O N T E N T


LIBERAL MELTDOWN! Reaction to Trump's election victory | Will Cain Show


The Left is having an insane meltdown over the election of Donald Trump. Also, Is the GOP coalition built to last? Will Cain breaks it all down with Stephen A. Smith, Bill Hemmer, Laura Ingraham, Brian Kilmeade, Jersey Jerry, Guy Benson.

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

Reports that several universities across the nation canceled classes and provided safe spaces for students to recover from the presidential election prompted a wave of criticism that these schools aren't preparing students for the "real world."

Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., drew mockery on social media after news broke the college invited students to a "self-care suite" on Wednesday to recover from the stress of the 2024 presidential election.

Students at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy were reportedly offered treats like "milk and cookies" and "hot cocoa" as well as "Lego" toys and "Coloring and Mindfulness Exercises" to get their minds off the election results.

"Seriously, @Georgetown? We all know that it's not conservative students who want the daycare experience. Stop coddling leftists who can't handle reality," Defense of Freedom Institute spokesperson Angela Morabito wrote on X.

ELITE DC UNIVERSITY REPORTEDLY PROVIDING 'SELF-CARE SUITE' FOR STUDENTS STRESSED ABOUT ELECTION RESULTS

Vice President Harris' supporters shed tears during her concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday after she lost to President-elect Trump.(Getty Images)

Another elite school reportedly canceled classes and lessened course requirements on Wednesday in response to President-elect Trump's victory.

The Harvard Crimson reported that several courses in the Sociology, Math and General Education Departments at Harvard University canceled classes that day, made attendance optional or extended assignment deadlines.

Economics lecturer Maxim Boycko reportedly told students during his "Intermediate Microeconomics" course that in-class quizzes would be optional on Wednesday and that students could take time off if they needed to process the election results.

"As we recover from the eventful election night and process the implications of Trump's victory, please know that class will proceed as usual today, except that classroom quizzes will not be for credit," Boycko wrote in an email obtained by the Crimson. "Feel free to take time off if needed."

The student newspaper noted that several professors postponed exams or lightened students' assignments after Trump's win in 2016 as well.

JAMES CARVILLE ADMITS HE'S BEEN LEFT REELING BY TRUMP WIN: 'I'M IN A VERY, VERY DARK TUNNEL RIGHT NOW'

Hundreds of graduates walked out of the 2024 Commencement in Harvard Yard to call attention to the plight of Palestinians. (Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The school's reaction prompted fierce criticism from academics and Harvard graduates on social media.

"Fellow academics: This is nuts. Stop doing this. It makes you look like an out-of-touch crazy person. It further erodes respect for higher ed and trust in academic research. And it's not good for your students," William J. Luther, Associate Professor of Economics at Florida Atlantic University, wrote on X.

"Do you know how many classes Harvard cancelled after October 7th? Zero," Harvard graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum wrote on X. "Ivy League universities are incubators of antisemitism, radicalism, and intellectual and moral bankruptcy. Tax the endowments. End federal funding. Abolish DEI."

On the other side of the country,in Tacoma, Washington, The University of Puget Sound announced a full week of "self-care" election activities to stressed students.

Students were invited to stroll in a "walkable labyrinth" with "calming lighting and music;" "recharge" their mental health in an arts and crafts corner; or make a collage in a "supportive space for election processing." Other events on the week's schedule included "support spaces" exclusively for LGBTQ students and students of color to talk about their election anxiety.

At the University of Oregon, "Quacktavious the Therapy Duck," baby therapy goats and therapy dogs were brought to campus "to promote well-being and lessen anxiety" for students, according to the school's event calendar and first reported by Campus Reform.

Students at Virginia Tech could play with therapy dogs, do arts and crafts or join a "guided stretching" class as part of the school's Election Day activities organized by the counseling center.

A full day of "self-care" activities, including yoga classes, "restorative dialogue," and therapy dog "pawfice" hours was offered to process the election results on Wednesday at the college.

