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Clark Atlanta University The Panther February 15-28, 2017 9 Let’s see. Hn my first two weeks in office, d pickeda billion aire Secretary of ‘Education who has never worked inyub- fic schoofs, always sent her kids toyrivate schoofs and is a staunch advocate for sc hoof vouchers; ‘lyickeda miffionaire Secretary of State who is a chose friendof Tutin; ‘Jyicked an ‘Attorney Cjener- af who has a record of fighting against voting rights andcivif rights; jyickeda Secretary of 'Health and Lfuman Services who just hates Ohamacare; d picked two staff mem bers who are now under investigation for ethical voCations; ‘l made it easier for the mentally challenged to buys guns; ‘1 started allowing mining companies to dump their waste in waterways again; Q started allowingyastors to endorse political candidates; ‘1 put a ban on peoyle from seven ‘Muslim countries from crossing our borders; ‘1 alien ated Australia, one of our longtime and closest allies; ‘1 au thorized construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, which the American peoyle are going to pay for through tariffs. . . Q don't know about you but.. . ‘1 think Em on a roll!!! wm Have you learned your lesson? Your vote can make a difference! Bv Alana Howard The election of Donald Trump sparked many different negative emotions and oppositions between different groups of people. Because of President Trump’s controversial ideas and policies, many different opinions and oppositions have arisen. His plans of dropping the Affordable Health Care Act, cutting federal funding on certain governmental programs, building a wall on the United States border with Mexico, dropping trade deals that took years to establish, along with creating easier avenues for big business are campaign promises he is expected to try to keep. In the first two weeks of being in office, he either issued an executive order or memo to his top aides to review the Dodd- Frank financial regulatory law, ban imigrants from seven Muslim counries. restructure the National Security Council, revive the construction of the Keystone pipeline, withdraw from the Trans-Pacific partnership, direct federal agencies to ease the regulatory- burdens of Obamacare, and impose a hiring freeze on some federal government workers. Along with his demanding presidential agenda, the hiccups and political drama that occurred while president Trump was running for office played a dynamic part in why so people have negative feelings about him. Inaugurations have always been representations of new beginnings because of the pristine ideals and policies the new president guarantees to bring to the table. Instead of the nation coming together for Trump’s inauguration, the nation was very much divided. Only 53.5 percent of voting- age citizens turned out. Many protests have been taking place not only across the nation, but also throughout the world since Trump has taken office. Some protests have been peaceful, but others turned out to be violent. Stores and restaurants have ^ THE PANTHER ^ Editor in Chief Alix Young Managing Editor Alysha Conner Online Managing Editor Tyler Harrington Copy Editor Glenneisha Stevenson Sports Editor Craig Brown Lead Photographer Kadedra Brown, Faculty Adviser James D. Mcjunkins Sr. T he Panther is published by stu dents at Clark Atlanta University. The opinions expressed in The Panther reflect only the positions of the student writers and not the ideas or opinions of the staff, the University or its governing board. The Panther has both the right and responsibility to report news of stu dent interest from on and off campus, to editorialize on matters of student concern and to provide a forum for the free expression of opinion and exchange ideas in the community. Any reprints must be granted by the editor and advisee All rights reserved. Join a winning team! Join the Panther newspaper staff. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Panther office located in the lower level of the Woodruff Library. Do you want up-to-date news and informa tion on campus events? Follow us: Instagram: @thecaupanthernews Twitter: @caupanthernews Like us on Facebook: CAU Panther News paper been looted and protestors have clashed with law enforcement officers and other protesters. Studies show that the number of people who voted in the 2016 presidential election was the lowest in two decades. Only 53.5 percent of voting-age citizens turned out. It would take another 18.7 million votes to reach the high point of voter turnout in 2008, when nearly 64 percent of voting age citizens turned out. If more people had voted, the outcome probably would have been different, hence not causing as much controversy. Even though many citizens may not agree with the current president, it is vital to move on and adjust to what is happening in the country. America has spoken and Donald John Trump is the president. If you didn’t vote, don’t gripe!