In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Sacramento State students and faculty started their day like any other, regardless of their feelings about the results.

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. The ripples of this landslide victory spread across the country and reached the Sac State campus.

As a result, students are more openly expressing their concerns about the shift toward conservatism across the country.

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Biology major Alexandra Garcia said that while she felt optimistic heading into the race, election night was extremely stressful for her. She said Trump’s final majority in the Electoral College made her lose hope.

Garcia said members of her family were at risk of deportation and were in more danger than she was because of the election results.

Trump has said he intends to use the army for the mass expulsion of Mexican immigrants, including those who immigrated through methods such as work visas.

Garcia says her family has lived in the United States for a long time and would face severe difficulties if moved. Having younger siblings, Garcia said she worries about how actions taken now will affect them in the future.

“I have people in my family who are undocumented, so (if) the deportation starts, I’m very afraid for them,” Garcia said.

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Carlos Gaxiola, a fashion student in his second year, said this election was very different from previous elections.

“I had a feeling it would come down to what it came down to, but seeing it in real time,” Gaxiola said. “Even right now, I’m just shocked.”

Child development graduate Sandra Nnanna said when she found out the results she was not surprised but angry.

“I’m pretty upset,” Nnanna said.

One of Nnanna’s concerns was Project 2025a comprehensive guide from the far-right think tank The Heritage Foundation, outlining a plan for the next Republican presidency. The plan was considered a attack on the protection of marginalized groups, such as people of color, LGBTQ+ people and women.

“I’m afraid, especially about Project 2025 and the fact that women won’t be able to have abortions,” Nnanna said. “I live in a blue state, but it’s a little scary how most of our rights can be taken away. »

Nnanna said that even though she lives in California, the rest of the country now doesn’t feel safe for her. She says the election results could affect her ability to pursue education and work in the future.

“I wanted to move to attend medical school in another state, but after all, I feel like the best solution right now is to stay here,” Nnanna said. “California is one of the few states (where) women’s rights are actually taken seriously. This taught me that I need to be more careful.

Nnanna, Garcia and Gaxiola all say they feel the need to pay attention to their safety after the election. Gaxiola said this feeling of apprehension and fear hangs over the entire campus.

“Elections always matter, but this one was really different and a lot of emotions came up,” Gaxiola said. “I feel like everyone is tiptoeing afterwards, which is a really bad feeling. Everyone is careful, including me. You kind of have to be.