The University of Michigan School of Social Work invited students to attend various post-election events, including an "empowering art therapy workshop" to "process the emotions stirred up by the election season."

Baby goats and other therapy animals were brought on campus to help lessen election-related anxiety for students at the University of Oregon.(Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)

At Michigan State University, an "MSU" professor went viral after canceling her class to "grieve" about the election.

"I am cancelling class today to grieve the presidential election results," Borah wrote in a notice later shared on social media. "As a queer, immigrant woman of color, I cannot, in good conscience, go on about my day like everything is alright."

"This is a major historical event that we are witnessing," she continued. "I hope you take this time to take care of yourself." The professor also promised not to discriminate against any of her students for their political beliefs.

The professor's page was taken down from the university website. MSU told Fox News Digital they were aware and were addressing the incident internally.

Supporters react to election results during an election night event for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on November 5, 2024. ((Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images))

Campus Reform correspondent Emily Sturge told Fox News Digital that these schools were not equipping students for the "real world."

"Democratic elections are not traumatic, they are a privilege that not all countries allow. We're headed down a very problematic path: universities are producing a generation that can't face the uncertainties and challenges of life," Sturge told Fox News Digital.

"These activities belong at a day care, not an institution of higher learning. Life is hard. It's full of hard work, hurt feelings, sadness, and tragedy. Our great-grandparents fought through WWII with sacrifice and grit - not with coloring books or puppy petting. They faced obstacles and opposition head on. Universities need to return to preparing the next generation to not only survive in the real world, but to thrive," she continued.

Supporters react as Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election during a speech at Howard University on November 06, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Some university officials are defending the election activities, arguing we are living in an unprecedented time of division.

"I do think the rhetoric that goes around [during] the elections, with the past few election cycles, is really different from what I grew up with… we're constantly hearing messages that are 'If you don't do it this way, everything is over,'" Kelly Brown, the director of counseling, health and wellness services at the University of Puget Sound, told Inside Higher Ed.

"I don't think of it as coddling. I think of it as paying attention to the environment around us," she added.

It's not just colleges who have come under fire for their post-election practices.

Students at the pre-K to 12th grade private school, the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, who felt too emotionally distressed the day after the election were excused from classes, the New York Times reported. Excused absences were permitted on Wednesday for students who felt unable to "fully engage in classes."

In addition, no homework would be assigned on Election Day, no student assessments would be given on Wednesday, and psychologists would be available to provide counseling, the New York Times reported ahead of Election Day.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, whose two sons once attended the elite school, accused the institution of coddling students.

"This is why the kids hated it," Seinfeld told The New York Times. "What kind of lives have these people led that makes them think that this is the right way to handle young people? To encourage them to buckle. This is the lesson they are providing, for ungodly sums of money."

Georgetown University and Harvard did not respond to requests for comment.

Fox News' Kendall Tietz contributed to this report.

Kristine Parks is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Read more.


Red Box Rules

No MAGA

No Fascist BS


 

Tags

jrDiscussion - desc
[]
 
George
Junior Expert
1  seeder  George    4 weeks ago

This is amazing, suck it the fuck up.

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
Professor Principal
2  Sean Treacy    4 weeks ago

These are adults. As a society, we have to figure out what went wrong in how kids are raised and educated to make this acceptable. 

They are the same age as people that stormed Normandy.   

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
2.1  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  Sean Treacy @2    4 weeks ago
These are adults.

No they're not.  These are children who have come to expect for shit to be just handed to them.  Now they realize they have to do for themselves and they don't like it.

They are the same age as people that stormed Normandy.   

Without the mindset.  Could you imagine them in a combat area?

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
2.2  JohnRussell  replied to  Sean Treacy @2    4 weeks ago

220830-daniel-hodges-capitol-jan-6-mn-1620-594b90.jpg

Are you people ever going to get real? It doesnt seem like it. 

 
 
 
George
Junior Expert
2.2.1  seeder  George  replied to  JohnRussell @2.2    4 weeks ago

[deleted]

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
2.2.2  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  JohnRussell @2.2    4 weeks ago

That's rich coming from somebody who supports the VP candidate who sat back while his state burned and the Presidential candidate who bailed out those who lit the fires.

