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The Silver Lining Of This Election

There is a glimmer of hope.

Sara Palczynski

Nov 14, 2016

University of South Florida

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The past week has been intense to say the least, but I promise you, a silver lining exists.

Many of us thought that Hillary Clinton had the presidency in the bag, but, as everyone knows, the phrase and title "President-Elect Donald Trump" is our new reality.

People have reacted in so many different ways as they deal with their mixed emotions from the election. Some decided to riot, some peacefully protested and others have tried to internally process it. These reactions will probably go on for awhile, as we await what a Trump White House will look like.

The election has consumed us all, and for good reason. The media has been all over it and if you log onto Facebook or Twitter, you cannot get away from it. However, we are not hearing enough of the history and good things that have come from this year's election.

We cannot forget that people voted in some new Senate and House members. These women are amazing individuals who have already made history. So, here is a rundown of how historical this election truly was.

Senate:

Maggie Hansen (D) from New Hampshire is the third woman ever to be elected into the Senate from this state.

Tammy Duckworth (D) from Illinois, the first disabled woman in the House, has now been elected to the Senate.

Kamala Harris (D) from California will be the second African American woman to be in the Senate.

Catherine Cortez Masto (D) from Nevada will be the first Latina woman to be elected to the Senate, and the first woman in general to be elected in Nevada.

Misty Snow (D) from Utah was the first transgender individual to run for Senate with the backing of a major political party. Even though she lost, this is history.

House:

Pramila Jayapal (D) from Washington will be the first Indian-American woman to serve in the House.

Governor:

Kate Brown (D) from Oregon is the first openly bisexual governor in US history.

These races and outcomes are huge for America, as equality inches closer to becoming a reality. There are a record number of women in Congress after this election and this is what some of our focus should be on.

There is a silver lining to this election, and we will all get through this as long as we show love and compassion for each other, as Americans.

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"I don't want to do things. I want to not do things."

1. When you look at the syllabus and realize there are only three weeks of the semester left; even though the first day was LITERALLY yesterday.

2. You look at your grades and realize they probably aren't as high as they should be, which is a terrifying realization.

3. When you think to yourself at night, "tomorrow, I will wake up early and go to the library ALL day, and, hell, maybe after I'll go to the gym for a little bit, just to push myself that extra mile."

4. Tomorrow actually comes. The inevitable and overpowering sense of procrastination is too strong to overcome.

5. But you DO end up going to the library. Not all day though, but still, a while. But no, you do not go to the gym. Still, you made an effort, so you decide to treat yo' self.

6. When you realize you need to schedule a meeting with your adviser because you need to sign up for classes next semester. But you also realize that since you waited until the last minute, you're going to get stuck with all of the crappy classes.

7. When you low-key try to slip into conversation with your professors that you need extra credit because you're that desperate.

8. When it's already the third time you've seen your adviser in two days because you have no damn clue what you're doing and need all the help you can get.

9. When you apply for a job associated with your major even though you have no experience, but you just want to dive headfirst into the deep end of adulthood and get it over with.

The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

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1. Figuring out when to start

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3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

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8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

2. That means procrastinating, one day at a time.

3. College students don't mind dressing like crap sometimes.

4. In fact, dressing nice feels weird.

5. College students get so stressed that they contemplate dropping on a daily basis.

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8. One of the only things college students will spend money on is coffee.

9. College is just really expensive and you never forget how expensive it is.

10. But hey, we're getting a somewhat high-quality education, right?

11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

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