 
 
 
Gazoo
Junior Silent
2.2.3  Gazoo  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @2.2.2    4 weeks ago

Walz turned out to be a far left disaster, not the moderate some claimed he was.

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
2.2.4  Jeremy Retired in NC  replied to  Gazoo @2.2.3    4 weeks ago

His own state voted against him.  

 
 
 
Jeremy Retired in NC
Professor Expert
3  Jeremy Retired in NC    4 weeks ago

I wonder how many of them will be dropping out because THEIR debt won't be cancelled.

 
 
 
George
Junior Expert
3.1  seeder  George  replied to  Jeremy Retired in NC @3    4 weeks ago

Maybe asking working class citizens to pay for the education of terrorist loving assholes wasn't the best campaign strategy.

 
 
 
The Chad
Freshman Guide
4  The Chad    4 weeks ago

I've already scheduled a vegan retreat in the wilderness to do yoga and scream at the night sky.  Copium resorts are expensive but necessary.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
5  JohnRussell    4 weeks ago
The Left is having an insane meltdown over the election of Donald Trump

Dammit , this is embarrassing.  Real American men and women storm the Capitol, beat cops within an inch of their lives, bash in locked and barricaded doors, and smear shit on the halls of Congress when their candidate loses.    

 
 
 
George
Junior Expert
5.1  seeder  George  replied to  JohnRussell @5    4 weeks ago
Dammit , this is embarrassing.

It is to adults, 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
5.1.1  JohnRussell  replied to  George @5.1    4 weeks ago

This is embarrassing

African-American-supporters-pray-for-Trump.jpeg

th?id=OIF.whA%2bbtfI8d%2fL9YGIJklw9w&w=319&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.3&pid=1.7

trump-golden-idol-feat.jpg?w=710

trump-rushmore.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1200

Trump-Can-Grab-My-Pussy-Arrow-2020-Election-T-Shirt-Classic-Womens-T-shirt.png

 
 
 
George
Junior Expert
5.1.2  seeder  George  replied to  JohnRussell @5.1.1    4 weeks ago

256

 
 
 
bugsy
Professor Participates
5.1.3  bugsy  replied to  George @5.1.2    4 weeks ago

Best meme posted this entire election season

 
 
 
Right Down the Center
Masters Guide
5.1.4  Right Down the Center  replied to  JohnRussell @5.1.1    4 weeks ago

This is embarrassing.  Nothing more than a photo op  KSPANZVJXQI6VEDD42N5MUQJIA.jpg

 
 
 
George
Junior Expert
6  seeder  George    4 weeks ago

I went into Barnes and Noble and asked the clerk if she had Donald Trumps new book on deporting illegals?

She relied: Get the fuck out of here.

I said: that's the one! and asked if they had it in paperback?

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
6.1  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  George @6    4 weeks ago

jrSmiley_10_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
Professor Principal
7  Just Jim NC TttH    4 weeks ago

As they say on TV "but wait there's more................"

Ivy League university Dartmouth College is providing a “Democratic listening circle” and hours of psychological counseling to students following Vice President Kamala Harris’ election defeat, according to university documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Dartmouth’s   schedule   of “post-election events” includes a two hour “Democratic listening circle,” described as “ a supportive environment where Democratic voters can share their hopes, concerns, and reflections about our country’s direction.” The school also  offered  a five-and-a-half hour “Decompress Dinner” on Wednesday, in addition to three hours of mental health counseling on both Wednesday and Thursday. 

 
 
 
George
Junior Expert
7.1  seeder  George  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @7    4 weeks ago
three hours of mental health counseling

Not enough by far.

 
 
 
charger 383
Professor Silent
8  charger 383    4 weeks ago

When I went to college, they only cancelled classes for lots of snow and we never got to play with Legos

I don't think many real world Bosses would accept "my candidate lost" as a reason for missing work 

 
 

Who is online


Snuffy


460 visitors